Why I Did It.

Here at House of Hope Vision School, I'm proud to teach and inspire my students, like this bright young learner, to be champions of positive change.

Dear Beloved Community,

This year has been a profound and life-changing journey—one in which I poured my heart and soul into creating something that will inspire healing and transformation. I am both humbled and overjoyed to share that I have published two groundbreaking curriculums: Palestinian Peacebuilding and Nonviolence and Language of the Heart: A Guide for Teaching Children Nonviolent Communication. Scroll to the bottom of this blog to download one in English (the second is being translated now) and learn more about what they entail.

Today, I want to share why I did it—why I wrote these nonviolence curriculums while enduring the harsh realities of war and an unjust military Occupation.

In my message below, I invite you to walk this journey with me—to believe in the power of education, the resilience of the human spirit, and the possibility of a more just and peaceful world. Because true change is never achieved alone; it is born from community, from standing together.

These curriculums are more than educational tools—they are a lifeline. They offer practical tools for empathy, conflict resolution, and collaboration. By bringing these teachings into classrooms and workshops, we are nurturing a generation of Palestinians who will carry the torch of peace forward.

Writing these curriculums was not just an intellectual endeavor; it was a deeply emotional and spiritual act. As a Palestinian living under Occupation and the ever-present shadow of war, every word I wrote became an act of resistance, faith, and love—a small yet significant step toward healing the wounds of my community. 

There were days when the weight of this work was almost unbearable, when despair loomed heavy and progress seemed distant. 

And then there were moments of profound joy—when the essence of peace and justice flowed through me like a river, weaving itself into every word, creating something meaningful for future generations.

Ultimately, it was the belief in the power of love that carried me forward. 

I believe in nonviolence because it is the path of the soul. It honors the sacredness of every human life and reflects the deepest values of humanity. For Palestinians, nonviolence is not just a strategy; It is a way of life that resists injustice, preserves our humanity, and holds fast to hope for a more peaceful tomorrow.

Talking with students about how we identify our needs and ask for them to be met is so empowering. These conversations set the stage for them to advocate for their fundamental right to live in peace and safety as they grow into adulthood.

I am already using these workbooks with Palestinian students and parents, and the response has been deeply moving. Parents report newfound harmony at home, while students are experiencing fewer symptoms of toxic stress and finding a sense of calm and resilience. But this is just the beginning.

With your support, we can expand this work to reach even more hearts and minds. My vision is bold: to bring these curriculums to schools, refugee camps, and communities both near and far. If we receive more funding, we will:

• Train more Palestinian teachers to use these curriculums in classrooms, multiplying their impact.
• Expand our Family Peace and Justice Education Program to support Palestinian parents and caregivers in building more trauma-informed homes that foster familial connection and trauma healing. 
• Create Peace and Justice Education resources for international communities to build understanding and solidarity around the world.

To bring this vision to life, I need your support. This year, we are working to raise $40,000 for the House of Hope Peace and Justice Education Fund.  To donate, please click on the red Give button in the upper right hand corner of your screen.

Your support is more than a donation—it is a powerful declaration that peace is possible and that education has the power to transform the world. 

Let us walk this path together, hand in hand, as we work toward a world filled with light, compassion, and peace.

Salaam,

Milad Vosgueritchian

House of Hope Vision School Co-Founder and Peace and Justice Education Director