"Reform the Environment; not Man."~R. Buckminster Fuller
The World Flag was created as a Visual Catalyst. It fly(s) as a unifying symbol inspiring positive global change while continuing to embrace and celebrate cultural diversity. The World Flag Project raises awareness in the areas of Education, World Health, Human Rights and the Environment.
Created in 1988 by Paul Carroll, the World Flag is a global image meant to resonate with the people of the world. The design of the World Flag has in the center an image of the world surrounded by 216 flags. They include every national flag, the flag of the United Nations and some flags of territories dependent in one way or other on larger countries. The distribution of the flags within the design is not random. Underlying symbolism and design innuendo create further depth and meaning . As a "Living Flag -Evolving with History", each iteration serves as a historic rendering in time. Because of their inherent symbolic, nationalistic, and subconscious power, individual flags offered inherent possibilities for Carroll’s vision. He wrote, “Moving individual flags into the global realm—transcending borders, race, and religions—creates unique impact from micro to macro and back.” The World Flag's potential to engage individuals and children from around the world is immense. “The power of symbols to both inspire and unite people finds it’s most relevant and meaningful perfection in the national flags and banners of the world.” New Scientist, 5 December 2007.
The World Flag; Teaching Unity - Sharing Diversity.
The World Flag commitment to Sustainability!
The World Flag is committed to using local suppliers wherever possible to limit our eco footprint. Our posters, stickers and flashcards are all manufactured right here in our home town of Portland, Oregon. We are proud to be using Canvas Dreams Sustainable Web Hosting using 100% wind energy. The World Flag also supports wind energy directly and is committed to reducing paper waste in all of our offices.
The World Flag is now in hundreds of schools around the world and our educational Flashcards are in the hands of thousands of children. The World Flag is changing peoples lives every moment of every day. Join us in our mission of Teaching Unity - Sharing Diversity! Fly the World Flag today and make a difference! ME-WE
