Alivelihoods & Alternatives in a World of Crises | Residential Workshop | May 1-4 | Kerala

Are you driven to create meaningful change in a world grappling with intersecting crises? Do you question whether justice, sustainability, and fulfillment are truly possible—or dismissed as utopian dreams? Today’s societal frameworks often leave us disillusioned, funneling us into systems that prioritise extraction over equity, consumption over connection, and survival over purpose. From ecological collapse and entrenched inequality to hollow education and fractured relationships, our challenges are interconnected, urgent, and deeply personal.  

Yet, what if alternatives exist? What if we can reimagine livelihoods that nourish both people and the planet, or redesign systems that harmonise technology with ecological balance? How might we cultivate learning that fosters critical thinkers, not just job-seekers, or relationships rooted in empathy rather than conflict? The post-industrial era has amplified these dilemmas, trapping even the privileged in cycles of materialism and existential emptiness. But the hunger for solutions grows louder.  

This workshop, “Alivelihoods & Alternatives in a World of Crises,” invites you to explore pathways beyond despair. Together, we’ll dissect the metacrisis—the tangled web of global emergencies—and envision alivelihoods that sustain individuals, communities, and ecosystems. We’ll critique exploitative models and map alternatives grounded in justice and regeneration. Through introspection inspired by The Hero’s Journey and collaborative design, you’ll craft a personal learning journey that aligns with your enquiry and values.  

Join us to confront hard questions, rediscover agency, and co-create a future where meaning and sustainability are not ideals—but lived realities. Let us move from “what is” to “what could be.”  

To know more and to register: https://www.travellersuniversity.org/aaiawoc 

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