What we do 

Encompass’ goal is to facilitate a collaborative space for young Israelis and Palestinians to work towards peace by challenging the status quo, confronting divides, and exploring nonviolent alternatives to addressing the conflict. We rely on the hard work of our dedicated country representatives to manage and deliver our Journey of Understanding programmes twice a year, as well as our IntraPal programme which aims to tackle the increasing fragmentation that has taken place in the Palestinian communities. We hope to replicate this programme in Israel in the near future. In addition to this, we provide support to our many alumni, who continue to spread Encompass’ message of peace through smaller, independently run projects and events.

In the short term, we want our programmes to arm young people with the skills to influence and widen the perspectives of their peers, and bring about change in their communities. We want give them the confidence and ability to do this by developing their critical thinking and public speaking skills, through a range of challenging dialogue sessions. And above all, learning the essential skill of listening to one another.

In the long term, we want to build a network of alumni around the world, who will take the skills they have learnt though their experience with Encompass, and create new and exciting projects with the same goal in mind. This is the way in which Encompass hopes to make its greatest difference.

Who we work with

Encompass Trust’s target audience are young people aged 13-25 from Israel and Palestine. Ideal participants in our programmes come from both sides of these conflicted communities. They are those who already possess the skills to be influencers and change-makers, or have the capacity and will to develop them. They would be motivated, vocal, forward-thinking and have the courage to undertake challenges that will take them well out of their comfort zones.