Aziz Abu Sarah is a peace builder, cultural educator, entrepreneur, author, and international speaker.

He’s also a Palestinian man who lost his brother to the Israeli soldiers.

Abu Sarah is currently working with his Israeli partner, Maoz Inon, to imagine a new vision forward for both of their people.

A National Geographic Explorer and a TED Fellow, he co-founded Mejdi Tours, a travel company that presents multiple narratives about places like Palestine/Israel, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and more.

His recent efforts with Maoz Inon include a Ted Talk and meeting Pope Francis ahead of the G7 Summit.

Listen to the Episode

What you’ll hear:

  • How Aziz became a peacemaker after losing his brother
  • Life under the Israeli apartheid
  • The role of poetry in Palestinian culture
  • Why Aziz is fighting fear with hope
  • How you can get involved in the peacemaking process
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“Our existence is the biggest threat to extremism and those who believe the language of bombs is the only language that should be heard. Our existence shows an alternative.” – Aziz Abu Sarah
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A Traveler’s Guide to World Peace

In 2020, Aziz wrote a book titled Crossing Boundaries: A Traveler's Guide to World Peace. It presents the case that travel has the power to heal divides, increase tolerance, and make the world a more peaceful place.

In this book, Aziz relates his experiences of creating cross-cultural connections in places like Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, Russia, Venezuela, and Vietnam. Readers receive a road map for engaging with the "other" through socially conscious travel, with practical peace-building tips applicable wherever one goes—near or far.

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“Even when you feel there is nothing you can do, sharing our stories is making a difference.” – Aziz Abu Sarah