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Building capacity and supporting people to apply alternative models

Structured learning opportunities for those who want to go deeper — workshops, practitioner cohorts, thematic learning tracks, and spaces for peer exchange and reflection.

Structured opportunities to engage, learn, and apply

Events are not passive experiences. They are structured spaces where practitioners reflect, exchange, and develop concrete ideas to take back into their work — grounded in the belief that ideas must become testable practice.

What We Offer
  • Workshops, trainings, and short courses
  • Thematic learning tracks — wellbeing economics, innovative finance, liberation economics, steward ownership
  • Curated resource libraries and learning journeys
  • Practitioner labs and cohorts
  • Spaces for peer exchange and reflection
Thematic Tracks Include
  • Wellbeing economics — frameworks beyond GDP
  • Innovative and blended finance for civil society
  • Steward ownership and alternative governance
  • Liberation economics and Global South traditions
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Purpose

Build capacity and support people in applying alternative models — moving from understanding to action.

Who It's For

Practitioners, funders, and change-makers who want structured support — people already doing the work who want to go deeper.

Format

Small cohorts, peer learning, and applied exercises. Designed to fit around existing work and commitments.

Events & Learning Opportunities

Our events calendar is updated regularly. Register your interest and we'll notify you when new events are announced.

Wellbeing Economics Workshop

An introductory workshop exploring wellbeing economics frameworks and how they can be applied in civil society and philanthropic contexts.

Practitioner Lab: Steward Ownership

A small-group cohort for practitioners exploring steward ownership as an alternative governance model for their organization.

Liberation Economics Reading Group

A curated reading and dialogue series drawing on liberation economics traditions from the Global South.

Innovative Finance Intensive

A thematic learning track on innovative and blended finance models for NGOs and social enterprises.