Blog > Project "We Are One" - Tuvalu on Postcrossing!
Remember some years ago, when a class of students in Tuvalu sent postcards to raise awareness for the plight of their tiny country?
Well, they’re at it again! This year’s project is called “We are One”. Emily (aka emilytao), the volunteer who is helping the children on this project, explains the concept:
"Being one of the smallest and most remote nations in the world, it’s easy to miss out Tuvalu on the map. Through postcard exchanging, we wish to make this island country more known to the world; hence the idea of “We Are One Project” was born, which aims to connect Funafuti’s (the capital island) Primary School children with postcrossers from all over the world. Students will benefit from writing postcards in English, further motivating them to become better writers… or simply to have more enthusiasm in learning English!
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Once we receive postcards, students will be assigned to do studies and research on different country’s unique culture or history. They will be amazed at the fact how big the world is; bigger than they had thought, beyond the skyline of coconut trees and the sea.
Through this project, we hope to help our children be more connected with the rest of the world, and understand that we are all part of it, for better or worse, WE ARE ONE WORLD. "
How wonderful is that? :) They’re planning to send around 400 postcards, and the first ones are already on their way! If you’re lucky, you might receive or send one to them!
Oh! And if you didn’t know where Tuvalu is, or want to learn more about this Polynesian island nation, don’t forget to check out their page on Wikipedia.
PS – We know that Tuvalu is a “rare” country, but Emily and the children won’t be able to engage in direct swaps for the duration of the project. So please respect their choice, and don’t contact them requesting for swaps.

Tags: children, collaboration, school, tuvalu
104 comments so far
I remember i have received one Official Postcard from Tuvalu :)
its really great to hear about this project again...
Best of Luck and Enjoy...
Regards
AMIT SURANA
I know ! I'm so Lucky!! :)
I just read a book about a dutch footballcoach who worked with the Tuvalu national team. Foppe de Haan - Bondscoach voor 4 weken. - 2011
http://www.bondscoachvoor4weken.nl/index.html
I will send a card to you and hope that I'm a lucky winner and get one from you :)
And how does one have the chance to volunteer in this country? :)
Lucky you :)
Anyway, it's a great project!
I hope I am one of the lucky ones who receive a card from them =)
I would love to be one of the lucky ones to receive a postcard from the kids!
Or just send it to them ...
Tuvalu is one of my favorite places I want to visit, but I know I will never be able to visit this island. I've seen some reports on TV and in the internet a few years ago and fell in love with what I saw.
And I would love it to receive a postcard :-)
How I wish to receive a postcard sent by the students^^
I am a high school student myself,wont it be great if all the teachers worldwide promoting Postcrossing through classes :D
Anyway,I am considered lucky as I get to join Postcrossing as suggested by my friend^^
Any idea on where can I get the address of the students and send postcards to them ?? :)
Maybe I would be a lucky one to exchange a card also, who knows? Take care everybody :o)
I like this project a lot =]
May I receive a postcard from Tuvalu too?
In return I'll send a postcard from Azerbaijan.
Stamp collectors should check out the Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau website http://www.stampsoftuvalu.com/ They have terrific stamps for sale! I especially like the root vegetables, (complete with recipe), the sealife and the beetles of Tuvalu stamps.
Good luck with the Project and I'll be sending you a card today from Scotland.
This project is one of the best things here on postcrossing. I think, this should be supported! :)
Wish all the best and good luck to all of you!
It was delightful.
I'm sure they will do it again!
;-)
Am i late? As well, i would also like to send a postcard from my island (Tenerife in Canary islands) to your school.
For those who still wishes to send a postcard to teach Tuvaluan children something about your culture/country, please send it to P.O.Box 124, Funafuti, Tuvalu before the end of July.
Also, we'd like to find two ladies who have written to us:
1. Christine from Switzland
2. Rachel from Wirral, England.
I'm giving it a shot here. Not sure if they'll see this post, but if God willing, please, please write a msg to us. Thanks!
All the best to you!
Emily
Wish all the volunteers and the children well!
ALL THE BEST!
I have been so lucky to receive a postcard from one of the children through this project as well. So not only did I learn about the project today, but also about Tuvalu. Even though I knew it was an Island state in the South Pacific, today I have looked up more information about your country. So it's not only the children in Tuvalu learning about the world, but definitely also the world learning about Tuvalu! Mission achieved :-)
Thanks again! It's such a great initiative. I am happy to hear that the children also enjoyed it and are excited about the cards from all over the world they are receiving.
All the best!
Tofa!
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