The REGENERATION of THE COMMON GOOD
Just a few steps from Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Albergo Etico – First in Rome is far more than a hotel. It’s a project rooted in inclusion – turning hospitality into opportunity. Founded in 2018 by Antonio Pelosi, it was born from a deeply personal journey of recovery and a desire to give something … Read more
Rock Against Racism (RAR) was born in 1976 at a moment of moral urgency in the United Kingdom—when racist violence was rising on the streets and the far-right National Front was gaining ground at the ballot box. What began as a cultural response quickly became a movement: between 1976 and 1982, RAR activists organized carnivals, … Read more
Mikio Shishido founded the Kamakura Mindfulness Lab to bring the spirit of Zen and mindfulness to corporate management, organizational development and human resource development. He also co-founded Zen 2.0, an international forum on Zen and mindfulness, which is held annually at Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura. He is a co-author of Marketing ZEN. Kamakura is not … Read more
Les Szabo is Chief Strategy & Impact Officer at Dr. Bronner’s, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America. He joined Dr. Bronner’s in 2013. In his current role, Les guides company-wide strategic planning and leads initiatives that strengthen organizational capabilities and drive sustainable growth. He oversees four core functions: Organizational Planning & Project Management, Philanthropy, … Read more
After a decade devoted to vintage and years of global travel, Elio Ferraro turned his attention to the realm he considers the pinnacle of craftsmanship: Haute Couture. Guided by a philosophy that celebrates uniqueness and artistic lineage, he returned to Sicily and established his headquarters in Palermo. His goal? To design one-of-a-kind pieces which are the … Read more
Christian Felber is an Austrian activist, book writer, university lecturer, international speaker and contemporary dancer. He initiated the Economy for the Common Good movement and the project Bank for the Common Good. The Economy for the Common Good is a young social movement and a concrete model for a new economy that started five years ago in Austria. … Read more
We met Lucia Lauro a little over four years ago when she was blazing a trail of social-entrepreneurship in the heart of Palermo’s Ballaro neighborhood – with Al Fresco Bistrot, Cotti in Fragranza, and Casa San Francesco Rooms. Now, she’s helping other social entrepreneurs improve their game as a strategic adviser and project manager with … Read more
The Future Teenager Imagine a young teenager born twenty years from now walking through a supermarket. They pick up a loaf of bread and turn the package in their hands. The label does not list only calories or price, or a nutrition score, it tells how much soil was replenished, how much water was returned, … Read more
Leoluca Orlando is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and the former long-serving Mayor of Palermo, widely celebrated for his transformative leadership in revitalizing the Sicilian capital. During his tenure, Orlando spearheaded a comprehensive regeneration of the city, pulling it out of the dark shadow of Mafia dominance and systemic corruption that had plagued … Read more
In this time of permacrisis—where climate breakdown, economic inequality, democratic erosion, cultural fragmentation, and war crimes converge—we recognize that the systems and leaders governing our lives are failing to serve people and planet. The pursuit of narrow, extractive self-interest has corrupted our institutions, deepened divisions, and eroded trust. We stand at a crossroads: continue down the … Read more
In their book Regeneration: The Future of Community in a Permacrisis World, Christian Sarkar, Philip Kotler, and Enrico Foglia discuss the critical importance of cultural regeneration as one of the nine domains of the Common Good requiring urgent transformation. The other domains—social, economics, nature, work, media, law, technology, and politics—each play vital roles in shaping our … Read more