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In this opening session, the Goonj Founder introduces the SARRD model, an innovative, community-centred approach to disaster risk reduction and resilience. Participants will explore how the societal strategies shared in the presentation can drive systemic change and strengthen local capacity before, during, and after crises.

Sharing the stories & some data points. Showcasing different kinds of disasters & stakeholders, from wildfires to floods, etc. Focusing that money isn’t just the only resource needed (different kinds of resources).
Embed yourself in a community so you’re a trusted resource.
Shifting narrative about disaster response from charity being at the centre of disaster response.

Working for social change often means operating in fast-paced, high-stress, emotionally charged environments. Many of us know what it feels like to hold it all together for others—masking stress on the outside while feeling stretched on the inside.

This 1-hour somatic-based workshop is designed specifically for Catalyst members and peers who lead or support teams in these demanding contexts. Together, we’ll explore practical, body-based tools to help you:

Stay grounded under pressure
Navigate conflict with more clarity
Set boundaries without guilt
Lead and collaborate authentically, not reactively

What We’ll Do Together
We’ll look at how stress shows up in the body and impacts the way we make decisions, unpack the neuroscience of trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), and practice simple somatic techniques—breathwork, grounding, and micro-movements—that you can use in real time. You’ll also get to experiment with a boundary-setting “mini-lab” that helps you practice saying no with clarity and care.

Why It Matters
Burnout, now officially classified by the WHO as an occupational phenomenon, is a reality many of us face. Teams without psychological safety struggle with poor communication, internalized stress, and high turnover. By learning to regulate stress and foster presence, we can cultivate more resilient movements and communities—where people thrive while driving change.

A Catalyst Now anuncia a criação do Lusophone Academic Hub, um espaço dedicado a agentes de mudança social e inovadores de língua portuguesa.

Nossa missão é ligar a pesquisa à prática real, conectando redes acadêmicas, líderes de pensamento e profissionais comprometidos com a mudança sistêmica e a promoção da inovação sustentável em campi ao redor do mundo.

O mundo lusófono, com seus ricos laços culturais e linguísticos, representa uma região única e sub-representada. Este hub promoverá conexões regionais, troca de conhecimento e impacto contextualizado nos países de língua portuguesa.
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Bridging Continents, Shaping Futures: Launch of the Lusophone Academic Hub
Catalyst Now announces the creation of the Lusophone Academic Hub, a space dedicated to Portuguese-speaking changemakers and innovators.
Our mission is to bridge research and real-world practice, connecting academic networks, thought leaders, and professionals committed to systemic change and the promotion of sustainable innovation across campuses worldwide.
The Lusophone world, with its rich cultural and linguistic ties, represents a unique and underrepresented region. This hub will foster regional connections, knowledge exchange, and context-based impact in Portuguese-speaking countries.

The panel discusses how LATAM’s unique disaster resilience challenges and efforts can learn from Goonj’s SARRD framework and adapt to combine societal inclusion with environmental stewardship. This session focuses on community-led responses to natural and climate-related hazards.

Join Catalyst Now at SEWF25 for “Sustainable Gateways: Connecting Taiwan, ASEAN and Beyond for Impact.” This free fringe event highlights aviation’s role in regional collaboration, ESG commitments, and inclusive growth through keynotes, panels, and roundtables with leaders from Taiwan, ASEAN and beyond.

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In this interactive Q&A, the capstone of a year-long, five-part masterclass journey, you’ll have direct access to seasoned fundraising experts from three continents, who will share practical strategies, lived experience, and hard-won lessons from the field.

Together with Natalie Rekstad, Hamsini Ravi, Wonu Owoade, and Tricia Puskar, we’ll tackle your most pressing questions on prospect research, donor engagement, messaging, and what to do when funding stalls or is denied. This is your chance to bring real challenges to the table and leave with actionable insights from experts who work daily with NGOs worldwide.

The Catalyst Now General Assembly (GA) is the space for our community to discuss common strategies and co-create Catalyst’s network initiatives. The GA is the movement’s monthly meeting when all members are welcome to share new ideas, provide updates on progress with collaborations, share calls to action to accelerate our common impact and celebrate each other’s achievements.

The six-section GA format was proposed by our members including:
1. Building the Movement – showcasing our movement’s growth, impact, and conducting sense-check votes already discussed in councils
2. Connect – sharing opportunities that benefit our global community, including event invitations and partnership opportunities
3. Impact – members showcasing measurable outcomes and transformative results from their social innovation work
4. Collaborate – learning about active collaborations, joint initiatives, resource sharing, and leveraging collective expertise
5. Learn – accessing educational resources and receiving invitations to learning sessions
6. In Our Community – space for members to showcase their events and initiatives

Create a space for exploratory dialogue on how the SARRD framework can be customized and adapted for innovative, community-driven approaches to more urgent and comprehensive disaster response and resilience across Africa. This session also highlights local resilience strategies shaped by diverse social and environmental contexts.

Be part of the energy and spirit of Asia Pacific changemakers! This dynamic session at Catalyzing Change Week 2025 is your chance to meet fellow members, share stories, and spark new ideas for collaboration across the region. Come ready to connect, celebrate our collective impact, and co-create the future of #OneAPAC together!