Global Solidarity Retreats (GSRs) are a way to connect residents of Canada with changemakers from other parts of the world. The core of this 3-day ‘getaway’ to a beautiful location is an experience bringing together:
- One (or more) full-time changemakers from another part of the world
- Canadians, permanent residents, students and others
The weekend is a mixture of building relationships, sharing experience, building understanding, and taking action. Participants learn and explore through facilitated sessions, around kitchen tables and at the campfire. The focus, structure, and content of the retreat is co-created by facilitators from Canada and the focus region.
For more background on the thinking behind Global Solidarity Retreats see:
Global Solidarity Retreat: The Goods
For more context, see below:
- Background: Opportunity, Values, Principles
- Full-time Changemakers: profile
- Participants from Canada: profile
- The full experience: Before, during, after
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Partners and Collaborators
- Resources and Readings
Check back for ongoing updates and new program dates. If you’d like to be added to an email list for updates, email malibain-at-gmail.com or global.solidarity.retreat@gmail.com.