Supported project
The Divide
Seven true stories of compassion and connection
A journalistic project by Maurits Chabot built around seven true stories. Stichting Depolarisatie provides financial support for the international launch and for gathering new stories in the United States.
What the foundation supports
The foundation supports this project by Maurits Chabot financially; he carries it out himself. The aim is to share the stories and gather new experiences of bridging divides, not simply to promote the book.
International launch
We help make the international launch of Over de Kloof, published in English as The Divide, possible through financial support in the United Kingdom and United States.
Three months in the United States
We contribute financially to Maurits Chabot’s stay of around three months in the US for the book launch, talks, meetings with bridge-builders and gathering new journalistic stories about connection.
This describes the support and planned activities. Not all talks, encounters, dates and venues have been confirmed or booked.
About the book
Over de Kloof
The Divide is the English translation of Over de Kloof by Maurits Chabot. It tells seven true stories of people bridging deep social or interpersonal divides. The stories are set in places including Rwanda, the Israeli-Palestinian context, Oslo and the United States.
The Divide: Seven True Stories of Compassion and Connection, in a World that Wants to Keep Us Apart is the English translation of Over de Kloof, published by August Books / Penguin Random House. The foundation does not sell the book.
US edition publication dates
- E-book: 13 October 2026
- Hardcover: 10 November 2026
Publication dates for the US edition, as supplied by the author.
The author
Maurits Chabot is a Dutch journalist and author. For Over de Kloof, he interviewed people about their experiences of bridging deep divides. During his stay in the United States, he is gathering new journalistic stories about connection.
Looking ahead
Plans for 2026–2027
This describes the support and planned activities. Not all talks, encounters, dates and venues have been confirmed or booked.
Public talks
Maurits Chabot plans to give talks in North America (mainly the US and Canada) at venues such as universities, libraries and civil-society organisations.
Conversations and encounters
Where possible, the foundation supports talks and encounters around The Divide, where visitors can talk with one another about bridging divides.
Media and publications
The author aims to bring the stories to a wider international audience through interviews, articles and podcasts.
Collaboration
The foundation is looking for donors and funds willing to make its support for this project possible. Specific dates and venues will only follow once confirmed.