Participated at “Women Wage Peace” Panel in Green Village, Ophyr Hanan | March 29, 2019
One of Ophyr Hanan’s accomplishment was participating in a panel organized by EMIS and the non-government organization “Women Wage Peace” that took place in the Green Village (HaKfar HaYarok) on March 29th, 2019 alongside Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of the inspiring Mahatma Gandhi. The women that participated in the panel are all leaders in promoting change in the region of Israel. Whether through politics, the art of creative writing, or the education of women and the involvement of them in schools. Ophyr then spoke of her goals for the future, her aspirations to bring people together through ways of direct communication and celebrating differences rather than fighting to control them. She also expressed the goals of the ambassador program and how she thinks that by building a network of leaders from around the world, it makes her hopeful towards bringing changes in perspectives and peace.
“Today was a truly moving experience… To have the opportunity to engage in an eye to eye conversation with such an inspiring leader, with such a motivating story, only made my passion and drive for making peace a reality.” – Ophyr Hanan
Full Report on Charney Resolution Center Newsletter March 2019
Article: “Corona Reflections” by Ophyr Hanan & Shanan Hazboun, March, April & June 2020
”The coronavirus has helped give people a better perspective as to how precious and uncertain our lives are, and how to strive towards achieving their goals now versus later. Initially, when COVID-19 broke out, I was perplexed and uncertain. I had just moved to Tel Aviv after an 8-month trip around South and Central America, with hopes of enjoying the hectic city lifestyle and the endless supply of energy that roamed the streets. Then in a flash, everything went on hold. While surprising at first, I realized the vast opportunities that arose thanks to the “pause” that COVID-19 obliged us all to take. It touched me to see the world unite towards a higher purpose. I saw the humanity behind people, I saw the power in people, and the power in technology and the media influencers that helped inform and encourage everyone during this time. I too strive to become an influencer, and this period in time helped me push towards my future by enrolling and recently getting accepted to the IDC university”. — Ophyr Hanan
Please read the full articles below.
Corona Reflections Chapter 1
Corona Reflections Chapter 2
Corona Reflections Chapter 3
UDoNoMe Project Report by Ophyr Hanan on Journal
During the summer of 2019, our ambassador and coordinator of the Leon Charney Resolution Center ambassador program, Ophyr participated in a two week volunteer program (as part of her 9 month trip around South America) in Cusco, Peru that is called UDoNoMe powered by the ISRAEL-is non profit organization. She documented her journey using the CRC Newsletter and Journal platforms:
"This week started out amazing. We conducted a cooking contest and also built an ecologically friendly fence out of recycled bottles in a local kindergarten that is located right on a dangerous main road. We also had very meaningful conversations with people from all around the world, including Lebanon and Syria. The sense of purpose that I feel by sharing my personal story and culture as well as getting to know other travelers from around the world is truly amazing. As fellow backpackers, I do not feel as if there are any stereotypes and presumptions about me, we are all young people striving to get to know each other and to travel with a sense of purpose. I am confident that these encounters will lead to a change of mindset, similar to our mission at the Charney center."
“People love to talk about their lives and their ambitions, and I have taken a lot of inspiration from the stories and conversations that I have had. It gives me hope that if we all strive to communicate more with one another and compassionately listen to each other we might be able to reach peace in my region, or better yet, learn how to share this world together.” – Ophyr Hanan
AMBASSADOR OPHYR HANAN | Israel, Emis Alumni
In September, 2018, Ophyr, an alumnus of the first graduating class of EMIS joined us as a Charney Resolution Center Ambassador. Ophyr also did an internship at our Charney Center headquarters in New York City, and Ophyr took on a role as the coordinator of the CRC Ambassador Program from 2018 to 2020. Her time at EMIS and her current endeavors at Charney Resolution Center served as integral milestones in focusing her ambitions, and she is now pursuing International Communications at the IDC Herzeliya University.
Other Activities:
Ophyr Hanan conducted an interview with Sofia Schoppe.
Ophyr Hanan moderated the webinar “One Conflict- Four Points of View" on June 7th, 2020.
Video about Ophyr’s experience as an ambassador at the CRC NYC headquarters