The No-name Initiative is a non-profit movement that initiates and facilitates dialogue towards creating active citizenship and a healthy global community.
In essence the NNI aims to:
provide an opportunity for citizens to express their current lived experience as citizens, and the underlying emotional field
support marginalised voices to come out and be heard
facilitate a proven transformational group dialogue; and
engender individual and collective ownership by co-creating personal and community actions and accountability structures
A snap shot of the NNI process
1. Dreaming
Visioning and dreaming into possibility
Creating both individual and shared visions
Speaking out and enforcing vision
On the flip side of this, this process usually also brings up the inner and cultural saboteurs and “problems”.
2. Group (dialogue) process
Transformational group dialogue using principles of deep democracy, Worldwork and coaching.
3. Connection
Building connection; crossing divides; being in relationship
4. Personal action and accountability
Bringing it back to the individual/internal and making it real: Everyone has a chance to go back inside and explore what has shifted / what is new / what is different / what is possible / because of this experience they just had. From there they start brainstorming specific actions:
what is it that they will do / do differently
by when
and how will their accountability partner/s know
5. Sharing and community
This is a space for voicing commitments, witnessing, togetherness, celebration, building structures, asking for help, group accountabilities, creating accountability-partners, completing. The NNI group process facilitates dialogue, understanding and change. This process supports the belief that once we feel heard and understood as human beings, it then becomes easier to let go of what has been holding us back and invite change and transformation. From the new emotional field, change and practical solutions becomes easier.
13/03/2026
We invite to you to join one of our upcoming public dialogues:
Join Klaudia on Saturday to explore Focus and Purpose amid Uncertainty. In a volatile world where many feel powerless, the aim is to explore where our voices can have an impact.
As a registered NPO, nni welcomes donations. If you feel called to support healing dialogue as a public good click here: https://donorbox.org/nni-2
12/03/2026
Come and discover how to create safe and inclusive dialogue spaces. Learn how to listen to underlying emotions, trauma, needs and desires. Learn how to facilitate conversations that lead to peace, empathy and powerful collective action.
We invite you to attend a free public dialogue:
Monday 16 March, 17:00 – 19:00 SAST.
Topic: What is trust and how is it created and maintained? This dialogue will be co-facilitated by Claire and Marie
Saturday 21 March, 9:00-11:00 CET/10:00-12:00 SAST
Topic: What helps humans stay connected when anxiety Is collective? This dialogue will be facilitated by Khanyi
Free on Zoom - click here to register: https://c0dcs418.caspio.com/dp/a8ba7000eef83421443a4becbc03 Please select the dialogue from the drop-down menu.
To learn how to facilitate effectively, consider our training: https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/s/Programme-Guide-2026-2-copy.pdf
11/03/2026
With the recent events in the Middle East, it feels the timing of this dialogue is perfect. If you feel the need to process your thoughts and feelings join Claire and Marie in public dialogue on Monday 16 March, 17:00 – 19:00 SAST.
Co-Facilitators:
Dr. Parramon Gurney is a sustainability, ESG and systems change expert with over 20 years’ experience, spanning global policy to on-the-ground implementation. She is the CEO of Skultcha (www.skultcha.com), a purpose driven organisation - shifting culture for a better world and ranked among South African's top six most conscious companies (2024). She supports public, private, developmental partners and NGOs to take transformative, systems-based approaches to impact, sustainability, ESG and legacy work. Marie is passionate about enabling truly inclusive engagement that builds shared understanding, co-creation and collective ownership among diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Claire Gemmill - With a BA in Anthropology and Gender Studies from the University of Guelph, Claire's work is rooted in a deep curiosity about how people create meaning, build community and shape resilient futures. As a facilitator, Claire creates and holds spaces for honest, embodied, and purposeful conversation, supporting individuals and groups to engage with complexity while staying connected to themselves and one another. Through her training and experience with somatic healing modalities, her facilitation approach integrates body-based awareness with thoughtful inquiry. Reflective, relational, and process-oriented, Claire balances structure with openness, inviting participation through authentic expression and cultivating grounded, inclusive spaces where insight deepens, connection strengthens, and meaningful dialogue leads to collective realization.
nni Public Dialogues are facilitated online and are open to all. First timers are especially welcome to join our safe non-judgmental space.
Join Klaudia on Saturday to explore Focus and Purpose amid Uncertainty. In a volatile world where many feel powerless, the aim is to explore where our voices can have an impact.
As a registered NPO, nni welcomes donations. If you feel called to support healing dialogue as a public good click here: https://donorbox.org/nni-2
06/03/2026
There are so many stories of DEI strategies that have lost the plot. Although well intentioned it is obvious that the desired outcomes are not being achieved. Let us help revisit your DEI strategy and unlock the real transformative impact of DEI in your organisation.
