"Fruit of Peace". Israel, 1997-2013
The "Fruit of Peace" a non-profit organization in Israel was founded in 1997 with the purpose of promoting peace and in order to strengthen the co-existence among people through the language of art. This is what artist Georgina Meyer-Duellmann had in mind when she brought together Jewish and Bedouin artists to work to install peace in our region, a subject so very dear to her heart.She first met the artists Alhuzail Abed El-Rachman, Abu Jirbia Ibrahim, Abujama Juma and El-Abid Abed El-Rachman who were then joined by Jewish artists Florence Amit and Melech Berger.
Abrahams Well, Beersheva,1999 Students of 'Fruit of Peace, Israel' |
Georgina Meyer-Duellmann was the heart and soul of the organization, encouraging the artists to work together and stick to the goals they had set for themselves. She had a lot to give to all who worked with her; she made all around her grasp the importance of peace, co-existence and friendship among Jews and Bedouins. All her projects, either the art exhibitions or the meetings with schoolchildren that she organized, had been guided by Georgina’s deep belief in peace and understanding. The Jewish and Bedouin artists all loved her and regarded her as their spiritual mentor.
Tikva Dafna MazalAbrahams Well, Beersheva,1999 Students of 'Fruit of Peace, Israel' |
Headed by Mrs. Aline Habib, the new Chairman of the Board, "Fruit of Peace" elected Georgina Meyer-Duellmann at the beginning of this year, to its Honorary President, in acknowledgment of her work for peace and co-existence.
El-Abid Abed El-Rachman
Art teacher, Fruit of Peace, Rahat
Vice Chairman of the Board of "Fruit of Peace",
A Non-profit Organization
Jan. 2005