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Thursday, May 20 • 8:00am - 9:30am
Revolutionizing Education: Building Peace in a Divided World

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Aziz Abu Sarah shares how education played a major role in his transformation from a radical to a peace builder, and how his educational work in Syria, Afghanistan, Israel, Palestine, and the United States has helped bridge the gap between hostile communities. Abu Sarah explores how education has the power to heal conflicts, from the geopolitical stage to the classroom.

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Aziz Abu Sarah

National Geographic Explorer and TED Fellow, National Geographic
Aziz Abu Sarah is a National Geographic Explorer and Cultural Educator, as well as a TED Fellow. He is the co-founder of MEJDI Tours, a social enterprise focused on introducing multi-narrative cultural education and responsible business practices to the travel industry. The company... Read More →


Thursday May 20, 2021 8:00am - 9:30am CST
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