‘Virtual Interactive Reconciliation for Transforming Unity in Palestine’ (VIRTU-PEACE) is an interactive, transnational, online learning experience about one of the most persistent causes in Palestine: Building collaborative pathways to Palestinian unity. Through Virtual Exchange, Palestinian participants from diverse geographical locations and cultural identities learn with – and from – each other by engaging in dialogue, skill-building activities, and an activating group project.
VIRTU-PEACE is a pioneering project that leverages the power of virtual exchange to promote reconciliation and peacebuilding among Palestinians. The project will connect 1,500 Palestinian youth from diverse backgrounds, including those in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, Arab 48, and the diaspora, facilitating structured online dialogues. These virtual exchanges will create safe spaces for participants to engage in constructive conversations on critical topics such as reconciliation, identity, and peacebuilding. Participants will develop essential skills in critical thinking, media literacy, digital communication, and collaboration. To ensure the quality and impact of the exchanges, VIRTU-PEACE will train 1,000 facilitators to guide the dialogues effectively. The project will also generate valuable research and knowledge on the use of virtual exchange for reconciliation processes, contributing to the broader fields of peacebuilding and education.
By empowering Palestinian youth and civil society, VIRTU-PEACE aims to contribute to a more peaceful, inclusive, and democratic Palestinian society.