Context: Why now?

There is a looming planetary crisis in the provision of energy and other resources, degradation of natural systems and climate change, lack of basic services and employment, severe social inequalities and alienation alongside hyper consumerism. The economic and power structures built to promote this unsustainable situation are nearing collapse. There is an urgent need to develop alternatives.

This crisis offers an opportunity for a fundamental change towards a closer, more cooperative, caring and equitable society.

We believe there are significant opportunities to address these issues which lie at the intersection of the interests of community, industry, the not-for-profit sector and government.

We work with a variety of stakeholders to identify and realize these opportunities to create tangible and sustainable improvements in social capital, wellness and quality of life for local communities worldwide.

Achieving results for communities at the grassroots also requires working effectively with local, regional and national governments, service agencies and the private and non-government sectors. It requires a range of appropriate technical skills in the relevant service sub-sectors. WE CAN members provide the necessary range of skills and experience in these sectors and institutions.