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True Peace in the Middle East, by Manal Harrouche from Algeria

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A fool is one who thinks that peacemaking in the MENA region is only about Israel and Palestine. If that were true, it would have been way easier for change-makers to have a real impact. Human rights violations, abuse of women, destruction of natural resources, extermination of the history of an entire part of the […]
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Stairs Revolution by Aniss Labdaoui, Algeria

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Colors always help us to open our hearts to life and feel good about whatever is happening around us. These last few days, Algeria has been going through some sort of an evolution, or a revolution, and people decided to call it: The Stairs revolution. A few days ago, some people from Algeria, especially youth, […]
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The Power of Yoga by Michal Ner-David, Israel

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“All true leaders are heroes, heroes are ordinary people that are driven to action by something bigger than the way they wound up being” “The things in our lives, our schooling, our relationships… etc. Should push us to be bigger than ourselves. To step out of our ordinary paths, to create a non predictable future” […]
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A Muslim Rant by Mohammed Salih Abubkar, Sudan

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No, not that Mohamed of Mecca who walked the earth some 14 centuries ago, and for depicting his image innocent people are getting killed in France and embassies are getting attacked and burned all over the world. No, I’m talking about me, Mohamed Abubakr, the Muslim misfit from Sudan. Those of you who know me […]
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A Dwell in the Religion of Love by Rahma Sghaier, Tunis

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Are you scared? Are you outraged? Are you lost in the echoes of the bloody events spiraling out lately all over the world? Are you puzzled and divided between the “layers” of truth retained by one side or another? Don’t worry, you’re not alone… In fact, misinformation, propaganda and media manipulation which invade most mainstream and social media […]
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A Personal Pilgrimage for Peace in the Big City by Inbal Ben Yehuda, Israel

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In March 2014, I was privileged to visit New York City for the first time in my life, when I accompanied my grandmother on a one-week visit to the Big Apple. My short visit to one of the most exciting cities in the world has proven to me once more that in creating great memories […]
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I Can See You, Can You See Me? by Mona Adribay

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A nation that is not trying to excel is unknowingly digging its grave by its own hands. Societies undergo incessant development due to internal and external factors. The persistence of people’s growing needs is life changing. The human capital is fundamental to maintain balance and bring change. On the one hand, the sudden eruption of […]
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What Made Me More Tolerant With People by MachElhadi Hassan, Saudi Arabia

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What made me more tolerant with people? I am a very tolerant person, I don’t judge people, and I value the idea of freedom of religion. I respect and value all religions. Being bullied in school and watching Oprah Winfrey have been some of the major influences in my life that made me a more […]
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A Letter to my Brothers and Sisters by Mouad Belahcen, Morocco

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Thanks to the internet, the world is bigger than 4 countries. In the past, multiple times, I have been asked to apologize on behalf of someone whom I have no affiliation with except that they have performed or are performing acts of terrorism in the name of a religion that I follow, the same one […]
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The Looking Glass of the Middle East by Hazem Al-Natsheh, Palestine – YaLa Academy Final Assignment

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While predicting the future is a very difficult task, the looking glass of the Middle East is not so murky. The last century has carried with it very significant regional trends that seem to be continuing into this new century. These trends embrace internal Arab dynamics, Arab-Israeli relations, and individual state relations with the major […]
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The Looking Glass of the Middle East, by Hazem Al-Natsheh, from Palestine

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While predicting the future is a very difficult task, the looking glass of the Middle East is not so murky. The last century has carried with it very significant regional trends that seem to be continuing into this new century. These trends embrace internal Arab dynamics, Arab-Israeli relations, and individual state relations with the major […]
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Peace is a Life by Ahmed Bin Ahmed, Yemen

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“An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind” – Mahatma Gandhi Peace is what we all call for. It is a simple word that has a deep meaning. Sometimes, so many thoughts come to mind for making peace but there are not any ears to hear or even hands to help. […]
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What about peace in 2025 by Ramy Adel, Egypt

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Welcome to Jerusalem to the 10th Annual Conference of Peace! The presidents of surrounding nations are coming one after one to the international report for Jerusalem. This conference was started under the auspices of the UN, after the conflict between Palestine and Israel ended in 2015, with the announcement of the nation of Palestine and […]
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What about peace in 2025, by Ramy Adel, from Egypt

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Welcome to Jerusalem to the 10th Annual Conference of Peace! The presidents of surrounding nations are coming one after one to the international report for Jerusalem. This conference was started under the auspices of the UN, after the conflict between Palestine and Israel ended in 2025, with the announcement of the nation of Palestine and […]
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When Men Shed Tears by Yousif Ishaq, Turkey

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Each time I want to describe what is going on around me, I feel like my heart takes the initiative to write instead of my pen or fingers, especially when I want to describe or tell a tragic story about the suffering of people I care about. A few weeks ago, a close friend of […]
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Dance for a Change by Moriya Rosenberg, Israel

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If we’re going to leave this planet in a better shape than that in which we received it, people must dance and sing – and not strictly in the shower. When I was young, I dreamt of being a dancer that would spend my days in the spacious freedom of the studio amongst artists and […]
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Never Again by Sarah Perle Benazera from Israel

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We kill, we torture, we rape, we destroy, we hurt. I open the news and all I see is blood and pain… and no one taking responsibility. They kill, they torture, they rape; because they are Jews, they are Muslims, they are Christians, they are Atheists, they are Gay, they are Black, they are men, […]
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Opportunity to be part of an amazing citizen journalism program!

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Your voice is important. Make yourself heard all over the world by becoming a YaLa Citizen Journalist and learning from leading journalists and online activists on our free online training program for youth across the MENA region.  You will be part of a unique group of young online activist and peace believers form all around […]
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Building Your Identity Through Veganism by Angy Shavit, Israel

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Growing up, I ate meat three times a day. I couldn’t stop having it. I loved meat… who am I kidding I LOVE MEAT. But 10 months ago, something changed. These past few years, I began to care more and more about my health. I started eating meat once a week and slowly but surely, […]
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Being Single Across Borders by Elke Weiss, Israel

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Tomorrow is my 29th birthday and I’m dreading the kind words. “Soon, be you a bride,” crows my great aunt as I try to keep my smile pasted on. Do they have information I lack? Are they hiding Prince Charming in the kitchen and bringing him out when I blow out the candles? “What will become of you?” says […]
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