"The students enthusiastically speak about their exchanges with people in the villages and describe the day as one of the most meaningful days of the entire trip. Thank you for making this possible with your generous support. I hope we'll be able to stay in touch as the API continues this marvelous work."

Professor Florian Pohl, Emory University

Watch a video about the path and the inaugural walk that took place in November 2007 in Urfa and Harran.

Results to Date:

• In November of 2007, 170 people from 16 nations gathered for the first symbolic walk on the Abraham Path in ancient Harran.
• Brazil's Globo channel broadcasted footage of the walk to over 40 million viewers.
• Seven diverse and influential Turkish leaders, moved by the Abraham Path, committed to serve formally on the Turkish Host Committee.
• Through the leadership of the Turkish Host Committee and our burgeoning network of partner organizations, local and international groups have been compelled to take a transformative journey on the Abraham Path. Such groups include the Kellogg Leadership Alliance and the Association of Global New Thought.

Objectives for 2009

• Complete the delineation and basic infrastructure of the initial 150 km segment of the path between Sanliurfa and Harran by the end of 2009.
• Identify, maintain, and strengthen relationships with strategic partners in the Turkish government, non-profit, university, press and tourism sectors.
• Launch youth exchanges on the Abraham Path through universities in Turkey and the United States.
• Identify community cultural and historic sites for restoration.