Conflict in the Middle East isn’t inevitable, and peace is not an impossible dream. For generations the diverse peoples of the region lived side-by-side. The current destructive turmoil is the result of political intrigues, power games, opportunists, extremism, and lines drawn in the sand by foreign powers.
Most people in the Middle East long for peace and we have witnessed first-hand how kindness, respect, understanding and a deep desire to build bridges is making a difference. It is at the heart of our Ambassadors for Peace programme.
Awareness In Action
For many young people in Syria, conflict, collapse, chaos and oppression is all that they have known.
Now, with the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the seizure of power by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), Syria is at a crossroads. Among those who want their voices to be heard are graduates of Awareness Foundation’s Ambassadors for Peace.
Around 100 graduates have been in contact with various groups in the country, and have created a 10-point plan, outlining their vision for a future Syrian constitution. From the rule of law and a civil, democratic society to guaranteed freedoms and human rights, the plan is based on the knowledge and ideals, gained in the Ambassadors for Peace programme.
How it Works
Ambassadors for Peace is an educational and training programme for young adults aged 18-35, It equips and empowers them to overcome trauma and develop a deeper understanding of citizenship, while discovering and exploring their skills and talents, and rebuilding their lives.
The causes of conflicts and conflict resolution are explored, and participants are encouraged to develop their leadership skills while being part of a team with constant support.
They are given an understanding as to the importance of equality in gender, religion, and ethnicity and the rich benefits of embracing diversity.