Commonland Voices

People mark their calendars six months in advance for the biggest festival of the summer. They jostle to get tickets, compare the lineup to attend their favourite acts and pack their backpacks for a weekend of camping on the festival’s farm.    Glastonbury? You might be thinking. But you’d be wrong: we’re talking about Groundswell, a […]

Namita Mishra learnt how to ride a motorbike to prove to the men in her community that she was worthy of their respect and attention. Last year, in a 4 Returns community event, Namita shared insights into her work at the Foundation of Ecological security in India, where she’s finding ways to involve local women […]