R.I.P Sly Dunbar. Your percussion was at the heart of all the tracks I adored in my 20s and beyond. song.link/i/1442364205

Last week we wrapped the first Strategy Design Festival at Coin Street in London, and I’m still feeling the buzz. Participants described it as “an incredible thought‑provoking day of learning” and “a really valuable space to reflect and plan.”

Getting involved with the #RABiT Coalition has really underlined for me how much civil society and social change organisations need honest conversations about our dependence on Big Tech for everyday work.

FabRiders’ first in-person event this decade! 🎉 On 20 Jan in London, The Strategy Design Festival will help organisations make strategy participatory, adaptive and alive in day-to-day work. Please share with London-based orgs and networks who might benefit: www.fabriders.net/strategy-des...

The Strategy Design Festival Are you embarking on a strategic planning process for your organisation or programme in 2026? The Strategy Design Festival is an opportunity to discover how participatory, adaptive approaches can make strategy a living, breathing practice that your organisation returns…

Getting involved with #RiseAgainstBigTech showed me that it isn’t just about new tools, it’s a collective, values-led journey. Mission-driven migration builds trust, autonomy & digital justice. Change is hard, but collective action makes it possible. internet.exchangepoint.tech/rise-against...

The Facilitating Collective Power Lab is THIS WEEK! Oct 15 & 16, 3–6 pm UTC, online. Join to co-power groups and build inclusive, community-led change with FabRiders. Pay-what-you-can pricing—open to all! More info & sign-up: www.fabriders.net/facilitating... #FacilitativeLeadership #PowerAnalysis

The Event Strategies Network: Managing Multi-Stakeholder Tensions Peer learning is at the heart of The Event Strategies Network. Each session is a space to exchange experiences, approaches, and inspiration drawn from our collective work designing and convening events for social change. Our next…

FabRiders helps organisations co-create participatory strategies that are both vision-driven and responsive to real needs.

Why a Collective Power Approach to Strategic Planning Matters In a rapidly changing world, civil society and social change organisations are more than ever called to innovate, adapt, and strengthen their collective purpose. FabRiders’ Collective Power Strategic Planning Methodology stands out by…

With social media gutting the 'pay for news' model and donors abandoning the information integrity space, the future of media development vital to strong democracies depends on you! Please support @globalvoices.org to ensure local news reaches a global audience. globalvoices.org/donate/

I give you the musical wild horses of May Hill

An invitation to join The Session Design Lab, Holding Space in Uncertain Times. youtube.com/shorts/_5Yn1...

“15 years ago, I wanted to radically change the world, now I just want to comfort people.” - This article about Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova police state art exhibit in LA is just… Damn. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

FabUpdate June 2025: News, Resources & Opportunities for Civil Society Organisations and International NGO’s to Harness Collective Power Over the past few months, FabRiders has been busy collaborating, convening, and developing new resources to support civil society organisations and international…

Creating Safe Space: Insights and Practical Steps Creating truly safe and inclusive spaces, whether online or in-person, is a nuanced, evolving challenge. Drawing from discussions The Event Strategies Network held during three sessions in March and April of 2205, this post explores confidence,…

Join us this week! Just a few spots left.

In times of rising authoritarianism, strong facilitation skills are essential for fostering collective power, collaboration, and resilient movements. How do we create spaces where all voices are heard, power is shared, and people can organize effectively? Join us: www.fabriders.net/facilitating...

Last week's cohort was indeed a gift. We’re running our final cohort this week, and only a few spots are left if you would like to join. We’ll commence at 4 pm UTC tomorrow, Tuesday, 18th February. Scholarships are still available as well. You can learn more here: www.fabriders.net/session-desi...

Do you strive to break down knowledge hierarchies and build solidarity when you bring people together? Join us at #RightsCon2025 to strengthen your ability to support communities and networks in their efforts to achieve social change. Register for RightsCon: www.rightscon.org collectivepower.net

Global Voices statement on the foreign aid freeze globalvoices.org/2025/01/29/g...

Tom Longley and Security Force Monitor updated the database of U.S. foreign military trainings – the data now has detailed sourcing. They also added added data from 1999 and 2000. securityforcemonitor.org/2024/12/12/d...

Dawn’s light on Butterrow Hill. #Stroud

Obviously, Facilitation has been a key skill for my nearly three-decade 😮 career. Now more than ever, I see facilitation as essential for positive social change. So, I aim to help others learn how to design sessions that bring people together and give them a sense of collective power.

Years after breaking free of social media silos. I suddenly feel the urge to embrace them again. To wrap myself in the comforting posts of like-minded people. I guess Blue Sky will be my blanket.

In our digital world, strong virtual team connections are crucial. This article discusses key strategies for open communication, trust-building, and shared purpose. These lessons will help you enhance productivity and collaboration. www.fabriders.net/what-weve-le... #RemoteWork #Leadership

Taken during a frosty morning canal-side photoshoot, Ada demonstrates her modelling expertise by striking a ‘bum just off the ground’ pose that accentuates the design of the jumper. #dogsofbluesky #dogpics

2024 was a challenging year in many ways, and we are happy to see the back of it. The incredible work we get asked to do and the inspiring people we get to work with get us through every year. Here’s a recap of what we did for clients and our work to help

If there's any starter pack you should click the "follow all" button, this one is it. @globalvoices.org will always be the heart and soul of the real internet to me.

GV's next Managing Director will work closely with Executive Director Malka Older to guide the organization and plan the next chapter of our work as we enter our 21st year.

A highlight of 2024 was collaborating with Sarah Allen on developing and running The Remote Team Cohesion Lab. I'm grateful to Sarah for this reflection on what we learned. www.fabriders.net/what-weve-le...

Good morning, Grass Valley, California and Jet Lag. Let’s do this.

It's been a hectic couple of months, but I finally got a newsletter out! Lots to cover mailchi.mp/f6d0ff847433...

Because it’s autumn and we’ve just had a rare glimpse of sun. Here’s some pictures of illuminated leaves

It's an honour to support the upcoming @globalvoices.bsky.social Summit in Kathmandu and be part of their 20th Anniversary celebrations as we reflect on their journey and invite the community to articulate a vision for the next 20 years. summit2024.globalvoices.org/2024/10/08/a...

Happy May Day! Why not celebrate by registering for our upcoming 'Designing Sessions to Harnass Collective Power' workshop next week? These workshops will help you strengthen your skills to design participant-centric sessions that build solidarity. www.fabriders.net/designing-co...

If you’re a gay man who has ever dated a bisexual man, this cover of Jolene by Måneskine will bring back that heteronormative anxiety gut-punch. #powerjam youtu.be/3ZE1u75-yfA?...

Yes, I live in a country where the major news is ‘tree seedlings are sprouting’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...

"The Internet is built on unpaid labour" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Join us for our next Capacity Builders Convergence, "What is your capacity building strategy?", Tuesday, March 12th from 15.00 to 16.30 UTC aspirationtech.org/events/capac... #capacitycon