Our Mission
The Abraham Initiatives is a Jewish-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli organisation that advances social inclusion and equal rights for Israel's Arab- Palestinian citizens by influencing public policy, shaping public opinion and demonstrating practical models for a shared society.
We envision Israel as a democratic state, homeland of the Jewish people and all its citizens, that guarantees and protects the full citizenship and equal rights of its Arab- Palestinian citizens; where Jewish-and Palestinian-Israelis co-create a cohesive, inclusive society.
The Abraham Initiatives UK supports the work done in Israel — by raising awareness and through fundraising.
We envision Israel as a democratic state, homeland of the Jewish people and all its citizens, that guarantees and protects the full citizenship and equal rights of its Arab- Palestinian citizens; where Jewish-and Palestinian-Israelis co-create a cohesive, inclusive society.
The Abraham Initiatives UK supports the work done in Israel — by raising awareness and through fundraising.
Our Leadership
Neil Hamburger
Chair
Dr. Lindsay Simmonds
Deputy Chair
Mike Sampson
Treasurer
Shahira Shalaby
Trustee
Mira Awad
Trustee
Amnon Beeri-Sulitzeanu
Trustee
Alex Brummer
Trustee
Dr. Evelyn Collins, CBE
Trustee
Dr. Khaled Dawas
Trustee
Basha'er Fahoum-Jayoussi
Trustee
Ben Shimshon
Trustee
Jeremy Amias
Trustee
Elliot Gold
Trustee
Neil Taylor
Trustee
Advisory Board
The Rt Hon. Alistair Burt
The Rt Hon. Dame Margaret Hodge
Elizabeth Harris-Sawczenko OBE
Baroness Julia Neuberger
The Right Reverend Anthony Ball
Laurie Kaye
Philippa Mintz
Honorary Patrons
The Rt Hon. the Lord Howard of Lympne CH QC
Sir Andrew Burns
Morris Bentata
Sir Mark Moody Stuart
The Pears Foundation
News
NewsMeeting with Stakeholders in the UK: February 2025
This February, Co-CEOs Shahira Shalaby and Amnon Be'eri-Sulitzeanu provided in-depth briefings on the status of shared society to private donors, foundations, political leaders and our UK Trustees. One meeting, organized by the Labour Friends of Israel and held alongside the All-Parliamentary Group on UK-Israel, included members of parliament from across the political spectrum.
NewsPost October 7th Updates: March 2024
Moran Maimoni and Shahira Shalaby were delighted to travel to London to talk about our work following October 7th. Two highlights were presenting to a wider communal audience at JW3 and being at the House of Lord with LFI.
NewsRaising Awareness in the UK: February 2024
Amnon Be’eri Sulitzeanu and Mira Awad were delighted to meet with philanthropist and key UK stakeholders to talk about our emergency work.
