Stories, insights, and updates from the Acquaint community
Nearly 80% of Americans say strong neighborhoods matter — but only 30% know the people they walk past every day. Dimpy Acharjee on why Acquaint Walks turns a habit millions already have into a simple way to reconnect, and how Champions are helping get it off the ground.
Decades of conditioning have trained us to experience connection as work. Understanding the mechanism is the first step toward undoing it.
Zainab Hussain spent 16 years learning English but struggled to speak it confidently. On Acquaint, she discovered that when connection is the goal — not language perfection — fluency follows naturally.
A Chronicle of Philanthropy article about nonprofit jargon was written in jargon. We translated it into plain English — then ran a buzzword audit on the original.
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.
Learn practical strategies for setting healthy conversational boundaries. Discover how clear limits build respect, reduce stress, and deepen meaningful connections.
Learn about Acquaint Week 2025. Volunteer. Connect with the world. Earn badges. Learn. Join fun activities.
This article celebrates volunteerism as a life-changing journey that nurtures growth, builds bridges across cultures, and reveals opportunities we never imagined possible.
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.
As we enter the new year, we are excited to explore stories about Syrian Acquaint volunteers and their conversation partners!
Learn about Acquaint Week 2024. Volunteer. Connect with the world. Earn badges. Learn. Join fun activities.
Discover how appreciation can transform your life and deepen connections with practical tips while learning a bit about appreciation notes on Acquaint.
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.