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When you share your voice, values, and life experiences with others, you create community—the living heart of democracy—and the possibilities for transformation are endless. EFC is an intergenerational community to address injustice and create a future where every voice is heard.

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Ola Hadi: Listening to Other People’s Voices

Ola Hadi: Listening to Other People’s Voices

When I went back to my community, I thought, “If I knew everyone as deeply as I know the people at the Encampment, if everyone put that much effort into listening, then I think everyone would be much happier and more engaged.”

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InterGen Café: The Power of We (2.0)

InterGen Café: The Power of We (2.0)

At our last gathering, we built a foundation of strength. Now, we move forward with purpose. We will highlight alternative media, share research on opposition tactics, and — most importantly—lean into the power of storytelling and collective hope as forces for change. “The Power of We (2.0): Sharing OUR Stories of Power”📅 March 22, 2025⏰ 2 PM PT | 3 PM MT | 4 PM CT | 5 PM ET📍

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InterGen Café: Showing Up for Each Other

InterGen Café: Showing Up for Each Other

On Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, 40 EFC community members of all ages (board members, supporters, and prospective Encampers) discussed changes in the U.S. as a result of the recent election. As always, the heart of the InterGen Café is that people talk in small groups about the topics that engage them the most.

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Ola Hadi: Listening to Other People’s Voices

When I went back to my community, I thought, “If I knew everyone as deeply as I know the people at the Encampment, if everyone put that much effort into listening, then I think everyone would be much happier and more engaged.”

We are strengthening democracy by creating community.