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 ...
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Aziz Abu Sarah at Aspen Ideas Festival 2024
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