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We are pleased to announce the Movement Ecology Summit, a community of practice for those who recognize the importance of a movement ecosystem perspective, which integrates the foundational theories of change and cycles of change. This summit is designed for individuals who have been employing these frameworks in their work and wish to engage in deeper conversations with peers. Unlike the traditional training sessions that we have offered, the summit will prioritize participants’ themes and questions, structuring sessions around their interests. We will also invite advanced practitioners who have applied the framework to present on topics that resonate with participants.

We are delighted to host this summit at our new movement training center in Boston, Massachusetts, from December 12 to 14. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

The summit is exclusively for those who embrace an ecological perspective of movements, as taught by the Ayni Institute, and have participated in our workshops.

Potential discussion topics at the Summit include:

• Movement ecology in the context of philanthropy
• How to navigate movement winters
• Complex models for managing inside/outside game strategies

Please refer below to the Tentative Agenda for the Summit. 

The Movement Ecology Framework has helped social change leaders around the world to navigate their ecosystems and tackle relevant challenges. Numerous individuals have gained fresh perspectives on their movement conflicts and tensions, while philanthropic leaders have begun to view their portfolios through the lens of movement ecology, identifying gaps in their funding approaches. Others have utilized these concepts to determine the current stage of their movement, bringing forth significant emotional clarity and the possibility for a necessary strategic intervention.

It is our hope that the Summit can be a place to gather all of those leaders from all across the ecology to both discuss the importance of the framework on their work and also how to harness the ecology to win big. 

We hope to see you there! 

In reciprocity, 

The Ayni Team

Other Announcements: 

1) Our Training and Movement Center is open to the public! If you or your organization would like to use the building, please sign up using our 240 Harris Interest Form to reserve the space. 

2) We are hosting another Mending the Heart training this Fall! Mending the Heart seeks to build emotional resilience through a communal type of mutual aid counseling. If you are interested in learning more about this training or would like to sign up, please go to the Community Counseling website. 

3) Sign up for a training by using our new interactive tool, the Training Pool! You can sign up for trainings on topics such as Movement Ecology, Seasonality, Alternative Institutions, and Ancestral Wisdom.