The Peres Center for Peace

National Network
Israel
Address

132 Kedem Street
Tel Aviv-Jaffa 68066
Israel

Telephone
+972-3-568-0680
Telephone (other)
+972-3-568-0665
Fax
+972-3-568-0608
E-Mail
r.peisner@peres-center.org
E-Mail (2)
y.leal@peres-center.org
E-Mail (3)
info@peres-center.org
Mobile Phone
+972-54-535-3415
Mobile Phone (other)
+972-52-322-8551
Website
http://www.peres-center.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Founded in 1996 by the 9th President of Israel and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Mr. Shimon Peres, the Peres Center for Peace is a non-for-profit, non-governmental, non-political organization that promotes peacebuilding between Israel and its neighbors (particularly between Israelis and Palestinians) as well as between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel. The Peres Center develops and implements a wide range of projects in the fields of medicine, healthcare, environment, agriculture, business, technology, education, sport, culture, and the arts. Programs involve thousands annually, bringing together a diverse and multi-faceted spectrum of participants: Jews and Arabs, Israelis and Palestinians; old and young; women, men, children and youth; professionals and agents of change.
Mission and Objectives

The Peres Center for Peace aims to promote lasting peace and advancement in the Middle East, by fostering tolerance, economic and technological development, cooperation and well being - all in the spirit of Shimon Peres’ vision. Programs are designed to empower the populations of this region to be actively engaged in peacebuilding in order to advance the creation of a real, effective and durable peace, and are implemented in three core fields: Medicine & Healthcare, Peace Education (through sport, the arts and technology), and Business & Environment. By focusing on common interests, the Peres Center continues to successfully forge lasting partnerships. Barriers are broken down, fears are overcome, dialogues are conducted and friendships are formed, paving the way to a real and lasting peace between peoples.

Main Projects / Activities

The Peres Center implements a wide array of activities that engage multiple target groups; children, youth, medical professionals, farmers, environmentalists, businesspeople, teachers, and civil society actors, and more. Programs are implemented in 3 core fields: Medicine & Healthcare, Peace Education (through sport, technology, and the arts), and Business & Environment.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Yarden Leal-Yablonka (Director of Development and External Relations)
Head of the organisation
Ms. Efrat Duvdevani
Contact (2) Full Name
Ms. Adina Vogel-Ayalon (Grants and Communications Coordinator)