• FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN MYANMARSix photographers learn about visual storytelling
  • EGYPT IN TRANSITION: THE CAIRO JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPMeet the young journalists who participated in this 10-day media training program and cultural exchange
  • OUR CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE COMMITMENT TO ACTIONRead about what we are doing to promote the rights of people with disabilities
  • THE YOUTH ABILITY SUMMIT: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?Catch up with stories from our previous participants to see how they were impacted by the programs
  • The Silver Scorpion in SyriaAs seen in hundreds of media outlets, see what the "Silver Scorpion" comic book is all about
  • UNITING PEOPLE THROUGH MUSIC IN SYRIAHear the music produced during this unique collaboration
  • THE TAHRIR SQUARE SPECIAL REPORTRead the stories from the Journalism Fellowship at GlobalPost
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN MYANMAR1 EGYPT IN TRANSITION: THE CAIRO JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP2 OUR CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE COMMITMENT TO ACTION3 THE YOUTH ABILITY SUMMIT: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?4 The Silver Scorpion in Syria5 UNITING PEOPLE THROUGH MUSIC IN SYRIA6 THE TAHRIR SQUARE SPECIAL REPORT7
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MISSION

The Open Hands Initiative is a US-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving people-to-people understanding and friendship throughout the world by fostering exchanges that focus on our basic shared values and common humanity. We believe that all people and cultures around the world have much to share with and teach each other, and that only through mutual understanding and open communication can trust and goodwill be established. The Initiative was established in 2009 by Jay and Tracy Snyder.

 

NEWS & PRESS                                BLOG & PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Graphic Novel Now Available
The six-part "Silver Scorpion" graphic novel is now available on Amazon.		 "Burma Telling Its Own Story"
Twenty finalists have been chosen for the journalism fellowship in Myanmar (Burma). Read the press release to find out who they are.
MTV Voices Web Series
The "Silver Scorpion" hits the silver screen in this animated series.		 JFK Jr. Forum on the Revolution in Egypt
"From Tahrir Square to Today" debuts on the Egyptian revolution's anniversary at Harvard.
Job Path Annual Benefit
Job Path honors our Chairman, Jay Snyder at this year's benefit event.		 Teaching about Tolerance
A workshop for teachers in Beirut highlights diversity and inclusion using the "Silver Scorpion" comic.