CoGenerate community builds co-generational culture through mutual aid

Everyone's talking about scaling, but most approaches get it wrong. Traditional thinking assumes you can take what worked in one community and hand it off to another. Cookie-cutter approaches are not solutions to systemic problems. Every community has its own organizations, people, behaviors, and ways of thinking. A solution that thrives in one place should be adapted and owned by the people it's meant to serve. That's what our Spread and Scale model is built on. Not replication, but real systems change. We bring cross-system collaborative facilitation to communities. Through coaching, they adopt new innovations and learn how to work differently together. The result is customized approaches, boosted confidence, and sustainable impact that actually works. Learn more about Spread and Scale here: https://buff.ly/YGeOhja #SystemsChange #SpreadAndScale #RE!NSTITUTE

The first CORE12.01 training session, “Social Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement”, marks the beginning of a journey where ideas meet reality. Delivered by EdelGive/SIX (Social Innovation Exchange), this session goes beyond theory. Fellows will explore how to: 🔹 Understand the social and cultural context of their climate tech 🔹 Map and navigate complex innovation ecosystems 🔹 Engage the stakeholders who shape real-world adoption 🔹 Co-create solutions with the people they aim to serve Because successful innovation is not just about building technology — it’s about building relevance, trust, and collaboration. Let’s get started. #CORE1201 #FellowshipProgramme #Collaboration #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #EUProjects #InnovationEcosystems

Heading to Council on Foundations #BuildingTogether2026 next week? Check out the Horizons Project's workshop "Our Shared Future: Integrating Approaches to Social Change" with Julia Roig and Jarvis Williams. You will: ❇ Reflect on and grapple with the brain science of uncertainty and certainty in order to break down siloes in our work. ❇ Understand the Polarities Management framework and use "both/and" thinking as a tool to pierce our own assumptions and get the most out of our collaborations across difference. ❇ Explore the "block/bridge/build" ecosystem to understand natural inclinations towards change-making, how we decide where we can make the most difference, and how to be in relationship with those in different parts of the ecosystem.

Heading to the Council on Foundations Building Together 2026 next week? I’ll be joining Julia Roig and the The Horizons Project for a session on: “Our Shared Future: Integrating Approaches to Social Change.” In the room, we’ll be working through tools that matter for this moment, how people process uncertainty, how we navigate difference, and how approaches like block/bridge/build and “both/and” thinking can strengthen collaboration across the field. Those are not abstract exercises. They are part of how institutions begin to make sense of a rapidly shifting civic and political landscape. What I’m interested in, alongside that work, is what happens next. Because once those frameworks are on the table, institutions still have to answer a harder set of questions: * What decisions are we actually prepared to make in this environment? * What are we funding, sequencing, or stopping based on those choices? * And which of those decisions will hold if the landscape continues to shift? I’ll be at the convening having conversations with leaders who are actively working through those questions, particularly those shaping regional strategies (including the Southeast), aligning civic engagement with constitutional decision points and the exercise of public authority, proactively engaging organizational decision-making structures to ensure targeted results are achieved, and investing in faith-based civic formation as a source of durable democratic participation. If you’ll be there and are navigating real decisions about where to place bets, how to sequence investments, or how to adapt strategy under pressure, I’d welcome the conversation.

"Waste Management Culture shifting Mindset" Small actions inside a classroom can create powerful cultural change. In our school, students have started contributing money together in each class to buy their own dustbin. It may seem like a very small initiative, but the impact goes far beyond cleanliness. This practice is slowly shifting students’ mindset toward responsibility, ownership, and community care. When students invest in maintaining their own environment, they begin to see waste management not as someone else’s duty, but as a shared responsibility. Culture does not change overnight through rules alone. It changes through everyday habits, participation, and small acts of accountability. A simple classroom dustbin can become a lesson in citizenship, teamwork, and environmental awareness. Today they are buying dustbins together. Tomorrow they may become citizens who care deeply about their communities and the planet. Real transformation often begins with simple practices like these. #WasteManagement #StudentLeadership #SchoolCulture #EnvironmentalEducation #MindsetShift #Education #ResponsibleCitizenship #YouthLeadership #SustainableSchools

What if the biggest gap in the development sector is not effort, but conversation? The sector holds immense field experience and valuable insights, yet meaningful spaces to openly share and exchange these learnings remain limited. Most interactions are often shaped by formal reporting and presentations, leaving little room for honest dialogue on real-time challenges, solutions, and learnings. Because progress grows stronger when knowledge is shared, not siloed. Join the dialogue. Share the learning. Strengthen the ecosystem. 🌱 Stay tuned for conversations that spark collective learning and collaboration. #SunbirdTrust #DevelopmentSector #CollectiveLearning #KnowledgeSharing #SocialImpact

Across communities, young people are stepping up to take on real challenges, from housing issues to social and environmental needs that shape everyday life. At Global Learning Lab International, we equip them with the tools, mentorship, and confidence to turn ideas into action and lead meaningful change. As our Co-Founder and Managing Director, Rick Hathaway shares in this video, it’s about investing in young people as leaders today and creating the support they need to create real impact in their communities. Partnerships are at the core of how we grow this impact, working with organisations, funders, and teams committed to long-term change. If you’re looking to create meaningful impact, there’s a place for you here. Partner with us: 🌐 globallearninglab.org 📩 info@globallearninglab.org

It's disheartening to witness unproductive public displays when generative work could be focused on more impactful endeavors, such as supporting positive societal contributions. The current landscape often prioritizes sensationalism over substance, leading to a sense of disappointment when comparing it to the potential for genuine progress. There's a call for a more constructive approach, emphasizing education and positive role modeling as pathways to a better future. #SocietalProgress #ImpactfulWork #PositiveChange #ThoughtLeadership #FutureForward

Understanding an organization’s relational culture is a critical first step in building the relational infrastructure young people need to thrive. Search Institute’s Relational Culture Checkup helps leaders and staff reflect on their relational climate and supporting structures so they can move from good intentions to more intentional, relationship-rich systems. In just five minutes, this research-informed tool offers insight that can guide stronger practices, shared mindsets, and the creation of a more equitable relational ecosystem for youth. https://hubs.la/Q04gDvPs0

What makes a social program truly effective? It is rarely the event alone. Strong initiatives are usually built on: • clear objectives • stakeholder understanding • evidence-based design • measurable outcomes • behavioral insight • and long-term engagement Many organizations invest in initiatives that generate visibility, but sustainable impact requires structure, intentionality, and thoughtful implementation. At Haven, program development is approached through both strategic planning and human-centered design — ensuring initiatives are meaningful, relevant, and sustainable. #ProgramDevelopment #SocialImpact #CommunityEngagement #Wellbeing #Vision2030 #CSR