No matter what appears to divide us as human beings, what unites us is far greater.
We seek to make the invisible visible and the intangible tangible by unveiling in the world’s most divided region an ancient walking path that reconnects the human family—step by step.
Following the millennia-old footsteps of a common ancestor and iconic pilgrim renowned for his hospitality toward strangers, the path celebrates self-discovery and the human kindness that dissolves all barriers.
Welcome to the Abraham Path: an invitation to explore the roots of our civilization and walk through the heart of the Fertile Crescent known today as the Middle East.
- William Ury, Founder and Chair Emeritus; Co-Founder of The Harvard Negotiation Project
Some of the most enduring works in the classical repertoire, by composers such as Dvořák, Stravinsky and Bartók, grew out of their creators' return to their own heritages. But what if we reach back even farther, to the beginning of civilization’s collective heritage, the place where we started together?
Led by Dr. Hannah Stork, Mesopotamia Oral History Project Fellows are walking the trails, working to build a first-person "library of disappearing things" in their own words and their own languages. Collection is now underway!
Uncovering & Nurturing Path
We focus on dusting off, developing, and expanding trails across the mythical route
Bringing People to the Path
We encourage travelers to experience these historic routes firsthand through immersive cultural education and bespoke trip planning
Bringing the Path to the World
We share the spirit of the path globally, connecting audiences everywhere through innovative arts and humanities projects
2,000+ Kilometers of Trails
We have catalyzed more than 2,000 km of paths spreading the length of the fertile crescent with thousands of steps more yet to imagine
80,000+ Global Walkers
We cultivate high global engagement, having welcomed more than 80,000 walkers and completed hundreds of educational and storytelling projects
Thriving Communities & Economic Benefits
The path generates tangible benefits for local communities—driving economic development, fostering women's empowerment, supporting environmental conservation, and creating sustainable homestay and guide networks
The Abraham Path Initiative is a non-religious, apolitical organization that is not affiliated with the policies of any government, political movement or religious ideology, or organizations that share similar names.
