Breaking Walls Launches Our Monthly Check-Ins
To my Breaking Walls Family, September 8th, 2018 was my first time partaking in a Monthly Check-In – that’s because it was our very first time doing this. It was so exciting to see many of my Breaking Walls Family for the first time in the two months since our Santiago Summit closed. It was […]
Breaking Walls 2018 Cape Town Happening October 3 through 7!
Breaking Walls, an international youth empowerment movement, in partnership with Rainbow Dreams Trust will premier their fourth annual creative writing, performance and peace-building Initiative in Cape Town from October 3 through 7, 2018. Breaking Walls will bring together twenty-four young artists from different backgrounds in order to “break down” their “personal walls” and the walls […]
Brookyn Ambassador, Naya – Reflects On J. Luce Foundation Young Leaders Experience Indonesia
In life, we have events that define or shape the role we play in the world. An experience that alters our ways of thinking and doing. A woman catching a bouquet at a wedding may decide to finally marry. A young teenager may watch a vegan inspiring documentary of meat processing plants and swear not […]
Breaking Walls 2018 Santiago – Naya Mason’s Video Sharing
As a Breaking Walls ambassador, representing Breaking Walls at the J. Luce Foundation Young Leaders Program, is an extremely exciting experience that Naya Mason wishes to share with all her Global brothers and sisters. WATCH Naya’s sharing below:
Thank You Chance the Rapper For Your Inspiration
Our director/founder, Fran Tarr, proudly and happily shares how much of an influence Chance has had on our non-profit organization, Breaking Walls. We love what he does as an artist and how he allows his creativity to speak for his truth. His powerful advocacy for his community in Chicago is admirable. Breaking Walls believes that […]
Reflections from Jakrata, Indonesia by Brooklyn Ambassador Naya Mason
In life, we have many long, treacherous journeys that we must complete. The flight to Jakarta was one of them for me. After an entire day spent on planes, we had finally reached Indonesia on August 8th. The next few days were spent making connections and visiting many different places and friends here in Indonesia. […]
Breaking Walls 2018 Summit Refections by Claudia
My name is Claudia. I’m 18 years old and I live in Curicó, Chile. Breaking Walls has been one of the greatest experiences in my life. I don’t have words enough to describe how important and especial this program is for me. However, I will make an effort because I want you to know the […]
I Need You As Much As You Need Me by Brookyln Ambassador Naya Mason
In life… we don’t often get the chance to show the world our inner thoughts, our own conundrums and our solutions for the people around us as well as ourselves. The day has come for our beautiful artists to show Santiago what Breaking Walls is all about! We have decorated the walls of Centro de […]
Health & Wellness by Brooklyn Ambassador Naya Mason
In this world, there are many thoughts that play a role in who we are and how we define ourselves. During this trip, I have learned so much on how society’s standards play a role in how we view or express ourselves. On Sunday, July 8th, we participated in a workshop led by Jessica Fullenkamp. […]
Breaking Walls 2018 Santiago Day of Community Service by Brooklyn Ambassador Naya Mason
In life, most people strive to make their mark in the world. They wish to be a legend, to be remembered. To have a legacy. Breaking Walls has had a chance to make its own mark in Santiago. To show the community that we support peace and acceptance, we have created a beautiful mural on […]