We are currently undergoing an organisational restructure to better streamline our fee-for-service and community offerings across different countries, and are updating most of our initiative, program and project pages. Stay tuned for more details about our work when we re-launch in February 2025.

Shoshama Institute for Collective Wellbeing is a for-purpose curriculum design and community development consultancy with a growing global community of children and youth, families, educational organisations and sector leaders from over 50 countries... and counting! We design and deliver innovative and impactful education and capacity-building programs that create transformative learning experiences for individuals and build the capacity of communities. We seek to create peaceful and thriving communities by working collaboratively and inclusively to build new systems that are conducive to individual and collective wellbeing. 

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THE SHOSHAMA MODEL
Lines of Inquiry, Reflection and Action

At Shoshama Institute, our work is structured across three distinct but interconnected levels: Systems Change Initiatives (Lines of Inquiry), Flagship Programs (Lines of Reflection), and Projects (Lines of Action) —each with its own focus and process, and working together seamlessly to integrate learning, reflection, and responsive action. Our approach enables us to address both immediate community needs and long-term systemic challenges, building systems that support collective wellbeing for generations to come.

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SYSTEMS CHANGE INITIATIVES

and LINES OF INQUIRY

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Our Systems Change Initiatives tackle complex, multi-factorial societal challenges. These initiatives are big and ambitious, taking a holistic approach and requiring deep collaboration across sectors to generate long-term, sustainable change. Each Systems Change Initiative corresponds to a Line of Inquiry - that is, a question about our "big picture", which guides all our efforts. Each Line of Inquiry represents an area of investigation where we are actively learning, researching, and exploring new ideas. Through the inquiry process, we develop a deeper understanding of what collective wellbeing really is, and what we have to do to achieve it.

How can we nurture social change leadership at the grassroots in a sustainable and meaningful way to ensure that we are creating social change with - rather than, for - disadvantaged communities?

How can we build partnerships between schools and communities to ensure that education is inclusive, participatory and conducive to the wellbeing of students and their communities?

What does empowerment truly mean, and how do we use education and capacity building as a tool for the empowerment of disadvantaged communities?

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FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS

and LINES OF REFLECTION

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Each of our Flagship Programs is a strategic initiative designed to drive measurable impact in specific areas of societal need. These programs correspond to Lines of Reflection, embodying a thoughtful, reflective approach that draws on research, consultation, and lived experience. The focus is not just on action but also on critically evaluating and refining our work to ensure it is aligned with our broader vision of collective wellbeing.

EMPOWERING THE INDIVIDUAL

1. Transformative Curriculum

REDEFINING K-12 EDUCATION THROUGH STRUCTURED PEDAGOGY

2. Family-Driven Education

PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES


3. Holistic Health
and Wellbeing

ENHANCING PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH IN COMMUNITIES 

4. Participation in Social Change

DRIVING SOCIAL INNOVATION THROUGH PARTICIPATORY ADVOCACY AND SERVICE DESIGN

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BUILDING CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES

5. Community
Capacity-Building

NURTURING SOCIAL CHANGE LEADERSHIP AT THE GRASSROOTS



6. Economic Development

BUILDING BUSINESSES THAT CARE ABOUT PROFIT, PURPOSE AND PEOPLE


BUILDING CAPABILITY OF SYSTEMS 

7. Dialogue and Collaboration

BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS CULTURAL DIVIDES AND FOSTERING A SHARED VISION

8. Participatory Research

GENERATING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

 PROJECTS

and LINES OF ACTION

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Our Projects are smaller, pilot initiatives designed to address specific needs within communities. Each project corresponds to a Line of Action, following three key stages: Discovery, Learning and Practice. The Practice stage focuses on putting knowledge into action. Here, we develop an evidence base by applying our learnings in real-world settings, testing the effectiveness of new ideas, and refining them based on outcomes.

  • The Discovery stage is an exploratory phase that captures our spirit of curiosity and innovation. Here, we test ideas, uncover new possibilities, and respond to emerging opportunities, laying the foundation for future action.
  • In the Learning stage, we actively engage with the community and gather insights. This is a dynamic, iterative process where we refine our approaches based on hands-on experience, building on what works and adjusting where necessary.
  • The Practice stage focuses on putting knowledge into action. Here, we develop an evidence base by applying our learnings in real-world settings, testing the effectiveness of new ideas, and refining them based on outcomes.

FEATURED PROJECTS

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Interfaith, Intercultural and Intergenerational Encounters 

Intercultural and Interfaith Peacemakers Curriculum

Intercultural Social Enterprise

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Vocational Education for Migrants and Refugees

Building Academic Confidence and Mastery

The Joyful Learning Movement

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Math Anxiety to Math Confidence, using Storytelling Pedagogy 

Storytelling for Family and Community Connectedness

Access to Justice for Migrants and Refugees

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Youth Crime Prevention and Early Intervention

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Youth and Early Career Changemaker Neighbourhood House

From Anti-Discrimination to Relational Justice

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All of our work is informed by the Collective Inheritance Framework and its four pillars. 

Unity in diversity | Dialogue and mutual understanding | Collaboration | Individual and Collective Empowerment

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