In Bloemfontein, South Africa, a circle of women gathers around a battered kettle and a basket of leftover yarn. Hooks click like soft rain. Row by row, scraps become blankets, hats, and the kind of shawls that turn a hard day warm. These women prove that love can be tied back together one loop at a time.

A personal reflection on communty work: Over two decades of observing and engaging with a community, the learning is that true development comes from within, not through imposed solutions. Initially driven by biases and a savior complex, humbleness by the resilience and interconnectedness of communities, which are ecosystems of people, environments, and beliefs finally kicked in. Success lies in empowering communities to embrace their unique strengths and imperfections, fostering pride over pity, and recognizing that growth stems from collaboration, not external fixes.

A thriving economy begins with a thriving community. We are setting foot on the ground in Kenya, Nairobi. Get a peek of our real world activities.

How to bring back meaning to an economy? This summarized live conversation between Nicole Bastien and Marianne With delves into the meaning of purpose in regenerative economy and how we can create meaningful businesses.

How to build a regenerative economy? This summarized live conversation between Nicole Bastien and Anneen Maree surfaces the quintessence of Aneen’s lived experiences in communities in South Africa.