The need for a greater understanding of the world's cultures is rapidly increasing as the world's social, political and economic systems become increasingly inter-dependent.   American society itself is rapidly becoming more diverse and improved relations between various cultural groups and between individuals from different cultures largely depends on a better understanding of cultural differences.    A greater understanding of cultures is important to all levels of human interaction, from the level of international politics and commerce to the social interactions found within cities, neighborhoods, workplaces and classrooms.     In addition to improving social relations across cultural boundaries, an increased knowledge of other cultures enriches aesthetic and intellectual experience.    All of the world's societies must contend with difficult social, environmental and technological problems and improved understanding of other cultures and better interactions between cultures and countries will facilitate the sharing of information and techniques that may be of great practical merit.   The Worldview Project™ seeks to promote a better understanding of, tolerance for and appreciation of the world's cultural groups and the diverse range of cultures and sub-cultural groups that live within the United States The Worldview Project™ is organized as public benefit nonprofit corporation dedicated to the following general and specific purposes: The promotion of greater appreciation, tolerance, knowledge and understanding for and between world cultures, sub-cultural and ethnic groups through the publication and distribution of educational materials. The provision of resources and services to educators and students who wish to learn about other cultures. The facilitation and enabling of communication between American students and students from other cultures through Worldwide Web communications. The promotion and provision of resources for the study of cultures (Anthropology) by American primary and secondary school students as well as the general public. The encouragement, support and publishing of writers who write about their own cultures and illustrators who employ culturally specific styles and motifs in their artwork. Publishing support for anthropologists who want to write for a younger school readership. The Worldview Project™ intends to engage in the following activities to fulfill the above listed goals and purposes: Produce and publish educational materials (books and a variety of other media) aimed at creating a greater knowledge and understanding of world-cultures. Create and maintain a web portal for cross-cultural communication exchanges giving American children the opportunity to correspond with children from other cultures through web-based communications. Create and maintain an online Teacher and Student Resource Center for learning about world cultures. Publish and distribute teacher resource guides for educating children about other cultures and cross-cultural understanding. Award an annual prize for best elementary school essay about life in another country or culture. Award an annual prize for best secondary school essay on a practical idea for creating greater cross-cultural awareness, understanding and improved relations. Award an annual research grant for the development of more effective methods for teaching about other cultures. Publish books and other materials by writers who write about their own cultures. Enlist and employ the services of illustrators who specialize in art styles which are reflective of specific cultural artistic traditions. Create and maintain an online directory of children's books about diverse world cultures. Create a model program to bring members of the community into classrooms to speak about their home cultures and their experiences growing up in their home culture. The development and distribution of curricula and curricular resources for elementary, middle and high schools for teaching about world cultures and the field of anthropology. Create and maintain an online directory and resource guide to student exchange programs. Produce, publish and distribute guides to cultural etiquette for student travelers. Produce and publish cultural resource guides to culturally heterogeneous American cities. Provide financial, organizational and media support of local efforts, such as cultural fairs and school programs, to promote better cross-cultural awareness and understanding.