Inarguable truths come to mind. Poetic vision can break down many barriers besides language. Sister Cities of Durham is a non-profit organization officially authorized by the city of Durham and affiliated with Sister Cities International, the premier organization for citizen diplomacy. SCD, which fosters cultural understanding through meetings and other contacts between people, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations, is one of the few Sister Cities organizations in the U.S. with a strong program of cooperative literary projects and exchanges. The North Carolina Arts Council awards grants each year to provide diverse arts experiences for citizens in all 100 counties of North Carolina.
Grants require that matching funds be raised by the applicant organization.