Unplugged Village®
Humans Gather Here
Are you interested in putting on an unplugged community gathering with resources & support?
Apply to our Unplugged Village Fall ‘24 Cohort Seed Fund by filling out this form.
Combatting the loneliness epidemic by supporting communities with strategic ways to drive human connection.
Join us in the race to keep what makes us human at the forefront of our daily lives. It takes a village—start yours today!
Strong social connections and networks can increase a person’s lifespan by 50%!
What is an Unplugged Village?
Any size group of people who gather in-person once or more throughout any given year with the intention of elevating human connection over digital engagement. A recognized Unplugged Village® has 1 or more leaders who are supported with ideas and resources by Global Day of Unplugging.
Check out our current villages!
Connection is key.
But it’s hard to do.
That’s where we come in.
It takes a Village
HUMANS
We bring together the local community to champion your village's specific needs and vision.
GATHER
We provide creative ideas and practical supplies to help you host meaningful local gatherings.
HERE
We bring together the local community to champion your village's specific needs and vision.
5 Stars Across the Board
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"I am really looking forward to discussing this with our community - it’s a crisis like a frog in a slowly boiling pot - ugh”
Sunny Holden, Santa Monica PTA
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“Thank you so much! This was incredible. I hope it will inspire other parents and students in our district.”
Santa Monica parent
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"I am so grateful for this opportunity to start making my community feel like a village"
Sherman Oaks, California
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We hosted an event at the Hotel Amour's Book Bar, with approximately 30 Opal users. We offered drinks and activities, such as writing your goals for 2024 on sticky notes. Such a great initiative!!
Marjolaine from Opal/France
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While it might seem gimmicky at first, it really is liberating to put down your devices and just interact with others. I don't feel the same pressure to be constantly in the know when I'm separated from my smartphone. I enjoy living more because I'm not focused on the next email or text. I'm able to.exist in the moment, and that is the best gift I've given myself in nearly 15 years.
James
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My work is all electronic so unplugging feels weird but really good. My son spends a lot of time online as well so we were able to bond while unplugging.
Jen