“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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The 2026 InterGen Is Meeting the Moment
Near the conclusion of the 2026 Encampment, we will come together to share current and past reflections, inspirations, and strategies. Join us July 17–19 in-person in Thousand Oaks, CA. You can also participate virtually for two sessions.
Belinda’s Alum Story
We interviewed Belinda who told us about her Encampment experiences (as an Encamper and intern and beyond) and summed up what she learned by saying, “I learned the importance of staying curious and seeking truth through the lives of other people who experience it in different corners of the nation…. I’ve stayed connected with the Encampment since I started. I learned that community is the way forward and worthwhile as I continue to do public service work.”
2026 Sponsorship Appeal: Invest in Diverse Youth Leadership
We are writing today to ask for your help with a core part of the EFC’s mission. Each summer, we bring together young people (ages 15–18) of different ethnic, religious, gender orientation, geographic, and economic backgrounds for a living experience of participatory democracy and skills building. Your support is the reason that we are able to bring young people from different backgrounds together from across the country and beyond who want to work toward creating a more just world.
Peter Neufeld Alum Story
We interviewed Peter Neufeld, Encampment alum and co-founder of the Innocence Project. He told us about his lifelong work for justice and how “the Encampment was one of the most defining experiences of my youth.” My summer in Kentucky played a significant role in my expanding involvement in social and racial justice work in high school, college, and beyond. I had to confront a lot of things about my own upbringing — race, gender, and relative affluence — and it committed me much more to wanting change.
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