How do the people of Israel and Gaza rebuild—after the wounds, the trials, and the wars that have scarred generations? Who will guide them forward, into uncharted territory—beyond grief and division, toward hope, healing, and joy?

Peace Through Commerce has walked this path before. Our work has shown that even in the most embattled regions, transformation begins when people—especially women—are given a safe place to meet, a model to follow, and tools to build radical tolerance and shared prosperity.

We’ve seen it firsthand: Jewish, Arab, and Palestinian women—Muslim, Christian, Druze, and Jewish—coming together despite fear and prejudice. Women who have lived through war, yet still choose to reach across divides, connect heart to heart, and imagine a better future for their children and communities.

Before the tragedy of the October 7th, 2023, massacre, Peace Through Commerce was already working with women in Israel and Gaza through a groundbreaking initiative with Together Beyond Words, combining their inner healing practices with our Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs™ (AWE) program.  

Using our Matrix of Peace™ services (leadership training and methodology), these women learned to create tangible change—together. We watched as they built cross-border partnerships, launched joint ventures, and used creativity and compassion as instruments of peace and prosperity—tools their governments had too often ignored or suppressed.

Here’s what participants said about the experience:

“When we do things together, we get to know one another—and when we become friends, peace begins. You need peace within yourself to truly communicate with another person.”

“This work gave me access to a deeper place within—a place of power and true peace.”

“We learned to respect each other’s needs, even without agreeing on every story.”

Our mission at Peace Through Commerce is simple yet profound: to partner with people around the world to build systems of peace—whole systems—where individuals, businesses, and communities consciously co-create a just and prosperous future.

The God who wrestles with us also gives us a ladder. Together, we must climb it—and you can become part of this living ladder toward peace, healing, and renewal.

You can help today by purchasing or donating to: PeaceKey™ or PeaceFund ™.

See our film before the massacre:  AWEsome Beyond Words – the women are telling their story about the impact of the Matrix of Peace™ on their lives. After October 7th,Decision-making with Radical Aliveness (The Matrix of Peace™)

Michelle Waters

VP Peace Through Commerce Inc.

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