Approaching Complex Problems with Listening and Learning – Andrea Rodericks

Andrea Rodericks is an action research practitioner in the philanthropy and international aid ecosystems. Andrea’s work is to deepen learning and shape conditions for more hopeful, equitable and regenerative futures. In the first couple of decades of her career, Andrea worked with CARE International – the large international NGO – in program development, design, and […]

Tobias Fehr-Bosshard created the university support he – and we – need

This podcast shares the story of Tobias Fehr-Bosshard who helped found the U. St Gallen Transformations Lab in support of Swiss universities’ engagement with sustainability issues. Our conversation focuses on the importance of finding support and developmental friendship meet-ups (including at AR+); of sharing ownership with the many stakeholders in the action research – exercising […]

Skillful Vulnerability Practice by Caitlin Elsaesser et al

Caitlin writes: “The seeds of this paper started when we came together – four academically trained youth participatory action research (YPAR) scholar practitioners across the United States – seeking mutual support in our efforts to share power with young people. Listen to the podcast as the team talks about their work with Tomas Boatwright here. […]

Podcast on Digital Storytelling for mental health with Ann Mitchel

Mindset Revolution for Youth Mental Health – By Bussu et al in ARJ

Sonia Bussu, Katy Rubin, Niamh Carroll and Zarah Eve knew they wanted to work on youth mental health because it has become a global epidemic and there is less and less support available. They also wanted to bring some playfulness and creativity into participatory spaces. Democracy doesn’t have to be boring: it’s about connection, solidarity […]