June 7, 2012 On May 18-19 we convened 30 of our strongest Open Space and Wonn Refleksyon practitioners for an advanced training in the Circles of Change method. The objective of this training was to share new best practices that were developed in the north as part of the Improving Communications Project with USAID that […]
April 5, 2012 Erik Badger Thanks to our partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, 150 community members of the newly created Santo housing community in Leogane will participate for six months in an adapted Circles of Change training which will not only teach them democratic practices, but will result in a local governance plan created by the community. The […]
February 22, 2012 This past Sunday afternoon we had another open space meeting with members of community where Children’s Academy is being built. Nearly 200 attended, ranging in age from 1 – 85. See photos and video below. The theme was “How do we work together to make sure our children are getting a good […]
February 20, 2012 by John Engle, as told to Jonathan Chan Sometimes, you can’t help but wonder if we’re making a difference that reaches all the way to the core of the problem. Some days it can be unclear. Other days you see the difference in action, right in front of you, and that’s what […]
February 16, 2012 Since 2001, Circles of Change – the centerpiece of our Teachers program – has been training teachers and leaders in Haiti how to effectively work together through dialogue. Over the course of 6 months, participants learn to listen and speak with care, to work collaboratively, and when necessary, to disagree respectfully. The program is popular […]
December 25, 2011 My co-workers and I (John Engle) were thrilled to host in Haiti the WorldBlu team December 10-17. Their training on organizational and workplace democracy for our partner school leadership teams and for 35 people in our LEADERS Program was incredible. We are so grateful to Vista Hermosa Foundation for making their visit […]
December 12, 2011 My co-workers and I (John Engle) are having a wonderful time hosting WorldBlu team in Haiti this week. They’re putting photos and updates on their Facebook page. Click here. We are so grateful to Vista Hermosa Foundation for making their visit possible. In addition to them participating in Open Haiti Camp open […]
This 3-minute video provides an explanation of the two methods that we use in our Circles of Change training: Reflection Circles (influenced by Touchstones Discussions) and Open Space Technology.
December 5, 2011 Yesterday’s community open space meeting on future site of Children’s Academy convened more than 300 people. The meeting opened with Haiti Partners Youth Choir singing welcome song and closed with them too. Participants and planning committee were thrilled with the meeting. Notes were taken, will be typed up and will shape philosophy […]
December 4, 2011 It’s exciting to see community involvement in construction of Children’s Academy. Below is video and photos of foundation being dug and also of folks clearing land in preparation for a large open space community meeting to discuss “The Role of Education in Development of a Community.” Below that is a video of […]
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