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Sowing the Seeds of Peace

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For nearly 25 years Seeds of Peace has brought together young people from the Middle East in an effort to build friendships that transcend conflict. This year, the New York-based program launched a pilot program that brings together young people from Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. Illinois Public Radio’s Brian O’Keefe spoke with Leslie Lewin, Executive Director of Seeds of Peace.

Leslie Lewin is Executive Director of Seeds of Peace. The organization launched a pilot program this year that brings young people from Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles to its camp in Maine.