The Pracademic Development Initiative is a voluntary effort promoting the distinct value as change agents of people, combining academic affiliations with practical social involvement. PDI co-convenes the Pracademic Affinity Group of the International Society for Third Sector Research and will host multiple events at the ISTR conference to be held in July 2024. Contributing authors are Alan Fowler, Wits Business School, South Africa; Angela Crack, University of Portsmouth; Faina Diola, University of the Philippines; Inés M. Pousadela, CIVICUS: Global Alliance for Citizen Participation/Universidad ORT Uruguay; and Willem Elbers, Radboud University.