The Bridging Field Has a Language Problem
An analysis of 39 bridge-building and contact programs found they all use the same institutional language — and it may be why they keep preaching to the choir.
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Stories, insights, and updates from the Acquaint community
Setting Boundaries in Conversations
Learn practical strategies for setting healthy conversational boundaries. Discover how clear limits build respect, reduce stress, and deepen meaningful connections.
Acquaint Week 2025
Learn about Acquaint Week 2025. Volunteer. Connect with the world. Earn badges. Learn. Join fun activities.
Embracing Volunteerism: The Pathway to Opportunity
This article celebrates volunteerism as a life-changing journey that nurtures growth, builds bridges across cultures, and reveals opportunities we never imagined possible.
Want a Better Social Life? Get Bored.
What do rats, entertainment, and boredom teach us about our social lives? Explore how modern technology affects our social behavior and why embracing boredom can unlock better conversations. Learn how to reconnect meaningfully in a world dominated by screens.
Acquaint Volunteers: A Focus on Syria
As we enter the new year, we are excited to explore stories about Syrian Acquaint volunteers and their conversation partners!
Acquaint Week 2024
Learn about Acquaint Week 2024. Volunteer. Connect with the world. Earn badges. Learn. Join fun activities.
How Appreciation Can Transform Your Life
Discover how appreciation can transform your life and deepen connections with practical tips while learning a bit about appreciation notes on Acquaint.
Interview with Ven-Yop, Acquaint Volunteer and Changemaker
As an Acquaint Volunteer, Ven-Yop connects for intercultural dialogue to strengthen the global community. She also uses her skills and creativity to serve vulnerable people worldwide.