Unraveling ourselves in the system
How can I give myself permission to change and grow? And as I change, how do I contribute to the system surrounding me? Who am I to…
The ghost of incoherence – Whose knowledge is it anyways?
It took me a few weeks to digest the experience of attending the ‘Global Assembly of Knowledge Democracy’ organized by the Action Research Network of the Americas…
Why we are taking a Magnify sabbatical
It’s our 7th year, and we are taking a Magnify sabbatical For six years in a row, we’ve had the great honor of holding space for social…
The things that make us happy
We think about happiness a lot when we work with people. So much so that we created an exercise around it. In celebration of the International…
Allsorts
That morning, I went to pee. Everything stilled. There were two doors. A person with a skirt and one without. I breathed out, and walked forward. Washing…
Our art
As I write this, I am sitting in a funky hostel in Cali, Colombia… When I arrived this afternoon, my eyes got caught up by a…
Stuck in an elevator 16 people – What would you do?
Imagine 16 people leaving a house party at 2 AM where everyone has had enough drinks to be at least tipsy, and then getting stuck in a…
Circular Reflections
Dear Loved Colleagues, I remember the day I learnt what I was going to be growing up. It was July 2009 and I was walking the streets…
Magnify 2015 – A thank you poem by Barnabas
Barnabas’ goodbye poem. Play the audio here:[divider] To thank you all for such a wonderful time, I thought I would try to write up a rhyme …
Flash of luck
Have you ever felt that you were in the right place at the right time for NO particular reason? That feeling that goes through your body and…
Finding our voice
Voices have always been the open paths towards mutual understanding. A voice in itself, shows significant details of one person’s personality, poise and represents in a unique…
Surrendering to Serendipity and Finding Direction for our Passions!
I rocked up in Montreal for Recrear Magnify 2015 with very little idea of what to expect but filled with a strong sense that it was just…
Fun, tranquility, and a dash of belonging
What happens when you have fifteen vibrant souls tucked amongst the hills and sunshine of a remote area just an hours outside Montreal? Fun, tranquility, and a dash…
Children of God
There was something about these kids living in the outskirts of society that drew you near to them and It wasn't just the kids at the rest.
Back to Basics: Look at inequality like a kid would!
Let’s look at inequality like a child would, and say ‘WOW, THAT IS NOT FAIR!’. Then let’s look at inequality like a grown up to understand it is created by policies and human decision.
Now what?
Reacting to Change
After the revolution, quite like most Egyptians, I was inspired, hopeful and ready to discover an untapped sector: young people.
Quiet Insurgency: The intrigue of surprise
“Now you have truly experienced South Sudan”. At first I didn’t appreciate his amusement with my ordeal, but then he began educating me on the importance of . . .
Musical Silver linings: 10 Songs to Make You Smile
We asked our network of young people around the world to share with us a song that reminds them of the good in the world. These songs are uplifting, chilled out or simply some good food for thought.
What TEK has been saying, if only we would listen
TEK has become more popular in recent years, as a distinct way of imagining and interpreting the world around us. It has also emerged as a way of thinking about the environment that is complementary to scientific climate discourse.
The Challenge and Promise of Youth-Led Development
Creating a Bigger Conversation around Youth-Led Development