• Rethinking mobility to design cities for humans

    Theresa Fend

    INTERVIEW with Max Schwitalla. How can we transform our cities through small-scale solutions, mobility hubs and citizen participation, putting sustainability and quality of life at the center ?

    EN Interview
  • Making sense of what's next: Holding space for change in times of Climate Crisis

    Stina Heikkilä, Theresa Fend

    Leading scientists give our civilization something between 18 months to twelve years to implement the far-reaching changes that could limit the current climate emergency. Across generations, people engage is mass protest and young people feel justifiably betrayed. In this complex context, how do we relate to the notion of “changing society” that has echoed through Ouishare’s mission since the beginning, and where do we go from here?

    EN Inside Ouishare
  • How emerging forms of civic engagement are shaping the future of our cities

    Theresa Fend

    We met Joke Quintens to talk about new forms of citizen collaboration and how we can accelerate change-making for the common good.‍

    EN Article
  • Why we need to address the digital divide if we want to foster more democratic societies

    Theresa Fend

    Digital divides mirror social inequalities. Fostering inclusion and participation can not only lead to better digital services but ultimately more democratic and just societies.

    EN Article
  • In times of collapse - The keys to economic system change

    Theresa Fend

    Since founding Ouishare eight years ago changing the economic system stayed central to solving the biggest problems of our time. In 2019, buzzwords like Sharing Economy, Collaborative Economy, Circular Economy, Feminist Economy or Wellbeing Economy have become mainstream but the challenges have become even more pressing.

    EN Article