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This is the place to find your pulse.

You have a story that lies at the heart of who you are. We call this story your PULSE -- and we want to hear it. What story does your heart yearn to tell? There are many types of stories and many ways to tell stories. Choose the one that gives the most voice to your pulse. Use the site to explore personal Issues that might be preventing you from clearly hearing your pulse. In Pass the Pulse, find ways to share your strengths with others in your community. Learn about the bigger issues affecting many individual stories around the globe in World Pulse. Read stories from the hearts of genpulsers around the world in Peer Pulse. And to share your pulse visit Get Involved to choose your preferred method whether through writing, art, video, or music.


 

Art Submission of the Week

Starry, Starry Night by Tasha K., Age 18

How should the people of Burma revolt against the military Junta?

Non-violent Protests
14% (10 votes)
Pressure from China and India to remove the Junta
17% (12 votes)
Military aid from the USA or other countries
20% (14 votes)
Violence or physical force
23% (16 votes)
Appeal to the global community
27% (19 votes)
Other
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 71

Featured Writing Submission

Finally Seeing
By Danielle, Age 20

On the plane trip over to Uganda, I found myself suddenly racked with fear. The service trip which I had so looked forward to was finally becoming a reality—I was going to Africa, which is always portrayed by the media as the land of disease and war. Before the trip, we had theorized and philosophized about what it would be like, speaking of our trip’s goals in abstract terms like “solidarity.” When our plane had finally touched down on the continent…, Click to finish "Finally Seeing"

Keep it Pumping!

Postcards to Africa

Over 32,000 children have been abducted, tortured, and forced to become soldiers by a guerrilla army in Northern Uganda. Those who escape are often deeply wounded and lonely.

Please send a message of hope and friendship to a child today. Just make a postcard that expresses what peace of any kind means to you.

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Thank You to the BC Bookstore for their generous donation to this project!

 

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