Socially Conscious Tours & Responsible Travel

Socially Conscious Travel Across The Globe

Our Dual Narrative Tour -- co-led by Palestinian and Israeli tour guides -- was launched 15 years ago and has created friendships and partnerships that still exist today.

That was the beginning of a new category of travel - Socially Conscious Travel

Since then, MEJDI has designed Socially Conscious Tours in 30 destinations on 5 continents, all based on our founders’ deep understanding of how to create social change.

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Explore The Balkans: The Land of Blood & Honey

Explore the Land of Blood & Honey in dual perspective, with both a Serbian and a Bosnian guide on board. Meet with photojournalists, refugees, combatants and survivors of recent conflicts for their first-hand accounts and personal stories of a tumultuous past.

Upcoming Public Tour Dates: April 16 – 26, 2025

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A Dual Narrative Tour of Northern Ireland

This tour provides a unique Dual Narrative perspective on both sides, with Catholic and Protestant tour guides sharing their community histories and stories. Given the conflict’s personal nature, travelers will meet with several locals across Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, including journalists, politicians, historians, and artists—for insight into how peace was built and how so many work hard to sustain it today.

Upcoming Tour Dates: May 18 -25, 2025

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'Beyond the Headlines' Tour of Israel & Palestine

This initiative aims to transcend the headlines, bringing visitors together with journalists, experts, local communities, families and organizations to better grasp the situation on the ground, and to support those who continue to pursue a more just, peaceful future. Proudly developed by our team of Palestinian and Israeli guides in response to the current conflict in Palestine and Israel.

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MEJDI's Dual Narrative Tours

An industry first, our two-guide model equips groups with two local guides, each representing unique cultural, religious, political, and ethnic narratives. Originally launched in Israel and Palestine as the Dual Narrative Tour™—where MEJDI travelers are guided by one Palestinian guide and one Israeli—this tour proved so popular that it is now a socially conscious option in many MEJDI destinations.

InterAct International

InterAct is a 501c3 dedicated to creating empathy and understanding between war-torn parties through dual narrative education.

InterAct also facilitates constructive dialogue on difficult topics for faith and educational organizations, businesses, and nonprofits.

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Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel.

NEW TOURS OF 2025

Colombia

Egypt

Morocco

The Balkans

Northern Ireland

Together, we can create a more peaceful and interconnected world through socially conscious travel

The MEJDI team’s deep roots in social change work is where our mission comes from. MEJDI was founded by two peacebuilding practitioners, Aziz Abu Sarah and Scott Cooper. After leading social change programs all over the world, Aziz and Scott discovered that travel was one of the most powerful tools for creating a better planet. They decided to share their unique experiences and an unmatched network of contacts with those who aspire to become citizen diplomats.

We hope you’ll join us.

What Does MEJDI Offer?

Private Custom Tours for Organizations

Bring your school, organization, church, synagogue, college, university or alumni network to one of our global destinations with our international tailor-made tours.

Private Custom Tours for Small Groups

Work with us to plan a unique trip for couples, friends, family or any small group (starting at just two people) who want to get more out of traveling than the usual sightseeing.

Scheduled Tours Open to the Public

Join one of our public tours departing to some of our most popular destinations. Perfect for individuals who want to meet and travel with like-minded travelers.

Not sure which category you fall into? We understand how much planning goes into international and domestic trips and we are happy to help. Fill out the form below and someone from our team will get in touch and answer all your questions.

Upcoming Scheduled Departures

Crafted and developed with the individual traveler in mind, these multi-day tours are open to anyone who wants to meet and travel alongside other like-minded people who value networking with and building a socially conscious travel community.

Israel and Palestine Beyond the Headlines:

A 2024 MEJDI Mission

(NEW) May 25 – 31, 2024

(NEW) September 14 – 20, 2024

Ancient & Modern

Egypt

September 19 – 30, 2024

February 13 – 24, 2025

The Wonders of Morocco

November 13 – 23, 2024

March 4 – 14, 2025

A Dual Narrative Tour of Northern Ireland

October 6 – 13, 2024

May 18 -25, 2025

Private Group Tours

Whether you’re aiming to take an organization on an international tour, including companies, leadership retreats, colleges, alumni networks, churches or synagogues – or you’d like to create an itinerary for a small group of family, friends or just you and someone special – MEJDI can help. These private tours are just a small sampling of itineraries that we’ve created and led for various groups.