Ben Reid-Howells
MEET BEN REID-HOWELLS
BUILDING BRIDGES,
REGENERATING COMMUNITIES
MY PHILOSOPHY
I believe that locally led, globally connected, community-driven action is a powerful force for regeneration—socially, ecologically, and politically. My work is rooted in solidarity with Indigenous-led movements, land defenders, and grassroots initiatives working towards resilience and justice. As a first-generation settler on Turtle Island and the son of Scottish/English immigrants, I actively work to unlearn colonial thinking and reconnect with the pre-colonial practices of my ancestors. My efforts are as much about supporting communities as they are about my own process of liberation and flourishing.
Ben's ability to connect different people with a common vision was central to my work of creating the Centre of Resilience. For Ben, his work is his worship. He pursues it until the job is finished. He's someone who lives his work and life with a way of nonviolence and commitment that spreads to any team we work with.
- Prashant Kumar, India
Social Artist,
Founding Director: Centre of Resilience
MY WORK
For the past six years, I have collaborated with communities across Turtle Island, the Americas, South Asia, Central Asia, the Mediterranean, Western Europe, and the UK. I co-direct the Centre of Resilience in Bihar, North India, and co-founded the Vasudhaiva Ride project series. My work brings together individuals, organizations, and movements to build capacity, foster resilience, and create meaningful change.
This website shares the services I offer—both for paying clients and in solidarity with grassroots movements. My paid work sustains my unpaid efforts, allowing me to continue supporting communities and fostering lasting transformation.
Please explore this site, the stories it contains, and don’t hesitate to reach out.
PODCAST FEATURE:
ADVENTURING WITH PURPOSE
A recent podcast where I talk about journeying with intention, connecting communities, and the wisdom we gain along the way.
Recorded on a Toronto streetcar, this conversation explores the intersection of adventure, purpose, and homecoming. We reflect on global solidarity, deep listening, and the lessons learned from land, people, and movement.
Ben Reid-Howells
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