Center for Advancement in Peace Initiatives

National Network
Israel
Address

King George 14
94229

Jerusalem
Israel

Telephone
0544345503
E-Mail
margalit.meir@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
CAPI was created by four distinguished peace activists who have numerously stood out for their commitment towards peace and their academic as well as political achievements.Mossi, Raz, former member of the Knesset, and co-director of the Palestinian-Israeli radio channel “ Peace voice”, Dr. Paul Mendes Flor, University professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dr. Shalom Ratzabi, prominent Israeli poet and Professor at Tel Aviv University, Dr. Meir Margalit, member of the Municipality Council of Jerusalem and Coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD). Member who have already joined CAPI: Haim Tarsick Meir Abutbul, Claude Rozenkovich, Yosi bar Maguen, Moli Malkiar, Rutty El Raz. CAPIs main source of funding is the Spanish Cooperation Agency.
Mission and Objectives

CAPI is an Israeli non-profit organization which promotes projects and activities to enhance peace and coexistence between the Israeli and Palestinian people. Alongside, CAPI also provides legal assistance to victi
ms of the occupation, house demolitions or evictions.
The main focus CAPI therefore takes regards issues such as humanist education, human rights, conflict resolution, as well as awareness raising.

Main Projects / Activities

Since November 2010, CAPI is implementing a project focused on israeli students, which includes human rights seminars, political tours and conferences.

Contact (1) Full Name
Meir Margalit
Head of the organisation
Meir Margalit