What

The Blend the World community is a feet-on-the-street movement that is grounded in the belief that one (Optimistic! Inspiring! Fearless!) individual can, and does, make a world of difference.

From Baghdad to Teheran, from Afghanistan to Myanmar, there are countries and villages across the globe in need of a little help, and a whole lot of hope. Blend the World has come together to raise awareness of global hotspots, and to spread a message throughout these communities of tolerance, love, and unrelenting optimism.

We know we can't turn global issues around with bumper stickers and happy sayings, but we can each, in our own way, shine a small light on a big problem. We are tired of negativity, bigotry, and hate. We are ready to come together to celebrate a world united by diversity and the things we have in common, not the things that tear us apart.

 

How

How can one individual make a difference? One voice at a time. We've gone into some of the most war-torn, uprooted, and oppressed countries in the world to highlight the work of emerging artists, giving them each an opportunity to share a simple message of solidarity and hope in their own communities, in their own way. 

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO BE HEARD!

We invite you to speak up, make a statement, get your voice out there, and send the world YOUR message of tolerance, peace, and hope. The statements with the highest impact, and the most votes, are put on t-shirts and sold in Blend^TM stores around the world. A portion of proceeds will go toward these global hotspots to support struggling communities however we can.

If you're an artist, you can help by uploading a photo, your artwork, music or videos to the blend the world facebook page to help spread a positive, global message in your own unique way for the world to see.

You can also visit facebook to nominate a hotspot of your own; a cause you think is under-served, under-heard, and in need of a little bit of happy.

We're not looking for trite. We are looking for true! If you say it from the heart, and it inspires others, your message will get heard throughout the world. 

Remember: one voice becomes everyone's voice, when you dare to Blend the World.
 

Manifesto

Blend the world, see what it brings
Diversity is the order of things
Turn and face a stranger with a smile
Wear your badge of life with style
Embrace your neighbors, live and let live
Always remember you are what you give
Show your heart, put flowers in a gun
Find the best in others, have some fun
For every no, there is a bigger yes
Strive for greatness, accept nothing less.
Man or woman, boy or girl,
Open yourself, Blend the World.