The Small Planet Institute, based in Somerville, MA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting an empowering understanding of democracy and addressing the core assumptions that drive humanity towards unsustainable paths. Through evidence-based solutions and stories of possibility, they aim to create a living democracy that disperses power, fosters transparency, and encourages mutual accountability. Their mission extends to various aspects of life, from electoral politics and economic systems to hunger, agriculture, and the environment.
With a focus on reframing hope-defeating ideas and offering life-serving frames of understanding, the Small Planet Institute believes that every individual has the power to shape the kind of world they want to live in. Their work is guided by Frances Moore Lapp, a renowned author and recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, who has revolutionized the meaning of food choices through her best-selling book, "Diet for a Small Planet." Through their efforts, the Small Planet Institute envisions a future where all communities thrive as living democracies, fulfilling essential needs for personal power, meaning, and connection.
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