Project COMMON BOND 2025
Will be held in person
At the Kripalu Center
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
JUNE 29 - July 5
To register, please email
kathy@dignitybeyondborders.org
Project COMMON BOND
Project COMMON BOND brings together young people from around the world, ages 15–22, who have experienced a loss due to terrorism, war, or mass violence. Working together, the participants build skills in managing conflict, empathy, and leadership.
Project COMMON BOND 2025
Program Overview:
In 2025, Project COMMON BOND will be an 7-day program held at Kripalu, a retreat center. The program will include the following:
Daily dignity groups facilitated by trained mental health clinicians
Daily electives in art, sports, and peace-building
Opportunities to meet new friends, learn and grow
Become a part of a global community dedicated to the practice of peace and dignity
In this setting, each participant shares the experience of loss, which allows the young people to bond with one another while experiencing the dignity and humanity of different cultures.
Program Goals:
Help participants combat the impacts of isolation and mental health challenges caused by trauma
Undo stereotypical ideas about different cultures
Build skills in managing conflict and empathy
Understand that leading with dignity can be transformative and have a greater impact
Provide education on how participants can apply these skills and impact their communities