Empathy is an invaluable natural resource for conflict resolution. With empathy, we can build a better society because it enables human beings to appreciate other people’s perspective and respond to other people’s thoughts and feelings with an appropriate emotion. Empathy serves as an inhibitor of aggression and conflict, a catalyst of prosocial behavior, and helps us make better choices that promote a sustainable peace.
The Emile Bruneau Empathy Fund aims to support grassroots empathy building projects around the world. In this inaugural call for applications, we are seeking submission for empathy building projects aimed at children and youth in Palestine.
Dr. Emile Bruneau was a brilliant neuroscientist and a founding member of Empathy for Peace. Sadly, Emile passed away in 2020 from an aggressive form of brain cancer. We have established the Empathy Fund in his honour and memory. Our first round of funding will go to support grassroots projects that aim to build and promote empathy in children and youth in Palestine. Emile dedicated his life to putting neuroscience to work for peace and we know he would be honored by this initiative.
The Emile Bruneau Empathy Fund aims to support grassroots empathy building projects around the world. In this inaugural call for applications, we are seeking submission for empathy building projects aimed at children and youth in Palestine.
Dr. Emile Bruneau was a brilliant neuroscientist and a founding member of Empathy for Peace. Sadly, Emile passed away in 2020 from an aggressive form of brain cancer. We have established the Empathy Fund in his honour and memory. Our first round of funding will go to support grassroots projects that aim to build and promote empathy in children and youth in Palestine. Emile dedicated his life to putting neuroscience to work for peace and we know he would be honored by this initiative.
2021 Call for Applications
For this first call for applications, we are seeking submissions from groups and organizations for grassroots projects that support building or fostering empathy among children and youth in Palestine. Examples of acceptable projects include summer camps, music groups, drama and theatre classes and other cultural, physical activity or artistic initiatives.
At least 2 projects will be selected to receive up to USD $2,500 per project.
At least 2 projects will be selected to receive up to USD $2,500 per project.
Eligibility Criteria:
Timelines:
- Submissions must be from a registered not-for-profit organization, or be sponsored by a registered not-for-profit organization
- Submissions must be for projects/initiatives based in Palestine
- Submissions must be for projects that aim to primarily support children and youth
- Submissions must be for projects with a goal or a main component that aims to foster empathy - For more information on best practices to build empathy please review this white paper or other resources on our website.
- Submissions can be for new or existing projects and funding can be used to cover the full or partial costs of the project.
Timelines:
- Deadline to receive applications April 16, 2021 - This Call is now closed. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the funded projects.
- Review submissions April - May 2021
- Announce successful projects May 2021
- Disburse funding to selected projects June 2021
