The Transformative Circle of Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Lori Anderson manages the Civic Center in the City of Coon Rapids. Even in this central role, she still felt the need for a deeper engagement with the people in Read more
Trials and Tribulations of setting up a Men’s Shed in Grand Traverse, Michigan
Lessons I’ve learned over 2 years of creating a meeting space for men in my community A few years ago, I was introduced to the Men’s Shed concept while watching Read more
No shops, no post office? How do you recreate community spaces in rural villages?
Johanna McDonald Steenkist is working with her community group in Camross on creating new spaces for people to meet and work together. Many rural villages in Ireland share the challenges of Camross, you Read more
We live in a plastic-dependent world – so how difficult is it to live without it?
Germany sometimes appears to be a role model in Europe when it comes to sustainable living and recycling. The 15-year old German Pfand system (a bottle and can return scheme) has been hailed as Read more
People in Tramore are joining forces to stop the use of single-use plastic bottles
© Photo Copyright Irish Jaunt and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. If you step on litter on your Sunday walk on an Irish beach, it’s most likely a Read more
Bringing real community spirit back to a revitalized village – The story of Mullan village, Co. Monaghan
The decline of rural towns and villages in Ireland is a reality we are all familiar with. Due to a multitude of factors, such as factory closures, unemployment and a Read more
