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Bridging Divides

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What is Bridging Divides?

We are living in challenging times. Up and down the country, we're seeing communities feeling more divided, and crises becoming harder to deal with.

Bridging Divides is the new way for people in the UK to come together to understand why we feel so divided, and how we can make a difference.  

How do I get involved?

Step one: Sign up to the Bridging Divides community.

Step two: Receive weekly episodes of our podcast series, as well as practical tools and inspiring stories, straight to your inbox.

Step three: Keep making a difference with the Bridging Divides community.

  • We’ll send resources to help you navigate division with friends, family, or your community.
  • You can help shape the community by sharing your thoughts, ideas and experiences.
  • You’ll be the first to hear when we launch new initiatives, such as a new podcast series, or other ways you can help build compassion in a divided world.
  • We will share updates on the impact that we’re making together on Bridging Divides. 
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The Bridging Divides podcast

In this free three-part series, hosted by journalist and broadcaster Sonali Shah, you’ll hear from expert guests on the big topics that matter, including:

  • Why is it a struggle to talk about divisive topics?
  • How can we avoid arguments on the issues we care about?
  • What drives our beliefs, and how can we learn from other perspectives?  

The role of the British Red Cross in Bridging Divides

As part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement, we’re guided by a set of principles that shape how we act. These principles enable us to reach across divides, to support everyone who needs us, whenever they need us.

Like many people across the UK, we’re worried about the growing feeling of division in our society. Learn more about why we are launching Bridging Divides and more ways we are choosing to show up with compassion in divided times.

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