IPCRI ISRAEL/PALESTINE CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND INFORMATION. Peace Education Department PED

The proposed Palestinian state over the 1967 occupied territory

IPCRI CHART IPCRI Peace Education Dep. Environment project Political initiatives

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Our goal To bring about change, social change; a change in awareness and patterns of thought which will bring forth a change in the behavior patterns of all those who are involved in the educational process, and in the context of our lives.

Our objectives To impart values of tolerance and acceptance of the other, recognition of the equal right to liberty, and social justice; development of awareness and critical perception; acquisition of non-violent communications and conflict resolution skills; and an encounter between Palestinians and Israelis.

Target population Educators – school principals, teachers and school advisors are our main target population.

PEACE a state of mind, a chosen value a way of life, it is a process, a never ending struggle to transfer violence

Values Knowledge Skills Holistic approach

WORK PROCESS Bi National Groups Single Identity Groups

Program components - New teachers’ and principals’ encounters - Teacher training in the basic 10th year curriculum - Teachers` facilitation of the curricula in class -Guidance and follow up -The continuation programs

In the school year , a total of 59 schools implemented PED programs; 27 in Palestine & 32 in Israel Around 600 teachers have been trained in PE programs.

Positive outcomes Knowing myself Knowing the other Understanding needs and wants of the other Different narratives Alternative common solutions empowerment

evaluation SUCCESS is to be evaluated by the degree of direct action taken by the participants in order to change their environment and the context of their lives.

Difficulties and challanges -Ongoing violence -The separation wall -Lack of trust & despair -Viewing the “other” -Professional efficiency -Lack of sufficient Funds