“How did we get here, and what can I do to change it?”
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
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.”
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📍
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.
Why Apply to the 2025 Encampment?
We asked four Encampment alums “Why apply to the 2025 Encampment?” and this video has their answers.
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