Summer 2025 Seeds of Peace Camp info ››
While the mistrust and conflict between religious and political groups in South Asia dates back centuries, current circumstances—the spread of disinformation, the rise of authoritarian regimes, intrusions into religious freedoms, among other things—have exacerbated the hostilities, in particular, fueling a rise in radicalization among the region’s youth.
This is alarming for many reasons, not least of which is that what happens there directly affects one-fifth of the world’s population. While the conflict doesn’t attract as much media attention as some others do, that lack of coverage certainly runs counter to the global impact, economically and politically, that it could well have. South Asia is a place of significant potential, with its diverse cultural heritage, openness to technical innovation and business opportunities, to name just a few aspects.
Read the latest Seeds of Peace news from South Asia ››
We are so glad that you are interested in Seeds of Peace programs in India and Pakistan.
Whether you have attended past programs or are new to Seeds of Peace, welcome! Please pay special attention to the eligibility requirements (grade level, etc.) for each program.
South Asia Regional Camp
Who: Current 9th-11th graders
It is more important than ever to create space for young people to come together to build community, share perspectives, and gain the skills to make change. Participants in the 2023 South Asia Camp will journey alongside a group of young people from around the region representing different backgrounds, identity groups, and lived experiences. Youth will come away prepared to engage in increasingly rigorous and immersive Seeds of Peace programs that challenge and support them to deepen their engagement in their community and mobilize to create more just and inclusive societies.
Core Leadership Programs
Who: Current 9th-11th graders
During your Core Leadership Program experience, you will take part in a series of workshops and dialogues, as well as leadership and action-taking opportunities, all while being a part of a tight-knit cohort of young people representing different backgrounds, identity groups, and lived experiences. You will come away ready to take part in other increasingly rigorous Seeds of Peace leadership programs that challenge and push you to deepen your engagement in your community. You will also be ready to mobilize and take action to create more just and inclusive societies in solidarity with others.
Be alerted when Pakistan applications open ››.
Dialogue Academy
Who: Current 9th-11th graders
When: January to March & September to November
Where: This is a hybrid online/in-person opportunity offered in partnership with and at your school’s campus
The world has seen a diminishing space for meaningful dialogue over the myriad of macro challenges that we needed to come together on. Social media held promise but might have furthered the prevalent fear. The dialogue academy courses identifies students with leadership potential and trains them on Seeds of Peace’s methodology of dialogue, amongst other tracks and equips them with the skillset to create spaces where stakeholders from disparate power dynamics can be brought to the same table. With our vision of building a more just and equitable future society, Dialogue Academy learning tracks are a first in a series of learning tracks, ranging from national, regional and international training opportunities.
Seeds of Peace Camp
Who: Current 9th-11th graders
Where: United States
The Seeds of Peace Camp brings together youth of different racial, religious, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds to participate in community-building, dialogue, leadership development, and action-taking through Camp activities including athletics, team building, dialogue, group challenge, arts, and music.
Alumni Programs
Who: Seeds of Peace alumni ages 18+
Where: Worldwide
GATHER offers alumni access to community, connections, and critical resources needed to fuel change.
“After making Indian friends, I now know that Indians have similar mentalities, similar ideologies, and they are people just like us.” — Fahad (Pakistani Seed)