Bridging the Gap Projects

Here are a few examples of how Bridging the Gap Projects tackle Dividing Lines and how they impact their respective neighborhoods, regions and societies.

Bridging The Age Gap

The Granny Benches, Zimbabwe

You are never too old to be of help to another human being. In a society in which noone speaks about their troubles, finding a safe spot - a bench with a granny - can be life saving.

The Cares Family.jpg — The Cares Family, London/ UK

The Cares Family is a group of local community networks of young professionals and older neighbours hanging out and helping one another. For age is nothing but a number. It’s human connection that counts.

Bridging the Religious Gap

Beth Israel Synagogue and Masjid Al-Salaam Community.jpg — Peterborough, Kanada

The Beth Israel Synagogue opened its doors for the Masjid Al-Saalam Community for their daily prayers. For why not help someone in need?

Color in Faith, Kenia

Sometimes all you need is paint to bridge the religious gap.

Bridging the Race & Ethnicity Gap

Bridging+the+race+gap_r1_st.jpg — Jajce, Bosnia-Herzegovina

Creating classrooms with students instead of ethnicities.

Bridging the Gender Gap

Los+Hombres+Tejedores.jpg — Los Hombres Tejedores, CHile

Knitting for a new society.
For who says men can’t knit and women can’t fix cars?

Bridging the Class & Wealth Gap

Honesty Bakery, Saudi Arabia

“Take what you need, and pay what you can.” It’s the motto of the Honesty Bakery. And it works. For if we’re honest: We live in a world divided by money and class. But we all share the need for food.