“Nothing about us without us” has long been a rallying call of communities struggling for transformative change. But how good are we at truly centering community in our efforts?
Three leaders driving change in their communities and systems discuss what it means to center community in ways that recognize, respect and authentically engage people, knowledge and power. Panelists share what this looks like when done well and the common mistakes systems and organizations make when trying to engage community voice.
For change to be sustained, transforming our systems must center community and what matters to people.
Climate adaptation can be a booster for the wellbeing of people and the planet. Join us as we explore how to leverage climate adaptation to move beyond protecting what we have now to building the equitable communities we wish for.
Learn about how organizations design programs and initiatives with wellbeing at the center, how they work past barriers, and what this approach has unlocked for themselves and their communities.
We participated in an important conversation that explored how investing in the built environment can be used as a lever for decriminalizing mental illness, increasing public safety, enhancing civic participation, addressing inequities and improving public health