No-Name Initiative

No-Name Initiative The No-name Initiative is a non-profit movement that initiates and facilitates dialogue towards creating active citizenship and a healthy global community.

In essence the NNI aims to:
provide an opportunity for citizens to express their current lived experience as citizens, and the underlying emotional field
support marginalised voices to come out and be heard
facilitate a proven transformational group dialogue; and
engender individual and collective ownership by co-creating personal and community actions and accountability structures

A snap shot of the NNI process
1. Dreaming

Visioning and dreaming into possibility

Creating both individual and shared visions

Speaking out and enforcing vision

On the flip side of this, this process usually also brings up the inner and cultural saboteurs and “problems”.
2. Group (dialogue) process

Transformational group dialogue using principles of deep democracy, Worldwork and coaching.
3. Connection

Building connection; crossing divides; being in relationship
4. Personal action and accountability

Bringing it back to the individual/internal and making it real: Everyone has a chance to go back inside and explore what has shifted / what is new / what is different / what is possible / because of this experience they just had. From there they start brainstorming specific actions:

what is it that they will do / do differently
by when
and how will their accountability partner/s know

5. Sharing and community

This is a space for voicing commitments, witnessing, togetherness, celebration, building structures, asking for help, group accountabilities, creating accountability-partners, completing. The NNI group process facilitates dialogue, understanding and change. This process supports the belief that once we feel heard and understood as human beings, it then becomes easier to let go of what has been holding us back and invite change and transformation. From the new emotional field, change and practical solutions becomes easier.

For 2026 commit to learning a methodology where all voices are heard in a safe space and a truly shared vision can be fo...
19/02/2026

For 2026 commit to learning a methodology where all voices are heard in a safe space and a truly shared vision can be formed. If you want to bring the best out of a diverse team, we suggest signing up for our first training starting 08 May.

For more information:​ https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/s/Programme-Guide-2026-copy.pdf​ or WhatsApp us for a chat +27 73 589 3513

When our nervous systems are constantly activated, they can slip into semi-permanent active mode (hyperarousal) or de-ac...
18/02/2026

When our nervous systems are constantly activated, they can slip into semi-permanent active mode (hyperarousal) or de-active mode (hypoarousal). Hyperarousal could result in anxiety, anger, restlessness, panic, and hyperactivity, while hypo-arousal could lead to depression, disconnection, fatigue, and lethargy. Consciously engaging in healing processes like systemic dialogue, is an effective way to help regulate your nervous system.​

​We invite you to save the date of our next online public dialogue: Saturday March 21, 9:00-11:00 CET/10:00-12:00 SAST​

Topic: What Helps Humans Stay Connected When Anxiety Is Collective? This dialogue will be facilitated by Khanyi​

​Free on Zoom - click here to register: https://c0dcs418.caspio.com/dp/a8ba7000eef83421443a4becbc03 Please select this dialogue from the drop-down menu.

Join Thomas and Rasha tomorrow, Tuesday 17 February in dialogue. Sign-up today! Free on Zoom - click here to register: h...
16/02/2026

Join Thomas and Rasha tomorrow, Tuesday 17 February in dialogue. Sign-up today! Free on Zoom - click here to register: https://c0dcs418.caspio.com/dp/a8ba7000eef83421443a4becbc03 Please select this dialogue from the drop-down menu.​

​Are you aware of the various in-between spaces that we inhabit - some between identities, roles, cultures or even life stages. How we approach these often leads to distraction or growth. Join Rasha and Thomas to explore these spaces and their impact:​ Tuesday 17 Feb, 15:00 - 17:00 CET/ 16:00 - 18:00 SAST​

​This dialogue is co-facilitated by Rasha and Thomas ​
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasha-sharkia/​
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskatan/ ​

​nni Public Dialogues are facilitated online and are open to all. First timers are especially welcome to join our safe non-judgmental space. ​

​For more info about nni click here: https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/​

As a registered NPO, nni welcomes donations. If you feel called to support healing dialogue as a public good click here: https://donorbox.org/nni-2

This dialogue has been rescheduled to Tuesday 17 February. Sign-up today!​Are you aware of the various in-between spaces...
13/02/2026

This dialogue has been rescheduled to Tuesday 17 February. Sign-up today!​

Are you aware of the various in-between spaces that we inhabit - some between identities, roles, cultures or even life stages. How we approach these often leads to distraction or growth.

Join Rasha and Thomas to explore these spaces and their impact:​ Tuesday 17 Feb, 15:00 - 17:00 CET/ 16:00 - 18:00 SAST​

​Free on Zoom - click here to register: https://c0dcs418.caspio.com/dp/a8ba7000eef83421443a4becbc03 Please select this dialogue from the drop-down menu.​

​This dialogue is co-facilitated by Rasha and Thomas ​
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasha-sharkia/​
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskatan/ ​

​nni Public Dialogues are facilitated online and are open to all. First timers are especially welcome to join our safe non-judgmental space. ​

​For more info about nni click here: https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/​

As a registered NPO, nni welcomes donations. If you feel called to support healing dialogue as a public good click here: https://donorbox.org/nni-2

