2021-2022

As we wrap 2022, we feel so grateful to our community and partners for trusting us, believing in our work and in our process. Over the past two years, we have allowed ourselves to be vulnerable, to be flexible and responsive to what arises around us, and have learned and grown so much because of it, both as an organization and as people. We have understood what designing WITH the community actually entails, and our work is so much richer for it. And of course, this is only possible because of all of you.

As many of you know, joining one of our programs often turns into a much more long-term commitment than what you might have anticipated. You may show up at one of our events out of curiosity, and end up as partners, participants or co-designers across a number of our projects over the years. You end up embarking on a journey with us - one that is often uncomfortable or challenging - yet always deep and meaningful. And that is because systems change is long-term work. This is not a time for quick fixes. If we want to truly create a more united, compassionate and resilient society we need to start at the root, understanding why things are the way they are, unpacking power and privilege, questioning our assumptions, and reconnecting with each other on a more authentic level. Only then can we begin to (re)build relationships that are grounded in equity, care and solidarity, and work towards a better future. This work is not easy nor safe - it is brave, and it is slow. But we are hopeful. We feel so validated by the response we have been getting from everyone, and are so excited for what is yet to come.