About Us
Our Mission
To train Palestinian and Israeli therapists in EMDR as agents of change in local communities, in order to reduce pain, suffering, and violence and replace them with trust, reconciliation, coexistence, and peace.
Dr. Francine Shapiro, founder of EMDR, on the future of therapy as a tool in conflict situations.
Our Mission
To train and empower Palestinian and Israeli therapists in EMDR to serve as vital agents of change within their local communities. Through their work, we alleviate suffering, foster healing and replace cycles of violence with trust, shared living, and peace.
Our Goals
Building a Shared Professional Community - Creating a joint network of EMDR therapists of Israelis and Palestinians working together across conflict lines to promote healing, dialogue, trust, and reconciliation.
Professional EMDR Training - Training therapists in the EMDR method and equipping Israeli and Palestinian professionals with clinical tools to treat trauma and reduce pain and suffering.
Strengthening Community Resilience - Enhancing local community resilience and developing the capacity to provide specialized trauma intervention and crisis response during emergencies.
Advancing Knowledge and Research - Developing clinical knowledge, conducting research, and deepening local expertise in trauma treatment within our region to make EMDR therapy accessible to those affected by the conflict.
Our Partners & Supporters
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support enables us to expand our training programs, reach more communities in distress, and empower mental health professionals to heal the invisible wounds of conflict. Invest in trauma recovery. Invest in peace.
Legal Information
In April 2023 the organization was officially registered as a charity.
Our NGO number is 580765493