In these deeply painful and uncertain times, when war touches lives near and far, many of us carry heavy hearts—grief, fear, anger, or helplessness. To hold space for each other and create a moment of calm amid the storm, we invite you to join a Listening Circle.

This is not a space for debate or discussion, but for sharing, witnessing, and being heard—a space where everyone’s voice matters, and silence is welcome too. Together, we will listen with compassion, speak with honesty, and hold each other with care. While this space is especially intended for members of the Iranian diaspora and those with ties to Iran, it is open to everyone—all are welcome, wherever you come from and however you’re holding the world right now.

• What: Listening Circle – Sharing our feelings in a thoughtful and respectful space
• Where: Zoom link. Register here.
• When: June 29th at 9-10:30 AM PT | 12-1:30 pm ET | 7:30-9 PM Tehran
• Why: For healing, connection, and building bridges in our communities
• Simultaneous translation in Farsi will be available

No preparation is needed—just bring your full self. You are welcome to speak, or simply listen. Let us gather in solidarity, to hold space for grief and resilience, and to remember our shared humanity.

Come as you are. All are welcome.

With care,

Elahe Amani, Elika Dadsetan-Foley, DG Mawn, and Prabha Sankaranarayan
WIN, VISONS Inc., NAFCM, and MBBI