151 More Ideas to Nurture Belonging: 143 - 151 Ideas
By Brian Smith
Plan Institute hosts a week-long leadership training retreat each year and invites leaders from around the world to attend. Each of these leaders is interested in applying the model of social networks to address the aspiration of a good life for people whom are vulnerable to isolation and loneliness. This year the Institute invited The Belonging Initiative to host a dialogue with the leaders to explore contribution, citizenship and belonging.
The conversation was rich and many ideas were put forward to encourage our society forward in this work. We tried to harvest some of this inspiration, collecting 151 Ideas to Nurture Belonging and 90 Contributions and Gifts that connect people together - some of these will need a little interpretation on your part.
151 ideas to nurture belonging and citizenship 143. participation 144. follow the rules of the 145. celebrate difference 146. welcome each other 147. assist a refugee to adapt while holding on to their traditions 148. gain knowledge 149. cultural celebrations 150. sticking to the right side of the road 151. ethnic background ie cultural event/gatherings
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