We are your foundation for personalized and lifelong learning
Welcome to SelfDesign Learning Foundation, a charitable organization that is committed to providing innovative and inclusive programs that nurture lifelong learning through continuous discovery and personal growth.
We empower learners of all ages to pursue their passions and dive deep into their unique interests, through personalized, self-directed learning experiences. With a focus on holistic development, our programs prepare learners for success in an ever-changing world, while fostering skills like creativity, critical thinking, communication and more.
Our philosophy celebrates and supports the distinctive journey of every learner, recognizing and embracing the diversity of their interests and passions.
Join us as we reinvent what it means to learn, empowering you to shape your own learning experiences.
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Join us in celebrating 40 years of lifelong learning!
For four decades, we’ve been making a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and our journey has been a testament to the transformative power of learning and community.
In 2024, join us in celebrating the threads that have woven our philosophy into the very fabric of our organization. Enter monthly giveaways, check out our new video series, commemorative book, inspirational blog stories and so much more.
What I love about SelfDesign
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we asked our community what they love most about SelfDesign. Listen to the inspirational answers from contractors, volunteers, board members, educators, learners, families and the founder’s daughter, Ilana.
“[The] SelfDesign [model] focuses on fully experiencing and expressing our sense of being and purpose. It allows us to live life as an amazing, sacred journey shared intimately with fellow travellers. The work holds at its base a belief in the essential goodness and worth of every individual.”
– Brent Cameron (Founder of SelfDesign Learning Foundation)
“[The] SelfDesign [model] focuses on fully experiencing and expressing our sense of being and purpose. It allows us to live life as an amazing, sacred journey shared intimately with fellow travellers. The work holds at its base a belief in the essential goodness and worth of every individual.”
– Brent Cameron (Founder of SelfDesign Learning Foundation)
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