What we do
Why
We create understanding and connections among people by encouraging diverse communities to meet through listening and empathy. We imagine a world where people listen, empathise and create communities. Imagine that world! This is why we do it.
Diverse, connected communities are crucial for creating understanding. Positive connections between people from different backgrounds can break down stereotypes and promote empathy. When individuals from diverse groups engage in meaningful contact they can develop friendships, and build a sense of shared humanity. This leads to more inclusive societies and stronger communities.
Would you like this to happen in your community?
What
We create permanent listening spaces where a diverse range of people can meet to listen and create communities.
Everybody engages equally, with a chance to share, listen and empathise, without judgement. Be heard, Be understood, Belong.
Our common goal is a stronger more understanding society, building friendships one community at a time.
People coming together to work for the common goal without competition.
Some basic guidelines are needed to make sure we listen, empathise and have the opportunity to create great communities. We encourage friendly, helpful, curious attitudes.
Would you like this to happen in your community?
Where
Wherever people meet, or could be meeting! This could be an obvious place in your community where people come together already, or it could be a place where people could be meeting, but aren’t. A place that is accessible and safe for all of the community members. We work with communities to identify the best place to situate your listening project. We collaborate with local councils, community groups, service groups and people like you to help build a stronger more empathetic community in your area.
Would you like this to happen in your community?
When
When your community is ready. Each listening space will be different and purpose made for your community. It could be an outdoors table, it could be indoors. It could be a space under some shelter or a dedicated room in a building. It is really up to each community to decide what would work best.
Each listening space will run to the same guidelines to ensure every body gets a fair hearing, everybody gets to share and the space is a safe place for everybody.
Would you like this to happen in your community?
How
Ask yourself these questions
1) After what I’ve read and watched would I like a listening space in my community?
2) If the answer is yes, please contact us. That is how!
Maybe you are not in a position to help out. If not, please send the link to this website to somebody in your community who is in a position to enquire and make it happen. It could be your local council, a community group or a service club like Rotary or The Lions.
Would you like this to happen in your community?
