GDD: Mature Networks Connections

As part of the Global Donut Days, mature doughnut networks from around the world gathered for an online connecting event. 

What once were small, bold experiments have grown into deep-rooted networks shaping change across the globe. The global network of doughnut pioneers is not only growing, but also evolving. With deeper community roots, tested approaches, and growing resilience, we’re moving beyond the early, experimental phase and becoming steady forces for change. Our aging process taught us some valuable lessons and insights, but also brought new challenges and complexity. We connected to learn from one another, reflect on our paths, and strengthen the wider movement for regenerative and distributive economies.

By using the Deep Design model (based on the version from DEAL) we looked at our best practices and successes and wrote down our obstacles and questions for help. In this MIRO board you can see all the canvases filled in. 

After a personal reflection, it was time for matchmaking! Where can we help each other based on our strengths and challenges?

Matches ♥️

• The Leeds Doughnut Coalition has experience with experiments around engagement practices to strengthen their network. London Donut Economics Coalition and Boro Doughnut are interested to learn more about this.
• The Amsterdam Donut Coalition is looking for paid membership models and ways to generate income for/with members and donut-pioneers. The London Coalition has experience with this, and can share their knowledge.
• Donut Brasil wants to bridge the gap between the current doughnut economic tools and the Global South. Rob Shorter from DEAL would like to talk about this together and also the Amsterdam Coalition would like to join the conversation. 
• The London Coalition and Boro Doughnut would like to learn from Amsterdam’s relationship with the municipality.
• Regen Melbourne has a very rich governance structure, the London Coalition is curious to see if this could help them as well
• The Leeds Coalition, London Coalition and Amsterdam Coalition will talk together to exchange ideas and knowledge on financial stability for their networks.

What’s next? How do we stay connected?

• Through the slack channel from DEAL
• Through email
• Through the Doughnut Economic Action Lab and their meet-ups
• In a future call with all of us together again? 

Thank you all so much for your energy and input!