Todd Deatherage joined a multi-faith, multi-national gathering of peacemakers committed to revitalizing the Lower Jordan River, a crucial element of water security in the Middle East. Friends of the Earth – Middle East (FOEME) is a unique organization that brings together Jordanian, Palestinian, and Israeli environmentalists to promote cooperative efforts to protect and renew their shared environmental heritage,

From 6-7 November, the Telos Group and IGE’s Center for Women of Faith & Leadership convened a diverse group of 30 women from Israel, Palestine, and the US to explore the unique opportunities and challenges faced by women engaging in peacebuilding, social justice, and human rights in the Holy Land. In this intimate setting, participants shared with one another not only their leadership expertise,