“Eyewitness Palestine is a transformational education program that inspires and trains participants to be accountable lifelong social justice advocates in the Palestine solidarity movement and within their own communities. ”
"Honestly," says 2014 delegate Anne Champion, "my Eyewitness Palestine delegation changed my perspective on everything." Hundreds of our delegates share similar stories of transformation and inspiration.
This is the essence of Eyewitness Palestine. Every delegation is a unique human journey. Each trip is an experiment in building transnational solidarity based on real human connections. Every experience is real, honest, heartfelt, and genuine. Since 2001, these have been the values that inform our work.
Join Eyewitness Palestine as we foster connections, build movements, and work for change. This is your journey for justice with Palestinians in Palestine.
What We Do
Eyewitness Palestine takes you on an immersive journey in Palestine so you can learn directly from Palestinian human rights defenders, community organizers, and citizens.
Every delegation is a unique and unforgettable experience. We custom-design each itinerary and constantly add new meetings and experiences but always featuring the voices of Palestinians committed to peace with justice.
You will return from your Eyewitness Palestine delegation educated, motivated, and inspired. If you are ready to jump into activism in your community, we’ll be there to help you.
Our signature Education and Advocacy Program is designed to provide skills and experiences you can leverage in your community. Since 2001, we've helped 1,300 delegates tell their story confidently and strategically!
Our Values
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We believe that every person deserves to live with dignity, freedom, and within an equitable society. Our delegates, and other members of Eyewitness Palestine's growing community, are extensions of this dream and vision.
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We believe social change happens from the ground up. Therefore, Eyewitness Palestine centers the narratives, histories, and lived experiences of Palestinians - both in Palestine and within the diaspora.
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We believe social change happens from within. Therefore, Eyewitness Palestine fosters shared power in decision making, and equally values the labor and gifts of each person in our community - staff, volunteers, delegates, donors, and partners.
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We believe that misconceptions prevalent in mainstream discourse can be effectively confronted through experience. Eyewitness Palestine delegates root their advocacy in the lived experience of Palestinians working for peace with justice.
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We believe in relationships and nurture our long-standing ties with communities of peace-builders, resisters to oppression, and committed activists.
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We believe in collective liberation. We build power at the intersections of resistance to oppression, racism and war in all its forms.
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We believe that self-care is essential to the Eyewitness Palestine community and to our collective liberation.
We are ready to answer your questions! Ask us about Eyewitness Palestine, our values, or our funding.