No voice, choice or power (1 of 2)

(This is one of two sessions on this topic - view the other here)

To what extent do you feel like you have the voice, choice and power to change things that affect your life?

How about in your community? To what extent are you part of a community - or connected to a community - who feel they have voice, choice or power to change things that affect them?

Around the world, sadly, the communities that are most impacted by all the negatives of the current economic model are most likely to feel they have no voice, choice or power to change things.

People living in areas of deprivation have less access to fresh food, are most likely to be negatively impacted by higher temperatures, are less healthy, with lower life expectancy, and have less access to safe, enjoyable natural space.

Most commonly these communities have changes 'done to them' and are generally disengaged and can't see the point in engaging in conversations about systemic change.

And to compound this issue, often the clearest ways to meet their needs ends up perpetuating global inequalities. The poor end up exploiting the poor because they can't afford and/or don't have access to more healthy and fair options.

Does this injustice speak to you? If so, this peer-to-peer session might be for you, where we’ll be exploring ways to work with communities who feel they have no voice, choice or power to change things. And how the ideas and tools of Doughnut Economics can be in the hands of those who most need voice, choice and power to bring about a more equitable and regenerative future.

In the sessions there will be space to share approaches we’re aware of, as well as any insights we’ve gathered, and questions that are most alive for us. And the spirit of these peer-learning spaces is that there's no one expert and we're all here as learners. We will have something to contribute, whether that be to to listen, to reflect, to share your personal experience or to share some ideas.

This is one of two sessions. Please use the link above to register and you'll receive a zoom link to join.

If you would know more about the session, or if you have any access requirements, please email Rob Shorter rob@doughnuteconomics.org, Communities & Art Lead at DEAL, who will be facilitating.