Program
THE WORKSHOP LEADERS
THE WORKSHOP
LEADERS
PETER LINDSKOG
PETER LINDSKOG
Peter is a movement coach with a passion for play as a tool for learning.
He works as a physical educator in schools and leads movement classes for adults.
His workshops focus on exploring movement through games and scenarios that aim to develop physical and personal growth.
LEONORA MEIER- NIELSEN
LEONORA MEIER- NIELSEN
Leonora is a storyteller, learning designer and facilitator who likes bringing people together and discovering depth through storytelling and play.
She studied Storytelling Beyond Words at Emerson College where she discovered the power of storytelling and active listening and her own passion for working with people’s life stories alongside traditional oral storytelling.
Workshop description: What is alive in your heart and which stories do you wish to share with the world? In this workshop, we will be Sowing Seeds of Connection through the world of spoken words. We will be playing games, listening to stories, doing imaginative spontaneous storytelling exercises and practice (deep) listening. Be welcome to this journey with whatever you bring.
Susan Bäucke Kollem
SUSAN BÄUCKE KOLLEM
Susan is an art therapist working in Ytterjärna.
Since 2006, she has been working within Waldorf pedagogy and curative education where she uses art as a form of creative, non-verbal communication.
Therapeutic painting, chalks and modelling/sculpturing are methods Susan employs in her sessions.
Her workshops adopt an Anthroposophical approach and aim to stimulate a degree of self-regulation, the activation of resources and the gain of freedom in everyday life.
The therapeutic approach is oriented towards actions- and experiences in the context of the arts. Imaginative suggestions, sensual impressions, emerging feelings and thoughts create images in the form of paintings, drawings or sculptures.
ANNIE MEIJER
ANNIE MEIJER
With Annie we will have the possibility to explore the seeds of connection within relationships.
She is a biographical counsellor, adult educator and biography work trainer. She has worked with individuals and their unique biographies for 20 years exploring the expanse and breadth of what it is to be human, the challenges of our times and the creative capacity of the individual under every circumstance.
Her workshop will enable the participants to look at their relationships and work with questions like “ What relationships have planted seeds in our Biographies that have germinated and sprouted into ways of living and working in the world? “.Participants will explore that space with artistic work and sharing biographically within small groups.
LIEN DE COSTER
LIEN DE COSTER
Originating from Belgium, Lien now lives at the lakeside on the Swedish west coast. For over a decade they have been taking people out on the land in ceremony. She works with teenagers guiding them through rites of passage into adulthood and with adults offering sitouts, contemporary European vision fasts.
Currently Lien is exploring grief and how to create culturally appropriate ritual spaces. They are also a poet, a storyteller and a wild swimmer.
HEDWIG BARCZUK
HEDWIG BARCZUK
Hedwig is a music teacher, choir leader and ritual artist, living in Utrecht, Netherlands. She works as a freelancer with all sorts of groups and individuals.
‘In YIP12 I learned to find words for what is important in our world: to connect to ourselves, other people, all living beings and all that we cannot see.’ In music – mainly singing together – and creating contemporary rituals I strive to find and strengthen this sense of connection.’
This workshop will bring us into collective harmony and movement, singing songs and choir pieces from all over the world. Bring your guitar, drums or piano fingers if you’d like to play with us. Hopefully this will sprout inspiration and keep you going during blossoming actions when the songs stick to your mind!
YIP17'S LIHN AND MILENA
YIP17'S LIHN AND MILENA
Two current Yippies, Linh and Milena, are running a creative writing workshop named “Light and Shadow in you”. During the workshop, participants will dive into a process of free expression with prompts and exercises crafted for you to deeply connect to your consciousness and complex identities.
FELIX SCHRÖDER
FELIX SCHRÖDER
In his two-hour workshop, participants are invited into a poetic theater process exploring what it means to be in relationship—with ourselves, with others, and with the living world around us. Through guided embodiment, intuitive movement, voice, and storytelling, we will work with personal memories and images of connection and disconnection. Together, we’ll craft a shared moment of witnessing: a space where presence becomes performance, and stories become bridges. One possible outcome is finding the right words to speak something that truly matters. No prior theater experience needed—only the courage to meet each other, and life, with open eyes.
We are sad to inform you that Vandana Shiva will unfortunately no longer be able to come to this year’s Initiative Forum.
THE SPEAKERS
THE SPEAKERS
FELIX SCHRÖDER
Felix Schröder is part of a collective of individuals within a network of communities and entrepreneurs, committed to transforming the European food system through sustainable and community-driven approaches. The mission of the collective is to foster resilient food networks that empower people, build connections, and strengthen relationships between producers and communities.
EMILIA REKESTAD
Emilia Rekestad sees herself as a co-creator and an explorer of how sustainability in practice goes hand in hand with a sense of wonder, play, leadership and deep learning. As a course- and process leader, facilitator, and gardening enthusiast, she is on a continuous learning journey in the exploration of what really matters. For the past six years, Emilia has been coordinating and leading the internationally-inspired course One Year in Transition (1YT), n addition to the toolbox of Transition Network, she´s deeply inspired by the global community of practitioners within “The Art of Hosting” network (artofhosting.org).
OLGA GRÖNVALL LUND
Olga is the founder of ‘Reformaten’, an independent association that works to accelerate a research -based transition of the food system for human and the planet’s health. Olga takes a holistic perspective on the food system and looks at production for consumption, with extra focus on the social and ecological aspects.
MUSIC
TWIIIINS
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TWIIIINS
TWIIIINS is a violin duo from South Korea and Germany, known for their energetic and genre-blending performances. They combine classical music with pop, funk, film scores, jazz, and rock, creating a unique and dynamic sound.
With their lively stage presence and passion for live music, TWIIIINS captivates audiences, turning each performance into an engaging experience. More than just a duo, they aim to spread joy through their music, offering a fresh take on violin performances that connect with people across different genres and styles.
DAN'S PEOPLE
DAN'S PEOPLE
Formed in late 2019, Dan’s People are a Welsh indie pop band based in cardiff. Their music ranges from the upbeat tongue in cheek to the hauntingly beautiful with their wry lyrics, soaring harmonies and oh so many fuzz bass solos. They are currently finishing their first album, recorded on location in Dinas Powys and San Francisco.
