ETHOS
CREATING INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE CORE VALUES
TO GUIDE YOUR WORK IN COMMUNITY
Ethos is what shapes every step of your work, from beginning to end. At Creative Praxis, we believe that each individual and community must identify their ethos before working with others. That’s why our approach to creative education solutions emphasizes the development of personal and collective ethos—so every community member leads with intention.
We help organizations and individuals in Philadelphia develop a strong ethos that represents your assets, history, and vision.
Your values set the tone: when you enter into a meeting or learning space, they are what shines through. How do you introduce yourself? How do you honor the land? Who else's voices are present? The foundation of organizing, teaching, and any other collective work is built on the principles we believe in--including what we believe about ourselves.
This values-first model is especially powerful in youth empowerment workshops. Philadelphia youth are often at the forefront of change, and our facilitation helps them recognize their strengths, center their voices, and build toward collective action.
In each training, we help participants visualize their I AM statements, which help us see ourselves more clearly. After defining our personal ethos, we are better able to understand our roles, strengths, and areas of improvement. Once we do this, we are ready to dive into our goals and strategies for change.
To learn more about our approach to ethos, email info@creativepraxis.org.
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What does your anti-racism training for educators involve?We focus on systemic analysis, identity work, and liberatory practices. Our sessions equip educators with tools to build affirming, anti-oppressive learning environments for all students. Anti-racism trainings are interactive and tailored to meet the needs of each group, using storytelling, art, and real-world application.
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How is anti-racist leadership development different from other training?We center justice in leadership. Our programs help leaders address bias, build inclusive teams, and guide systems change in education and youth development spaces. Participants engage in reflective exercises, role-play scenarios, and strategic planning to foster anti-racist leadership that sustains long-term change.
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Do you offer community organizing training and civic engagement workshops in Philadelphia?Yes. We offer arts-integrated workshops that empower individuals and groups to engage critically with social issues and take meaningful action in their communities. Whether through coalition building, campaign strategy, or public narrative development, we support participants in becoming confident, effective agents of change.