Hopeful move
Grassroots efforts often get overlooked, so it’s refreshing to see funding aimed at people-to-people connections. Will this actually reach those who need it most?
UK, Australia and Canada launch $4 million fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts
LONDON: Britain, Australia and Canada on Thursday launched a peace fund to complement broader efforts toward a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with each country contributing £1 million ($1.34 million) to the initiative. Below are key details about the fund as set out by the British government: The fund will focus on new and existing grassroots projects — particularly those that include youth groups, civil society organizations and women. The £3 million fund will seek to scale up and attract additional donors once operational.