Roots of Peace CEO meets with President Mahmoud Abbas
Children from The Fields of Bethlehem gathered on the edge of a minefield to honor Mother’s Day and the efforts of an American mother. The photos shown below were taken on March 21, 2013, as the "Children from The Fields of Bethlehem" gathered on the edge of a minefield to honor Mother's Day and the efforts of an American mother, Roots of Peace Founder/CEO—Heidi Kuhn, whose efforts to turn MINES TO VINES in their village will be underway next month.
Children Cheering for the upcoming demining efforts in their village
Children Cheering for the upcoming demining efforts in their village
Children Cheering for the upcoming demining efforts in their village
Minefield in Palestine
landmine sign
Later in the evening, President Mahmoud Abbas sent for Heidi Kuhn to visit with him at the Presidential Palace in Bethlehem. President Abbas extended his appreciation to Heidi Kuhn on the traditional Mother's Day in Palestine—for ultimately helping the mothers and children of Palestine and worldwide—turning Mines To Vines®
President Abbas and Heidi Kuhn