History unfolding: Let us talk about Palestinian liberation
Online25 years ago, I was part of the Palestinian negotiations team with Israel searching for peace. We prepared our files really well. We failed. 20 years ago, I was part of the UN and ICJ diplomacy, we got great resolutions. We celebrated. Israel and the US never implemented them. 18 years ago, I was
Whisper to Humanity: Organizing Children for Gender Equality in Nigeria
How can sustainable change be achieved when families and school textbooks dictate what children can or cannot aspire to? In 2020, a group of 5 young Nigerian activists set out to end gender inequalities and stereotypes within the Nigerian school system, which were limiting opportunities for children. Initially, the group’s focus was on girls'
Palestinian Communities’ Resilience and Resourcefulness in the Face of Ethnic Cleansing
OnlineIndigenous people around the world have faced ethnic cleansing and other forms of oppression for centuries. Despite these challenges, they have shown remarkable resilience and resourcefulness in their struggles to survive and thrive. In this event, Jamal Juma' and Sami will share their insights on organizing Palestinian communities facing daily threats of house demolition
Public Narrative and the Fight for Liberation: The Urfod Campaign
OnlineIn the face of settler colonization and ethnic cleansing, indigenous people have struggled to resist assimilation and attempts to divide and conquer. As an indigenous minority living under Israeli control, the Druze community has directly been subjected to such attempts including the enforcement of compulsory military in the Israeli army against their own people,
BDS Movement: Building a Global Coalition to End Israeli Apartheid
OnlineThe BDS movement is a Palestinian-led global non violent movement calling for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israel until it complies with international law and Palestinian rights. The movement was launched over 18 years ago by the biggest social and political Palestinian coalition representing 170 Palestinian organizations. This event will feature three speakers who
Skill Practice Session – Story of Now
OnlineIf not now, when? The world is facing unprecedented challenges, and more than ever, we need to tell stories that inspire hope and action. But how do we tell stories that resonate with people on a deep level and motivate them to take action? The Story of Now is often seen as the most
End-of-Year Meet & Reflect
OnlineHow are you wrapping up your 2023? With the year winding down, let's pause and reflect on our year's learnings and celebrate our accomplishments before we dive into the holiday season. Join our End-of-Year LCN Meet & Reflect on Tuesday, December 19th! This is a time for us to come together as a strong
Orientation to Organizing: Community Power to achieve immigrants justice
Are you searching for effective ways to build power and drive change in your communities? Look no further! Our Orientation to Organizing on January 19th at 10 AM- 1 PM EST is the perfect opportunity. This 3-hour introductory session delves into the organizing and public narrative practices developed by Marshall Ganz at the Harvard
Skills Practice Session: Relationship Building & 1:1 meetings
OnlineTrue power in movements comes from genuine connections, where shared values spark action and commitment. That's where the art of relationship building takes center stage. And at the heart of effective relationship building lies a powerful tool: the 1:1 meeting. More than just grabbing coffee, 1:1s become transformative moments. They turn strangers into allies,
Cascade Storytelling & Empower Communities: LCN’s Public Narrative Coach Training Program Showcase
What if we could cascade storytelling practices into every organization and community? What if every community was connected deeply to their values? Starting in 2022, LCN has run a first-of-its-kind program to train Public Narrative Participants around the world to become Public Narrative coaches in their own organizations and spaces. Join us to learn
Book Launch: “Raccontare il cambiamento. Storie, leadership, comunità”
OnlineWe have exciting news! *Leggi in italiano The Adriano Olivetti Leadership Institute (OLI) in Italy has released the book "Raccontare il cambiamento. Storie, leadership, comunità" (English: "Narrating Change: Stories, Leadership, Community"), edited and translated by Stefano Zordan and Elena Stella from OLI - The Adriano Olivetti Leadership Institute. To celebrate this special occasion, we're
Meet & Share Envisioning 2024
The current state of polycrisis is a difficult and painful time for many of us striving for justice. Yet even as it feels like the world is unraveling, we hold hope that our collective vision and power in 2024 will lead us to a kinder, more just, and freer world. How can we lean
Sesión de Práctica de Historia del Yo
¿Estás buscando profundizar tu comprensión sobre lo que hace una narrativa pública poderosa? ¿Te gustaría practicar y comprender mejor la Historia del Yo? ¡Entonces nuestra Sesión de Práctica de Historia del Yo es el espacio perfecto para ti! El proceso de crear tu historia no es algo que se hace en una sola ocasión.