Books for Changemakers
23/07/2021
A bi-monthly drop-in book club to resource you and fellow change-makers. Dive or dip into important and inspiring resources and ideas, connect with kindred spirits and explore your inner wisdom.
Do you ever wish you had more space to take a step back and gain a wider perspective on your changemaking role and work? Are you looking for opportunities to connect with a world of pertinent ideas, stories and debates out there on change-making, in a manageable and sociable format?
We are excited to announce our forthcoming book group, “Books for Changemakers”: a bi-monthly drop-in session to connect, resource and inspire you, working with a variety of themes such as racial trauma and whiteness, emotional resilience, grief and loss and creative organising.
You’re invited to come along to however many sessions you like. Each time we will focus on another book, which you can either read in full or explore through freely available articles or author interviews we will be sharing.
Upcoming sessions
14 September, 17:30-19:00 CEST:
Resmaa Menakem – My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies
Read more and register HERE
16 November, 17:30-19:00 CEST:
Joan Halifax – Standing at the Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear and Courage Meet
More details coming soon!
Books for Changemakers is part of the Tools for Changemakers programme of Initiatives of Change Switzerland.
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