Aziz Abu Sarah
Peacebuilder & Intercultural Entrepreneur | Bridging Divides
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Aziz Abu Sarah is an award-winning peacebuilder and entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to fostering cross-cultural understanding. As co-founder of MEJDI Tours, he pioneered a unique model of dual-narrative tours that provide balanced perspectives on contested histories and geopolitical conflicts.
Abu Sarah's TED Talks have reached millions, sharing his personal story of transforming from a Palestinian angry at Israelis to a committed advocate for peace. His keynotes offer science-backed strategies for bridging divides and creating meaningful dialogue, giving audiences the tools to build a more just and equitable world.
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For more tolerance, we need more ... tourism?
Aziz Abu Sarah is a Palestinian activist with an unusual approach to peace-keeping: Be a tourist. The TED Fellow shows how simple interactions with people in different cultures can erode decades of hate. He starts with Palestinians visiting Israelis and moves beyond ...
Aziz Abu Sarah at Aspen Ideas Festival 2024
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2014 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
| Aspen Ideas Festival |
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