LAHORE | Six Pakistani Seeds organized the 6th Annual National Interfaith Harmony Camp for 40 teenagers in Islamabad from November 18-20.
The camp brought together young people from different regions and religions in Pakistan—including Sunni, Shia, and Ismaili Muslims, as well as Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs—to engage in dialogue and learn about Pakistan’s religious diversity.
“I thought Muslims were the only ones who were living on this piece of land, but coming here has opened my eyes and mind,” said Iqra, a teenager from Lahore.
This year, the Interfaith Camp included site visits to Taxila, where five religions had a presence, including Buddhism.
“This country has many problems, where we minorities are left behind always, and I was so negative that no one accepts me in this country,” said Pawan, a Hindu camper from Sindh.
“But coming to this camp has encouraged me to see how many people in this country wish to learn about me and my religion of Hinduism. These camps are more important than my school coursework,” he said.
Seeds of Peace also partnered with Iara Lee from the Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation to screen her documentaries “Cultural Resistance” and “K2 and the Invisible Footmen” during the camp.