Founded in 1984, we initially published a journal of non-fiction and photography called humanity, designed with the participation and generosity of The Rhode Island School of Design. Our first contributor was His Holiness The Dalai Lama, who happily agreed, during a private audience, to write a letter to the children of the world. In 1997 we ceased publishing hard copy in favor of the internet.

To inspire each of us to participate in positive change, we are posting over 300 “voices of humanity” — writers, poets, teachers, artists, photographers, musicians, dancers and philosophers from across the ages and the continents, urging us to join together in fortifying our humanity, to take action, no matter the humility of our efforts, no matter our available time.

Not least, they clarify humanity’s most urgent challenges: ending war, solving climate change, and saving democracy — as well as the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence.

The Humanity Initiative is but a determined team of four friends on three continents, spurred onward by your generosity and kindness. Please join us with your comments and please support us as we work towards a future that thrives on the light among us — and mitigates the darkness that so often fractures our way.

TONY BALIS