The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation embodies the visionary ideals of its founder, Shimon Peres—Israel’s ninth President, two-time Prime Minister, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Established in 1996, the center stands as a testament to Peres’ dream of a prosperous Israel within a peaceful Middle East. The Peres Center collaborates with local, regional, and international partners to develop groundbreaking initiatives across medicine, agriculture, education, business, and technology.
Diversity is a hallmark of the Peres Center’s approach, serving people of all ages, religions, genders, and cultural backgrounds. From training medical professionals to using sports as a tool for peacebuilding, from empowering entrepreneurs to facilitating intercultural dialogue, the center aims to build inclusive, tolerant, and peaceful societies. Each program is designed not only to break down barriers and reduce fear, but also to equip participants with tools to become positive change-makers in their professions, communities, and beyond. One such initiative, the “Twinned Peace and Sports Schools”, brings Jewish-Arab and Israeli-Palestinian children together through a shared educational and athletic experience. These “twin” football teams play as one, fostering connection and understanding throughout a full year of activity.
At the core of the center’s philosophy is the belief that science, technology, and innovation are powerful forces that should be harnessed for good. The Israeli Innovation Center, located at the Peres Center’s headquarters in Jaffa, serves as a national and international hub for knowledge sharing and innovation education. Tens of thousands of visitors each year embark on an immersive, values-driven experience that showcases Israel’s transformative journey as the “Startup Nation”—highlighting the country’s past, present, and future of breakthrough inventions and global contributions.
From project participants to students and their families, visitors of all ages leave inspired. As one student remarked:
“The tour was beyond words—both inspiring and informative. By engaging with various learning styles, we were encouraged to discover for ourselves—to become innovators in our own right!”
A parent who visited the center with their children shared:
“I came thinking this would be an educational experience for the kids. I was stunned by how much I learned myself and left with a genuine sense of inspiration.”
The Idan and Batia Ofer Family Foundation makes annual contributions to the Peres Center, directed toward a variety of projects based on the center’s priorities. In addition, Batia Ofer, co-founder of the foundation, serves as a member of the Peres Center’s International Board of Trustees and plays a key role in the Friends of Shimon Peres UK circle. The foundation helps translate the values and legacy of President Shimon Peres into meaningful action, creating tangible impact for hundreds of thousands of participants every year.
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“The tour was inspiring and deeply informative. We were encouraged to discover things on our own – to become innovators ourselves!” – Visiting student
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