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American Pals

Teaches people how to have good conversations with others who think differently. Helps people listen better and understand each other, building stronger communities where everyone feels heard.

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Classroom Pen Pal Pairing ServiceAmerican Pals connects classrooms from different parts of the United States to become pen pals. Teachers can sign up their classroom to be matched with another classroom of the same size and grade level from a different region. This helps students learn about different cultures and places across America. Once you sign up, someone will contact you with program details and a welcome kit to get started.

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civic-dialoguelisten-first-coalition

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.
Thich Nhat Hanh

Wayfinder

Topics

Focus Areas

Bridging Divides Civil Dialogue Storytelling Cultural Exchange

Global Goals

16. Peace Justice and Strong Institutions

The Story3Learning

Connected through: Bridging Divides, Civil Dialogue, Storytelling +1 more

Tools for Better Community Talks and Understanding

What You Can Do6Action

Connected through: Bridging Divides, Civil Dialogue, Storytelling +1 more

Braver Arts - Bridge Political Divides Through ArtHouston

Braver Education - Civil Discourse Training for SchoolsNot mentioned, Not mentioned

College Civil Discourse ProgrammingNot mentioned, Not mentioned

Scholars Council for ProfessorsNot mentioned, Not mentioned

Depolarizing Ourselves WorkshopHouston

Braver Scholars - Research and Arts ProgramsNot specified, Not specified

Who’s In Charge6Accountability

Connected through: Bridging Divides, Civil Dialogue, Storytelling +1 more

HR 1693Renaming a Historic Trails CenterIntroduced

HR 2196Honoring Emergency Medical WorkersPending

HR 7618Protecting American BattlefieldsIntroduced

SRES 623Celebrating Team USA Ice HockeyIntroduced

Knight FoundationVisit →

The Lenfest FoundationVisit →

Service Area

National

Organization Type

T

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.
Thich Nhat Hanh

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