WHAT IS FUTURE SEARCH?
We think of Future Search in three ways—
- A large group planning meeting used world-wide for 30 years;
- A theory and philosophy of facilitating that anyone can apply;
- A strategy for changing the world one meeting at a time.
Next Training: Berlin, Oct 2024
Join us in Berlin for two Learning Workshops with Sandra Janoff and Michael Donnelly. Find out more:
FUTURE SEARCH NETWORK (FSN)
Future Search Network (FSN) is a collaboration of hundreds of dedicated volunteers worldwide providing Future Searches (FS), and meetings based on FS principles, as a public service in communities, NGO’s and other non-profits. We do this in any culture, in any language, for whatever people can afford.
“When participants talked about what they were proud of, it was apparent that people have tried, under very difficult circumstances to improve their lives.”
I Dream of Peace – A Future Search for the Children of Southern Sudan.
A UNICEF-sponsored effort called Operation Lifeline Sudan invited children and adults to take part in a Future Search to address the crisis of losing a generation of children to the turmoil of a brutal civil war. To allow the children’s voices to be heard, the adult Future Search was preceded by a Future Search for children only. About 40 children, ages 13 – 17, (accompanied by their teachers) participated. Most of these children had suffered displacement and separation from their families as a result of the war, and some even fought in the war.
Global Influence
We are running Future Searches on all continents!
Sandra Janoff, PhD, Co-Founder and Director • Marvin Weisbord, Co-Founder and Director Emeritus
Michael Donnelly, Deputy Director • Danielle Yanelli, Program Manager
Address: 409 Arthurs Round Table, Wynnewood, PA 19096 USA
Phone: +1 610-659-9695 • Email: fsn@futuresearch.net