Global Grassroots has always believed that leading from within allows us to source guidance from our deepest sense of purpose and lived experience to deepen our connection to others and advance the wellbeing of our communities. Inner work – the intentional engagement in practices for inner growth – supports us in accessing that wisdom.

Since its founding in 2004, Global Grassroots has endeavored to honor and support the inner wisdom and ideas of local women, especially in post-conflict communities of East Africa. We have examined the importance of inner development, explored a range of practices for individual wellbeing and mindful leadership, and worked collaboratively to support the solutions of grassroots women using mindfulness as a design tool. We call this work Conscious Social Change.

The Agaseke Wisdom Basket is a collection of our own inner wisdom from our lived experience as a collective - weaving together our philosophy, values, methodology, data, theories, the voices of our women change agents and our stories of impact. We wish to offer the insights within this wisdom basket to benefit others who may be curious about this complex intersection of inner work and social change. Our hope is that you may find something magical, practical, or inspirational to take with you into your own endeavors.  And may it deepen our collective wisdom and mindful engagement for the greater common good.