In early December, Palestinian and Israeli participants from our 2008 Peace it Together summer program had their first official reunion. The youth proudly presented their short films in two large venues – The International Peace Education Conference held by IPCRI at Tantur, near Bethlehem, and the American Colony Hotel in East Jerusalem. After both screenings participants fielded questions from inspired audience members about their experience at Peace it Together, their return home, and their plans for continuing with dialogue, filmmaking, and peace-building. Thanks to the Ritz Family Foundation for funding this momentous reunion - it was a huge success!

View photos of the Reunion

Also, since the end of the summer program the Canadian participants have been screening their films to at least 20 schools and other venues in their communities. From the feedback they received, and the emotional reaction of some film viewers, they discovered that their movies and their messages are relevant to audiences of all ages and all backgrounds.