Bridging Divides was a Plus Wonder event in partnership with the American Friends of Parents Circle – Families Forum to highlight partnerships of profound purpose that cross unimaginable divides. Parents Circle – Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of over 750 bereaved families who have lost loved ones to the ongoing violence who are dedicated to reconciliation and peace.
What now?
The powerful stories of the Parents Circle speakers inspire agency to promote peace and cross divides. This is easier said than done. Here are some resources and inspiration to help multiply moral courage:
Take part in Listening from the Heart, a peace education program supported by the American Friends of Parents Circle Families Forum and Georgetown University.
Explore the Plus Wonder partnerships that cross divides in service of something bigger, such as Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix who found new purpose through their family tragedies.
Strengthen your own partnerships into Deep Connections rooted in purpose—whether romantic, business, familial, or otherwise. Explore the Plus Wonder framework and learn the collective wisdom of our 65+ partnerships of purpose.
Wondering how you can build partnerships of purpose within the education space? Become a Connection Architect to access support and powerful tools to foster Deep Connections between students, educators, and schools.