Soliya

Facilitates cross-cultural dialogue and virtual exchange programs using interactive technology to build empathy and understanding

Primary audience
Youth and Students
Work area
Education and Training
Topic
Cross-Cultural Understanding

About Organization

Soliya is an international nonprofit organization that prepares rising generations to approach differences constructively through technology-enabled dialogue. Based in New York, NY, the organization teaches social and emotional skills like active listening, bias recognition, and emotional awareness through facilitated virtual exchanges. Soliya has been supported by the European Commission, Government of Canada, and U.S. Department of State, and received an Honorable Mention from Canada's Global Centre for Pluralism in 2019.

What They Focus On

Cross-Cultural Dialogue

Facilitating meaningful conversations across cultural and political divides using technology-enabled virtual exchange platforms

Social-Emotional Learning

Teaching active listening, empathy, bias recognition, and emotional awareness through structured dialogue experiences

Conflict Transformation

Equipping rising generations with skills to approach differences constructively and transform conflicts into collaboration

How They Work

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  • 01

    Technology Platform

    Interactive technology connects diverse participants across geographic and cultural boundaries for virtual exchange

  • 02

    Facilitated Dialogue

    Trained facilitators guide participants through structured conversations on challenging political and cultural topics

  • 03

    Skill Building

    Participants develop active listening, questioning techniques, and emotional awareness through dialogue practice

  • 04

    Collective Learning

    Groups transform differences into opportunities for collaboration and develop empathy-driven leadership skills

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Soliya

Virtual Exchange Programs

Technology-enabled cross-cultural dialogue sessions bringing together diverse participants to tackle difficult political and cultural topics

Facilitated Dialogue Training

Structured conversations led by trained facilitators to develop active listening, questioning skills, and emotional awareness

Bias Recognition Workshops

Educational sessions focused on identifying and addressing stereotypes and biases through guided dialogue and reflection

Leadership Development

Programs preparing participants to lead with empathy and transform conflicts into opportunities for collaboration

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Soliya.

Team information not available.

Milestones

2019

Global Pluralism Award

2019

Recognized by Canada's Global Centre for Pluralism with Honorable Mention for cross-cultural dialogue work

Contact

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New York, NY