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The article discusses the highlights of the Seventh World Social Forum (WSF) in Nairobi, Kenya. The context of the forum was the African continent with its history of exploited human and natural resources due to colonialism, neo-colonialism and global capitalism. According to the author, the overwhelming reality of WSF 2007 was that of the resilience and rising power of the various fronts of struggle in a way not seen before in social forum spaces. The possible impact of the forum to the U.S. Social Forum (USSF) is also discussed.

The article discusses how Project South became a major organization for the U.S. Social Forum (USSF). It states that the commitment of Project South to movement building led them to struggle to hold the USSF in the South as a strategic step. A brief history of Project South's work is offered. According to the article, through movement building moments, Project South built relationships and trusts, raised critical consciousness and developed leadership.

The article focuses on Project South in its final phase of transition. Working on Project South is said to have taught the need to plan purposefully and collectively, to be consistent and persevering, and to be proactive with goals in mind. Project South, as a social organization, continues its involvement in local to global fora, its participation with the Grassroots Global Justice & Political Education Committee, as well as fundraising for the Project South Legacy Fund.

The article narrates the transition process that is happening to the executive leadership of Project South. It includes the announcement that two of the founders, Jerome Scott and Walda Katz-Fishman will be leaving Project South. The author also discusses the Staff transition wherein four of the staff will form the Executive Leadership Team. That Jerome will remain staff until the end of 2007, and after which the staff will evaluate the process and determine what steps to take next, is also discussed.