During the Orizzonte project, we studied the “Laboratorio di Cucina” cooking meetings organized by the social cooperative Officine Vispa in Bozen/Bolzano. The diverse group of participants faced unequal power dynamics due to a hierarchical structure. To foster inclusivity, we introduced facilitation methods, including check-ins, role distribution, and collective decision-making. These interventions led to the creation of the Orizzonte toolkit – a simple, step-by-step guide helps organizers facilitate horizontal group meetings, ensuring participatory democracy and giving voice to everyone.

To facilitate and moderate your own participatory group meetings download your free Orizzonte print files.