Principles for a liveable future: Hope is a verb
Reform our relationship to the idea of the common good and giving everyone a role in decision-making, enabling full democracy. Reforming our relationship with the idea of the common good. Building models and opportunities for civic engagement, participation, active citizenship and mutual understanding. Creating prosperity and enhancing wellbeing for all through shared responsibility for how we live. Emphasis on children and education – the whole of each generation takes responsibility for the next generation – teaching is done by everyone.
Our inspiration...
Through the course of our work and research to imagine otherwise we have discovered many brilliant projects around the world. These have inspired our thinking and galvanised our hopefulness.
These brilliant projects are living proof that another future is already on its way…
Porto Alegre model
Model for participatory budgeting pioneered by Brazilian mayor Olívio Dutra in the town of Porto Alegre now proliferated all aound the world.
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‘Repowering London’ brings solar power to the roofs of homes and community buildings – by handing the tools of meaningful change to the people themselves through community ownership and youth training schemes.
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Decode Barcelona
The Decode project empowers citizens by giving them control and choice over their personal data.
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Park Run
Free organised runs in civic spaces worldwide – organised by volunteers make health, well being and community spirit accessible to all.
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New Citizenship Project
Collaboration and innovation specialists working with large organisations to shift their culture. Their mission is to catalyse a shift to a more participatory, citizen-led society.
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Sortition Foundation
The Sortition Foundation offers selection and stratification services for deliberative democracy events helping to proliferate and facilitate citizens’ assemblies around the world.
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