We are facing an unprecedented period in our history. Never has our society been under such pressure: pandemic, global warming, more frequent natural disasters, pollution, social inequality and unequal distribution of wealth, governance issues, technological dependence, an economic slowdown, and difficulty envisioning the future. Urgency is everywhere. Worry, eco-anxiety, and discouragement are affecting us all. That is why it has become essential to question our choices, our decisions, our habits, and our ways of life.

However, is it possible to simply understand what is really happening? Is there still hope for our future? Can we change things? Do we truly have power in our hands? The answer is “YES” to all of these questions. In fact, “to be able to act, one must understand, and to want to act, one must hope.”

This seminar will offer each participant a unique and stimulating opportunity to take part in transforming our society. Participants will therefore be better able to assess the importance and feasibility of social and civic responsibility. In addition to the in-depth knowledge of the world they will have gained, they will be able to act at their own level and will also derive meaningful benefits in terms of their quality of life and reduced anxiety.

As a recognized agent of social change, Canadian facilitator Jean Provencher will share with participants his expertise and decades-long social commitment.