14,000 km, across 24 countries following the longest peace path in the World, the Jerusalemway.
Join us anywhere along the route – for an hour, a day, a week, or the entire walk. Discover what it takes to build peace.
The future
is peace
Join for an hour, a day, a month, or the full pilgrimage. Walkers, hosts, artists, and organizers are all welcome, no matter your experience in pilgrimage.
Join the team behind the scenes, offer a place to sleep, organize a peace festival, or help share the story. Many hands along the way make this Peacewalk possible.
Donate and help keep this journey of peace moving. Your contribution strengthens the walk and the shared experience of connecting people along the path.
THE WALK
If you don’t know what to do, walk.
The Peacewalk is a collective pilgrimage for peace – a journey across Europe to Al-Quds/Jerusalem, the longest peace path in the world.
In a time of deep division and conflict, the Peacewalk brings people together across cultures, religions, and nations to walk side by side. It is both a symbolic and practical act: a way to embody peace, learn from those building it on the ground, and support initiatives that keep hope alive.
If you don’t know what to say, walk.
→ A PEACE SCHOOL
Walking with grassroots Palestinian and Israeli peacebuilders, learning from their courage and wisdom.
→ A TRAVELING FESTIVAL
With art, music, and cultural encounters along the way. You’d like to host a festival along the way? Reach out to us.
→ A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Can’t walk with us? You can still make a difference. Your support helps fund essential peace initiatives and keeps the vision of the Peacewalk alive. Donate here.
If you don’t know what to think, walk.
This walk celebrates our shared humanity. We ask you to leave national flags behind – we will only carry the Peacewalk flag (or simple white flags), as symbols of peace and shared intention.
Find all the essential Peacewalk material – documents, vides, and links to help you prepare, share, and support the walk.
and you’ll never walk alone.
OUR MANIFESTO
We are Peacewalkers.
We acknowledge that peace is the responsibility of all of us.
We realize it’s not an easy task. It requires sacrifice, justice, reconciliation and hope.
We know we can’t do this alone.
We commit to learning from the peacebuilders who came before us, and those doing the work today.
We commit to learning what it takes: personal, spiritual, communal and political.
Every step of the way.
KEY STATISTICS
4
MONTHS IN
(OF 15 MONTHS)
5
COUNTRIES WALKED
(OF 19 COUNTRIES)
2500
KM WALKED
(OF 8000KM)
250
*
WALKERS
*ESTIMATE
2000
*
LOCAL SUPPORTERS
*ESTIMATE
PEACEBUILDERS
Peacebuilders are organisations that work across borders and communities to reduce conflict and support long-term peace in fragile regions. They focus on dialogue, mediation, and rebuilding trust between groups affected by violence or political tension, often addressing root causes like inequality and exclusion.
PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
How can I join the Peacewalk?
You can join for an hour, a day, a week, or the whole walk. Choose a starting point in your country and connect with the local team.
Let’s Connect form
When does it take place?
The Peacewalk starts in early 2026 (depending on your starting point) and arrives in Jerusalem around May 2027. Daily distances are about 20 km.
Where do I sleep?
Each walker arranges their own accommodation. Local teams may sometimes help with shared spaces like schools, community buildings, or host families.
Where do I eat?
Food is your own responsibility. Sometimes local teams organize communal meals or hospitality.
What do I need to bring?
- Good walking shoes
- Light backpack
- Compact sleeping bag
- Rain/sun protection
- Travel documents
- Health insurance
- Personal items
How do I stay connected?
Plans include:
Global WhatsApp coordination (via main site)
Local WhatsApp groups per region
Also via:
Website updates
Instagram
Do I have to pay? What would it cost me?
You cover your own costs. Expenses depend on travel, accommodation, and duration. Shared meals and hospitality may reduce costs.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Who can join?
Anyone. No experience required. Open to all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. You can walk, roll, bike, or participate in your own way.
Is it safe?
Safety is monitored by local teams. Walkers participate at their own responsibility. The walk avoids active war zones and maintains communication.
Is it political?
No. It is not aligned with any specific political solution. It is a non-violent initiative promoting peace, dignity, and equality.
How are costs covered?
Each participant pays their own costs. Sometimes meals and accommodation are shared. There may be sponsorships or solidarity support.
How do I register?
Fill in the:
Let’s Connect form
You indicate whether you want to walk or help, and where/when. You’ll receive follow-up information.
What does it mean to “help make it happen”?
You can help by:
- Organizing events
- Hosting walkers
- Supporting media/communication
- Helping with fundraising, translation, logistics
How do I stay connected?
How do I stay connected?
You’ll be added to:
Global WhatsApp coordination
Local WhatsApp groups
Where does the inspiration come from?
