Fields of Change — Upcoming July Events

This July, *Fields of Change* invites our global community into a series of gatherings exploring how trust, resilience and collective renewal can take root in times of uncertainty. Beginning with an inquiry into the “social soil” of communities and organisations, we will reflect on the hidden conditions that allow groups to remain responsive, connected and alive under pressure, alongside a dedicated reflective session for shared learning and dialogue.

Later in the month, the focus expands to the Caux IDG Forum 2026: The Alchemy of Forgiveness, co-hosted by Alef Trust in partnership with the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation and the Inner Development Goals Foundation. Set in the inspiring surroundings of Caux Palace above Montreux, the five-day gathering will explore forgiveness, reconciliation, belonging and inner development as vital resources for personal healing, collective transformation and regenerative futures. Together, these events offer space to pause, connect and consider how more compassionate, accountable and life-affirming ways of working together may emerge.

**What Happens When the Social Soil of a Community Becomes Depleted?**

**July 6 @ 3:00 pm — 4:15 pm BST**

Under increasing pressure, many human systems begin to lose resilience. Trust erodes. Creativity narrows. Difference becomes harder to hold. Groups fragment, harden, or exhaust themselves. What once felt alive can gradually become reactive, brittle, or disconnected.

And yet in nature disturbance does not necessarily lead to collapse. Forests reorganise after fire. Mycelial networks redistribute nutrients through damaged terrain. Living systems survive through diversity, exchange, responsiveness, and continual adaptation to changing conditions.

What might human communities learn from this?

Following our June exploration of social fields and collective organising, this session turns toward the conditions that help communities remain alive under pressure. Together, we will explore what restores vitality to depleted social fields, what helps groups metabolise tension rather than fracture, and what capacities may be needed for regeneration in a time of uncertainty and accelerating change.

Working with ecological imagination, we will ask:

• What depletes the social soil of communities and organisations?
• What helps trust and responsiveness regenerate after strain or rupture?
• What allows human systems to remain adaptive rather than rigid under pressure?
• What kinds of practices, relationships, and cultures support renewal?

This session also opens a bridge toward the upcoming **Caux Forum 2026* on The Alchemy of Forgiveness*, where questions of rupture, repair, and renewal will move further into focus.

**Reflective Session — What Happens When the Social Soil of a Community Becomes Depleted?**

**July 6 @ 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm BST**

Following the main session, we’ll deepen into today’s theme. This is a space for sharing personal experiences and practices, listening to each other’s stories, and exploring how the ideas land in our own lives, both in smaller breakout rooms and in the larger group. Our monthly reflective sessions are a chance to connect more closely as a community — getting to know one another, learning from each other, and weaving the threads of our shared journey.

¨Become a **member* of Fields of Change, and lead the change you wish to see — let’s deep dive and transform together. Be a part of a vibrant global community of holistic transformation practitioners rooted in transpersonal and ecological principles.¨ — Dr. Jessica Bockler*

**Caux IDG Forum 2026 — The Alchemy of Forgiveness**

**July 13 @ 2:00 pm — July 17 @ 2:00 pm BST**

We are delighted to share that **Alef Trust has entered a new partnership with the [Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation](https://www.iofc.ch/caux-idg-2026) and the [Inner Development Goals](https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/) Foundation to co-host “The Alchemy of Forgiveness” — a five-day gathering at the historic [Caux Palace](https://www.cauxpalace.ch/)** above Montreux, Switzerland, from 13 to 17 July 2026. This gathering will explore forgiveness, reconciliation and belonging — themes that speak directly to the needs of our time.

The 2026 Forum explores the theme “The Alchemy of Forgiveness”, inviting participants to reflect on forgiveness as both a personal practice and a collective force for healing, regeneration and belonging. Participants will explore how inner transformation shapes outward resonances, and how the process of forgiveness can strengthen relationships, restore dignity and foster cooperation across divides.

