A convergence of creative ideas, stories, practices
and resources from social change leaders and practitioners across the world “Going barefoot is the gentlest way of walking and can symbolise a way of living - being authentic, vulnerable, sensitive to our surroundings. It’s the feeling of enjoying warm sand beneath our toes, or carefully making our way over sharp rocks in the darkness. It’s a way of living that has the lightest impact, removing the barrier between us and nature. Adele Coombs, “Barefoot Dreaming” |
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New Barefoot Guides under development![]() The Story of Seed
How seeds are the source of life and describing the sacred practices of family farmers and communities in protecting, multiplying and sharing seeds so that they are not monopolised by the few. Held by the Seed Knowledge Initiative with 18 practitioners, researchers and farmer leaders from Southern Africa. ![]() Practices of Building
Movements, Alliances and Networks Social change cannot find momentum or breakthrough without the combined forces of change actors. Different forms of collaboration are required . This Guide, being written by members of Forus International explores the stories and practices of how people have used their unity and solidarity to forge successful approaches to real social change.
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![]() Barefoot Guide 1
Working with Organisations and Social Change Download all languages Download English pdf ![]() Barefoot Guide 2
Learning Practices in Organisations & Social Change Download all languages Download English pdf ![]() Companion Guide to Barefoot Guide 2
Designing and Facilitating Creative Conversations & Learning Activities Download English pdf Download French pdf ![]() ![]() Barefoot Guide 4
Exploring the Real Work of Social Change Download all languages Download English pdf ![]() Barefoot Guide 5
Mission Inclusion: Building a World Where All Belong Download all languages Download English pdf ![]() ![]() Mini Barefoot Guide
Surviving COVID-19: The Neglected Remedy Download English pdf Téléchargez le PDF en français ![]() |
WHAT HAVE OTHERS SAID ABOUT THE bAREFOOT gUIDES...The Barefoot Guides have been the key influences in my life and work… my constant companions in my community and organisational development work. |
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