Our History

Established in 2013, Resonance Network (“Resonance” or “the network”) is a diverse network of anti-violence and peacebuilding coconspirators using meaningful cooperative and peer-to-peer learning to teach and practice collective governance. The network was developed by national leaders of anti-violence coalitions to catalyze a movement that focused on preventative approaches to address violence. Building upon the groundwork laid by many anti-violence movement makers, the network uses innovative methods to promote collective governance, mutual care, radical imagination, and thriving individuals and communities.

Over the last 10 years, Resonance has built a depth of applied experience in consent-based practices and mutual care. At a time when other networks and social movements are looking for models and stories of inclusive, equitable, and liberation-oriented ways of working and being, we are building those frameworks–and putting them into practice. After this learning and experimental phase, Resonance’s work gradually and organically evolved into four substantive offerings: (1) the WeGovern Learning Community, (2) Mending the Arc storytelling and art workshops, (3) Workshopping the Worldview retreats and (4) Growing the Resonance Network [see www.resonance-network.org]

Our Theory of Transformation

Our movements have developed powerful ways to oppose and resolve violence, but responding to violence is not enough. We must also build and find new ways of being together to uproot the causes of violence through collective governance. This means incorporating representation of all people in a shared community to make choices for our collective wellbeing, knowing that practicing justice and compassion makes it possible for everyone to thrive. As each individual embraces their responsibility as a generational steward, there is a ripple effect of transformation—in their families and communities, and ultimately in our collective systems.

Our Ask

As a network of individuals internconnected in living into collective governance and network weaving, we are continually identifying new collaborative ways to resource the work of our network. We hope that you will help us to successfully support the network weaving Resonance commits to each year by:

Sharing this campaign with your community,
Bidding on a wonderful item or experience {click Auction at the top of the page}, and/or
Donating an amount that feels comfortable for you and your family unit.

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