In-Person Circles of Care

Purpose:

To strengthen and deepen relationships amongst women in the ecosystem.

Guidelines:

Hosted at values-aligned locations and sister projects.
Rooted in earth-wisdom and listening to place.
Following the non-hierarchical structure of Circle traditions.
Co-created by participants who share their skills, expertise, and passions.
Enriched by guest facilitators, ranging from collaborative design experts to Indigenous Wisdom Keepers.

Our first Circle of Care is happening at Brave Earth, in Costa Rica, October 5-12th 2025.

This gathering will convene a Wisdom Council of 13 carefully selected women, and a few expert facilitators. Together, we will:

Develop shared definitions of mutual support and collective care.
Define priorities and practical pathways for action.
Create guidelines for the emerging structure and establish a cultural foundation.
Explore trust building and bridging cultural and ideological divides.
Share perspectives, skills, and passions.

“The future of our earth may depend upon the ability of all women to identify and develop new definitions of power and new patterns of relating across difference.” — Audre Lorde

Our next Circles will happen in Oaxaca, Mexico and Santa Marta, Colombia in 2026.

Collaborative Online Ecosystem

Purpose:

A digital hub for connection, learning, sharing, and developing skills. It will live as a members portal that can be accessed through the Damiana website.

Features:

Shared Resource Library: A ****repository of templates, tools, and multimedia content, co-created by members, for members.
Workshops: Interactive sessions to share skills, expertise and wisdom. ****
Membership Access: Curated through an application process to ensure values and mission alignment.

The first iteration of the ecosystem will be built on Circle and communication facilitated through Telegram channels.

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