Inspired by Palestinian and Israeli peacebuilders and grassroots non-violent initiatives.
What happens when we arrive?
In May 2027, participants gather in Jerusalem for reflection, encounters, and shared prayer. This marks a continuation of peacebuilding efforts.
MEET THE CHANGE
A single theme can connect generations of peacemakers. Through shared themes, we unite the voices of past and present changemakers with the walkers of today, showing that every step forward becomes part of a larger journey toward peace.
past
#sacrifice
Sophie Scholl
Student, White Rose resistance movement — Germany, 1921-1943
I distributed leaflets at the university calling for resistance. I had no weapon. Only words, and the courage to use them. They executed me at 21. But I could not stay silent while people looked away. Choosing peace when everyone around you has chosen war — that is not weakness. That is the only thing worth doing.
#hope
Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen Buddhist monk, poet, Nobel Peace Prize nominee — Vietnam, 1926-2022
In 1966 I went to America to call for peace. The people of Vietnam only wanted the killing to stop. When I tried to come home, both sides refused me entry. I was exiled because, as a monk, I had dared to call for peace. I never went back. But the practice never stopped. Peace begins with each breath.
#reconciliation
Desmond Tutu
Nobel Peace Prize 1984, chair Truth and Reconciliation Commission — South Africa, 1931-2021
Mandela asked me to chair the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Who could say no to Mandela? For three years we listened to the worst humanity can do. And at the end - I was surprised myself - there was hope. The human spirit is more resilient than you think.
#justice
Wangari Maathai
Nobel Peace Prize 2004, founder Green Belt Movement — Kenya, 1940-2011
I stood before the world humbled. As the first African woman to receive this prize, I accept it on behalf of the people of Kenya and Africa. Human rights are not things put on a table for people to enjoy. These are things you fight for and then you protect.
present
#sacrifice
Moaz Inon
Peace activist, co-author The Future Is Peace — Israel
Israeli peace entrepreneur and social activist who promotes reconciliation through people-to-people initiatives. He is known for co-founding projects that bring together Israelis and Palestinians to build trust and shared understanding.My parents were killed on October 7th. Three days later, I was drowning in an ocean of sorrow. Then my brother said: we do not seek revenge. Because revenge would not bring them back - and it would only continue a cycle of violence that has been going on for a century. I chose peace. That was the only choice.
#hope
Ryokyu Endo
Buddhist monk, founder Flame of Hope — Japan
One of my biggest wishes has always been for there to be no lonely people in this world. In Mahayana Buddhism, all the past, present and future are in this moment. That moment is the brightness of the heart. And it is that brightness - that shining - that will realise the ideal future.
#reconciliation
Reem Hajajreh
Founder Women of the Sun, TIME Women of the Year 2024, Nobel Peace Prize nominee — Palestine
I became an activist out of fear for my children. Growing up in Dheisheh camp, under occupation, I knew they could end up imprisoned, wounded, or worse. We started out as a movement with a few lone women. Now we are thousands. We no longer take the back seat. Palestinian mothers and Israeli mothers - we refuse for our children to be killed.
#justice
John Lyndon
Executive Director ALLMEP, Visiting Fellow King's College London — Ireland
The extremists get up every day and do something measurable to further their goal. Then they do it again. That is how you change society. It does not happen at a donor conference or with handshakes on a White House lawn. We have never handed a worse set of variables to an emerging generation. That is why we cannot wait. We build now.
future
#sacrifice
Sebastiaan Bolt
Peacewalker, full route Amsterdam-Jerusalem — Bredevoort, Netherlands, 44
I grew up inside the Jehovah's Witnesses. Leaving meant breaking with my family. For years I lived almost like a hermit - and I was happy that way. But something changed. A longing for connection. And then this path appeared: 8,500 kilometres to Jerusalem. One plus one is three.
#hope
Ruzanna Sukiasyan
Peacewalker, community coordinator Peacewalk — Armenia, 42
My great-grandfather disappeared during Stalin's time. Someone betrayed him. By six in the morning, he was gone. That kind of fear lives in your body. I won't pretend I have hope. But I have faith in somebody else's hope. If someone can't walk their hope - I will walk it for them.
#reconciliation
Niel Vanderwegen
Peacewalker, biochemist — Bierbeek, Belgium, 48
I used to have my answer ready before someone finished speaking. I wanted to win. But then you realise: you're walking alone. So now I count to twenty before I say anything. And often the other person just keeps talking. The story wasn't finished yet. That's where peace starts.
#justice
Tetiana Bubnova
Peacewalker, walked Spain route — Odessa, Ukraine, 39
I came because a friend invited me. I didn't have many expectations. I'm not a political person. But I believe peace in the world starts with inner peace. And if we can create peace inside our own family - that is the best foundation for everything else.
