Dialogue Café

Dialogue Café is the world's first public video conferencing network for civil society. Dialogue Café is a global non-profit initiative that enables face-to-face conversations between diverse groups of people from around the world so that they can share experiences, learn from each other and work together to make the world a better place. This is t... he world's first public video conferencing network specifically for civil society - for social, educational and cultural organizations. Dialogue Cafés are physical spaces based in city centres. They provide access to video conferencing technology and are connected through a global technology platform to enable city-to-city and multi-city conversations and activities. Dialogue Cafés are open to civil society groups and organisations. This includes organisations with a social, environmental, educational or cultural mission - including foundations, associations, NGOs, community groups, universities, schools, social enterprises, public sector bodies and agencies. Why was Dialogue Café created? Dialogue Café is based on the radical but simple idea that people have many things in common and given the opportunity, they will explore their common interests, sparking collaborations and stimulating ideas that address the major issues of today. hese kinds of conversations and collaborations can lead to new ways of thinking and doing: they can empower individuals and communities, break down prejudice and misconceptions and promote greater understanding and co-operation across cultures. Despite rapid advances in communications technologies, there remain real barriers for civil society organisations, public sector organisations and social enterprises to share their work and learn from others globally. Dialogue Café hopes to bridge this divide and enable civil society organisations and others to collaborate, thereby enhancing understanding between different cultures and societies and promoting social and economic development. What's different about Dialogue Café? Dialogue Café is a ...Read More