2012 Seeds of Peace Annual Peace Market Set To Take NYC

In 1993, Journalist John Wallach realized their wasn't enough being done to bring conflict in the Middle East.  That's when he started an organization dedicated to empowering young people from places of conflict to give them skills to advance reconciliation and coexistence.

From 46 Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian teenagers in 1993, the organization has now expanded and now encompasses over 4,300 young people from around the world.

Every year, Seeds of Peace puts on a summer camp in Maine that brings people together from all over the world who open dialogue, encouraging participants to develop lasting empathy, respect, and confidence to other cultures.

The organization's biggest fundraiser of the year is their annual Peace Market.

Peace Market is an event unlike any other in New York City, drawing over 1,200 influential young professionals, an impressive line-up of celebrities and notable dignitaries, and a significant media presence.

The organization's biggest fundraiser of the year is their annual Peace Market.

Peace Market is an event unlike any other in New York City, drawing over 1,200 influential young professionals, an impressive line-up of celebrities and notable dignitaries, and a significant media presence.

This year's event will feature live celebrity musical entertainment and the hottest DJs, a VIP reception, and a live auction.

 The Metropolitan Pavilion is transformed for one night as guests are immersed in the tastes, sights, sounds, and smells of a Middle Eastern and South Asian marketplace.  Tickets include:

•         Open Bar all night
•         Middle Eastern and South Asian Cuisine
•         3rd Annual Hummus Taste-Off with celebrity judges
•         Live and silent auction
•        Celebrity guests and LIVE musical performances. Past celebrity guests include John Legend, Macy Gray, Bar Refaeli, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and Natalie Portman

Pre-sale tickets are available at www.seedsofpeace.org/peacemarket2012/tickets.  Pre-sale pricing will only be available through Wednesday, February 1st, or until the first 300 are sold. 

 All proceeds go to supporting the crucial work of Seeds of Peace. 

About seeds of peace and YLC: 


Seeds of Peace is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower the next generation of young people with the leadership skills and cross-border friendships to promote lasting peace in some of the world's most tumultuous regions of conflict. Since its inception in 1993, Seeds of Peace has graduated nearly 5,000 young people, called "Seeds", at the Seeds of Peace International Camp in Maine, and supported them with year-round regional programming to help them pursue a life of coexistence and peace. 
 
To support the work of

Seeds of Peace and the young leaders who represent the organization, Peace Market 2012 will take place on March 1st at the Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City. Peace Market is one of New York's premier fundraising events hosted by the Young Leadership Committee, a dynamic group of socially conscious young adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are emerging as leaders in their respective fields, have an interest in international affairs, and are committed to supporting the work of Seeds of Peace.