What People Are Saying

“CARAVAN illustrates in an emblematic way the link between intercultural dialogue and creativity which is precisely at the heart of UNESCO's work. . . and reminds us of our founding values and our raison d’être: 'since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed'.. . I would like to commend CARAVAN for its initiative that made it possible for us to witness this dialogue. . .”

Regional Director at UNESCO Office for the Maghreb, based in Rabat, Morocco), and former Assistant Director-General for External Relations & Public Information, UNESCO

Eric Falt

“CARAVAN’s work is most inspiring and it is a pleasure to be associated with what they are attempting to accomplish through the arts. The work they are doing, in bringing together those from diverse cultures and backgrounds through the arts, is critically needed in our world with all its stereotypes and prejudices.”

“The remarkable and timely CARAVAN exhibitions transcend boundaries to foster important intercultural and interreligious dialogue.”

Former Deputy Chairman, Middle East and Gulf Region, SOTHEBY’S Fine Art and Founder of ZandFineArts

Roxane Zand

Award-winning novelist and former Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, Australia and Lebanon

The Honorable Mohamed Tawfik

“As a champion of bridge-building and as someone who is from both the East and the West, I believe passionately in CARAVAN's initiatives. CARAVAN highlights the common cultural heritage of us all, and helps us work towards a common goal.”

New York Times bestselling Anglo-Afghan author of "The Caliph’s House," and President, The Scheherazade Foundation

Tahir Shah

“Art is sincere and can help us build bridges. I am convinced that humanity will prevail. Art is the only thing that can solve what politics breaks. This is what CARAVAN is all about.”

The late legendary Egyptian actor

Omar Sharif

“This objective of CARAVAN echoes my life in film: bridging between different worlds. I believe the arts more than anything else can address issues of intolerance and sectarian violence, and emphasize the possibility of friendship and love between all peoples and tradtitions.”

Former Grand Mufti of Egypt

Sheikh Dr. Ali Gomaa

“Both art and faith elevate the sense of humanity. Thus, in CARAVAN's initiatives, we aspire for art to be used as a tool to enhance our humanity.”

The Honorable David N. Saperstein

“Let me say how much I welcome CARAVAN’s initiative. The power of CARAVAN’s creative and unique approach toward building harmony and peace through art will stay with us."

Celebrated Egyptian actress and singer, and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador

Yousra

"CARAVAN is exactly what we need because the arts unite us as a language of love and peace.”

Bestselling Anglo-Egyptian author and novelist, shortlisted for the Booker Prize for Fiction

Ahdaf Soueif

“The CARAVAN initiative is about everything I have been doing in my writing and life…bridging East and West.”

Award-winning international actor (Kingdom of Heaven, Fair Game, Citizen)

Khaled El Nabawy

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING. . .

US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom (Ret.)

"The ability to appreciate and celebrate each other’s difference and uniqueness as distinctive parts of the whole, whether the whole is the family of Abraham or the human family at large, is of the greatest significance. CARAVAN does this most effectively through art, one of the most powerful ways of highlighting the beauty of specific cultures and faiths around shared themes and aspirations. It brings blessing to humankind.”

Rabbi Sir David Rosen KSG CBE

International Director of Interreligious Affairs, American Jewish Council and

Former Chief Rabbi of Ireland

“Art is an incredibly powerful tool which cultivates minds and hearts, opening up the imagination and nurturing the soul. This is why CARAVAN’s work is so very important at this time.”

Elisa Sednaoui

Model, social entrepreneur and founder of the Elisa Sednaoui Foundation and the Funtasia project

"I am bowled over by what CARAVAN has accomplished. More and more, I believe the arts can takes us places the spoken word cannot - at least the like of words that are exchanged in earnest dialogue. Give me paint and poetry, please!"

Barbara Brown Taylor

New York Times bestselling author

"It has been immensely rewarding to witness CARAVAN’s creative movement driving forward peace and hope. I’m confident that artists through CARAVAN, with their vision and courage, are going to drive us towards a more harmonious world.”