Pupils gather round the table From all corners of the globe Distances travelled perish in an instant As the intention is set for the gather Links of love chained with acceptance Eyes glued open Ears sharpened Exchange of our visions Our passions and deepest burning desires The dreams that we want to see real Tuning our movements To send out ripples of improvement Tapping into the world we perceive And love whole heartedly A safe space Networking and appreciation Becomes a safe haven To unleash the fire Seeing what dance of probability can escape And be free ~Zaynab
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Pupils gather round the tableFrom all corners of the globe
Distances travelled perish in an instantAs the intention is set for the gather
Links of love chained with acceptanceEyes glued openEars sharpened
Exchange of our visionsOur passions and deepest burning desires
The dreams that we want to see realTuning our movements
To send out ripples of improvementTapping into the world we perceive
And love whole heartedly
A safe spaceNetworking and appreciation
Becomes a safe havenTo unleash the fire
Seeing what dance of probability can escapeAnd be free
~Zaynab
YOUNG INNOVATIVE LEADERS GATHERING
EXPRESSIONS CAFÉMARCH 26, 2015
“TRY TO DO CREATIVE WORK BECAUSE YOU’RE DOING SOMETHING NEW ALL THE TIME.”
~EILEEN KRAMER
HOW WE GOT HERE
VISIONGroundswell envisions a social and economic ecosystem where each
individual is valued and contributes
meaningfully to their community.
THE STORY SO FAR
STAKEHOLDERS GATHERING
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
YOUNG INNOVATIVE LEADERS PEER NETWORK SERIES
VALUED PERSPECTIVES
MISSIONGroundswell is building a movement for positive
social and economic change, engaging and
supporting people to co-create democratic
economies and contribute meaningfully
to their community.
We do this by fostering social entrepreneurial and community building skills,
providing mentorship, and bridging sectors.
COLLABORATION
VALUES
We are better together! Positive change is best attained by fostering our collective energy,
learning from one another, and bridging sectors. Groundswell is
committed to collaborating with a
spirit of respect, curiosity, and
accountability.
INNOVATION & CREATIVITY
VALUES
Groundswell believes in new, bold ideas and
creative approaches to building a stronger,
more inclusive community and
economy. We are shifting the economic
paradigm by valuing all that enriches life on this
planet.
HONOURING VALUES
VALUES
Groundswell is committed to using
our critical thinking to create solutions with impact. We believe in
thoughtful, deliberate, and
reflexive action as a means of creating positive change.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
VALUES
Environmental, Social Economic Justice
Groundswell stands in solidarity and support for equitable distribution of
social, natural, and financial resources in order to unconditionally ensure that every individual has their basic human needs met, and has full opportunities for development and
wellbeing.
“From the moment I learned about the program, I knew I had to do it. I have hundreds of business ideas, but I need structure, support and more knowledge to put them into action.”
~ Tessa
~Tessa
“I needed the practical tools to bring my ideas into reality. I wanted to be part of a community of similarly-minded people. I felt it was the next natural step in my growth as a person.”
~Brienne
~Kevin theagorian.ca
“I want my energy, ideas and motivations to be contributing to a logic that engenders something different in the world, and I see Groundswell as a place with an amazing potential to do so.”
~ ~Chris
“I was looking for direction. I wanted to gain tools in order to navigate the social and political environments in which I exist. In which we all exist! I wanted to find folks invested in change – and driven to actually make it happen.”
~Emma
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