Plan Institute hosts a week-long leadership training retreat each year and invites leaders from around the world to attend. Each of these leaders is interested in applying the model of social networks to address the aspiration of a good life for people whom are vulnerable to isolation and loneliness. This year the Institute invited The Belonging Initiative to host a dialogue with the leaders to explore contribution, citizenship and belonging.

The conversation was rich and many ideas were put forward to encourage our society forward in this work. We tried to harvest some of this inspiration, collecting 151 Ideas to Nurture Belonging and 90 Contributions and Gifts that connect people together - some of these will need a little interpretation on your part.

151 ideas to nurture belonging and citizenship
143. participation
144. follow the rules of the
145. celebrate difference
146. welcome each other
147. assist a refugee to adapt while holding on to their traditions
148. gain knowledge
149. cultural celebrations
150. sticking to the right side of the road
151. ethnic background ie cultural event/gatherings