The Arava Institue - Nature knows no borders

"The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (AIES) is the premier environmental education and research program in the Middle East, preparing future Arab and Jewish leaders to cooperatively solve the region's environmental challenges."
(information given on youtube)
One of the graduates of the Arava Institute is Ilana Meallem. In an interview published by the Jerusalem Post she discribes how the institue influenced her life and her work for nature, people and peace and how the institute supports in making a difference. You will find the amazing story about the "Jewish Beduin" here:

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?apage=1&cid=1260447408182&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull