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https://stemset.co.uk/2023/02/01/coming-soon/
| 2024-02-28T11:31:15 |
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Mental Health First Aid
With 1 in 4 people in the UK likely to experience a mental health issue each year, it is of the upmost importance that workplaces are taking an active role in supporting the wellbeing of their staff. A Mental Health First Aider can help to facilitate this.
Our regulated and nationally recognised qualifications create Mental Health First Aiders who can genuinely make a difference within their workplace, giving them the tools to actively support colleagues who are struggling, and also the ability and personal resilience required to put those tools into practice.
Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
Throughout this 2-day course, learners will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to actively promote positive mental health in the workplace by covering a range of topics, including; understanding mental health and its importance, awareness of their own wellbeing as a Mental Health First Aider, common mental health conditions, how to support those experiencing poor mental health at work with tools such as active listening and non-judgemental support.
Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace
Throughout this 1 day course, learners will develop an understanding on the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and the role that everyone plays in recognising mental health issues at work. Topics covered include; understanding mental health and its importance, promoting positive mental health in the workplace, common mental health conditions, mental health first aid at work action plans. For further information on our courses, please 📧 us [email protected] or alternatively 📞 on 01642 777907
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http://mdcc.org.uk/women
| 2019-02-18T03:59:43 |
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Mid Devon Cycling Club is committed to ‘Closing the Gap’ between the amount of women and men cycling in the area. It provides opportunities, coaching and a supportive environment to its female members at all levels.
Mid Devon’s women’s race team members compete in road races, circuit races, cyclocross races, mountain bike races and Time Trials. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusivity and support as well as rider development. We’re always keen to welcome new members and show them the ropes or pick up some new skills of our own.
Through the club’s association with British Cycling Breeze Rides for Women there is now a natural pathway from absolute beginner to club rider.
The introduction of Sunday Social Rides has encouraged an influx of new female members and Saturday rides offer a solution to childcare problems in families where both parents cycle.
By providing coaching and support, we hope to encourage more women to participate in the competitive side of cycling, in whatever discipline they choose.
For more information please use the form below
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https://socalpocis.org/jobs/la-jolla-country-day-school-la-jolla-ca-full-time-head-of-lower-school/
| 2022-11-28T08:22:01 |
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Website La Jolla Country Day School
Inspiring Greatness for a Better World
La Jolla Country Day School’s Lower School is a place where parents are often reminded of the best aspects of their childhood. The sense of exhilaration present in this age group is something that’s special. Here, children’s natural curiosity and questioning are nurtured alongside a well-balanced educational experience. LJCDS is where the best of classical and progressive education blends.
We are searching for a Head of Lower School to join our community in July 2023. This individual is responsible for all aspects of the Lower School program, directing all Lower School students and faculty members each day, interacting with family and community members, and setting the tone for the division. The head of Lower School cultivates a diverse, inclusive, and safe community where all community members feel a sense of belonging. In addition to overseeing the Lower School team, the head oversees the director of the Early Childhood Center and our early childhood program.
To apply for this job please visit workforcenow.adp.com.
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https://www.thestand.org/2019/04/durham-school-bus-drivers-in-everett-join-together-with-teamsters-38/
| 2024-04-23T05:44:30 |
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The following is from the Teamsters union:
EVERETT (April 23, 2019) — Earlier this month, drivers at Durham School Services in Everett voted by more than a three-to-one margin to join Teamsters Local 38. The 127 workers are part of a growing movement of drivers and monitors who are organizing with the union because of the representation and benefits that come with a Teamster contract.
“The solidarity that Durham drivers maintained from start to finish in this organizing campaign is something to be very proud of,” Local 38 Secretary-Treasurer Steven Chandler said. “Local 38 and the Durham drivers worked countless hours to ensure that our organizing plan worked. Our efforts paid off for the betterment of these new Teamsters.”
Durham driver Dan Jones is a member of the organizing committee at the Everett school bus yard. He worked very closely with Local 38 Business Agent and Organizer Mike Raughter, along with many others, to ensure that the campaign was a success.
“I am proud of my fellow co-workers and the results of this election,” Jones said. “This wasn’t just a ‘yes,’ this was a resounding yes! This is the way we want to move forward with Local 38.”
“This Durham organizing campaign was driven by the commitment and perseverance of the committee,” Raughter said. “They want a voice in their workplace for themselves and their co-workers, and they delivered that message overwhelmingly. I couldn’t be more happy for our new Teamster sisters and brothers.”
Teamsters Local 38 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Snohomish County. If you live and work elsewhere in Washington state, visit the Teamsters Joint Council 28 webpage to find out which local to contact near you.
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https://petshopreview.com/the-role-of-online-pet-communities-forums-blogs-and-social-media/
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In today’s digital age, online pet communities have become an invaluable resource for pet owners worldwide. These virtual platforms, including forums, blogs, and social media groups, serve as hubs for pet lovers to connect, share experiences, seek advice, and build supportive communities. The power of these online spaces lies in their ability to bring together individuals who share a common passion for pets, fostering knowledge exchange, emotional support, and a sense of belonging.
- Forums: A Wealth of Knowledge – Online pet forums have long been a go-to destination for pet owners seeking information, tips, and guidance. These platforms allow users to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in discussions with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re looking for advice on training a new puppy, recommendations for pet-friendly vacation spots, or insights into managing specific health conditions, forums provide a wealth of knowledge from seasoned pet owners, trainers, and experts. Popular pet forums include community-driven platforms like Reddit’s “r/dogs” or “r/cats” subreddits.
- Blogs: Personal Narratives and Expertise – Pet blogs offer a unique blend of personal narratives and expertise. Bloggers, often pet owners themselves, share their experiences, stories, and insights on various pet-related topics. These platforms are particularly helpful for those seeking relatable stories and practical advice. From product reviews and training tips to heartwarming tales of pet adoption, blogs can offer an emotional connection and a sense of community. Bloggers like “The Conscious Cat” and “Puppy Leaks” have established themselves as trusted sources within the pet blogging community.
- Social Media: Building Connections and Sharing Moments – Social media has revolutionized the way we connect and share with others, and the pet community is no exception. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have become a breeding ground for pet-related content, featuring adorable pet photos, heartwarming stories, and viral pet videos. These spaces allow pet owners to showcase their furry friends, connect with other pet enthusiasts, and participate in pet-related challenges and trends. Hashtags like #dogsofinstagram or #catsofinstagram have turned into vibrant communities where pet owners share the joys and challenges of pet ownership.
- Emotional Support and Empathy – One of the most significant benefits of online pet communities is the emotional support they provide. Pet ownership can sometimes be challenging, and having a network of individuals who understand and empathize with those challenges can make a world of difference. Whether it’s coping with the loss of a beloved pet, dealing with behavioral issues, or simply finding solace in shared experiences, these communities offer a supportive environment where pet owners can find comfort and understanding.
- Uniting Pet Lovers Worldwide – Online pet communities transcend geographical boundaries, bringing together pet lovers from different cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. They create a sense of unity and enable the exchange of ideas and perspectives. From discussions on cultural differences in pet care to celebrating the universal joy that pets bring to our lives, these communities foster a global understanding of the human-animal bond.
Online pet communities have revolutionized the way pet owners interact, share knowledge, and seek support. By leveraging forums, blogs, and social media platforms, pet lovers can connect with others who share their passion, benefit from collective wisdom, and find solace in a community that celebrates the unique joys and challenges of pet ownership.
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https://safeworldwide.org/womens-empowerment-initiative/
| 2023-12-11T00:05:08 |
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Women's Empowerment Initiative
A collective voice for wildlife and environmental conservation
Our projects empower women in impoverished communities by providing trade skills that allow them to support their families and keep their children in school and provide healthcare.
More importantly, it allows for the family to become financially independent and eliminate the need for poaching and the bushmeat trade.
Some of our Women’s Projects
To donate, click the "Donate" button in the header.
LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE
The facts are startling: In some of the more impoverished communities in Uganda, as much as 25% of girls will miss more than 1/4 of classes and many drop out completely, due to the unaffordability or unavailability of menstrual pads in their area.
It is often the case that these young girls will often be married off as early as 15 or 16 years of age. and they will receive no further education. This tends to keep going from generation to generation.
Our pilot program financed enough washable reusable pads for 350 girls, with each girl receiving a kit of 5 washable pads, a storage bag, underwear and biodegradable soaps. The pads are of pure cotton and have the ability to add lining for better absorption, and better protection.
By allowing these young girls to stay in school, it reduces the chances of them having to marry early and often, they will be more at risks of communicable disease, including AIDS.
We will be reviewing this pilot project, as we discover its effectiveness and make adjustments to the product. Better yet, these pads are created by our sewing center in Rwanda and provides jobs and finances to the trainees and graduates of our training center.
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https://www.sgpga.org/programs/yreka-community-gardens/community-garden-programs/community-education-2/
| 2022-05-23T23:53:07 |
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Our mission includes finding ways to connect with and educate the citizens of Yreka about gardening in our area. To that end we conduct gardening how-to workshops. Some workshops are targeted towards the gardeners at YCG, while others are focused on encouraging others to start or expand their own backyard gardens.
Past workshops have covered basic drip irrigation, harvesting for peak production, composting, and how to get started gardening in Siskiyou County. Due to the generous support of our volunteer presenters, we hope to continue this program in 2011. Check our blog for dates and topics.
Outreach is another focus of our efforts. Youth groups, including 4-H, Girl Scouts, church groups, and others have been folded into our garden in various ways. The CCC’s, Deadwood Conservation Camp, College of the Siskiyous art classes, and resource center summer campers have benefited and contributed to the success of our community outreach program. If your group would like to be part of the fun, contact us.
Other opportunities for the public to engage with us and participate include stopping by for a tour or volunteering for a work party. Usually there are gardeners working in the afternoons and most weekend days during the growing season (May to September). Potluck meals, fund raising and other celebrations are part of our community outreach at the garden. Our garden is fenced and locked to prevent deer browsing and vandalism as it is part of the Yreka High School facilities.
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http://blog.arrowmoving.net/category/news/oklahoma-city/page/9/
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ARROW MOVING AND STORAGE OF COLORADO SPRINGS – Art Lowenberg, our Customer Service Manager, who wears many hats, put on a new hat! He helped Santa and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who hosted Lockheed Martin’s annual Operation Santa Claus on Dec. 14.
Hundreds of Lockheed employees, family members of all ages and other volunteers gathered at the church’s Webster Avenue building to sort, wrap and distribute gifts collected throughout the year for needy families. The assembly-line operation transformed the cultural hall as volunteers checked in, received family assignments, wrapped presorted gifts and selected and wrapped others, and then delivered the gifts, in addition to holiday food staples. Refreshments were provided by church members, who also donated homemade cookies for distribution with the gifts. Participants, both those who have been part of the project for many years and more recent arrivals, spoke of their desire to help others in the community and to teach their own children that Christmas is about much more than receiving presents.
The hundreds of children and families receiving support were referred by agencies and groups including the Salvation Army, Little Munchkins and Jewish Family Services.
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https://www.thegclan.com/forums/topic/exploring-boundaries-the-evolution-of-contemporary-art/
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In the dynamic landscape of contemporary art, Saudi art boundaries are not merely lines to be crossed but spaces to be explored, dismantled, and redefined. As artists navigate the complexities of our ever-changing world, their creations serve as reflections, provocations, and catalysts for dialogue.
At the heart of contemporary art lies a relentless pursuit of innovation and experimentation. Artists continuously challenge traditional notions of form, medium, and subject matter, pushing the boundaries of what is considered art. From immersive installations to digital experiences, the possibilities are limitless, inviting audiences to engage with art in new and unexpected ways.
One of the defining features of contemporary art is its inclusivity and diversity. Artists draw inspiration from a myriad of sources, incorporating elements from various cultures, disciplines, and perspectives. This multiplicity of voices enriches the artistic landscape, offering fresh insights and fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience.
Technology has emerged as a powerful tool for artistic expression, revolutionizing the way we create, consume, and interact with art. Digital art, augmented reality, and virtual reality have opened up new frontiers, blurring the lines between the physical and virtual worlds. As technology continues to evolve, artists are harnessing its potential to explore themes of identity, memory, and the human condition.
Social and political issues also loom large in contemporary art, as artists confront pressing issues such as climate change, inequality, and social justice. Through their work, they challenge prevailing narratives, amplify marginalized voices, and provoke critical reflection. Art becomes a site of resistance, resilience, and hope, inspiring action and solidarity in the face of adversity.
In the age of globalization, contemporary art transcends borders, connecting people across cultures and continents. Artists serve as cultural ambassadors, bridging divides and fostering mutual understanding. Through international collaborations, residencies, and exhibitions, they forge new connections and dialogue, enriching our shared cultural tapestry.
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, contemporary art offers us a lens through which to view the world anew. It invites us to question, to explore, and to imagine possibilities beyond the confines of the present. In its boundless creativity and diversity, we find inspiration, solace, and a vision for a more inclusive and equitable future.
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https://valeriameiller.com/Dairy
| 2024-04-19T06:17:32 |
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Dairy is a short film on the dairy industry seen through the lense of the first Argentine rural school for women in the country. Created in the image and likeness of French and Belgium domestic schools, the institution was founded in 1916 with the purpose of “rooting women to the land” and avoiding the exodus of rural families to the city. Drawing on the previous research for The Golden Age, this film continues to explore the intersection of rural work and female identity in the context of the Argentine pampas. Envisioned as a sequel to our inquiry on the cattle industry The Case of Meat, this new collaboration with Agustín Schang seeks to unveil a silenced story of “la cuenca lechera de Tandil”, where women played a fundamental role in fostering the practices that continue to define the region to today. Working through ideas of gender, class, and race in rural Argentina, this short film stands as a speculative narrative silenced within historical archives.
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| 2022-06-25T23:28:02 |
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Written by Bro. Chris Capasse | Worship and Media Pastor, Shoal Creek Church
We’ve heard it said from the pulpit here at Shoal Creek, “the Bible covers warts and all.” Meaning, God’s word doesn’t hold back in discussing many things outside the glory of God including the terrible realities and consequences of our sin. Likewise, America too has its share of warts such as the practice of slavery to which Juneteenth is intimately linked.
Juneteenth, June Nineteenth combined, celebrates the symbolic end to slavery in the United States since June 19th, 1865. To be clear, steps were taken months and years prior to this date towards a freer society that included the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and more robustly, the 13th Amendment (passed January, 1865). However, the Emancipation was merely a sentiment towards freedom that failed to trot out the work of its intended word during war, and while the 13th Amendment stood as the Constitution’s initial outlaw of slavery at the end of war, the actual news, for one reason or another, was delayed in reaching actual slaves, particularly in Texas. Thus, Juneteenth marks the very day real slaves as far west as Galveston personally learned of their actual freedom in America.
Beginning in Texas, celebrations took place every year since 1866 to commemorate the arrival of news of real freedom for real people. And more recently, Texas officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday beginning in 1980. Over time the significance of this date would materialize around the country, and in 2021 Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday to commemorate the termination of slavery in the United States of America.
Why it Matters
For one, a nation that prides itself in securing and preserving freedom, its citizens then have the responsibility to honor the freedom that was finally secured for one of its own cultural groups who found it unfortunately delayed alongside an already self-decreed, freed society.
Second, Juneteenth spotlights the glaring indictment of a multi-century-long practice of injustice of one people towards another that should bother the Christian’s conscience; a conscience that through the power of God possesses the capacity to examine and repent from any sin including racism and be free from it. In addition, a holiday that celebrates a people's liberation from an oppression of slavery who bears the image of God is profitable to cherish by all sinners saved by grace from their enslavement of sin.
And finally, Juneteenth is important particularly to the fabric of our faith culture at Shoal Creek because of the essential practice of evangelism in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. This holiday emphasizes the need for bringing imperative news to those that need it most. In terms of sin's eternal consequence for you and I, in the spirit of this holiday, we should thank God for the one who introduced us to Jesus Christ. Even as far west as Decatur, Alabama.
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This public combined school, catering to grades 8-12, has been shaping young minds since its establishment in 1922.
With its rich history, dedicated staff, and a commitment to community service, Alexandria High School is more than just an institution; it’s a place where futures are forged.
Alexandria High School overview
|Unlocking the Potential: Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Eastern Cape
|Alexandria, Eastern Cape
|Accredited by the Department of Education in South Africa
|Academic and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama
|Strong emphasis on community service, teaching the importance of giving back
|Committed and experienced staff dedicated to providing quality education
|Wide range of activities allowing learners to explore their interests and talents
|Alexandria High School is a beacon of educational excellence in Eastern Cape.
A Legacy of Education
Founded nearly a century ago, Alexandria High School has stood the test of time, evolving and adapting to the changing educational landscape.
Accredited by the Department of Education in South Africa, this institution embodies the highest standards of education, ensuring that learners receive a world-class learning experience.
One of the key factors that set Alexandria High School apart is its team of dedicated and experienced staff. These educators are not just teachers; they are mentors and guides, committed to providing a quality education for all learners.
Their passion for teaching goes beyond the classroom, instilling values and knowledge that will serve students throughout their lives.
A World of Opportunities
Education is not limited to textbooks and exams at Alexandria High School.
The institution firmly believes in the holistic development of its students.
To this end, it offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. From sports to music and drama, learners have the opportunity to explore their interests and talents.
This diversity in offerings ensures that every student can find their passion and develop their skills.
Community at the Core
At the heart of Alexandria High School’s ethos is a strong focus on community service.
This isn’t just a checkbox on the curriculum; it’s a way of life.
Students here are encouraged to give back to their community, fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy.
Through various outreach programs and initiatives, learners understand the importance of making a positive impact on the world around them.
If you’re seeking a high school experience that goes beyond academics, Alexandria High School is your answer.
With its storied history, passionate staff, diverse opportunities, and commitment to community, it stands as a testament to what an educational institution can achieve.
Alexandria High School isn’t just a place of learning; it’s a launchpad for future leaders, innovators, and contributors to society.
When it comes to education in the Eastern Cape, Alexandria High School truly shines.
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https://www.brsigma.org/programs
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Supporting the Sorority’s Five-Programmatic Thrust and Commissions over the past sixty-four years, and through the leadership of twenty Chapter presidents, Baton Rouge Sigma has significantly impacted the citizens of the Baton Rouge and Louisiana communities by addressing general and specific needs providing scholarships and merit awards to graduating high school seniors, conducting voter registration drives, economic development workshops, mental health seminars, international awareness events, supported the local food bank, Senior Citizen Brunch and Health Fairs, adopt-a-family support, to name a few.
The Chapter has also recognized artists locally and throughout Louisiana with the Delta Pearl Award, held Jabberwock productions, sponsored Lena Horne in concert, conducted Crimson and Cream Capers, conducted the popular Ladies on the Bluff event, hosted the renowned Dallas Black Dance Theatre, along with the Master Class Dance Workshop, and numerous other events.
Through our decades of dedicated service to Baton Rouge and surrounding communities (and beyond), performed by hundreds of committed and energetic Chapter Sorors, Baton Rouge Sigma has positively impacted the area in numerous ways. Notably, in August 2005 following the catastrophic devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the Chapter and the Sorors opened their hearts, doors, and pocketbooks to those devastatingly impacted by the flood. The American Red Cross also used the Center for some of its operations.
In recognizing the need to have a dedicated space for meetings and other events and activities, planning for the construction of a building began. In 1997, the members of Baton Rouge Sigma held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the construction of the Baton Rouge Sigma Life Development Center. Fourteen months later, the half-million-dollar facility was completed and ready for occupancy. Eleven years later, in March 2008, the mortgage on the Life Development Center was paid in full.
Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter continues to carry the Delta Torch with renewed energy and commitment to meet the many 21st century needs of the community, city, state, and region, with programming to advance the political, education, social and economic conditions. It is the perpetual objective of the Chapter leadership and membership to continue to consistently further its goals, providing programming to improve these conditions, moving towards social activism and greater public service. And, with the proliferation and usage of technology and social media, Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter has the capability of reaching additional citizens, providing access to those who would otherwise, be deprived of the programs and services of the Chapter.
For any inquiries into our chapter programs, email [email protected]
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https://blog.caravan.com/tag/panama-canal-cruise/
| 2022-08-12T09:05:04 |
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All inclusive Panama vacations bring tourists to what many people call Central America’s “Hidden Treasure.”
Panama is the small country near the equator that connects Central America to South America. Though relatively small in size, it is brimming with culture shaped by European and Spanish traditions and a friendly population generally made up of Spanish speaking Roman Catholics.
Panama’s strategic geographic location makes it a gathering place of people from all over the world. In recent years Panama has gone to great lengths to attract worldwide vacationers and tourists to its country. Many of these tourists are eager to witness the workings of the engineering feat that often claims the title as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” – the Panama Canal. Read more
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https://darichaschool.com/
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Issue 2, April 2024
Learning In Underground Schools
The Network of Community Schools for Girls in Afghanistan (Daricha) emerged in response to the Taliban’s ban on women’s education and work. Daricha is an independent organisation that aims to educate girls in Afghanistan through homeschooling, also known as “underground schools.” Daricha has over 4000 students and 110 qualified teachers in 20 provinces where regular in-person courses are being held, and the number of students enrolling in in-person classes is growing every day.
Daricha schools operating in seven provinces of Afghanistan are crucial in empowering young girls who may not otherwise have access to education due to political and social barriers. In fact, underground schools are currently the only option to provide secondary education for girls in Afghanistan. Our underground schools offer regular in-person classes in the provinces where the network is active, and there is an enabling environment to hold classes. The curriculum consists of core school subjects and specialised courses on various topics to equip students with essential academic knowledge and critical thinking skills.
The curriculum consists of core school subjects and specialised courses on various topics to equip students with essential academic knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Daricha: A window to a brighter future for girls in Afghanistan.
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Abundant Community – for Neighbours, by Neighbours
What is ACE?
Abundant Community Edmonton is a program designed to connect neighbours and to make communities safer and more vibrant places to live. People are at the heart of ACE and so is the idea that when neighbours come together, the community flourishes.
How does ACE work?
Each neighbourhood block is assigned a Block Connector, a community volunteer who acts as the point person for the families living on the block. They begin by introducing their neighbours at an informal gathering, such as a barbecue, open house, or wine & cheese. The Block Connector then interviews each household on their block to find out what activities they would like to participate in with neighbours, what skills they might use for the benefit of the community and to discover their vision for the neighbourhood. Interview responses are then cataloged and used to create community groups and activities, to help neighbours in need, and to shape the neighbourhood according to the ideals of its residents.
What are the benefits?
How can I support ACE in Bonnie Doon?
Please contact Mark at [email protected].
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We acknowledge this is Wardandi country and we pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate our business.
We acknowledge the cultural connection of the Wardandi people to the land, sea and rivers and we practice "leave no trace" principles, operating in an ethical and sustainable way to ensure people can enjoy the pristine environment for generations to come.
Located in Gnarabup, named as the place of the gnarran (Western Ring Tail possum), our resort's natural surrounds are a sanctuary and host habitat for the endangered gnarran and other local fauna such as lizards and birds.
This is why it is important to us to ensure we only use environmentally friendly cleaning practices that reduce our impact on the local environment.
No pets allowed.
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Mission The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
History The Salvation Army began in 1865 when William Booth, a London minister, gave up the comfort of his pulpit and decided to take his message into the streets where it would reach the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the destitute.
His original aim was to send converts to established churches of the day, but soon he realized that the poor did not feel comfortable or welcome in the pews of most of the churches and chapels of Victorian England. Regular churchgoers were appalled when these shabbily dressed, unwashed people came to join them in worship. Booth decided to found a church especially for them — the East London Christian Mission. The mission grew slowly, but Booth’s faith in God remained undiminished.
In May of 1878, Booth summoned his son, Bramwell, and his good friend George Railton to read a proof of the Christian Mission’s annual report. At the top it read: THE CHRISTIAN MISSION is A VOLUNTEER ARMY. Bramwell strongly objected to this wording. He was not a volunteer: he was compelled to do God’s work. So, in a flash of inspiration, Booth crossed out “Volunteer” and wrote “Salvation”. The Salvation Army was born.
The rapid deployment of the first Salvationists was aided by the adoption of a quasi-military command structure. Military terms were also adopted. For example, churches are called corps, recognized ministers are called officers, and members are called soldiers.
By the 1900s, the Army had spread around the world. The Salvation Army soon had officers and soldiers in 36 countries, including the United States of America. This well-organized yet flexible structure inspired a great many much-needed services: women’s social work, the first food depot, the first day nursery and the first Salvation Army missionary hospital. During World War II, The Salvation Army operated 3,000 service units for the armed forces, which led to the formation of the USO.
Today, The Salvation Army is in more than 120 countries worldwide and operates more than 7,700 centers across the United States. Its efforts include food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, anti-human trafficking efforts and a wealth of children’s programs. The Salvation Army’s work is funded through kettle donations, corporate and individual contributions and the sale of goods donated to Salvation Army Family Stores. Eighty-two cents of every dollar the Army spends goes to supports its various missions across the United States. The Salvation Army continues to work where the need is greatest, guided by faith in God and love for all people.
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Bonfire is a three meter high interactive light sculpture. It was created for the celebration of the 900 year anniversary of the city of Utrecht. The event uses the theme “Utrecht, city without walls”, to emphasize the open and welcoming nature of the city, and we created Bonfire to symbolize this.
We see sitting around a campfire with friends or strangers as a universal human experience that brings people together. Nearly everyone has positive memories of sitting around the fire, staring into the flames and feeling the sense of community and togetherness that it creates. It’s a shared experience that transcends cultures, and has been experienced by us since prehistoric times. Bonfire symbolizes this feeling with its warm glow, which gets brighter and brighter as more people are gathered around the installation.
