Creative Exchange Circle – First Gathering
We’re pleased to invite you to the first Creative Exchange Circle, a relaxed and informal space for connection, sharing, and creative exploration across the IFS network.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time:
- 15:00–16:30 EEST (Helsinki)
- 14:00 CEST (Paris)
- 15:00 EAT (Nairobi)
- 08:00 EDT (New York / Toronto)
🌿 About the Creative Exchange Circle
The Creative Exchange Circle is a small, welcoming space for practitioners across the IFS network to come together and explore creative approaches in community work.
Whether through storytelling, arts-based workshops, theatre, or other creative methods, this space invites reflection and connection across diverse experiences and practices.
The intention is simple:
- To connect with others working creatively in communities
- To share ideas, experiences, and inspiration
- To explore how creative practices can deepen engagement and understanding
As one practitioner reflected:
“A simple storytelling activity quietly became a space where people began to open up, recognising shared experiences they hadn’t found words for before.”
☕ What to Expect
- No preparation is needed
- A relaxed and informal atmosphere
- Open sharing and listening
- Space for curiosity and creativity
Just come as you are — bring your coffee or tea if you like.
👥 Who Should Join?
This gathering is intended for practitioners working with communities who:
- Use creative approaches in their work
- Are curious about integrating arts, storytelling, or cultural practices
- Want to connect with others across the IFS network
If you have colleagues involved in cultural work, arts, storytelling, or creative engagement, please feel free to share this invitation with them.
🎨 All Creative Minds Welcome
We warmly welcome voices from across disciplines and experiences.
If this resonates with you, we’d love for you to join.
🎨 🖌️ 🌿 ✨ 🎧
For more details, contact Junias Kanyinda jkanyinda@goddard.org
