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“Humans are not made of cells, but of stories"
Storytelling is one of humanity's oldest and most potent tools, an evolutionary force that has guided us through the ages. We believe in the power of stories to inspire minds and touch hearts, driving meaningful action.
Today, humanity is in urgent need of both meaning and a new narrative. Around the world, profound beauty is emerging: there is a new story aching to be told.


Redefining Wealth with Seth Tabatznik, by Anjou Dargar
Interview as featured in The Earth Dispatch, written by Anjou Dargar “When you take something from the Earth, remember to give something back.” - Anishinaabe teaching Growth Beyond Measure Most of us move through our days without pausing to wonder where everything around us comes from. Whether it’s the minerals that power our phones, the stone that builds our homes or the coral reefs and ancient forests that give rise to life-saving medicines, every form of material wealth fi
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BE Hive London Story: “Space to Meet, Think, and Build — A Simple Tool for Systems Change”
Be The Earth is not just a foundation — it is a living system, a network of interconnected forces working toward regeneration, self-awareness, and environmental harmony. We act as both soil and seed, as ecosystem and catalyst, creating spaces where ideas, relationships, and projects take root and flourish. BE Hives are Be The Earth's local spaces, shaped by care, rooted in place, where regenerative culture is lived, not just talked about. They are living labs for eco-centri
Nov 20


Q&A with Seth Tabatznik: Choose To Be Alive, New Single
This story shares reflections from our Founder, Seth Tabatznik , following his recent intentional journey down a more musical life path. His new single, Choose To Be Alive , is a reminder of the quiet power that comes from realising that we are the creators of our own peace. “‘Choose To Be Alive’ is a reminder that we choose the lives we are living, whether consciously or unconsciously, both on a physical and spiritual level. And when we are in a state of gratitude, we are m
Oct 20


APPLICATIONS OPEN: 42 Acres Retreat Subsidy Pot — Nurturing Transformative Experiences
We’re delighted to announce an exciting opportunity in collaboration with our friends at 42 Acres — a regenerative estate, nature reserve, and wellbeing retreat centre, nestled deep in Somerset land. Be The Earth Foundation is offering 15 grants of between £6,000 - £8,000 to support aligned individuals and organisations in hosting their own retreats at this beautiful, soul-nourishing place. The 42 Acres Retreat Subsidy Pot Now in its second year, the Retreat Subsidy Pot wa
Oct 1


The Great Wealth Transfer: How Can Wealth Regenerate Ecosystems?
“Wealth is not something that anybody owns. Wealth is something that people steward.” — Seth Tabatznik, Founder, Be The Earth Foundation...
Aug 28


Philanthropy & Regenerative Economics: A Call for the Courage to Change
An article by Renata Minerbo, our Head of Community & Partnerships, originally published in Portuguese by our network channel, GIFE , an...
Jul 29


Reflections from Our First South Africa Festival: Reimagining Wealth, Community and Possibility
In April 2025, Be The Earth gathered 80 extraordinary individuals on the ancestral lands of the Khoikhoi and San peoples. From grassroots...
Jun 20


From Ego to Eco: Why We Need Ecocentric Economies — and Spaces Like the BE Hive, by Pooven Moodley
Pooven Moodley is a human rights and environmental lawyer working with indigenous and local communities globally. His lifelong activist...
Jun 12


Be The Earth Foundation: 2024 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce that our 2024 Annual Report is live! Combining the numbers and the stories — the grammar and the...
Mar 11


"2024: The Gifts of Pain & Struggle" – A Healing Reflection by Seth Tabatznik
Our founder, Seth Tabatznik, shares his transformative journey of gut healing and how the gift of music reignited his joy and sense of...
Dec 23, 2024


7 Fascinating Examples of Reciprocity in Nature
This October, Be The Earth launches the Reciprocity Hive : a vibrant space where our extraordinary network shares diverse offerings and...
Oct 21, 2024


Nurturing an Economy of Care & Beauty
At the heart of our mission is the belief in nurturing not only the work people do — but the people themselves. Our Annual Gatherings and...
Oct 18, 2024


Systemic Change Will Not Be Transactional
An article by Renata Minerbo, our Head of Community & Partnerships, originally published in Portuguese by our network channel, GIFE , an...
Oct 11, 2024


“Because science matters & poetry really can change the world”: Be The Earth Festival, Group Poem
Liv Torc is a spoken word artist and Co-Director of Hot Poets , an initiative that brings poetry and science together to imagine better...
Jul 26, 2024


Be The Earth's First Festival: "It's All About Connection"
Reflections from our Head of Community & Partnerships, Renata Minerbo, following our first ever festival earlier this month. Deep sigh....
Jul 25, 2024


Systemic Change Requires Feminine Leadership
An article by our Head of Philanthropy, Renata Minerbo, featured in the March 2024 issue of Alliance Magazine. The systemic crises facing...
Mar 6, 2024


Supporting the Whole Human and Creating Meaningful Connection
Nurturing the people we work with, not just the work they do, is at the heart of our mission. Our Annual Gatherings are a celebration of...
Dec 21, 2023


A place where mushrooms can sprout: Brazil Regional Gathering 2023
At the beautiful Terra Luminous, we found deep nourishment, inspiration and community at our 2023 Annual Regional Gathering in Brazil. A...
Oct 26, 2023


Reframing COP26
This month, our Journal welcomes a guest, our friend Oonagh, activist and filmmaker who worked in Occupy London, to share some ideas on...
Oct 13, 2021


We gather around food and why
This is Be The Earth's Food Manifesto. Food influences every area of everyone's everyday's life. From individuals to the biggest...
Apr 13, 2021
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