Applications now closed for the Impact Fellowship. 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 … 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 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 to promote the maintenance of sustainable infrastructure … More →
When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 AM ET Registration: Zoom link provided upon Registration What are Monthly Maintenance Sessions? Join The Maintainers for a free, virtual accountability session designed to support you in prioritizing maintenance. Think of … 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 →
Curious about The Maintainers? Join us for a casual Coffee Chat! The Coffee Chats are virtual meetings, of 30 minutes or less, in which you can chat with a team or Maintainers network member that can orient you to our … More →
Virtual Event October 6, 2023 | 12-1:30 PM EDT | Zoom Dreaming of Circular Futures explores the potential of urban mining and landfill mining as viable alternatives to material extraction. We will discuss the similarities and differences of these … More →