As the nephew of Mubarak Awad—known to many as the “Gandhi of Palestine” for his nonviolent resistance to Israeli occupation—Sami Awad grew up with big shoes to fill. Since being inspired by his uncle at the age of 12, Sami has dedicated his life to the study and practice of nonviolence. He founded the Holy Land Trust to unite Palestinians and Israelis in an effort to promote peaceful dialogue and conflict resolution. He now works with young people on a number of environmental projects in the Middle East.