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Global Diplomacy & Advocacy
Over the past two years, our team has met with the European Parliament, U.S. Congress, the Vatican, and city mayors around the world — reaching hundreds of millions more through the media and social media.
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Showing people what is possible is the first step in changing hearts and minds— and policy. Normalizing friendship and partnership between an Israeli and a Palestinian sends a powerful message. Speaking in the halls of governments, on culture platforms, and in big arenas is all the more paramount.
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"How can we forget the courageous embrace between Maoz Inon, an Israeli whose parents were killed by Hamas, and Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian whose brother was killed by the Israeli army. They are now friends and work with one another. That gesture remains as a testimony and sign of hope" - Pope Leo XIV
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"Two courageous, beautiful human beings" - Chris Anderson, head of TED about Aziz and Moaz, whose talk was the third most-watched TED talk of 2024.
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We have held diplomatic meetings with congressional committees, with members of various European Parliaments, with global mayors, and with the Vatican— meeting both Pope Francis and later Pope Leo XIV. After meeting Pope Francis, he helped elevate peacebuilding at the 2024 G7 Summit— where, for the first time, G7 language included investment in peacemaking and peacemakers.
Women’s Leadership Program
For three years, we’ve supported young Palestinian women through scholarships, leadership training, and mentorship — helping them become the peacemakers and changemakers of the next generation.
By providing scholarship assistance to Palestinian women and girls, this program removes financial barriers, enabling them to pursue their academic dreams and contribute to the prosperity of their communities. We offer a holistic approach to our support, providing leadership training, as well as, mental health and resilience services.
“The scholarship didn’t just help me study — it made me believe in myself, and showed me I am not alone.” Here’s a conversation with a two time scholarship recipient. Watch now.
We must help empower the next generation to make a better world for themselves. In 2025 InterAct supported more than 20 young women through the leadership and scholarship program. In 2026, we are currently supporting 40 Palestinian women students with tuition, mentorship, and leadership training, with our next goal set for 90+ participants.
The Fauzi Azar House, Nazareth
In six months since its launch, this historic space has become a hub for educational workshops, all too rare Arab-Jewish encounters, and home to art exhibitions and with a permanent dual narrative museum installation in the works. It serves the local community of 1.3 million Israelis, including the 800,000 Palestinians living in the Galilee, and global peace seekers alike.
Originally established in 2005 by Maoz Inon and the Azar family as a guesthouse, it became a global model for authentic hospitality and cross-cultural connection.
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Today, it hosts dialogue gatherings, cultural events, and peace workshops. With its 16 guestrooms, the Fauzi Azar also supports retreats, programming and housing for organizations and bespoke tours. It acts as a central convening space for community-building in Nazareth and across the region. Most importantly, it is a beacon of hope— showing the world what coexistence and peace can look like.
Coalition Building
InterAct connects peacemakers, supports their work, and coordinates activists and organizations within the diaspora, Palestine and Israel, as well as, to global alliances. By building a broader coalition infrastructure, we are creating a diverse network of leaders across the movement to develop the relationships and shared framework that peace requires.
For example, in Israel, InterAct works with and has marched alongside the It’s Time coalition of more than 60 peacebuilding organizations.
No single leader or organization can achieve peace alone. We must work together as much as possible. Building a network of aligned activists and associations is paramount for bringing about the shared political outcome of peace.
The Dual Narrative Education Center
The Dual Narrative Education Center is an interactive, multilingual platform that provides accessible resources on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict through multiple perspectives. Bringing together storytelling, academic content, media, and personal narratives, it offers a structured way to explore complex realities beyond polarized viewpoints.
Designed for learners, educators, and global audiences, the center curates diverse materials—including articles, films, and opinion pieces—to support informed understanding and critical thinking. By presenting parallel narratives side by side, it creates space for deeper engagement with the human, historical, and political dimensions of the conflict.
Through this approach, the program aims to strengthen empathy, challenge assumptions, and encourage meaningful dialogue across communities. It serves as a foundational educational resource within InterAct’s broader mission to foster understanding, connection, and pathways toward peace.