The educational sessions for youth groups are very similar to those for schools, and include activities on general conflict understanding, critical-thinking skills and conflict resolution with the application of these principles to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Young people learn the difference between positions and interests and how they can apply this understanding to explore meaningful solutions. The session also gives some background from both sides’ points of view as to the issues at the heart of the conflict, both past and present, and features real-life experiences and aspirations of people who are living through it, told in person by Israeli and Palestinian speakers from the region. Time is given for Q&A so that participants have the unique opportunity to learn more from these people who are living in the region and are involved in working for conflict resolution. The skills and experiences gained through participation in the sessions are transferable to other conflict situations, both in personal and geo-political contexts.

Youth group sessions format:

• Maximum number of participants: 30

• Length of session: Minimum 2 hours, maximum 3 hours
  (a 3-hour session will include a short break)