For 2026 commit to learning a methodology where all voices are heard in a safe space and a truly shared vision can be fo...
13/02/2026

For 2026 commit to learning a methodology where all voices are heard in a safe space and a truly shared vision can be formed. If you want to bring the best out of a diverse team, we suggest signing up for our first training starting 08 May. For more information:​

https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/s/Programme-Guide-2026-copy.pdf

Or WhatsApp us for a chat +27 73 589 3513

February 17, 15:00-17:00 CET/ 16:00-18:00 SAST​Topic: How to be in between...?​Thomas​ and RashaMarch 21, 9:00-11:00 CET...
12/02/2026

February 17, 15:00-17:00 CET/ 16:00-18:00 SAST​
Topic: How to be in between...?​
Thomas​ and Rasha

March 21, 9:00-11:00 CET/10:00-12:00 SAST​
Topic: What Helps Humans Stay Connected When Anxiety Is Collective?​
Khanyi​

April 7, 13:00-15:00 CEST/SAST​
Topic: Political Agency and Coaching​
Laurent​

May 9, 10:00-12:00 CEST/SAST​
Topic: The System’s Fear of Change​
Rasha​

June 6, 11:00-13:00 CEST/SAST​
Topic: Home and Belonging ​
Thomas​

Free on Zoom - click here to register: https://c0dcs418.caspio.com/dp/a8ba7000eef83421443a4becbc03 Please select this dialogue from the drop-down menu.​

For more about nni visit: https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/

When our nervous systems are constantly activated, they can slip into semi-permanent active mode (hyperarousal) or de-ac...
10/02/2026

When our nervous systems are constantly activated, they can slip into semi-permanent active mode (hyperarousal) or de-active mode (hypoarousal). Hyperarousal could result in anxiety, anger, restlessness, panic, and hyperactivity, while hypo-arousal could lead to depression, disconnection, fatigue, and lethargy. Consciously engaging in healing processes is an effective way to help regulate your nervous system.​

​We invite you to our next online public dialogue: How to be in between​...?

​Are you aware of the various in-between spaces that we inhabit - some between identities, roles, cultures or even life stages. How we approach these often leads to distraction or growth. Join Rasha and Thomas to explore these spaces and their impact:​ Tuesday 17 Feb, 15:00 - 17:00 CET/ 16:00 - 18:00 SAST​

​Free on Zoom - click here to register: https://c0dcs418.caspio.com/dp/a8ba7000eef83421443a4becbc03 Please select this dialogue from the drop-down menu.​

​This dialogue is co-facilitated by Rasha and Thomas

This dialogue has been rescheduled to Tuesday 17 February. Sign-up today!​​Are you aware of the various in-between space...
09/02/2026

This dialogue has been rescheduled to Tuesday 17 February. Sign-up today!​

​Are you aware of the various in-between spaces that we inhabit - some between identities, roles, cultures or even life stages. How we approach these often leads to distraction or growth. Join Rasha and Thomas to explore these spaces and their impact:​

Tuesday 17 Feb, 15:00 - 17:00 CET/ 16:00 - 18:00 SAST​

​Free on Zoom - click here to register: https://c0dcs418.caspio.com/dp/a8ba7000eef83421443a4becbc03 Please select this dialogue from the drop-down menu.​

​This dialogue is co-facilitated by Rasha and Thomas ​
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasha-sharkia/​
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskatan/ ​

​nni Public Dialogues are facilitated online and are open to all. First timers are especially welcome to join our safe non-judgmental space. ​

​For more info about nni click here: https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/​

As a registered NPO, nni welcomes donations. If you feel called to support healing dialogue as a public good click here: https://donorbox.org/nni-2

Many workplace teams fail to reach their full potential as differences, unresolved emotions, a lack of understanding, an...
06/02/2026

Many workplace teams fail to reach their full potential as differences, unresolved emotions, a lack of understanding, and a fear of open communication block a genuinely shared vision. If you want to bring the best out of a diverse team, we suggest signing up for our first training starting 08 May. For more information:​

https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/s/Programme-Guide-2026-copy.pdf

Or WhatsApp us for a chat +27 73 589 3513

nniHoney Bombers actively look for opportunities to blast sweetness into sour situations. These can be open conflict, he...
05/02/2026

nniHoney Bombers actively look for opportunities to blast sweetness into sour situations. These can be open conflict, heated discussions (online or in–person), visible prejudice, and many more examples. In response nniHoney Bombers insert a blast of hope – the possibility of real inclusive transformation through nniDialogue. ​

For more about nni visit: https://nnidialogueinstitute.com/

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In essence the NNI aims to: provide an opportunity for citizens to express their current lived experience as citizens, and the underlying emotional field support marginalised voices to come out and be heard facilitate a proven transformational group dialogue; and engender individual and collective ownership by co-creating personal and community actions and accountability structures A snap shot of the NNI process:

1. Dreaming Visioning and dreaming into possibility Creating both individual and shared visions Speaking out and enforcing vision On the flip side of this, this process usually also brings up the inner and cultural saboteurs and “problems”.

2. Group (dialogue) process Transformational group dialogue using principles of deep democracy, Worldwork and coaching.

3. Connection Building connection; crossing divides; being in relationship