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The Maintainers is a global research and practice network focused in advancing maintenance, repair, and care. We convene interdisciplinary change-makers, researchers, practitioners, and every-day people who center maintenance, repair, and care and the myriad forms of labor, expertise, and infrastructure … More →
Announcing the New Maintainers Steering Committee We’re thrilled to introduce the newly established Maintainers Steering Committee, a vital step in our vision to redistribute leadership and enhance shared decision-making within The Maintainers. From now to July 2025, this committee will … More →
Virtual Event October 25, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:55 AM (EST) | 7:00 PM to 8:25 PM (IST) REGISTER HERE Join us for a virtual event celebrating International Repair Day as we bring together the diverse collaborators of RepairCafe Collective … More →
Virtual Event Upcoming: October 25 LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE Are you a repairer, fixer, maker, hobbyist, mender, or caregiver passionate about community-building? An independent or university-affiliated researcher delving into the themes of maintenance, repair, and care? An advocate seeking … More →
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, at 11 am ET Invitation: Join The Maintainers for a monthly, no-cost, self-guided maintenance accountability session as we invite you to set aside time for maintenance each month with us! During these … More →
Summary: The Maintainers network has transformed from an in-person conference series to a virtual space, convening practitioners and academics. This blog post is the second of its kind (Chapter 1 one can be found here). This chapter lays out … More →
Summary: The Maintainers network has transformed from an in-person conference series to a virtual space, convening practitioners and academics. This Narrative of Change blog post will be the first of two chapters. In this iteration, we articulate how our network … More →
You can download Himani’s Landscape Scan here. “Individuals dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, and suicidal thoughts sought assistance, emphasizing the critical role helplines played in providing support for complex and deeply rooted mental health challenge (….) some callers sought … More →
You can download Mathew’s Landscape Scan here. “Despite the challenges, a culture of repair in displacement settings can contribute to the resilience and self-sustainability of the community and the global transition to circular economies.” – Mathew Lubari, … More →
Guest Blog Post by Himadri Das, former 2021 Summer Fellow Is increasing consumerism a death knell for repair? The classic conundrum of consumerism with respect to sustainability plays out in complex ways. One would imagine that mobile phones, which … More →