Created spaces for healing, connection, and sustainability for leaders of color at the intersection of social justice and systems change.

Prevention Institute continued to steward AESOP's (Activists Engaged in Sustaining our Purpose/Power/Potential) Leadership Network, which concluded its second year of exploratory programming where community activists and leaders across Texas co-created spaces to connect, learn from one another, and share strategies for managing their stress and reducing burnout related to the challenges of social justice and racial equity work. The initiative reached 60+ leaders in 2024, with one third becoming involved with co-creating activities that continue to shape the network offerings, such as culturally relevant resources, small group discussion circles, and in-person gatherings. These have provided opportunities for participants to engage in activities like using music and storytelling for grounding, connecting with the arts for self-expression, and developing strategies to reduce stress around fundraising and organizational change to build resilience.

Funder: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.

Image by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.