It is rare that a non-profit organization in the humanitarian space finds a way to offer services in a sustainable way without the need for continued grants or donations. Yet we did just that!
Articles by Will Ruddick
- By Will Ruddick
Refugees-R-Us
A call to recognize our shared human journey and support community resilience through Commitment Pools, empowering multi-generational settlements to sustain and enhance their culture and livelihoods. Grassroots Economics Foundation invites direct engagement and support for self-sufficient communities by seeding, contributing to or utilizing services within these pooled resources.
- By Will Ruddick
Commitment Pooling
Commitment Pooling shows the transformative power of integrating traditional economics with modern technology to develop protocols to foster global economic resilience and mutual aid
- By Will Ruddick
2023 Report - Grassroots Economics
Reviving 1,637 mutual aid practices or order to build 30 houses, establishing 139 farms, and grow to over 100 communities - join us at Grassroots Economics in weaving hope and community for a sustainable future.
- By Will Ruddick
Trust Graphs - Mutual Aid Rejuvenation
The Trust Graph reveals the resurgence of traditional mutual aid practices across Kenya, now digitally transparent and inter-operable with 150 unique Community Asset Vouchers, representing over 3,000 nodes and 78,845 exchanges on the Celo Blockchain.
- By Will Ruddick
Kick-starting Sustainable Agriculture - with Socio-Digital Infrastructure
A new socio-digital economic model, leveraging Community Asset Vouchers (CAVs), financier commitments, and a revolving fund to drive sustainable agriculture, linking community-led production with guaranteed demand, thereby fostering environmental responsibility, socio-economic growth, and a self-sustaining cycle of community commerce.
- By Will Ruddick
Decolonizing Family: The heart of the Kaya
Exploring the importance of decolonizing family structures by reconnecting with traditional wisdom, like the Mijikenda concept of Kaya, to foster unity, well-being, and cultural heritage in a world impacted by historical traumas and societal changes.
- By Will Ruddick
From Labour Day to Mutual Service Day: Rethinking Community Empowerment
A shift from the capitalistic employer-employee paradigm towards a more equitable, cooperative, and empowering economic system based on mutual service agreements, credit systems, and economic commons principles.
- By Will Ruddick
Mombasa Grass - A Grassroots Approach to Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods
Explore the environmental and socio-economic impact of Mombasa grass, from improving soil health and erosion control to boosting livestock productivity and fostering green community development.
- By Will Ruddick
Wagur: The Evolution of Reciprocity in Indigenous Societies
“I never thought that I would get an opportunity like this: to be surrounded by so much love and support from my group. Wagur is a practice that I enjoyed as a young lady when I was married into this community." Benter Atieno