Incubating social action projects that bridge divides.
For over three decades, Mediators Foundation has supported and enhanced the work of America’s leading bridge-builders and civic thought leaders.
When you read about the many issues dividing America, you may wonder: who is working to bridge these divides?
We are.
Mediators Foundation does this invisible work quietly and without fanfare. We help a new generation of civic change agents test and launch their initiatives. We also initiate new projects that strengthen the bridge-building field to address some of the deeper issues of our time.
Our Mission…
is to be a home for innovative initiatives that bring people together across divides and build a more collaborative civic ecosystem. We do this by:
Cultivating nonpartisan civic and bridge-building initiatives through fiscal sponsorship and capacity building,
Developing collaborative field-building interventions that fill critical gaps in the ecosystem, and
Strengthening the broader field through consulting and strategic support.
Our Vision…
is a society where everyone can thrive and our differences are a source of strength.
How We Bridge Divides
We support and launch projects doing on-the-ground work.
In politics - Civic Health Project
In news media - Better Conflict Bulletin
In colleges - Civic Synergy
In philanthropy - Philanthropy Bridging Divides
In communities - Better Together America
In entertainment - Bridge Entertainment Labs
In schools - AllSides Education Fund
In small groups - Living Room Conversations
In global peacebuilding - Side3
And more!