Bridging Seas is a youth-led global organization that aims to unify the Asian diaspora. Through our international pen pal program, we connect high school students across countries to build lasting friendships and learn from one another's cultures and lived experiences.
Our goal is to create a platform where high school students can learn about one another's cultures, while giving members of the Asian diaspora a deeper understanding of how cultures evolve across different parts of the world. We envision a more compassionate and understanding world where students embrace their roots and appreciate different ways of life through meaningful connections with international friends.
Our program has impacted 400+ pen pals in 12 countries. We have 20+ chapters across 17 countries.
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Diaspora Exchange is a pen pal program that specifically provides spaces for students of the same ethnicity, and who live in different countries to become pen pals. This program aims to help students of diasporic communities to understand their cultural roots better and appreciate how their culture changes and adapts in various regions
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Open Seas is a global pen pal program that connects students across different ethnic, cultural, and national backgrounds. Open Seas is designed to foster cross-cultural understanding by pairing students with peers whose lived experiences, traditions, and perspectives may differ from their own.
- Bring Bridging Seas to your area by applying to launch a chapter and bring cultural exchange to your local community.
- Join our core team as a director and be involved in outreach, program management, graphic design, technology, and more. Applications are open to high school students, college students, and adults alike.
- Interested in serving on our board or becoming an advisor? Reach out to us directly to learn more about how you can help guide Bridging Seas.
- Schools, youth organizations, and community groups can collaborate with Bridging Seas on conference events, workshops, podcasts, and more.
- Interested in helping shape programs, outreach, design, technology, or community building? Learn more about how to get involved with the Bridging Seas team.
- If you are not ready to apply yet, you can still stay close to new programs, future openings, and community updates by joining our newsletter.