February DE Grassroots Global Connections (1 of 2) (Past)

London, England, United Kingdom

Communities & Art Lead at DEAL | Steward of the global community of grassroots organisers using Doughnut Economics | Workshop facilitator | DEAL Team tool designer | Collective imagination practitioner | Game designer | Musician

Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Kyungmin Lee is the Co-Founder of Y-Donut (Yongin Doughnut Economics Coalition) and an active member of Neutinamu Makers and the Supunro Cooperative based at Neutinamu Library. She holds a PhD in Public Administration and currently serves as a Research Assistant Professor at Ajou University in South Korea. Her research focuses on integrating Doughnut Economics into grassroots policymaking, aiming to build regenerative and redistributive communities through participatory governance and locally grounded innovation.

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

I am a certified teacher of philosophy and ethics, who never worked in a school because couldn’t fit into the system. Since 2018 I manage Nausika Educational Foundation in Kraków (Poland) and spend my life designing game-based educational programs and teaching others how to implement games for a positive social impact. I believe that truly innovative game mechanics can reshape the thinking about the world. My values and fields of action include sustainability competences (Green Comp framework), social and planetary justice (Doughnut Economics models) and role-playing techniques to empower personal development and understand cultural heritage. I have acted as trainer and facilitator at over 40 Erasmus+ Training Courses and Youth Exchanges, applied for and coordinated over 12 international EU projects, designed and mentored the creation and publication of over 24 educational games. 

Phnom Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Hello, I am Suntheary, a Food Sustainability Consultant & Marketing Strategist based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Born in Thailand as a refugee, I grew up in France, and I've spent the last 20 years living and working across Asia. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of creating a sustainable future for the next generation. My professional journey is guided by three interconnected pillars: Marketing, Sustainability, and Food–with sustainability at the heart, perfectly aligning with DEAL's mission of transforming Doughnut Economics into action. With a background in International Business and Marketing, I worked in food importation and distribution in China, collaborating with chefs and international food brands. In Cambodia, I am now working to transform food systems by linking local producers with buyers and catalyzing investment for a sustainable and climate-resilient agrifood sector. I've completed courses in Design Thinking for Sustainability and CSR Strategy, Sustainable Food and Sustainable Marketing at Cambridge CISL, Food Systems at Wageningen University. I'm excited to facilitate Doughnut Economics workshops, exchange innovative ideas, and connect with conscious professionals and citizens as we work together toward a more regenerative and equitable future. I look forward to collaborating with businesses—connecting with owners, directors, and employees who share our vision of creating thriving economies that respect both people and planetary boundaries—as well as with civil society communities, including students, schoolchildren, and conscious consumers. #FoodSystemsTransformation #SustainableMarketing #DoughnutEconomics #AsianMarkets #RegenerativeEconomy