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Kids4Peace (Canada) 2010 Program 

A Kids4Peace program will be held in Toronto in 2010 from July 19th to July 30th. The children from the Galilee region of Israel will meet with twelve Canadian children. The Canadians will be made up of an equal mix of boys and girls, including four children from each of the three faiths: Muslim, Jewish and Christian.  

The children will spend the 2010 school year communicating by mail, email and online. The Canadian kids will have a number of opportunities to meet directly with each other during the year.  

The Toronto kids will learn about the culture, geography, customs and traditions of the children from Galilee. They will also learn to appreciate their own faith and to respect the faith of the other children. The Kids4Peace program provides a wonderful opportunity for them to form friendships based on equality and respect that cross religious and ethnic lines. As they grow up in our multicultural, multi-faith society, this strong, positive experience will help them to build bridges between diverse communities in Canada and around the world.  

The highlight will occur in the summer 2010, when the children from Israel travel to Canada. They will go with the Canadian children to a summer camp in Southern Ontario. The focus of the fun-filled camp will be the development of leadership skills and respect for others through a variety of interfaith programs, sports, arts and outdoor activities.  

Specially prepared foods will be provided for those who require them in keeping with their religious traditions. 

After the camp, the children will spend a few days in Toronto billeted at the homes of the Toronto families. 

The program is funded by donations from a number of religious and educational institutions, banks, foundations, corporations, and individuals. The total cost of Kids4Peace (Canada) 2010 is expected to be approximately $80,000. 

Click the link on this page and have a look at what’s coming for 2010! You can also see a sample of what a day looks like by going to our Daily Program page.