As part of its mission to provide the youth of Palestine with the opportunity to express themselves and work towards a peaceful and democratic state, Leaders Organization through its Outreach Officer participated in the meeting that took place with a group of the Elders Organization* visiting the Palestinian territories. The event revolved around the challenges that the youth of Palestine face on the political level, as well as the vision of Palestinian Youth for the future.

The trip made to Palestine by the Elders comes as part of the Elders Organization attempt to support the current efforts to resume the initiation of the Peace Talks in the region. The group was headed by Fernando Cardoso (President of Brazil 1995-2002), and included Ela Bhatt (Founder of the Self Employed Women’s Association in India), Gro Brundtland (first female Prime Minister of Norway), Jimmy Carter (39th President of the United States of America), Mary Robinson (First female President of Ireland), in addition to Desmond Tutu (President of the Elders) and the businessmen Richard Branson and Jeff Scoll.

*The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.