Wasan Network
Wasan Network is a global network of social impact and philanthropy practitioners united by the belief that relationships sit at the center of social change. The organization exists to explore, catalyze, and advance relational approaches to address systemic challenges through collective action, nurturing environments of trust and care, and fostering collaborative ecosystems to achieve lasting social transformation.
Theory of Change
Inputs
Expert network practitioners and hosts
Peer collaboration and practitioner knowledge
Facilitation, training, and support resources
Event and digital infrastructure (forums, workshops, digital hubs)
International partnerships
Activities
Peer-led learning programs and huddles
In-person and virtual convenings
Masterclasses, workshops, and resource creation
Advocacy and knowledge dissemination
Training and development for facilitators/hosts
Outputs
Multiple learning cohorts (Huddles) annually
Resource and knowledge hubs (articles, podcasts, tools)
Showcase and collaborative events
Session notes, guides, and digital content
Outcomes
Enhanced capacity and reach of relational and collaborative social change practices worldwide
Increased systemic resilience, inclusion, and network health
Wider adoption of trust-based, peer-driven learning modalities
Broadened participation in global social impact ecosystems
Programs
1. Wasan Huddles
Peer-led learning journeys (Huddles) for practitioners exploring themes like relational work, network health, unlearning, social innovation, grief and division, and future community foundations. Each huddle is hosted by an experienced practitioner and designed to deepen collective learning, build trust, and co-create tools.
Practitioner expertise
Peer contributions
Huddlecraft facilitation methods
Online and in-person gathering resources
Support infrastructure (training, buddy systems, digital tools)
Organizing 4-6 month thematic Huddles
Peer-to-peer learning sessions
Host training
Collective curriculum design
Resource and tool creation
Showcase events
8-9 Huddles annually with up to 12 participants each
Co-created podcasts, articles, and resource hubs
Session notes and practical tools
Community foundation futures website
Workshops and event outputs
Strengthened capacity of practitioners in relational work and collaborative practice
Greater understanding and practice of trust-based, peer-driven learning
Networks with improved resilience, health, and systemic impact
Creation of new tools and frameworks for network and community transformation
2. Wasan at Skoll World Forum and Sidebar Gatherings
Workshops and dialogues on systems transformation, ecosystem catalyzation, impact investing, network leadership, ethical AI, and redefining forms of capital at international social impact forums. Partnerships extend Wasan’s reach into global thought leadership and practice.
Facilitation team
Invited speakers and hosts
International forums and event platforms
Curated event concepts
Hosting thematic workshops and masterclasses at global forums
Facilitating discussions on relational systems, AI, and impact investing
Multiple sessions/events at international gatherings
Documentation and knowledge sharing
Uptake and adaptation of relational systems thinking by international audiences
Expanded network and collaborative opportunities
Scaling transformative practices globally
3. Insights and Learning Sessions (e.g., Money & Networks, Network Health)
Regular sessions and published reflections on critical aspects of network work, including funding, infrastructure, network health, and the role of relationships in sustainable impact. These sessions surface and share leading-edge knowledge from across the network.
Curated expert speakers
Collaborative note-taking
Open web resources and platforms
Organizing and hosting digital/physical learning sessions
Facilitation of collective reflection
Session summaries
Web articles, co-created notes, and podcasts
Increased practitioner knowledge and toolkits for network and relational work
Improvements in the health and function of alumni and impact networks
Other Information
Core Values
Care – supporting each other and fostering environments of mutual care in relational work
Learning – commitment to individual and collective learning through experimentation, reflection, and embracing complexity
Advocacy – championing relational, trust-based approaches for lasting transformation
Openness – embracing diverse perspectives, active unlearning, and emergent practice
Collaboration – valuing co-creation, distributed power, and shared leadership
Scale
Global practitioner network with participation across 12+ countries (including Germany, Canada, UK, USA, Australia, France, Spain, Brazil, Austria, Switzerland, Guatemala, Netherlands)
Huddles reach up to 8-9 groups per cycle, each engaging 8-12 participants, with resource hubs, podcasts, and events reaching wider audiences
Forum events and international gatherings expand learning to hundreds of practitioners per year
Affected Users
Philanthropy professionals
Social impact practitioners
Network facilitators
Community leaders
Civil society actors
Academics and researchers focusing on social innovation
Geographical Areas
Global (notably active in Germany, Canada, UK, Australia, Brazil, Spain, Austria, France, Guatemala, Switzerland, Netherlands, USA, among others)
Contact Info
To
Robin Miller - [email protected]
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