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Beresheet LaShalom Foundation
National Network
Israel
Address
Kibbuz Sasa Upper Galilee Galilee 13870 IsraelCountry
IsraelCity
GalileeStreet address 2
Kibbuz Sasa Upper GalileeMobile Phone
+972-542874261Telephone
+972-542874261E-Mail (2)
edna@beresheetlashalom.orgWebsite
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2001Contact Person1
Dr. Angelica Edna Calo LivneJob Title 1
Chairwoman and Educational DirectorContact Person 2
Rachel WieselJob Title 2
President of the FoundationOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
In 2001 the Beresheet LaShalom Foundation was officially instituted to teach tolerance and mutual respect through the Universal Language of the Arts, as an educational instrument to dialogue - embracing, theatre, music, workshops and personal encounters - teaching & facilitating compassionate listening, critical thinking, and personal goal setting to children and young adults of all denominations aimed at opening creative opportunities for their future. Most of the people work as volounteers. There is a secretary employed. Budgetary resources available in a year about 60.000 Euro Source of founding: private donors, workshops of Education to dialogue through the Performance Arts and performances of Arcobaleno Multicultural Theater. We have a lot of educational projects, of innovative methods to spread Humanistic Thinking. We work with the Ministry of Education, of Culture and dr. Calo Livne is lecturer in Tel Hai College.Mission and Objectives
The development of a leadership that will advance peace by means of the arts and education for humane values, involvement in society, support for participatory negotiations and conciliation. The intensification of joint activities by residents of Galilee from different cultures, religions and customs; the development of educational initiatives that will help people from different backgrounds get to know each other. The enhancement of every individual's identity through a more intensive study of the roots and history of each people, in order to make cultural differences a source of enrichment for personality of each individual.Main Projects / Activities
Since their official "public" debut in 2002, the youngsters of the our community theatre group have toured both nationally & abroad, performing in theatres before audiences of over 2000 spectators and out-door audiences of over 100.000 participants, and have delivered and impacted their message to an estimated 30.500.000 addressees in 20 years. The Beresheet LaShalom Foundation Masks Off Project has distinctive productions to it's name. The unique theatre pieces, "Beresheet - In the Beginning", "Anne in the Sky", "The Adventures of Pinocchio. All the performances are in Dance Theater and in Arabic and Hebrew", two exquisite soundtracks, three books, a radio program and a soccer team - and now a youth leadership hub of volunteers - are just some of fruits of this wonderful experiment! The project's peace radio program, Shalom Lecha Salaam on-air since 2006 is reaching young listeners country-wide thanks to Radio Galil Elyon that broadcasts simultaneously from Galilee, Jerusalem and Ramallah. All their programs are presented in Arabic, Hebrew and English, covering weekly topics accompanied by significant music and songs.How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
I am expert trainer in Education to dialogue and Empowerment of Humanistic Thinking through workshops of Performing Arts.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
Because I know the activities since many many times but never I had an invitation from ALF.Additional Information
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