Transformative Changes
THEORY OF CHANGE
In the pursuit of justice and human liberation, Transformative Changes defies the status quo by using healing-centered engagement, culturally-grounded creativity, and justice as tools to center historically disenfranchised people as agents in the creation of their own well-being in the social justice movement space.
SELF TRANSFORMATION: HEALERS
Healers center community care, collective wellness, and joy as a vehicle for social change. Healing-centered engagement is a strengths-based approach that views those exposed to trauma as agents in the creation of their own well-being. Healing-centered engagement addresses the conditions that cause trauma and views well-being as a function of the environments where people live, work, and play. Transformative Changes recognizes the importance of community expertise and cultural traditions in the healing process. We imagines a society that supports freedom, liberation, and sustainable healing practices.
RELATIONSHIP TRANSFORMATION: CULTURALLY-GROUNDED CREATIVES
Culture workers center creativity to reflect on our customs and values as a society. The "arts" throughout history has been used to advance social justice. The term "cultural change" describes the way society is changed through new cultural traits, behavior patterns, and social norms, and creates new social structures as a result. Creatives use culturally-grounded forms of expression to challenge the resistance to new norms, the existence of current norms, and highlight the perceptions and experiences of ourselves and others. At Transformative Changes, we use creativity as a tool to spread awareness of justice issues.
COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION: CHANGEMAKERS
When people are pushed to the margins of society, their shadows present the shadow side of ourselves, culture and communities. That which we can shun, is that which we shun in ourselves too. By integrating culture, spirituality, and civic action, we can address trauma collectively. Healing-centered justice and liberation not only critiques existing structures but also advocates for innovative decision-making that prioritizes the voices of those affected by historical and ongoing injustices. At Transformative Changes, we work to pull the load of trauma, oppression, racism, and other injustices alongside each other.
Help Our Cause
Your contributions are vital to the success of Transformative Changes. Every donation, no matter how small, helps us provide critical services and support to our community members. Together, we can create a brighter future for those who are struggling. Consider making a donation today to help us continue our work.