An Interactive Atlas of Belonging
The Villages
We Still Have
Strong communities are built.
Their stories deserve to travel.
Communities grow through the things we do for one another.
A simple gesture can spark a meaningful connection. Shared experiences become traditions. And when people bring their ideas, talents, and generosity together, they can create something that lasts far beyond themselves.
Around the world, communities have found ways to welcome newcomers, share resources, celebrate one another's successes, and come together when something needs to change.
Some of these practices endure. Others are slowly disappearing.
The Villages We Still Have gathers these stories in an Interactive Atlas of Belonging, so ideas that make a difference in one place can inspire people somewhere else.
Read a story.
Share your own.
Help us rebuild our villages.
The question
How do communities turn individual goodwill into collective strength?
Where We Care, We Share
Our storytelling initiative invites adults everywhere to write, in any language, about care in everyday life.
Every Story Matters
Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the greatest impression. Share an experience that brought people together and help inspire kindness in communities around the world.