We welcome the opportunity to chat about your specific needs.
There are so many real and perceived barriers standing in the way of swift conflict resolution. These combined with the reality of niggles and irritation in a human context often stunt collaboration and performance. nni Systemic Coaching and Systemic Dialogue facilitation training will empower you to facilitate real and lasting transformation in your team. Diarise our first training starting 08 May.
With the recent events in the Middle East and the general "craziness" in the world it is easy to feel like a passenger. It is hard to make sense of all that is happening and even harder to believe that we have a voice that deserves to be heard. nniDialogue is a healing process where all voices are heard.
To help make sense, we invite you to join one or both of our next online public dialogues:
Monday 16 March, 17:00 – 19:00 SAST.
Topic: What is trust and how is it created and maintained? This dialogue will be co-facilitated by Claire and Marie
Saturday 21 March, 9:00-11:00 CET/10:00-12:00 SAST
Topic: What helps humans stay connected when anxiety Is collective? This dialogue will be facilitated by Khanyi
With all of life's complexity and trauma, and yes, we are deeply affected by second-hand trauma, our nervous systems are taking a beating. Join Khanyi in the safe space of nniDialogue to give your nervous system a chance to heal and reset. Sign-up today!
Khanyi: "I am a high school teacher who is also a facilitator and trainer. I am passionate about creating empowerment for the marginalised to have access to information and spaces where they can find and express their voices."
As a registered NPO, nni welcomes donations. If you feel called to support healing dialogue as a public good click here: https://donorbox.org/nni-2
02/03/2026
With the recent events in the Middle East, it feels the timing of this dialogue is perfect. If you feel the need to process your thoughts and feelings join Claire and Marie in public dialogue on Monday 16 March, 17:00 – 19:00 SAST.
Dr. Parramon Gurney is a sustainability, ESG and systems change expert with over 20 years’ experience, spanning global policy to on-the-ground implementation. She is the CEO of Skultcha (www.skultcha.com), a purpose driven organisation - shifting culture for a better world and ranked among South African's top six most conscious companies (2024). She supports public, private, developmental partners and NGOs to take transformative, systems-based approaches to impact, sustainability, ESG and legacy work. Marie is passionate about enabling truly inclusive engagement that builds shared understanding, co-creation and collective ownership among diverse stakeholders to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Claire Gemmill - With a BA in Anthropology and Gender Studies from the University of Guelph, Claire's work is rooted in a deep curiosity about how people create meaning, build community and shape resilient futures. As a facilitator, Claire creates and holds spaces for honest, embodied, and purposeful conversation, supporting individuals and groups to engage with complexity while staying connected to themselves and one another. Through her training and experience with somatic healing modalities, her facilitation approach integrates body-based awareness with thoughtful inquiry. Reflective, relational, and process-oriented, Claire balances structure with openness, inviting participation through authentic expression and cultivating grounded, inclusive spaces where insight deepens, connection strengthens, and meaningful dialogue leads to collective realization.
nni Public Dialogues are facilitated online and are open to all. First timers are especially welcome to join our safe non-judgmental space.
Learn to unlock the power of systemic dialogue facilitation. Facilitate real transformation and healing in diverse groups and transform your organisation.
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In essence the NNI aims to:
provide an opportunity for citizens to express their current lived experience as citizens, and the underlying emotional field
support marginalised voices to come out and be heard
facilitate a proven transformational group dialogue; and
engender individual and collective ownership by co-creating personal and community actions and accountability structures
A snap shot of the NNI process:
1. Dreaming
Visioning and dreaming into possibility
Creating both individual and shared visions
Speaking out and enforcing vision
On the flip side of this, this process usually also brings up the inner and cultural saboteurs and “problems”.
2. Group (dialogue) process
Transformational group dialogue using principles of deep democracy, Worldwork and coaching.
3. Connection
Building connection; crossing divides; being in relationship
4. Personal action and accountability
Bringing it back to the individual/internal and making it real: Everyone has a chance to go back inside and explore what has shifted / what is new / what is different / what is possible / because of this experience they just had.
From there they start brainstorming specific actions:
what is it that they will do / do differently
by when
and how will their accountability partner/s know
5. Sharing and community
This is a space for voicing commitments, witnessing, togetherness, celebration, building structures, asking for help, group accountabilities, creating accountability-partners, completing.
The NNI group process facilitates dialogue, understanding and change. This process supports the belief that once we feel heard and understood as human beings, it then becomes easier to let go of what has been holding us back and invite change and transformation. From the new emotional field, change and practical solutions becomes easier.