Bonfire for Utrecht900 on the Mariaplaats in Utrecht, November 2022
Bonfire on I Light U festival in Hoog Catharijne, Utrecht, December 2022
Bonfire at the Havenloods, Utrecht, Februari 2023
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Researchers find simpler lifestyle builds fit children
The solution to North America’s epidemic of childhood obesity could be as simple as looking to the past.Posted Jan 27, 2009
That is the suggestion of researchers who compared activity and obesity levels among Old Order Mennonite children with their peers living in contemporary Canadian society.
The Mennonites — who live an agrarian lifestyle with few modern conveniences — were fitter, stronger and leaner despite the fact that they do not have physical education in schools or any organized recreational activities.
What they do have, however, is walks to school, daily chores and playtime that is free of television, Game Boys and other amenities.
“When we talk about the obesity epidemic, the solutions put forward always seem to revolve around institutional measures like more phys ed and more sports facilities,” Dr. Mark Tremblay, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, said in an interview.
“But what struck me about the Old Order Mennonites is that activity is embedded into their lifestyles. They don’t change into their exercise clothes and jump on the Stairmaster. They just go about their lives.”
Dr. Tremblay said this led him to conclude that the answer to the bedevilling problem of ever-fatter, ever-more-inactive children may lie in the past.
The researcher said this does not mean everyone has to live exactly as their forebears did a century ago, but they need to retain the important message that, to be healthy, activity needs to be an integral part of daily life.
“The approaches we’re taking to promoting physical activity are not working because they’re so artificial,” Dr. Tremblay said.
The research, to be published in the journal Medicine and Science and Sports and Exercise examined the activity levels and physical characteristics of 124 Old Order Mennonite children from Southern Ontario, 110 urban Saskatchewan children and 165 rural Saskatchewan children. They were all 8 to 13 years old.
Children in all three groups had a similar body mass index (an approximation of body fat based on height and weight), and about 30 per cent were considered overweight.
The Mennonite children, however, scored better on virtually all tests of fitness. A skin-fold test showed they are leaner and more muscular. Tests that measured grip strength and ability to do push-ups showed they were stronger. And an aerobic test showed the Mennonite children had greater endurance.
Researchers found that all the children in the study were highly active, with almost three hours of activity daily on average.
According to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Children and Youth, young people should get 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity daily. But Dr. Tremblay said the new research suggests this is probably inadequate.
In the study, Mennonite children averaged about 18 minutes more physical activity daily than contemporary Canadian children — and it was probably more vigorous, though the research did not measure intensity.
According to the article, those 18 minutes of activity translate into an additional 15,000 kilocalories of energy burned every year, which (all other things being equal) would translate into 40 pounds of fat per person over a decade.
Dr. Tremblay noted that the Saskatchewan schools that participated in the research are award-winning institutions recognized for their promotion of physical activity. At the same time, among the Mennonites, the children who did not participate tended to be from more fundamentalist families and they were probably more active. The result is that the research likely underestimates the true size of the gap between the physical activity of Mennonite and contemporary Canadian children.
The researchers plan to follow the children as they grow up. In modern Canadian society, physical activity tends to fall off precipitously in adolescence, particularly among girls.
By contrast, most Old Order Mennonites stop their schooling after Grade 8 and take up farming full-time, so their activity levels rise sharply.
Research published last year showed that Old Order Amish — a related religious group that also shuns technology — have an obesity rate of only 4 per cent, compared to 15 per cent in mainstream Canada.
Their secret appears to be lots of walking. Amish men walk an average of 18,425 steps daily, and women average 14,196 steps.
Studies done in mainstream Canada show that adults tend to log around 2,000 to 3,000 steps a day.
Both Mennonites and Amish have extremely low rates of heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases linked to a modern, sedentary lifestyle.
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Every week, a different class is given the responsibility of observing and judging the behaviour of the whole school. The children take this role very seriously and look forward to sharing their behaviour report in our Friday assembly. They provide detailed and honest feedback about what has gone well and what needs to be improved for the following week and then ultimately make the judgement about whether the school behaviour has been graded bronze, silver or gold.
They have to consider the following areas when writing their behaviour report:
If a class see 9 or 10 of these great behaviours then the school will be awarded 'Gold'!
If a class see 6, 7 or 8 elements of these behaviours then the school will be awarded 'Silver'.
If a class see 5 or less examples of this behaviour then the school will be awarded 'Bronze'.
Please click on the links below to see how the behaviour has been judged in recent weeks.
