DUBLIN | ALIA LAHLOU This July, approximately 60 Seeds from the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States are coming together in Ireland to learn about past approaches to international conflicts, with an emphasis on peace-building processes between Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland. While focusing on the people, events, and ideas that lead to a “game-change” in situations of conflict and war, delegates at the week-long international conference consider practical ways to apply the lessons they are learning … FULL STORY

60 youth leaders from the Middle East, South Asia, and US to meet in Dublin; Sen. George Mitchell to serve as conference’s honorary chairman NEW YORK | In July 2012, approximately 60 youth leaders from the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States will come together in Ireland to explore the lessons of past peace processes and consider practical steps that could move their communities toward peace. The program represents the first collaboration between the Irish American Peace Foundation and Seeds of … FULL STORY

Join us for a 10k walk across the bridges of Central London and help raise critical support for Seeds of Peace! LONDON | To show our support for Seeds of Peace’s courageous young peacemakers, Seeds of Peace UK is organizing its inaugural fundraiser, Bridges to Peace, on Sunday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Musician Jack Savoretti will be performing at Bridges to Peace! Jack Savoretti’s music has been featured on both “One Tree Hill” and “Greys Anatomy” … FULL STORY

Photo: Bashar, a Palestinian-Israeli Seed from ’99, enlisted in SuN for Seeds to gain mentorship in nonprofit management. Bashar recently founded a community development nonprofit to combat growing signs of youth apathy and hopelessness in his hometown of Tira. For 18 years, Seeds of Peace has invested in developing new generations of leadership in areas of conflict. Our Seeds are now emerging as public servants, CEOs, medical professionals, activists and scholars. Many are at pivotal points in their careers where … FULL STORY

LONDON | Nyv (age 12) and his father Ori just spent 18 days in the Himalayas, hiking to the base of Mt. Everest. In doing so, the pair raised over $6,000 for Seeds of Peace. “We believe that the work that Seeds of Peace is doing and the personal dedication of each Seed and supporter globally will enable us to reach the ultimate goal of making this world a better place,” says Ori. Ori helped organize McKinsey & Company’s New … FULL STORY

LONDON | Seeds of Peace UK Steering Committee member Sohko Fujimoto is raising money by chopping her hair off. For those of you who know her, she’s had this long hair for a really long time. But when a large earthquake devastated part of her home country in March this year, she was spurred into action on the realisation that actually, there are many people around the world who undergo similar moments of devastation every single day. All proceeds will … FULL STORY

Seeds of Peace Club also hosts conference call with peers in Cairo LONDON | Members of the American School in London (ASL) Seeds of Peace Club heard former US Ambassador to Egypt David Welch speak about the ongoing developments in Egypt on February 8. Welch served in Cairo from 2002-2005, and was an Assistant Secretary for the Middle East from 2005-2009. He explained that the protests in Egypt would lead to a change in government, and would have repercussions for … FULL STORY

Two young people extending the hand of peace across the divide between India and Pakistan. 25-year-old entrepreneur Qasim Aslam from Lahore in Pakistan, and 23-year-old law student Parinaz Vakil from Mumbai in India share their experiences of working towards a better future. Listen to the interview (which starts at the 10:15 mark and lasts 8 minutes). Matthew Bannister (BBC): Hello and welcome to Outlook from the BBC World Service. This is Matthew Bannister with more extraordinary personal stories from around the world. Today … two … FULL STORY

LONDON | Seeds of Peace UK hosted a Winter Party on December 1 at the Mayfair Hotel in London. Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer As always, e-mail london@seedsofpeace.org with questions, comments and ideas.