Our founder and executive director, Rachel Kaufman, is healing from a recent medical problem. As she recovers, her heart remains with Creativity for Peace. In more than 40 years as a social activist, this is Rachel’s life work.
But the power of what she has initiated, expressed so eloquently by the young women who have attended seven previous camp sessions, is shared by hundreds of others. Our donors, volunteers, staff in the Middle East and in the U.S., and our Board of Directors all are passionately committed to Creativity for Peace’s peacemaking mission and to the impact of compassionate dialogue, artmaking, and having fun together.
Since the first camp in 2003, conversations with participants have left me in awe of the girls’ fearless commitment to changing the world - despite what they have been taught, despite disapproval from friends and family, and despite history. Their willingness to meld action and idealism outshines many adults. This quality, as well as their intelligence and spirit, embody and inspire great hope. They are the leaders of the future Middle East - women who will carry the message of peace to their families, co-workers, and communities.
Please know that your support of our work helps to shine a light in a world that often feels laden with darkness.
Dottie Indyke
President
There is a need for everyone to put all their energy into uniting the relationship between the Palestinians and the Jews. Each people has the right to live in peace, security, and far from war and oppression.
- R., Palestinian