World of Wellesley

We are dedicated to making Wellesley, MA an inclusive community for all

Working collaboratively with other institutions and organizations to host events, projects and programs that will foster an anti-racist and anti-bias community where diversity, equity and inclusion are fully embraced

News

Join the Second Annual 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge

In partnership with World of Wellesley, Wellesley Public Schools invite you to make the commitment to learning more about race and racism, and how we

April 13, 2021

Wellesley Select Board Proclaims Indigenous Peoples Day

Tonight the Select Board voted 4 to 1 in favor of proclaiming the second Monday of October henceforth be commemorated as Indigenous Peoples Day and

April 5, 2021

Final Step for Establishing Indigenous Peoples Day in Wellesley

Wellesley voters and Town Meeting have already affirmed their intent to honor Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October and cease to celebrate

March 12, 2021

Wellesley Voted YES on Question 1 to Honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Town election results are in! Question 1 has passed. The community has voted and its voice is clear: the town of Wellesley stands in solidarity

March 3, 2021

Upcoming Events

Building Cultural Bridges Program

Start date: April 11, 2021

End date: June 1, 2021

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Zoom

More Info

The Building Cultural Bridges Program (“BCBP”) is a Wellesley High School student-led virtual cultural exchange program for 4th and 5th graders in the Wellesley community. The program consists of two main parts for the students: a regular after school group meeting and a bi-weekly call with their “bridge” partner.

The after school Zoom meetings will last for around an hour at 4pm every other Friday from late March until May. There will be an assigned culture to learn about each meeting. Volunteer speakers from Wellesley who identify with the culture of the day will host short presentations followed by interactive activities such as crafts, dances, or easy cooking recipes.
The Zoom calls with a student’s “bridge” partner will occur every other week for 15 mins at a set time for each child. The Wellesley students will be paired with a buddy from one of the well-established schools abroad that is connected with BCBP. A parent or high school student proctor will be present on both sides of the Zoom calls at all meetings.

The mission of the BCBP is to increase global awareness and familiarize students with ways of life abroad, all from the comfort of home. Many children are so disconnected from foreign cultures that they have very little to no grasp of the world around them. The personal connection of the BCBP will show students that life in other countries is similar to their lives and very real.

For more information find the BCBP website https://sites.google.com/view/buildingculturalbridgesprogram/home

Or Follow the BCBP Instagram Page: bcbpwellesley

For more information or to volunteer with BCBC contact bcbpwellesley@gmail.com

Community Connections

"As the Wellesley Public Schools strives to model our core values and remain focused on embedding cultural proficiency and inclusiveness in our practice, it is critical to have a partner committed to this same goal for our broader Town community."

"As a key partner in this important effort, World of Wellesley helps us explore issues of diversity more closely, promotes conversation and education, and offers venues in which to examine difficult questions."

"The Wellesley Police Department is pleased to pledge our ongoing support to the World of Wellesley. Our officers and staff recognize and appreciate all the hard work that WOW does throughout the year."

"On behalf of the Wellesley Fire Rescue Department, I am honored to congratulate the World of Wellesley on continuing its mission of making Wellesley a welcoming community where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

"The Chamber and our members deeply value the relationship with World of Wellesley and look forward to many more years of working together."

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Email
info@worldofwellesley.org

Phone
781-591-7133

Address
P.O. Box 812381
Wellesley, MA 02482

We as people who reside, work, and engage in Wellesley acknowledge this town is located on the traditional territory of the Massachusett Tribe. Learn more about Native Land.