Dare to Befriend
To befriend is to engage with courage, curiosity, and compassion to build authentic connections that honor the humanity and dignity of the Other. In so doing, it liberates both the befriender and the befriended from the shackles and limitations of our fragmented tribal identities such as race, class, caste, political affiliation, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. Click the buttons below to learn more about what it means to befriend, or to shop the collection and wear the commitment!
Wear the Commitment
Shop the Singing Dove merch collection
The Singing Dove is more than a logo—it’s a call to action, an invitation to dare to befriend and be an unexpected friend to the Other. To wear a Singing Dove hat or drink from a Singing Dove mug is to say "Yes" to that call. It’s a commitment to co-creating a world where everyone belongs.
Join the movement. Wear the message. Dare to Befriend.
The Way of Befriending
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Befriending is the antidote to othering and the key to belonging. In The Way of Befriending, Parfait explores how genuine friendship can break down barriers and build deeper connections across differences. Through personal storytelling, original songs, thought-provoking reflections, and practical insights, Parfait offers both a guide and an invitation—to approach differences with courage, curiosity, and compassion. This book challenges us to embrace radical befriending as a transformative path toward belonging and reconciliation.
Mission & Guiding Principles
Inspire people to wonder how they can befriend the "other", and help them with the means to get there.
With this clear but simple mission, Parfait Bassalé is known for making a memorable impact. His unique approach that combines storytelling, interpersonal neuroscience, songs, and reflexive inquiry helps individuals and organizations find solutions for greater belonging for everyone.
Leverage the transformative power of music, storytelling and reflection.
Meet people where they are and as they are.
Heal and transform through relational proximity.
Involve those most impacted when finding solutions.