I felt loved. When a woman I barely knew wiped tears from my eyes and said, “I see you,” I felt loved. I’m not sure how I got from here to there over three days through the Gender Equity and Reconciliation International retreat in Boston this Fall, but somehow I did. . .
These two special trainings demonstrate the versatility and robustness of the GERI methodology for widely diverse communities – from U.N. change-makers to religious trail-blazers.
Vancouver, B.C., Canada, October 24-27, 2019 In late October, Unity Center of Vancouver hosted its first introductory GERI training, in which nine women and eight men gathered toget her for
“Having shared such deep pain, and still being loved and accepted by the group, was freeing. . . It’s as if I was lifted above the judgment and fear of
Congratulations to our new graduates of the 2018- 19 Gender Equity and Reconciliation International Facilitator Training in the United States. . .
These shackles made of clay and paper start to crumble – and we see one another soul to soul, heart to heart, as the shining essence of who we are . . . And we reclaim that sacred intimacy that is our birthright as human beings, and also reclaim our sacred communion with other beings and the Earth.
“This workshop opened my eyes, my ears, and my heart to all the stories that women and men have to tell. . .” reflected one woman after the Gender Equity
We were delighted earlier this month to once again partner with the ManKind Project (MKP) and offer an introductory Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI) Training. Deep appreciation to the
“The Gender Equity and Reconciliation International training has been AMAZING and the transformations REAL.”
~ Dr. Karambu Ringera,
Founder of International Peace Initiatives, Meru, Kenya
I have no words to express my gratitude. My throat is choking up and my tears are rolling. I want to thank you for letting me in to your warm, masculine presence and space. I could hear you. I could feel your pain. It moved me and touched me in all areas of my life…
We are so moved by this book group in Korea and the time and effort that Harin Jeong has given to translate our book: Divine Duality: The Power of Reconciliation
It was such a positive and transforming experience. I feel forever touched and just a sense of my whole being having the capacity to feel on a much deeper level… There are no words to describe my authentic feelings of the experience, it’s so amazingly powerful. I just know there is a shift inside of me. I am so grateful for the experience.
AUGUST 19, 2018 12:00 AM | MANUEL SANCHO MEN AND WOMEN SHARE PAIN STORIES TO CHANGE THE PATRIARCHAL SYSTEM HAS SUPPRESSED THE STORIES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN “Injustice and corruption
The impact on me intellectually, emotionally and spiritually were quite profound. To call my experience transformational is not overstated … I experienced a significant paradigm shift, and left with my humility deeply reaffirmed. More importantly, I left with a deep and passionate commitment to play an active role in bridging the divide between women and men to effect immediate and long term change.
