Empower your activism with future-focused strategies in this dynamic three-day workshop
Foresight for the Community offers activists the opportunity to harness foresight tools to anticipate challenges, envision bold futures, and create actionable strategies that drive systemic change and empower their communities to thrive.
Three-Day Workshop:
Foresight for the Community
The Foresight for the Community Workshop, led by visionary futurist Ingrid LaFleur, is a transformative three-day program designed to equip changemakers with the tools and strategies to envision and build just, thriving futures. Through interactive exercises, including domain mapping, scenario creation, and backcasting, participants will gain practical skills to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and create actionable plans for systemic change. The workshop also includes access to the Dreamweaving with Dinkinesh course, a world-building experience, and a personalized Afrofuture coaching session, offering a comprehensive approach to integrating foresight into activism. Join a community of forward-thinking leaders and unlock your potential to drive bold, future-focused solutions for your community.
Workshop Agenda:
Day 1: Foundations of Foresight
What is foresight? Explore the principles and practices of futures thinking.
Where to begin? Discover how to identify challenges and opportunities in your community.
Domain mapping Learn to visualize interconnected systems to uncover pathways for change.
Horizon mapping Chart the temporal and spatial boundaries of your future scenarios.
Day 2: Scenario Building
Organizing information Develop techniques to synthesize research and insights.
Four x Four Engage in dynamic scenario-building exercises.
Creating a Scenario Craft a detailed vision of a possible future.
Day 3: Strategic Action
Implications Analyze the ripple effects of potential futures on your community.
Backcasting Work backward from your desired future to develop actionable strategies today.
Why attend?
In a world of rapid change and complex challenges, community organizers and activists play a crucial role in shaping a more equitable and sustainable future.
This workshop offers:
Practical Tools for Long-Term Impact
Learn actionable foresight methods that go beyond short-term problem-solving, enabling you to anticipate challenges and opportunities, and design resilient strategies for your community.Empowerment Through Futures Thinking
Gain the confidence to explore the "what ifs" of tomorrow. Foresight empowers you to think expansively and strategically, helping your community adapt and thrive in an uncertain future.Guidance from a Renowned Futurist
Ingrid LaFleur brings her expertise in culturally specific and justice-oriented futures to this workshop. Her approach ensures that the tools you learn are not only visionary but also rooted in the values and needs of your community.Hands-On Learning Experience
This is not a lecture—it's an interactive, collaborative space where you’ll apply foresight techniques to real-world scenarios, equipping you with skills you can immediately implement in your organizing efforts.Strengthening Community Leadership
Whether you’re working on grassroots initiatives or leading a larger organization, foresight helps you become a forward-thinking leader who inspires and mobilizes others to act boldly for positive change.Network With Like-Minded Changemakers
Connect with fellow activists and organizers who are also dedicated to creating a more just and inclusive future. Share ideas, insights, and strategies to amplify your collective impact.
Who Should Attend This Workshop
This workshop is designed for:
Community Organizers and Activists seeking tools to anticipate challenges and design equitable futures.
Nonprofit Leaders and Social Innovators aiming to integrate futures thinking into their strategies for systemic change.
Educators and Cultural Workers interested in using foresight to inspire and empower the next generation.
Changemakers and Visionaries committed to creating adaptive, justice-oriented solutions for thriving communities.
This workshop is a transformative experience that equips you with the mindset and methods to reimagine what’s possible for your community—and to make those possibilities a reality. If you’re passionate about driving meaningful change and reimagining what’s possible for your community, this workshop is for you.
Next workshop: April 23-25. 2025
Transform your activism with the power of foresight in this immersive three-day workshop. You’ll gain access to the Dreamweaving with Dinkinesh course, a world-building experience, a personalized Afrofuture coaching session, and 12 hours of hands-on foresight training. Don’t miss this opportunity to reimagine what’s possible and develop actionable strategies to create thriving, justice-oriented futures for your community.