2024 Summer U.S. Hosting Program – New Hampshire
Middle East teens in New Hampshire experienced a specialized hybrid program which combined a group camp experience with paired hosting by American families. We were all inspired by the teens …
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2024 Summer U.S. Hosting Program – Oregon/SW Washington
Cypriots in Oregon/SW Washington enjoyed the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while providing community service during the Battle Ground Harvest Days at the senior citizen luncheon. Other activities included conflict …
2024 Summer U.S. Hosting Program – Houston
Cypriots in Houston attended a conflict resolution workshop facilitated by the Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County as well as the Global Scholars Academy Program run by the World Affairs …
G7 Leaders’ Communiqué
“We affirm our commitment to working together—and with other international partners—to closely coordinate and institutionalize our support for civil society peacebuilding efforts, ensuring that such efforts are part of a …
CFP’s National Public Relations Campaign
Although CFP has been operating under different names, the CFP model of paired youth from conflict areas rooming together for at least a month in the home of an American …
CFP’s Action Plan for Growth 2024-2026
In 2018, when CFP changed its name to Creating Friendships for Peace, the decision was made to change from a single-conflict to a multi-conflict organization. This transition required different organizational …
CFP Advocates for Peace
CFP’s Executive Director Betsy Small, Middle East Program Coordinator David Rodich and Board Chair Linda Ziglar joined with other member organizations of the Alliance for Middle East Peace to meet …
Welcome Middle East Program Coordinator
David Rodich For nearly fifty years, David Rodich has been a committed advocate for the interests of working families both in the United States and world-wide. His experience includes serving …
Middle East Program Grows
Despite the ongoing war, CFP received 22 applications for the U.S. Residency program. We will be bringing at least four bi-communal pairs to the U.S. in July and will be …
Cyprus Alumni Event Draws 50 Alumni
Last Saturday, 16 March, an alumni lunch reunion was held at Yalla Cafe in Nicosia near the buffer zone. A huge thank-you to the 50 CFP alumni and new members, …