Americans Craig and Cindy Corrie participate in a rally to mark the death of their peace activist daughter Rachel Corrie, who was killed while trying to protect a Palestinian home in 2003. (AP Photo/Nasser Ishtayeh)
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Focus on Washington State Peace Activism: Rachel Corrie Foundation
By Alyssa Goldberg
The circumstances regarding the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice hit close to home for many locals. Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old activist was crushed to death in 2003 by a bulldozer while trying to prevent the destruction of a Palestinian refugee’s home. Her death led her family to create a foundation continuing Rachel’s work to help foster peace in the Middle East, and a play was later written based on Rachel’s diary entries. It premiered in London and has since appeared around the world. Rachel Corrie and her family can be sure that her legacy is very much alive.
Broadcasting a Peaceful Education in Iraq
An Iraqi family looks through the window of their home north of Baghdad. Many feel it is not safe to leave their homes. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic)
By Luke McKinley
In October of 2008, UNESCO and the Iraqi Ministry of Education launched an educational television channel for primary and secondary students who are unable to attend school due to security concerns. The station, IRAQI EDU, broadcasts educational programs 24 hours a day that correspond with the standard Iraqi educational curriculum. Notably, the channel promotes messages of peace and tolerance to encourage peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts in Iraq. Though frequently overlooked in conflict zones, the right to education for all is a crucial factor in cultivating a culture of peace. This innovative media tool is instrumental in Iraq’s quest for peace.
Camp for Youth Builds Foundation for Peace
By Julie Shultz
Seeds of Peace campers sing at the opening ceremonies of the camp for Middle East youths designed to nurture lasting friendships across national divides. (AP Photo/Shawn Patrick Ouellette)
A region embroiled by war, the Middle East seems the least likely location to
find friendships across cultural divides, yet the Seeds of Peace camp strives to do just that: provide hope for a better future and build a foundation for peace throughout the region. Founded in 1993 by journalist John Wallach, Seeds of Peace seeks to provide Middle East youth with the necessary skills to resolve conflict through dialogue, tolerance, and reconciliation. The camp encourages the education and understanding of diverse cultures in hopes of initiating peaceful coexistence and a greater acceptance for all people and cultures.