Facilitation Plan: Who Are We The People? Who Belongs? (IF)

Interactivity Foundation's "Who Are We The People? Who Belongs?" explores democratic inclusion through a structured three-part facilitation guide. Participants engage in round-robin discussions, open dialogue, and collaborative wrap-ups to examine which voices are heard in our democracy and which are excluded. By the end, participants gain insights into building more inclusive democratic systems and develop skills for constructive engagement across different perspectives. Feedback opportunities are available to continue improving this vital conversation. Read more in the post below.

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Thriving democracies embrace diverse perspectives and lived experiences, yet some voices are uplifted while others remain excluded. Interactivity Foundation's "Who Are We The People? Who Belongs?" offers a three-part facilitation guide designed to spark meaningful conversations about inclusion and exclusion in democratic systems.

Each discussion topic follows a thoughtful structure: beginning with a round-robin sharing of perspectives, moving into open dialogue, and concluding with a collaborative wrap-up that synthesizes insights. Through this process, participants develop a deeper understanding of what defines a functioning democracy while building skills to engage constructively with diverse viewpoints.
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By exploring questions of who belongs in our democracy and who faces exclusion, the forum examines what actions we can take to build more inclusive systems and resist exclusionary forces. Facilitators and participants are encouraged to share their feedback through a linked form to continue improving this important conversation.

Resource URL: https://www.interactivityfoundation.org/facilitation-plan/who-are-we-the-people-who-belongs/

About the Interactivity Foundation (IF): 
The Interactivity Foundation is a non-advocacy and non-partisan operating foundation. It is commonly abbreviated as "IF" in part to convey the core motif of exploring possibilities, to ask, "what if...?" IF has been strengthening democracy through discussion for decades by bringing people together around emerging issues of shared public concern.
The Foundation brings people together in meaningful discussions that expand imagination, build social trust, and improve discussion skills necessary for everyday democracy. Its discussion design and resources empower people to practice democratic discussions in communities, classrooms, and workplaces. The Interactivity Foundation envisions a future where all people have the opportunity and discussion skills to come together to explore emerging concerns for the purpose of co-imagining pathways forward.
 

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