Intentional Community

We face an overwhelming and inextricably intertwined set of challenges. They are all results of mutually reinforcing systems, operating on a global scale, that perpetuate harm and foster violence. They include:

Social isolation, division, disconnection, & trauma
Inequality, injustice, oppression, & exploitation
Climate disruption and ecological system collapse

Because of their integrated, place-based nature, intentional communities provide unique opportunities to address a variety of issues in a holistic way. As places for sharing lives, resources, land, and purpose, they provide and maximize an interconnected set of ecological, social, and economic benefits.

As a movement, intentional communities have unfulfilled potential to

Support the wellbeing of the people who live in them
Support each other
Support the shift the world needs towards cooperation, justice, and resilience

People need community. Communities need people. People and communities meet at ic.org.