The Echo Foundation brings world-renowned
humanitarians to Charlotte to deliver messages that galvanize souls to
action on behalf of humankind. We do this so that we may build a
city that embraces racial diversity, culture and tolerance, and in the
hopes that we can inspire the community to act. We
bring together people from all corners of the region to act on their
highest principles through student dialogues, teacher training
workshops, musical programs, art and writing projects and more.
While our primary focus is always humanity, our
secondary focus is specific to the individual speaker. For
example, while Elie Wiesel spoke against indifference, the secondary
focus was the Holocaust. In time, other programs may center on
race relations, children's well-being, human rights, ethnic warfare,
justice and ethical decision making.
Not just words. Deeds.
For a speech, no matter how spellbinding the speaker, is an
event: neither far-reaching nor long-lasting unless ratified by
action. The Echo Foundation precedes and follows each public
appearance with educational activities in order to bring about a shift
in perspective. To reaffirm the power of individual
initiative. And to involve the community in action for a
positive change.