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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
| ABOUT THE WEBINAR |
| The concept of a gift economy challenges traditional economic models by fostering mutual support and emotional well-being without monetary transactions. Rooted in generosity, reciprocity, and surplus rather than scarcity, a gift economy empowers individuals, communities, and countries to address pressing challenges like mental health, loneliness, and community disconnection. Platforms like 7 Cups illustrate this approach by leveraging a surplus of compassion through a global network of over 570,000 volunteer listeners. Join eMHIC as they take a deep dive into this transformative concept. Key discussion pointsThe Gift Economy: Non-monetary exchanges that prioritize generosity, community, and mutual benefit (e.g., Wikipedia, 7 Cups, Be My Eyes). Surplus Over Scarcity: Leveraging untapped resources like time, talent, and compassion to build care networks. Global Impact: Starting locally (e.g., community gardens) and scaling to address global challenges like mental health. Rethinking Growth: Shifting from monetary-driven growth to healing through generosity and collaboration. AI & Gift Economy: Exploring AI’s role in enhancing compassion, connections, and generosity. Call to Action: Building a sustainable global mental health gift economy by tapping into community surpluses. Register for free HERE |