Your registration also includes membership of ***Nurturing the Fields of Change***, this community of practice for holistic change and social transformation. The community is open to all and hosted by Alef Trust. Participants at “The Alchemy of Forgiveness” will receive a couplon code for free membership throughout 2026. We hope to support your ongoing participation in a community space, which extends explorations of resonant topics and practices before and after the gathering at Caux Palace. We look forward to deepening conversations and inquiries with you.

Why Attend

This forum offers a unique opportunity to:

• Engage with leading frameworks for inner development and sustainable change.

• Explore forgiveness across multiple dimensions — from self-compassion and relational restoration to ecological reconnection and collective healing.

• Join a diverse international community committed to innovation, resilience and human flourishing.

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Organised by Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation, in partnership with the Inner Development Goals Foundation and Alef Trust, the Forum blends reflective inquiry, interactive workshops, creative practices and experiential learning to support both personal growth and collective transformation.

Programme Highlights

Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted programme with:

• Morning grounding ceremonies and nature-based practices.

• Facilitated dialogue circles and deep listening sessions.

• Experiential workshops and creative inquiry on forgiveness and renewal.

• Open sharing spaces for personal insights, research and community initiatives.

• Evening cultural experiences, story-sharing and moments of reflection.

• Dedicated intergenerational and family-friendly activities.

Venue

The event is hosted at the historic Caux Palace, a former Belle Époque grand hotel perched above Lake Geneva with panoramic views of the Alps. Its serene setting makes it an ideal space for dialogue, learning, and personal and professional renewal.

Who Should Attend

The Forum is open to individuals and organisations committed to deepening their understanding of inner development, leadership, conflict transformation, inclusive collaboration and sustainable impact. Participants typically include changemakers, professionals in civil society, business, academia, education, public policy, community development, ecology and social innovation.

Participating in the Caux IDG Forum is about unlocking your potential: it encourages individuals, groups and organisations to reflect on their roles, explore their resources, and connect with their responsibilities as changemakers, on the basis that everyone can make a difference.

Family Program

The Forum offers a dedicated, family-friendly programme designed to nurture empathy, curiosity, cooperation, and meaningful connection. Children and teenagers will enjoy creative, age-appropriate activities, including hands-on workshops, storytelling sessions, and interactive experiences. All participants under 18 are required to be accompanied by their legal representative(s).

Registration Details

Early-bird and full-forum registration options are available, with packages including accommodation and full access to sessions and community activities. There is also a flexible attendance option without accommodation. Family-friendly rates and solidarity support options are offered to encourage inclusive participation.

Join Us

Be part of a global community committed to renewing trust, building bridges across difference and unlocking the transformative potential of inner development and collective hope. Whether you come seeking personal growth, professional inspiration or collaborative connections, the Caux IDG Forum offers space to pause, reflect, engage and grow.

Date: 13–17 July 2026. Location: Caux Palace, Caux, Switzerland. Theme: **The Alchemy of Forgiveness**.

For registration and practical information, please visit the event page or contact the organisers directly. We look forward to seeing you all in attendance.

About the organisers

Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation is a Swiss private charitable foundation with its centre for dialogue and peacebuilding, the Caux Palace, in Caux, above Montreux, Switzerland. Its mission is to provide a safe and inspiring space where individuals, groups, and organisations from around the world can connect, learn, and collaborate to promote trust, ethical leadership, sustainable living, and human security. For more than 80 years, the Foundation has welcomed global participants to the Caux Palace to explore how inner transformation can lead to meaningful change in the wider world.

The Inner Development Goals Foundation is a non-profit organisation for inner development. The organisation researches, collects and communicates science-based skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful, sustainable, and productive lives, providing an essential framework of transformative skills for sustainable development. The Inner Development Guide, open source and free for all to use, is fundamental in the work to reach the Sustainable Development Goals.

Warm regards,

The Fields of Change team / Alef Trust community

Fields of Change is a transformative project tended by **Alef Trust**, a global leader in holistic education and community building.

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