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Decentralization and Human Development

I have been a zealous (some would say over-zealous!) proponent of networks and the application of network theory to the work of social change. I have been pushing and working for a radical rethink of our very approach to social transformation. I believe we have to move away from a model that is organization-centric into a mission-based model that maximizes the potential of decentralization. My vision calls for an approach that creates the conditions for the emergence of ideas, opportunities and… Continue

Posted on April 28, 2009 at 3:33pm —

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“Pre-Planning” or “Readiness”

We were in a learning session the other day and I was amused when I heard Marianne Hughes, our Executive Director at the Interaction Institute for Social Change, refer to “back when it was still ok to talk about planning…” I appreciated her currency in the field, as well as the decades of experience she is able to bring to the table. Marianne was talking about how important it was to apply a “pre-planning phase” to any organizational change proce… Continue

Posted on April 16, 2009 at 4:31pm —

Gibran Rivera

T'shaka goes All-Star

My work with www.thegatheringforjustice.org is about as inspiring as work can get. I am working with a bold and committed Design Team that has been carefully crafting the next leadership convening of the organization – the purpose: decentralize to build movement. During our last Design Team meeting my thoughts were particularly provoked by one of T’shaka’s (http://www.burnsinstitute.org/) sports anal… Continue

Posted on April 6, 2009 at 1:33pm —

Gibran Rivera

Some Reflections from Cairo

My first glance at the Nile was a casual look, it was in passing. I’ve only been in Cairo for a few hours and I like it. It has that megacity feel that I’ve experienced in other places, Sao Paulo for example, but it also has this other thing and I can’t quite put my finger on it. There is something about Cairo that says, “I’ve been around for a long, long time.” There is a warmth to the people that is particularly appealing, it is a welcoming place.

My mind can’t help but flash back to my long… Continue

Posted on February 24, 2009 at 3:36pm —

Gibran Rivera

A Taste of King's Truth

“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

In a world of hyper-marketing and overabundant information we can tend to become immune to the power of words – this is probably a good defense mechanism, something to protect ourselves against the myriad corp… Continue

Posted on February 8, 2009 at 4:49pm —

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At 4:24pm on October 24, 2008, Zebulon Miletsky said…
G. Was so good to touch base with you during my sojourn in new york city. I will be reading the articles you have sent out to the net-work. Your ideas on community networks are intriguing. Please keep the literature coming and thank you for sharing what you are reading. zm
At 5:46pm on September 27, 2008, HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
i need a bio
At 6:56pm on September 23, 2008, Gibran Rivera said…
Ha2tim, my number is 617-234-2740, we MUST talk before the show!
At 6:23pm on September 23, 2008, HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
Whats up
hey I would like to have an interview with you next monday. hit me back I need your number so we can talk b4 the show, and also call you from the station
At 11:03pm on September 8, 2008, HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
Do you have any info that you can send me so that I can give it to my co-hosts for questions. I want to set up show for 29th of september. The question is how long can you stay on the show it runs for 1 hour.
At 8:45pm on September 6, 2008, Juan Pacheco said…
I am doing good brother! Moving to a new place so that has been a blessing but also tough. Hope to speak and learn from you soon.
JP
At 6:21pm on September 3, 2008, HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
The 29th would be an excellent day.
At 1:57pm on August 28, 2008, HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
Hey my show airs monday nights between 8-9pm. what monday could i put you down for. I want to discuss the method of organizing that you are sharing with the gathering and how it could help other organizations grow to there fullness
At 8:55pm on August 27, 2008, HA2TIM GYE-NYAME said…
Whats up G
hey hope to see you soon. Hey I want to interview you on my radio show.
Peace
At 6:15pm on August 15, 2008, Carmen Perez said…
Hola Gibran, thank you for the amazing readings.
 
 

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The mission of The Gathering is to build an Intergenerational, movement, rooted in history, cultures and non-violent direct action to heal communities, build collective strength and generate an environment of hope and opportunity.

Civil rights and social justice organizations have come to understand that collective action on a national basis is required to stop child incarceration and challenge the immoral process which perpetuates an unjust justice system. These groups are working under extremely difficult circumstances and many of them with little or no resources. The Gathering is a national movement that creates a coordinated space to 1) fortify relationships between regional groups, 2) support local endeavors and 3) enhance the ongoing organizing of non-violent direct action training. Central to its mission is strengthening our moral environment.

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