ICA International is a global network of 35 organizations that use participatory processes for community development. ICA is works on creating and implementing programs to develop institutional capacities for partner ICAs, and partners with sister organizations on project implementation.

ICA Global Archives aim to share the experiences and tools from an energetic 20th century "peoples' movement” for social justice and human development with today’s citizen activists, civic leaders, thinkers, and students.

​Technology of Participation (ToP)® facilitation methods are worldwide and time-tested tools that help teams, organizations, associations, and communities collaboratively and effectively create and implement plans of action. ToP methods:

• Recognize and honor all contributions
• Deal with more data in less time
• Pool individual contributions into useful patterns
• Welcome diversity and minimize conflict 

ICA offers training in ToP methods across the US and currently has over 100 licensed ToP trainers offering 13 different facilitation courses in 26 states. ICA also certifies facilitators through its Certified ToP Facilitator (CTF) program, and has certified nearly 100 people throughout the US.

accelerate77 works to increase the role and positive impact of local community actions and accelerate grassroots sustainability efforts driven by practical action, expanded imagination, and greater organizational capacities among local groups.

Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network (CSLN) formed as a result of accelerate77. ICA serves as the backbone organization and uses ToP facilitation methods to organize members and drive collective voice and impact. CSLN is a unique network that fosters organizational collaboration at the intersection of racial and environmental justice in Chicago.

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