Prelude - Creating Playgrounds in the Middle East

Projects Summer Games 2008 During each summer Palestinian and Israeli volunteers band together in order to set up summer camps for hundreds of Palestinian children in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Summer Games 2008 is now in preparation, and as in 2007, Prelude will sponsor many activities and cover the expenses of materials, food and transportation. more... Silwan Community Center The Madaa Community Center in Silwan, an Arab village in East Jerusalem, offers three weekly courses for children: Music, Art and Languages. Prelude sponsors the activities in the community center, by covering the expenses of art and studying materials, such as paint, clay, paper and books. more...

Prelude Foundation

Prelude Foundation brings children and youth from Israel and Palestine together by promoting joint projects and initiatives in the fields of music, arts, culture and sports.

Our emphasis is on tolerance, mutuality, intercultural awareness and nonviolence.

We aim to reach every child whose life has been adversely affected by the ongoing conflict, regardless of nationality, religion, gender or economic status.

News Art Trip June, 2008 On June 12th, 2008, Prelude financed a day trip for 25 children who follow the weekly art classes in Silwan, Jerusalem. more... Silwan Library June, 2008 In the last several weeks, Prelude has sponsored the acquisition of dozens of children books. more... Music for Iraqi Refugees June, 2008 Once a month, Prelude sponsors music workshops in Iraqi refugee camps in Jordan. more... New Articles May, 2008 New articles about the music school in Silwan, from De Nieuwe K. more... iDEAL April, 2008 It is now possible to donate money using iDEAL for people with Dutch bank accounts. more...