Decolonization is often thought of as a historical event that has occurred as countries gained independence from their colonial masters. Currently 68 years after the Bandung Conference, we continue to witness that decolonizing is not only an event, but a process explaining that colonialism is perpetuated through a range of structures and systems that have shaped what is referred to as coloniality. The Decolonizing (Global) Circle exists to disturb the culture of silence created by unequal social relations. We encourage everyone to develop a critical consciousness to interrogate ingrained imperialist views and colonial realities pervading our minds, bodies and lands. The members of the circle are children of the earth who engage with self-decolonization, and decolonizing politically, economically, epistemologically, ontologically. We are committed to creating this space to champion a multiplicity, recognize differences, assert authenticity, nurture a spirit of acceptance, and share accounts of decolonized practices and theories. We intend to foster conversations and create a collaborative network. This process has been ongoing for several decades, and we look to the future in hopes that together, we remain strong enough to interrogate, challenge, and reflect.

Coordinators:

Ammar Almostapha (Syria) ammar.almostapha@gmail.com
Keren Venkaya Poliah (Mauritius) k.poliah@edu.salford.ac.uk

Members:

Alberto Gomes (Australia) a.gomes@globaldeepnetwork.org
Ama Biney (UK) ama.biney@liverpool.ac.uk
Angelo H Galarde (Philippines) ahgalarde@up.edu.ph
Atufung Ngebenui Sheila (Cameroon) ngebenuisheila@gmail.com
Anthony Williams-Hunt (Malaysia) bahtony.whunt29@gmail.com
Carlos Cordero-Pedrosa (Spain): carlosjaviercorder@gmail.com
Egidio de Bustamante (Spain & Brazil): egidio.az@gmail.com
Fadiah Nadwa Fitri (Malaysia): fadiahnadwa9@gmail.com
Fritzie Finmorog (Philippines) flfinmorog@up.edu.ph
Hema Letchamanan (Malaysia): hemaletchamanan@gmail.com
Jorge Vega (Mexico) jorge.vega@hu-berlin.de
Jenny I Jin Jang (South Korea): ijinjang@gmail.com
Joanne Lim (Malaysia) joanne.lim@nottingham.edu.my
Leon Moosavi (UK) leon.moosavi@liverpool.ac.uk
Luis Bravo Barros (Brazil): bravodebarros@gmail.com
Makere Stewart-Harawira (Aotearoa/New Zealand, Canada) makere@ualberta.ca
Marby Villaceran (Philippines): mjvillaceran@up.edu.ph
Martinus Nanang (Indonesia) shirokanedai009@gmail.com
Mild Hombrebueno (Philippines)
Minakshi Rajdev (India) rajdevminakshi@gmail.com
Muhammad Mushaf Khan (Pakistan)
Nawalage Kavinu Nivinya Cooray (Sri Lanka) kavinucooray@gmail.com
Philomina Osei (Ghana) philominaosei6@gmail.com
Ubongabasi Kingsley Omon (Nigeria) u.k.oman@edu.salford.ac.uk
Sabrina binti Shahabudin (Malaysia) qasehfikr@gmail.com
Saroja Dorairajoo (Singapore, China) socsdd@yahoo.com
Sonia Jemmotte (Belgium, UK) Sonia.jemmotte@ec.europa.eu; sjemmotte@yahoo.Co.uk
Yekti Maunati (India) yektimaunati59@gmail.com
Yvonne V Saliling (Philippines) yvonnesaliling@yahoo.com
Ursula Hurley (UK) u.k.hurley@salford.ac.uk
Vashti Gbolagun Suwa (Nigeria, UK) nenrite@yahoo.com
Zanisah Man (Malaysia) zanisahman@ukm.edu.my

Projects/Activities:

  • Organizing and hosting global dialogues, workshops, seminars, and meetings
  • Actively creating and supporting curriculum, pedagogical tools, and educational programs on decolonization, anti-racism, indigenous knowledges, non-Western philosophies
  • Highlighting the importance of decolonizing through testimonials and Indigenous projects