Global South Futures Community

Meet GSFC's Co-Founders!! ✨ Tamara is a strategic foresight and systems thinking expert with a passion for driving spatial justice.💪 Her work bridges bioregionalism and decolonization, integrating these concepts with foresight as a design framework for communal visioning and design. Tamara graduated from a master's degree in Strategic Foresight and Innovation from OCAD University 🔮 She joined GSFC because she believes in the transformative potential of the Global South. Tamara is committed to uniting diverse visions and fostering collective healing from historical trauma to drive profound change.💫

Meet GSFC's Co-founders!! ✨ Introducing Modafar Akhoirshieda, a futures thinker, foresight coach, and business development consultant with over 20 years of experience! 🌍✨ Founder of Emkan Futures, Modafar is dedicated to spreading futures thinking in the MENA region. He’s a former board member of the Association of Professional Futurists and hosts the Emkan Futures podcast. 🎙️🔮 Passionate about strategic thinking, Modafar helps organizations and individuals identify emerging trends and develop strategies for future success. 📊🚀 #FuturesThinking #StrategicPlanning #InnovationLeader #GlobalImpact

Meet GSFC's Co-Founders!! 🌟 Introducing Priyanka Krishna, a programmer, development practitioner, and academic researcher! 💻✨ Her research covers politics of development, urban studies, youth studies, and digital media. At Quest Alliance, a non-profit in India, she co-ran youth climate futures workshops with over 500 marginalized youth. 🌱👥 Priyanka is passionate about disrupting dominant narratives and bringing marginalized voices to the center, aligning perfectly with the mission of GSFC. 🌍🔮 #DevelopmentPractitioner #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateFutures #InnovationLeader #SocialImpact

Meet GSFC's Co-Founders!! 🌟 Introducing Andrea Busquets: 🎨 Visual Artist & Art Historian 🎓 Master's Candidate in Visual Arts Curation 🖼️ Co-founder of Artefacto Gallery of Art and Futures 🌟 Director of Memetic Art and Futures Laboratory 📚 Shaping the First Gallery of Art and Futures 🌍 Detecting Signs of Change & Impact on Society 🌱 Democratizing Visual Arts as a Language of Connection 🤝 Building Bridges Beyond Sociocultural Barriers #ArtAndFutures #VisualArts #Curation #SocietalImpact

Meet GSFC's Co-Founders! ✨ Dr. Katindi Sivi is one of Africa’s leading female futurists! 🌟 Dedicated to advancing futures research and analysis, Dr. Sivi is passionate about fostering foresight literacy among professionals, communities, and institutions. As a consultant, a lecturer at Strathmore Business School, and a Foresight Specialist at the UN Futures Lab, she’s paving the way for a brighter future. 🚀✨ #Futurist #Leadership #Innovation #Inspiration #UNFuturesLab

Meet GSFC's Co-Founders! Meet Mauricio Hernandez Ramirez, a Mexican futurist, economist, and educator! Founder and CEO of “Universidad del Futuro®”, Mauricio also teaches at UNAM and Universidad Anáhuac Puebla. With 20+ years in the Mexican government and a former Board Member of the Association of Professional Futurists, he has a rich background in public service and foresight. Mauricio holds degrees in Economics, International Administration, Public Policy, and is pursuing an MA in Latin American and Border Studies. #Futurist #Educator #InnovationLeader #GlobalImpact

Meet GSFC's Co-Founders! Introducing Pablo Reyes, Executive Director at Memética and expert in cultural evolution and futures studies! Co-founder of the Red Latinoamericana de Futuros and member of the Association of Professional Futurists, Pablo holds degrees in Commercial Engineering, Urban Projects, and Human Security. He consults across Latin America, teaches at top Chilean universities, and co-authored books on Chilean cultural evolution. Currently finishing his latest book, "The Ever Present Future," Pablo is also passionate about electronic music and visual arts. #FuturesStudies #CulturalEvolution #GlobalImpact #InnovationLeader #ElectronicMusic

Meet GSFC's Co-founders! Meet Priscila Grison, a strategy and innovation leader with over 15 years of experience! Priscila has worked with top companies like Netflix and Samsung, driving product launches and strategic partnerships. She’s currently pursuing a Master’s in Innovation Management at the University of São Paulo, researching Generative AI in foresight projects. She also develops experimental futures projects blending art and technology. Priscila holds a Master’s in Telecom and Digital Business from IE Business School and a Bachelor’s in Journalism from the Federal University of Santa Catarina. #InnovationLeader #Strategy #FuturesThinking #TechAndArt #GenerativeAI

Meet GSFC's Co-founders! Shermon Cruz, UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities at Northwestern University in the Philippines, and Director of the Center for Engaged Foresight! With nearly two decades in futures studies, Shermon is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices from the Global South. His mission aligns with the GSFC’s goal to make future-making a collective and inclusive endeavor. #AnticipatoryGovernance #RegenerativeCities #GlobalImpact #FutureMaking #InclusiveFutures

🌍✨ Regenerative Futures 2050: A Planetary Symposium Awaits You! 🌱 Join us for an online event featuring lectures, panels, and workshops led by global UNESCO Chairs, leading futurists, thought leaders, community leaders, and activists as they come together to envision and discuss pathways to creating sustainable and regenerative communities for a thriving planet by 2050. This symposium will spotlight emergence, decolonization, indigeneity, and perspectives from the Global South, ensuring that our journey toward regeneration is inclusive, pluriversal, and just. 📅 Save the dates: August 30, 2024 – April 25, 2025 💬 Engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and panels led by global change-makers. 🎓 Complete all sessions to earn a certificate of participation (available upon request). 🌐 Join for free – no fees required. Hosted by the UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities at Northwestern University, Philippines, in collaboration with the Global South Futures Community and the UNESCO Chair Foresight Education and Research Network. This symposium will be presided over by Shermon Cruz, UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities, Northwestern University, Philippines. Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gwW5P2pK  Stay connected for more information at unescofutureschair@nwu.edu.ph ----- SIYASIP Futures Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 1: bit.ly/SiyasipVol1Issue1 Follow us on social media to stay updated: LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gMEE279H Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gzcnGkWT YouTube: https://lnkd.in/guEmgRiF TikTok: https://lnkd.in/gYc2vXBJ Target Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 13: Climate Action Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals #RegenerativeFutures #AnticipatoryGovernance #FuturesLiteracy #FuturesThinking #SustainableTomorrows #UNESCONWU #NorthwesternUniversity #WeAreNWU #PioneeringTheFuture #UNESCOFERN #UNESCONWU Shermon Cruz Jezreel Larry Caunca Ferdinand Nicolas MICHELLE DOMINGO KARL LENIN BENIGNO