Tell me a story...
Once there was nothing.
Nothing
but the Spirit of All Life
For a long time
there was nothing.
Then
in the mind of the Spirit of Life
…a Dreaming began.
Once there was nothing.
Nothing
but the Spirit of All Life
For a long time
there was nothing.
Then
in the mind of the Spirit of Life
…a Dreaming began.
Learn about the purpose of reflection and a variety of reflection techniques and questions. Engage the hearts and minds of volunteers and activists in order to increase the meaning of any service experience.
What is the relationship of the philanthropic nonprofit sector to democracy? We explore what schools teach about democratic citizenship, social contracts, and core democratic documents.
Youth Activity: This ten-minute activity is a good workshop energizer to take a break, refresh student energy, and have fun learning the word philanthropy.
Youth Activity: Youth explore the meaning of "common good," which is part of the definition of philanthropy.
"A community is only as good as its most unhealthy part." - anonymous
Students prepare a one-minute speech about themselves using an object as a device to share a story and help others remember their name and something about them.
Play a fast-paced game to practice saying names. Discuss the importance of using names.
Students trust another to take them for a blindfolded walk. They discuss what it feels like to be in each role. They discuss the role of trust in communication.