Self-organized efforts that advance Alliance purpose — the primary way members take action together. ## Purpose Activities are how work gets done in the Alliance. Rather than top-down projects assigned by leadership, activities emerge from member initiative. They allow distributed experimentation while maintaining connection to Alliance purpose. ## Types Activities take many forms: - **Mapping** — Researching and documenting the Network Nations landscape - **Alliances** — Building relationships with aligned organizations - **Initiatives** — Focused efforts toward specific outcomes - **Grants** — Funding programs supporting Network Nations development - **Gatherings** — Events bringing community together - **Courses** — Educational programs on Network Nations topics ## Formation Any Member may propose an activity: 1. Draft proposal with clear purpose and scope 2. Gather support from two other Members 3. Announce to Alliance 4. Begin work No approval required — only alignment with Alliance purpose and minimum support. ## Coordination Each activity has an [[Activity Coordinator]] who: - Organizes participants and maintains momentum - Keeps Alliance informed of progress - Ensures alignment with Alliance values - Brings activity to conclusion or transition ## Relationship to Alliance Activities are **of** the Alliance but not **controlled by** it: - Activities may use Alliance resources and visibility - Activities report progress to Alliance Assembly - Activities must align with Alliance purpose and values - Activities retain autonomy over their internal operations ## Lifecycle Activities may: - **Complete** — Achieve purpose and conclude - **Transition** — Hand off to new coordinator - **Pause** — Go dormant with option to reactivate - **Wind down** — Conclude without completing original purpose - **Archive** — Become inactive after 6 months without activity ## Governing Protocols - [[Activity Protocol]] - [[Activity Coordinator Protocol]]