VISION + MISSION
The TRF vision is to live in a world rooted in compassion, creativity and cooperation such that all basic human needs are met.
Through financial grants we support projects which are building new social structures and technologies replacing the status quo.
FOCUS AREAS
Youth and Education: It is through education we develop the skillnecessary to contribute the world. The process begins in our youth and as adults, adopting a continuous learning mindset allows us to evolve personally and in the ever changing world.
- Develop and/or offer experiential workshops and trainings.
- Utilize and/or develop technologies which foster growth and development.
- Create multi-generational opportunities and experiences.
Health & Medicine: Taking care of our health using a holistic approach to medicine creates greater well being individually and collectively. With a holistic approach we account for the needs of the body, mind, heart and spirit.
- Solutions addressing neglected areas of holistic health.
- Creating new health care systems and technologies
- Educating and engaging individuals in healthy practices.
Finance & Business: The delivery of services and exchange of value should be mutually beneficial to all involved. Including owners, investors, employees and customers fosters greater cooperation and shares success.
- Co-op style business structures share benefits with all.
- Micro and alternative leading systems make capital more accessible.
- Crypto technologies provide for alternative and local economies.
Food & Nutrition: Our ability to survive and thrive in the world begins with the food we put in our bodies. With dramatic climate changes and environmental degradation we reinvent our food delivery system.
- Development of alternative farming techniques (vertical farms, aquaponics).
- Techniques to restore and rejuvenate a stressed and depleted environment
- Localization of food growing and delivery systems.
Energy, Transportation and Communication: The foundational technologies we use in our everyday lives must shift to something more sustainable and supportive of our needs. In so doing individuals and groups will minimize their impact on the planet while maximizing their effectiveness.
- Providing effective communication technologies to everyone.
- Development of alternative energy sources, reducing environmental impact.
- Enhancing the systems we use to travel about the planet in our everyday lives
Organization and Decision Making: We must rethink the way we come together and organize ourselves aligned around a shared purpose. It requires a new level of alignment, communication and issue resolution.
- Enable the creation of self-organizing teams.
- Address decision making using Sociocratic methodologies.
- Engage input through the use of unique gatherings. (unConferences)
Youth and Education: It is through education we develop the skillnecessary to contribute the world. The process begins in our youth and as adults, adopting a continuous learning mindset allows us to evolve personally and in the ever changing world.
- Develop and/or offer experiential workshops and trainings.
- Utilize and/or develop technologies which foster growth and development.
- Create multi-generational opportunities and experiences.
Health & Medicine: Taking care of our health using a holistic approach to medicine creates greater well being individually and collectively. With a holistic approach we account for the needs of the body, mind, heart and spirit.
- Solutions addressing neglected areas of holistic health.
- Creating new health care systems and technologies
- Educating and engaging individuals in healthy practices.
Finance & Business: The delivery of services and exchange of value should be mutually beneficial to all involved. Including owners, investors, employees and customers fosters greater cooperation and shares success.
- Co-op style business structures share benefits with all.
- Micro and alternative leading systems make capital more accessible.
- Crypto technologies provide for alternative and local economies.
Food & Nutrition: Our ability to survive and thrive in the world begins with the food we put in our bodies. With dramatic climate changes and environmental degradation we reinvent our food delivery system.
- Development of alternative farming techniques (vertical farms, aquaponics).
- Techniques to restore and rejuvenate a stressed and depleted environment
- Localization of food growing and delivery systems.
Energy, Transportation and Communication: The foundational technologies we use in our everyday lives must shift to something more sustainable and supportive of our needs. In so doing individuals and groups will minimize their impact on the planet while maximizing their effectiveness.
- Providing effective communication technologies to everyone.
- Development of alternative energy sources, reducing environmental impact.
- Enhancing the systems we use to travel about the planet in our everyday lives.
Organization and Decision Making: We must rethink the way we come together and organize ourselves aligned around a shared purpose. It requires a new level of alignment, communication and issue resolution.
- Enable the creation of self-organizing teams.
- Address decision making using Sociocratic methodologies.
- Engage input through the use of unique gatherings. (unConferences)
CORE VALUES
Core Values are the things we measure. They are used to assess the actions we are taking.
Creativity occurs when we develop something completely new or adapt something existing to be used in a new way
- What will be created or adapted?
- How will what it foster creativity in others?
- What is the gap that it will fill?
A synergy occurs when we work in cooperation with others towards the achievement of a shared goal.
- Who/how will you do this in cooperation?
- How will the recipients be more cooperative?
- How will this foster a more cooperative world?
Providing clear visibility into all aspects and initiatives creates an environment where clarity of purpose and alignment of action creates integrity.
- How will you or your organization benefit?
- How will the recipients of your effort benefit?
- How will the world at large benefit?
Open source sharing models provide platforms and initiatives which are mutually beneficial. Examples of contributory models are: 1) Gifting 2) Open Source 3) Creative Commons.
- What will you or your organization’s contributions be?
- How will you encourage and foster the contribution of other?
- How will this fosters greater contribution in the world?
When we do something in joy it inherently becomes enjoyable. True service to others comes from a place of joy.
- What about your efforts bring you joy?
- How will your initiative bring joy to others?
- How will this foster greater joy in the world?
We live in a rapidly changing world. Our ability to adapt to changing circumstances is key to success in achieving our goals.
- How will you adapt to changes discovered during the initiative?
- How are you encouraging adaptation in others?
- What adaptations will manifest in the greater world?
When we foster an environment of respect, compassion and empowerment in initiatives we have the greatest impact on ourselves and other people.
- How will this impact you and your organization ?
- How will this impact specific individuals?
- How will it impact the world at large ?
Through inclusion we bring a broad spectrum of groups together in addressing systemic social issues.
- What disenfranchised group will you be working with?
- How will your initiative facilitate change within the group?
- How will the group participate in your project?
Creativity occurs when we develop something completely new or adapt something existing to be used in a new way.
- What will be created or adapted?
- How will what it foster creativity in others?
- What is the gap that it will fill?
A synergy occurs when we work in cooperation with others towards the achievement of a shared goal.
- Who/how will you do this in cooperation?
- How will the recipients be more cooperative?
- How will this foster a more cooperative world?
Providing clear visibility into all aspects and initiatives creates an environment where clarity of purpose and alignment of action creates integrity.
- How will you or your organization benefit?
- How will the recipients of your effort benefit?
- How will the world at large benefit?
Open source sharing models provide platforms and initiatives which are mutually beneficial. Examples of contributory models are: 1) Gifting 2) Open Source 3) Creative Commons.
- What will you or your organization’s contributions be?
- How will you encourage and foster the contribution of other?
- How will this fosters greater contribution in the world?
When we do something in joy it inherently becomes enjoyable. True service to others comes from a place of joy.
- What about your efforts bring you joy?
- How will your initiative bring joy to others?
- How will this foster greater joy in the world?
We live in a rapidly changing world. Our ability to adapt to changing circumstances is key to success in achieving our goals.
- How will you adapt to changes discovered during the initiative?
- How are you encouraging adaptation in others?
- What adaptations will manifest in the greater world?
When we foster an environment of respect, compassion and empowerment in initiatives we have the greatest impact on ourselves and other people.
- How will this impact you and your organization ?
- How will this impact specific individuals?
- How will it impact the world at large ?
Through inclusion we bring a broad spectrum of groups together in addressing systemic social issues.
- What disenfranchised group will you be working with?
- How will your initiative facilitate change within the group?
- How will the group participate in your project?
