at the European Social Forum, Sweden Sept 17-21 2008 www.esf2008.org

Aim: We want people of all ages and from all over the world to meet in an ’extended conversation’, where the wisdom, insights and experience of the Elders join with the dreams, expectations and fears about the future of the Young. In reflecting together for All Our Relations we hope to gain more knowledge and insights inot the challenges we face and how to open up for new stories and new visions to emerge.

The main aim is to in connected effort work for a sustainable society of social justice, solidarity and equality as grounds for respect and nourishment for all living beings.

Goal; to gather for an open inspirational seminar of about 100-200 participants. This Gathering will be the starting point of an international ecofeminist network.

The Gathering; program

-         Opening by Lotta Hedström, Marie Milling and Helene Ahlborg

Voices of the Elders;

-         Vandana Shiva, Charlene Spretnak, Elisabet Hermodson speaks

-         Joanna Macy, Hazel Henderson, Riane Eisler and David Korten in interview via DVD

Voices of the Future;

-         Young participants from a forest action network in Kenya speaks

-         Schoolchildren/teenagers are doing a role play or performance on speaking for the Future Beings.

Council of All Beings;

Marie Milling, facilitator, event is designed by Joanna Macy et al.