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Letter Writing in 2025: The Resurgence of a Timeless Tradition

May 28, 2025

In 2025, letter writing is experiencing an exciting revival. This timeless practice, once overshadowed by the rise of digital communication, is now being embraced more than ever before. People around the world are rediscovering the power of handwritten letters, from personal pen pal projects to organized letter-writing events. Let’s explore some of the key trends driving this resurgence. 1. Pen Pal Projects and Global Initiatives Pen pal programs are making a huge comeback, with people eager to connect on a more personal level. Projects like Rachel Syme’s “Penpalooza,” which connected over 15,000 participants, are a testament to the growing demand…

by Jay

In the Media

Amnesty International launches letter-writing campaign to fight injustice as demise of global order threatens human rights

December 28, 2024

Amnesty International has launched its annual global letter-writing campaign on 10 December 2024 (Human Rights Day) to fight injustice and support people whose human rights are under threat at a time when global order hangs in the balance. As the war in the Middle East and Sudan rages on, and anti-abortion narratives and policies continue, activists from around the world are putting their lives on the line to speak out against oppression and injustice. Many are being threatened, jailed and even killed. This year’s Write for Rights campaign features people whose human rights have been violated. Joel Paredes, from Argentina, was blinded…

by Jay

Story to Story

Five Reasons You Need To Start Writing Letters Today

May 28, 2024

Having a pen pal and writing more can help ease anxiety, loneliness and even relieve stress. Yet spend five minutes Googling “pen pals” and the articles and studies are either geared towards children and tweens, the elderly, or even prisoners. Many mental health charities also offer pen pal schemes to support people through particular challenges such as depression. Most report benefits of boosted happiness, supporting braindevelopment, increased connection, feelings of acceptance, cross-cultural learning and even boosting physical health. Factors all adults could benefit from, particularly given increasing rates of burn out, stress and loneliness. Here are five reasons why you…

by Jay