Our Popular Education Program is rooted in the belief that those who are impacted by decision–making need to be at the table where those decisions are being made. We need to learn how to face and change impediments to their participation. We also believe that it is important to learn how to effectively and creatively be at the decision-making table, so that decisions can be made that are just. Therefore, for RMM, it is not only about participating in the system, it is about learning to change unjust systems and structures.
Programs
The Rural Academy of the People
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The Rural Academy of the People
Through the Rural Academy of the People,(RAP) RMM offers a variety of adult education programs through our Centers and on-line that are initiated and designed by rural grass-roots leaders. A key focus lies in supporting people as they create their own cooperatives.
Delegations & Retreats
Delegations & Retreats
RMM offers regular opportunities for ally groups to visit our Centers, meet with our people and explore our programs.
Rural Women’s Assembly
Rural Women’s Assembly
RMM is honored to host the annual Rural Women’s Assembly which welcomes over two hundred rural women, and their allies from across New York.
Artists in Residence
Artists in Residence
Each year we welcome artists in residence as we are intent in incorporating the arts into all of our programs and our centers.
Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break
An opportunity for university students to immerse themselves into the life of RMM!
Cociendo Culturas
Cociendo Culturas
Cociendo Culturas is an emerging sewing cooperative that works hand in hand with the Bags For Justice Cooperative and also on other projects.
Long Island Farmworker Cooperative
Long Island Farmworker Cooperative
RMM is partnering with farmworkers as they build their own growing cooperative
Building Bridges Cohorts
Building Bridges Cohorts
RMM brings together faith leaders, both ordained and lay to explore the removal of wall that divide us, as we work toward social transformation. The Cohorts, both in person and virtual, depend upon the participants sharing their experiences with one another