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Maintainers Meet Up, March 21

Virtual Event Thursday, March 21 at 9am ET 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 … More →

“SUSTAINING MENTAL HEALTH REPAIR: Understanding the Journey of Psychosocial Helplines in the Covid-19 Pandemic” by Himani Kulkarni

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 →

“THE ESSENCE OF REPAIR, CARE AND MAINTENANCE CULTURE IN DISPLACEMENT SETTINGS IN UGANDA: A Sense of Direction and Hope to Rebuild Lives” by Mathew Lubari

  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 →

Evolving Mobile Repair Business in Ahmedabad City, India

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 →

End of Year Fellowship Panel

End of Year Fellowship Panel Wednesday, December 6th at 9am ET on zoom You’re invited to join the 2023 Maintainers Movement Fellows for a presentation and panel discussion as we celebrate the culmination of their Fellowship. This event brings together … More →

An Interview With a Maintainer: Vincent Lai

SUMMARY KEYWORDS repair, fix, maintenance, laptop, lamps, broken, hard drive, screens, repair shop   On October 13, 2023,  Lauren interviewed Vincent Lai, a longtime Fixer Collective leader for the past decade and a dedicated member of the maintenance and repair … More →

Event Recording, Dreaming of Circular Futures

Virtual Event October 6, 2023 | 12-1:30 PM EDT | Zoom Dreaming of Circular Futures, led by Maintainers Movement Fellow Jennah Jones, explored the potential of urban mining and landfill mining as viable alternatives to material extraction. We will discuss … More →

Event Recording, Sustaining Mental Health Repair

Virtual Event October 11, 2023 |  6:30-8pm IST | 9-10:30am EDT | Zoom This thought-provoking event led by Maintainers Movement Fellow Himani Kulkarni delved into the heart of mental health support during unprecedented times: “Sustaining Mental Health Repair: Understanding the Journey … More →

Sustaining Mental Health Repair: A Maintainers Fellowship Event

Virtual Event October 11, 2023 |  6:30-8pm IST | 9-10:30am EDT | Zoom Join us for a thought-provoking event that delves into the heart of mental health support during unprecedented times: “Sustaining Mental Health Repair: Understanding the Journey of Psychosocial … More →

The Maintainers Quarterly-ish Newsletter | Q3 2023: Virtual Events and Blog Posts Abound!

View here: Virtual Events & Blog Posts Abound! Dear Maintainers, We hope you are doing well this season! We have been balancing enjoying the sunshine, learning from our Movement Fellows, and strategizing for the years to come. There will be … More →