Aziz Abu Sarah

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National Geographic Explorer, Cultural Educator & Peace Activist

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Aziz Abu Sarah Biography

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

Harnessing the transformative power of travel, in 2009 Sarah co-founded MEJDI Tours—originators of the Dual Narrative™ and a leader of responsible travel. Sarah’s educational and conflict resolution work throughout the world has earned him the titles of National Geographic Explorer and Ted Fellow. He has written opinion pieces for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Al-Quds, Haaretz, and has been published by National Geographic, CNN, TED, and Al Arabiya. He has been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the World by the Royal Strategic Centre in Jordan each year since 2010.

His book, "Crossing Boundaries - A Traveler’s Guide To World Peace," was released in July 2020. Co-author of the 2018 publication, "Strangers, Neighbors, Friends: Muslim-Christian-Jewish Reflections on Compassion and Peace," Sarah continues to be at the forefront of peace and reconciliation efforts in conflict zones. Sarah has worked in 60 countries, including Afghanistan, Colombia, Syria, and the Balkans.

He has served as Executive Director at the Center for World Religions, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University and as the Chairman for the Parents Circle Family Forum representing the organization at international governmental organizations such as the European Parliament. He is the co-founder of InterAct International, a nonprofit advancing sustainability, education, and cross cultural connections.

Sarah has spoken at numerous international organizations, tourism conferences, corporations and universities, including TED, The United Nations, National Geographic, Nexus and the European Parliament. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Goldberg Prize for Peace in the Middle East from the Institute of International Education, the European Parliament’s Silver Rose Award, the Eisenhower Medallion and the Eliav-Sartawi Award for his Middle Eastern Journalism. He won the Intercultural Innovation Award from the UN Alliance of Civilizations and the BMW Group. He was also recognized by former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon for his work in peace building.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/05/2024.

Aziz Abu Sarah Speaking Topics

  • Religion

    • Interfaith Relations: Challenges and Solutions
    • Forging Social Justice at Home and Abroad
    • Islam: Religion of Peace or Violence?
    • Oh Brother Where Art Thou? How Christians, Jews, and Muslims Can Work Together
    • Facilitating Prayerful Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Strategies for Christian Leaders
    • An Introduction to Islamic Beliefs and Practices
    • Palestinian Perspectives on Peace in the Middle East
    • Bridging the Divide between Jews and Palestinians

  • Community and Workplace Relations

    • Creative Strategies for Improving Communication and Handling Conflict in the Workplace
    • Using Business as a Tool for Positive Social Change
    • Facilitating Constructive Conversations on Hot Topic Issues Like Race, Immigration, and Religion
    • Community Relations and Community Building in Troubled Times
    • Strategies and Considerations for Law Enforcement/Military Personnel Working in Volatile Communities

  • Education and Travel

    • Field Studies and Experiential Learning: Engaging Students in and beyond the Classroom
    • Storytelling as an Educational Tool
    • The Importance of Learning a Second Language
    • Tourism: Destructive or Constructive?
    • Building Global Citizens through Travel and Intercultural Exchange
    • Facilitating Constructive Conversations on Hot Topic Issues Like Race, Immigration, and Religion

  • Conflict and Global Issues

    • The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Stories from the Field
    • Can There be Peace in the Middle East?
    • Conflict Zones: Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond
    • Islam: Religion of Peace or Violence?
    • Growing up Palestinian in Israel: One Man’s Journey from Revenge to Reconciliation
    • Making a Difference? The Role of NGOs, Social Enterprises, and Corporations in Communities
    • Stopping Radicalization
    • Conflict 101: Driven by Economics, Politics, or Ideology?
    • ISIS and the Caliphate: Islamic Perspectives
    • The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Stories from the Field

Aziz Abu Sarah Videos

  • Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon | TED
    How can Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace? Palestinian peacemaker Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli peacemaker Maoz Inon discuss the immeasurable...
  • Aziz Abu Sarah, Nat Geo Explorer, Co-Founder of Mejdi Tours
    "From Extremism to Inclusion" How hardliners joined the peace process in Northern Ireland
  • Aziz's interview - CANADA - #HUMAN
    Aziz is a Palestinian. His brother was killed in Jerusalem by Israeli soldiers. This event taught him to overcome his anger and made him realize the...

Aziz Abu Sarah Books

  • Crossing Boundaries: A Traveler's Guide to World Peace
    Crossing Boundaries: A Traveler's Guide to World Peace

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