Network Builders

7. Massively Parallel Roles & Tasks

Network Builders bring those working to strengthen democracy into mutually supportive networks. One example is The Trust Network which was founded in October of 2020 to build a collaborative network of peacebuilders, social justice workers, and democracy workers — groups that are united in their desire to reduce political violence and create peaceful communities where all citizens feel safe and respected. A second example is the Bridge Alliance which was started in 2015 to bring together organizations and people working to create a "thriving, just, and healthy democratic republic." Their membership includes four categories of organizations: those working to bridge divides, those working on civic education and engagement, those working on elections and governance, and those working to strengthen and promote genuinely trustworthy sources of information. The National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) brings hundreds of community mediators and community mediation organizations together to pool knowledge and resources to help members resolve conflicts more effectively,  The Relationships Project is working to develop the infrastructure needed to support organizations built around strong relationships. The Intermovement Impact Project brings together people and groups working to strengthen democracy and promote civic renewal in many different manners (for instance through bridge-building, structural reform, advocacy etc), using  the "4B (bridge, block, build, and belong") framework. And, finally, the Horizons Project helps peacebuilders and others trying to strengthen democracy in the U.S. to "weave together all our efforts for a just, inclusive and peaceful democracy. 

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