who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 5
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Conducts research to build alternative models and narrative projects The ConversationalistresearchProduces research-driven content including an ongoing series titled "Old Friends" on adult friendships and a restaurant guide based on field visits to ramen shops in Tokyo, as part of broader efforts to explore future economies and social dynamics.
- Distributes 3D-printed whistles for community defense against ICE raids The Conversationalistdirect serviceProduced and distributed over 1.5 million 3D-printed whistles to support community defense, supplied filament for approximately 300,000 additional whistles, and shared resources and guidance to enable decentralized replication of the effort.
- Funds nonprofit organizations through general operating support grants The ConversationalistgrantmakingProvides general operating support grants to external organizations including the Anti-Nihilist Foundation and Every Woman Treaty to advance shared advocacy goals.
- Produces independent nonprofit journalism through conversational storytelling The Conversationalistdirect serviceCreates and publishes articles, newsletters, podcasts, and social media content from a global feminist perspective, emphasizing voices of women and people of color and stories from over 45 countries. All content is produced under full editorial control, with corrections and updates issued when necessary.
- Provides mentorship on feminist geopolitics and personal wellness The Conversationalistcapacity buildingOffers personal mentorship on topics including feminist geopolitics, herbal remedies for menstrual health, and skincare practices.
- Provides personal and community-based care and support The Conversationalistdirect serviceOffers emotional, personal, and post-medical care support to friends and immigrants, including serving as emergency contact, aiding recovery from procedures, and helping resist discrimination to build belonging in new environments.
- Shares open-source resources to enable decentralized mutual aid The Conversationalistcapacity buildingPublished a public Wiki with instructions and resources to support decentralized replication of 3D-printed whistle production and distribution efforts.
- Supports immigrant street vendors and families impacted by immigration enforcement The Conversationalistdirect serviceOrganizes mutual aid efforts including emergency fundraising, food and supply deliveries, eviction prevention, tenant rights clinics, and community gatherings for families affected by ICE raids. Manages the Hire a Vendor program to connect vendors with events and uses Vendor Buyout funds to purchase food for broader distributions across Los Angeles.
- Celebration of community service East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceHosts recognition events, such as the 2023 Celebration of Service, to honor contributions by community members to disaster response and recovery.
- Coastal storm emergency preparedness exercises East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceConducted tabletop exercises, such as in 2020, to simulate and prepare for coastal storm emergency scenarios.
- Community engagement during Preparedness Month East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceOrganizes events and activities during Preparedness Month to engage East Harlem residents in disaster readiness efforts.
- Community events during Mental Health Month East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceHosts events during Mental Health Month to promote mental well-being and resilience within the East Harlem community.
- Distribution of free masks East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceProvides free masks to residents of East Harlem to support public health during emergencies.
- Extreme heat preparedness and response East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceProvides information and resources to the East Harlem community to prepare for and respond to extreme heat events.
- Free clothing distribution for residents in crisis East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceProvides free clothing to East Harlem residents experiencing crisis through partnerships with Arcoiris and LSA Family Health Service.
- Historical and impact showcase events East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceHosts gallery and commemorative events, such as the 2024 "COAD Throughout the Years" exhibition, to highlight organizational history and community impact.
- Legionnaires' disease prevention education East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceOffers educational resources to the community about Legionnaires' disease prevention and awareness.
- Mental health video series production East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disastersdirect serviceProduces a video series focused on mental health to support community well-being, particularly in the context of disaster recovery.