Are you and your neighbours trying to solve an important problem together?

Cost of living, energy hikes, climate, whatever it might be – we’d all be better off if we helped each other out. But solving big problems together isn’t always easy! Fortunately, people have figured out ways that work.

Joseph Rathinam has been helping neighbours help each other for thirty years in India and around the world. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, this neighbours-helping-neighbours approach has spread widely, to thousands of neighbourhoods. People call it different things in different places (often in languages other than English). Neighborocracy, neighbourhood parliaments, local assemblies, mutual aid and more.

In September he is in the UK and he’d like to meet, help, and talk to you too. Joseph is coming around as part of a programme for bringing resources to people trying to help their neighbourhoods (and their neighbours).

We will be meeting peopleat BASE in the evening of September 12th, from 6pm onward. We’d like to find out about what you’re doing and what you’d like to do. If we see any way to help (by making suggestions or connecting you to resources) we will. In any case, Joseph will share what’s worked in other places.

Attendance and a vegan meal is free or donation if you are able to contibute.