Tag: Economy

Bringing Women Together Around Global Issues

This year the Prout Sisters' retreat moved online, encouraging worldwide participation. Topics such as racism, leadership and the arts were all part of this powerful gathering.

August 22, 2020·

New Vision for Europe Conference a Great Success

Just before Covid restrictions locked down Portugal, the Portuguese Prout Research Institute partnered in organising a systems change conference focused on the future of the EU. Speakers included economist Erik Reinert and Helena Norberg-Hodge from Local Futures.

July 2, 2020·

Update on Tools to Change the World

The study/action guide, co-authored by yogic monk, Dada Maheshvarananda and educator-activist, Mirra Price, is now being used by groups across the globe from Albania to Venezuela.

July 2, 2020·

The Unity of Embodied Action

Democratic society is hastily slipping toward autocratic rule. The reboot to Democracy 2.0 calls for the ethical, cultural, social, political, economic and ecological engagement of our regional communities. James Quilligan explores the concept of Embodied Action.

June 29, 2020·

Economy

OroqCoco – Women’s Workers’ Cooperative in Maharlika (Philippines)

A project report from the OroqCoco Women’s cooperative in the Philippines, which is founded on sustainable Prout principles and is already providing employment to hundreds of local residents.

June 16, 2020·

Tools to Change the World: A Study Guide

Bill Ayers reviews the handbook written by Dada Maheshvarananda and Mirra Price. In his words, it "..provides a practical guide for activists and educators who are working to build an unstoppable movement for peace and justice."

October 9, 2019·

Economy

Prout presented at Social Science Research institute, Mumbai

A discussion on PR Sarkar’s Economic Theory in reference to present economic systems was held on the 3rd May, 2019 at the Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR), Mumbai. Speaking on the subject were Dr. Dolly Sunny, Ac. Divyachetananda Avt. and Rajesh Singh.

June 9, 2019·

Prout’s Vision Presented to PAN Party, Portugal

The Porto chapter of PAN (People – Animals – Nature), an environmental oriented party in Portugal, invited the Prout Research Institute of Portugal to share Prout´s vision of society. The program, held on 5 April. was part of an ongoing series entitled ‘Atlas of Utopias.’

June 9, 2019·

Economy

Trump and the Collapse of US Power

Make America Groan Again. How Trump’s one-sided approach to foreign and domestic policy is undermining the global status of the US.

June 9, 2019·

Millennial Burnout and Late-Stage Capitalism

Far from being lazy and entitled, Millennials are dealing with an increasingly extractive economic situation, in which longer hours, higher demand for efficiency, and increased productivity are expected while there are no long term guarantees of stability. Tyler Rankin examines the challenges facing his generation and how Prout can offer a way through the Age of Discontent.

April 29, 2019·

Portugal Welcomes Proutist Author

by R. Green Roar Bjonnes, co-author of the ground-breaking book Growing A New Economy visited Lisbon and Covilha, Portugal, to present his findings on practical and comprehensive solutions to today’s problems and to strengthen contacts with local community leaders and thinkers.

February 21, 2019·

Prout: a Viable Alternative or a Utopia?

by Howard Nemon and Dada Maheshvarananda At a recent gathering of Spiritual Activists in Ojai, California, participants were challenged to bring Prout into the midst of public debate by creatively exploring how its principles could be applied to important current social, economic and political issues.

February 21, 2019·

Thriving People, Thriving Planet