Encounters
Listening circles, mentoring and conversations between people who rarely sit at the same table.
An idea built with others
Start with something
you can change.
An encounter between generations. A conversation between workers and employers. A project among neighbors. Reconciliation also starts in everyday life.
Prepare my proposal01 / Propose an action
A need. A shared solution.
We want to hear proposals that improve a specific relationship. Start by listening to the people who experience the situation and build with them, around their abilities and priorities.
Opportunities
Training, work tools and projects that build skills and lasting collaboration.
Community
Improvements to shared spaces, welcoming new neighbors and care across generations.
A practical example
Two generations.
Learning both ways.
Young people and older adults in one neighborhood organize encounters to exchange digital skills and practical knowledge.
- The relationship
- Generations sharing a neighborhood with few opportunities to spend time together.
- The action
- Co-design four learning sessions with a facilitator and an accessible venue.
- The follow-up
- Track participation, gather feedback and ask whether participants want to continue meeting.
02 / Getting started
Give your idea a shape.
- 01
Name the relationship
Who needs to come together? Describe the situation, location and people whose voices should be heard.
- 02
Propose a practical action
Explain what people would do together, which resources are available and which partners are needed. Involve the community in the design.
- 03
Plan the follow-up
Identify an observable result and how you would know whether the relationship improved after the activity.
03 / Before you begin
Let’s be clear.
Do I need funding to submit an idea?
No. Describe the resources you have and what is missing. Sharing an idea does not guarantee sponsorship, financial support or implementation.
Can I propose on behalf of a community?
Yes. Explain your relationship with it and whether you have spoken with its members. A proposal should be developed with their participation, not assume it.
What information should I share?
A summary of the need, parties involved, location, action and expected result. Avoid sharing other people’s personal information; describe the situation generally first.
Does every action need to be filmed?
No. Support is never conditional on appearing on camera. Recording and publication require informed consent and respect for people’s dignity.
04 / Your first step
Make your idea concrete.
A clear proposal can start with a few lines. Describe the relationship you want to improve and what we could do together.
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