Seeds of Peace

What began in 1993 as a camp program with 46 Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian teenagers has expanded into a global operation with staff in a dozen cities around the world and over 4,600 young leaders ("Seeds") working for peace.

Nineteen years of conflict resolution programming has produced an impressive cadre of Seeds working in international affairs, politics, business, medicine, nonprofit and media.

Headquartered in New York City, Seeds of Peace has year-round staff in Amman, Boston, Cairo, Gaza, Jerusalem, Kabul, Lahore, Mumbai, Otisfield, Ramallah, Tel Aviv, and Washington, DC.

International Camp

The International Camp in Otisfield, Maine, provides the critical foundation for the empowerment of young people. Here, they acquire the leadership and communication skills required to advance coexistence and reconciliation. Learn more »

Middle East Programs

We also offer programs to Seeds after they return home. In the Middle East, we support their development as peacemakers through a curriculum that provides opportunities to exhibit leadership by bringing people together for the purpose of dialogue, mutual understanding, service, and respect. Learn more »

South Asia Programs

In 2001, Seeds of Peace expanded to South Asia. Our Seeds in this region are active leaders through various programs that bring together conflicting sides from Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. We are committed to strengthening the bonds between Seeds of differing countries in this region. Learn more »

American Programs

US teenagers participate in the International Camp through the American Seeds and Maine Seeds Programs. Seeds of Peace also runs a mentoring and networking program for Seeds from all delegations studying, or applying to study, in the United States. Learn more »