Uplift Hotline

Related Patterns

PosValues

Method

Set up a hotline which allows dial-in access for people to call each other.

Variations

Can this be used for other forms of uplift, for example on-line chat rooms, etc.?

Also Known As

Hello Peace

Consequences

Improved social cohesion, relief of tensions, community building even in the face of tensions. Conversations may trigger other stories and patterns of uplift.

Applicability

Two or more groups divided by social, political, or cultural barriers can use an anonymous telephone hotline system to meet each other, discuss differences in a safe, positive environment

References

https://curly.mindtel.com/upspace/Communities/hellopeace/
http://www.hellopeace.net/callnow.htm

Intent

This pattern establishes a dial-in telephone hotline which people may call to talk to people on the other side of political, religous, or culture divides. It provides an opportunity for people to connect at their positive core values in a safe manner. Ideas and stories which emerge from the hotline relationships can be used to further detect and replicate uplift patterns.

Motivation

Overcome tensions and dividing issues and allow people to communicate at their positive core values and concerns for community uplift.

Known Uses

This hotline started in Israel, and drew 25,000 callers per month several months after it started.

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