{"id":37730,"date":"2018-05-03T15:34:34","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T20:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=37730"},"modified":"2021-05-20T15:12:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T20:12:52","slug":"wordpress-for-good-breaking-down-barriers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wordpress-for-good-breaking-down-barriers\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress For Good: Breaking Down Barriers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Monday, May 14th digital pioneers, industry experts and technological innovators will gather together for the 22nd annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webbyawards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Webby Awards<\/a>. Winning a Webby represents the highest form of recognition on the internet; winners are selected because they have provided the best overall experience in the following areas: websites, film &amp; video, advertising, media, PR, podcasts and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, WP Engine partnered with The Webby Awards to bring Webby For Good, a project highlighting digital experiences bringing positive change to the world. From Wall Street\u2019s Fearless Girl to an enticing site dedicated to saving koalas, these winners are using the internet to spread awareness and initiate change. In this series, we highlight Webby For Good winners built on WordPress. For many nonprofits, organizations and individuals WordPress\u2019 affordability, flexibility, and scalability provide the perfect framework to spread awareness, organize, and maintain a campaign or project. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37731\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Refugees-Welcome-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Refugees-Welcome-.png 2048w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Refugees-Welcome--300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Refugees-Welcome--768x392.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Refugees-Welcome--1024x522.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Refugees-Welcome--1500x765.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this segment, we highlight Refugees Welcome, an organization that invites communities around the world to help refugees feel more at home. They do this by encouraging hosts to invite displaced refugees to enjoy a meal, engage in relaxed conversation, and share stories in their home, business, or chosen destination. By breaking bread and sharing stories, each dinner helps to break down barriers and encourage empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcFtW6dB2PD\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcFtW6dB2PD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Still full from your Thanksgiving feasts? We had such a lovely time breaking bread and barriers in Brooklyn last week. A big thank you to @auroralampworks for hosting &#x1f4a1;#RefugeesWelcome&#x2764;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loveforrefugees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> loveforrefugees<\/a> (@loveforrefugees) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-29T18:27:50+00:00\">Nov 29, 2017 at 10:27am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For more information on Refugees Welcome and how to host a dinner in your city, check out their <a href=\"http:\/\/refugeeswelcometodinner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>. To check out other Webby For Good Winners, check out the Webby For Good<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webbyawards.com\/winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> winner&#8217;s gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about The Webby Awards and WP Engine partnership? Check out our case study on <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/webby-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Webby Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, May 14th digital pioneers, industry experts and technological innovators will gather together for the 22nd annual Webby Awards. 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