Centella

Centella

Centella

MAY 11–15, 2026 • BANGKOK, THAILAND

Have an idea for a campaign but don’t know where to start?

Join a 5-day hands-on forum in Bangkok.

Free participation through a limited number of scholarships.

The Centella Global Forum is a curated strategy space designed for collaboration, problem-solving, and movement building.

Apply for a scholarship by April 24

The Centella Global Forum is a curated strategy space designed for collaboration, problem-solving, and movement building.

Apply NOW!

What We'll Do

During the forum, participants will engage in:

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ACTIVE WORKSHOP

Strategy Labs

Collaborative sessions where participants work together to design solutions to real challenges.

Collaborative sessions where participants work together to design solutions to real challenges.

CO-WORKING

Peer Consulting

Structured conversations where participants support each other's work and share knowledge.

Structured conversations where participants support each other's work and share knowledge.

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GUIDED SESSION

Expert Mentorship

Expert Mentorship

Practitioners guide sessions and provide insights from their own movement and organizing experience.

Practitioners guide sessions and provide insights from their own movement and organizing experience.

COLLABORATIVE

Movement Design

Collaborative work to develop strategies, campaigns, and collective action initiatives.

Collaborative work to develop strategies, campaigns, and collective action initiatives.

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What You'll Leave With

What You'll Leave With

01

A strategy to address their challenge

A concrete action plan developed through collaborative problem-solving with peers and practitioners.

02

A network of collaborators and allies

Lasting relationships with movement leaders across regions and contexts.

03

Tools and frameworks for movement building

Practical methodologies and strategic approaches you can apply immediately.

04

Opportunities for cross-regional collaboration

Pathways to continued partnership and shared initiatives beyond the forum.

05

A shared roadmap for collective action

A coordinated vision for collective action developed with fellow participants.

Access

This forum is now open through a limited number of scholarships.

Selected participants will receive full access to the program.

This forum is now open through a limited number of scholarships.

Selected participants will receive full access to the program.

How it works

1.

Fill out a short application form.

2.

We review applications on a rolling basis

3.

Selected participants receive confirmation

We are selecting a small group of participants.

Applications close soon.

Before purchasing your ticket, please make sure to check the visa requirements and entry conditions for Thailand based on your nationality. Some countries may require a visa or have specific entry restrictions. We recommend visiting the official Thai government website for the most up-to-date information and ensuring you meet all requirements in advance of your travel.

OUR FOUNDATION

Key Principles

Key Principles

Ten core pillars that define our collaborative methodology and movement ethos.

01

Co-creation, not top-down

02

Peer learning

03

Strategy building

04

Movement incubation

05

Cross-regional solidarity

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Small and curated group of participants

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No panels or lectures

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Expert practitioners

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Collective problem solving

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Action-oriented outcomes

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What Makes Our Global Forum Different

What Makes Our Global Forum Different

Unlike traditional events, Global Forum is intentionally designed as a small, curated working space.

Unlike traditional events, Global Forum is intentionally designed as a small, curated working space.

Unlike traditional events, Global Forum is intentionally designed as a small, curated working space.

Participants will:

01

Bring a real challenge

Arrive with an actual challenge you are facing in your work — this becomes your focus throughout the forum.

02

Collaborate in strategy labs

Small peer groups design solutions together with guidance from experienced practitioners.

03

Exchange knowledge across regions

Cross-regional learning across movements and contexts, sharing what works and what doesn't.

04

Develop actionable strategies

Leave with concrete implementation plans and initiatives, not theories.

05

Build lasting relationships

Networks that extend far beyond the forum itself — collaborators and allies across the Global South.

The goal is simple: real strategies, real collaboration, and real outcomes.

The goal is simple: real strategies, real collaboration, and real outcomes.

Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

The Centella Global Forum brings together a diverse group of leaders, innovators, and builders.

Activists & grassroots organizers

Ground-level change makers building movements from the roots up.

Influencers & cultural leaders

Voices shaping public discourse and cultural narratives.

Journalists & media innovators

Storytellers amplifying voices and truth across communities.

Policy advocates & movement builders

Strategic bridge builders working for systemic change.

Digital strategists & storytellers

Architects of online engagement and narrative strategy.

Researchers & thought leaders

Knowledge creators grounding strategy in evidence and data.

Activists & grassroots organizers

Ground-level change makers building movements from the roots up.

Journalists & media innovators

Storytellers amplifying voices and truth across communities.

Digital strategists & storytellers

Architects of online engagement and narrative strategy.

Influencers & cultural leaders

Voices shaping public discourse and cultural narratives.

Policy advocates & movement builders

Strategic bridge builders working for systemic change.

Researchers & thought leaders

Knowledge creators grounding strategy in evidence and data.

Activists & grassroots organizers

Ground-level change makers building movements from the roots up.

Digital strategists & storytellers

Architects of online engagement and narrative strategy.

Policy advocates & movement builders

Strategic bridge builders working for systemic change.

Journalists & media innovators

Storytellers amplifying voices and truth across communities.

Influencers & cultural leaders

Voices shaping public discourse and cultural narratives.

Researchers & thought leaders

Knowledge creators grounding strategy in evidence and data.

Estimated Cost of Attending the Centella Global Forum

We believe global convenings should be accessible and inclusive. One reason the forum is being hosted in Bangkok is because it is one of the most affordable major cities in the world.

Participants can typically expect to spend USD $35–$90 per day depending on accommodation choices. Here is an approximate breakdown of typical daily expenses (excluding travel).

Accommodation

Hostels: $7–$12 per night

Budget hotels / guesthouses: $20–$40 per night

Comfortable hotels: $60–$120 per night

Food

Bangkok is famous for its affordable and incredible food.

Street food: $1–$3 per meal

Local restaurants: $4–$10 per meal

Nice restaurant dinner: $10–$20

Estimated food cost per day: $15–$30

Transportation

Metro or Skytrain: $0.50–$1.80 per ride

Taxi: $3–$10

Typical daily transport: $2–$10

Accommodation

Hostels: $7–$12 per night

Budget hotels / guesthouses: $20–$40 per night

Comfortable hotels: $60–$120 per night

Food

Bangkok is famous for its affordable and incredible food.

Street food: $1–$3 per meal

Local restaurants: $4–$10 per meal

Nice restaurant dinner: $10–$20

Estimated food cost per day: $15–$30

Transportation

Metro or Skytrain: $0.50–$1.80 per ride

Taxi: $3–$10

Typical daily transport: $2–$10