The Israeli Budo for Peace program aims to strengthen participants' physical, mental and cognitive abilities and break down barriers, by teaching traditional martial arts such as Karate, Judo, Aikido, and Taekwondo. The program operates within Jewish, Muslim, Arab and Druze communities.

In schools around the world, history is primarily presented through the eyes of great male historical leaders to whom boys can look up. But where are the female role models to inspire generations of young women? An American organization, called "Strong Women, Strong Girls" (SWSG) has created an innovative program that tries to fill this gap.