As the world faces deepening polarization and shifting power dynamics, our ability to engage across differences has never been more crucial. In this climate of division and uncertainty, the Vermont Council on World Affairs invites you to join us on September 24th for a full-day summit, titled Building Bridges in a Fractured World, to explore how civil discourse can serve as a powerful force for peace and a counter to the forces driving us apart.
This summit will examine:
This summit is designed as a platform to get informed about today’s most pressing global challenges and discover concrete ways to stay engaged in the democratic process. Through distinguished voices in peacebuilding, diplomacy, and human rights, attendees will explore how informed participation and respectful dialogue can foster understanding, build trust, and strengthen communities.
This is how democracies grow resilient, through citizens who understand the stakes and know how to engage constructively across differences.
