Ma’ayan, Jewish Israeli

“It is sad that you have to fly 7,000 miles to realize how similar Jews and Palestinians are. Even our anger and pain are shared. People have the power to ruin and build, kill and make new life. All we have to do is choose. Choosing is true power.”

Hazar, Palestinian living in Israel

“I came to camp with a lot of fear, hurt, and loneliness. Here I felt loved and I learned how important it is to take care of myself and my beliefs. I’m happy because I choose to be a peacemaker and to make a change.”

Mandy, Palestinian

“Before I came to camp I wanted to have more confidence, build a stronger personality, and learn more about myself and about the other side. Everything that I wanted came true. Overall this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Tom, Jewish Israeli

“I learned to be myself, to think for myself, and to know myself better. I’m not afraid to be afraid anymore.”

Jenan, Palestinian

“Now I can deal with the Israeli people without being afraid or worried. I can say what I think without fear, as I did in dialogue. I can use art to express my feelings.”

Maya, Jewish Israeli

“Camp has motivated me to work for the things I believe in. It gave me back hope.”