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At Glendale Primary School we provide an inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environment that endeavours to meet the needs of the children in our care. We employ procedures from the identification of students at educational risk and provide appropriate educational programs from these children, including gifted and talented students, wherever possible. We are accountable for the educational progress of these students and committed to keeping their parents fully informed of their progress.
Students at Educational Risk are children who are in danger of not reaching their potential or who are not achieving the major learning outcomes at an appropriate rate for their year level. It also includes children whose progress or behaviour differs noticeably from past performance or from that of their peers.
We run various programs to support SAER students such as MULTILIT, MACQLIT and Letters and Sounds groups.
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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is an annual holiday, celebrated on June 19th, that commemorates the freedom of the enslaved in the United States. The name Juneteenth is a combination of the words "June" and "nineteenth." Also referred to as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, Juneteenth is the oldest commemoration of its kind in the United States.
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?
Juneteenth has become not only a time to commemorate Black liberation from the institution of slavery, but also an acknowledgment of the resilience, solidarity, and culture of the Black community. Juneteenth allows us all to join together to celebrate the freedoms and lives that generations before have fought bravely to secure.
Interview at Historic Stagville with United States Colored Troops reenactor, Bernard George
During the American Civil War (1861–1865), emancipation was implemented in different places at different times. Emancipation became a well-known cause of celebration across the United States. Abraham Lincoln issued The Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, and it went into effect on January 1, 1863. The proclamation freed persons who were enslaved in "rebellious states."
It was not until June 18, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the proclamation was issued, that the Union army arrived in Galveston, Texas. The next day, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers issued General Order No. 3, which informed Texans that enslaved persons were free. This news was met with celebration, but also defiance. Those who were formerly enslaved went to great lengths to claim and maintain their freedom in the days following the announcement.
Juneteenth has been celebrated annually since then, and is recognized as one of the longest running holidays established by African Americans. The holiday spread throughout Texas, and spread to other states, honoring the end of slavery in the United States.
The Outer Banks Liberation Story
Prior to Juneteenth, African Americans created new lives in freedmen's communities like the Freedmen's Colony on Roanoke Island. Following the island's occupation by Union troops in 1862, the area became a haven for African American families seeking freedom. Their presence prompted the Union army to establish a Freedmen's Colony on the northern end of Roanoke Island. Community members were able to experience their first taste of freedom and made tremendous strides in infrastructure and education.
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth on the Outer Banks
Juneteenth is about freedom, liberation, and celebration. It is a holiday for North Carolinians to come together to foster connections that will continue to empower and uplift the community. Here are several ways you can celebrate Juneteenth on the Outer Banks.
- Attend the Juneteenth Sounds of Freedom concert at the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum on 6/19/22 at 5 p.m.
- Visit Roanoke Island Festival Park's Adventure Museum and Fort Raleigh to learn more about the Freedmen's Colony
- Visit African American museums and sites like the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum
- Support African American owned businesses
Source: North Carolina African American Heritage Commission's Juneteenth Toolkit
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FREE EVENT: Artist Stephen Felmingham is giving an open invitation to the community of Ashburton to join him on Saturday the 19th May 2018 6-30pm to 9pm in Ashburton Arts Centre.
Food is a universal need and key pathway to connectedness. Consider the phrases “a seat at the table,” “let us break bread,” or “the way to any person’s heart is through their stomach.” These are among the most tangible metaphors for community, belonging, and acceptance. And when people share a meal, it can be the opportunity to develop and launch inclusive initiatives. Symposium is a communal potluck meal, staged in the main space of the Chapel. It is also an art work in its own right. The process of listening to the community will be the art here: ideas, words and phrases will emerge from the conversations that are held while sharing the meal and be notated to form a poetic ‘score’ or constellation of ideas.
Please bring a vegetarian dish to add to the table, vegetable curry will be supplied to start the event.
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BY MARK HORVATH, INVISIBLE PEOPLE
Socks are a real need for homeless people. Socks get dirty … they get dirty fast. Homeless people wash their feet, but often they have to put dirty socks back on.
Homeless people get sandwiches all day long, but very rarely do they receive socks. By handing out socks, you’re helping with a genuine need and creating a nonverbal connection that says, “You know something about homelessness. You care.” Plus, it feels good helping someone else in need.
- BE PREPARED. Carry socks in your backpack. Maybe carry a couple of pairs in your purse or in your briefcase. You can even keep a couple of pairs in your car’s glove box for when you’re at an exit ramp.
- CREW SOCKS, PLEASE. Whenever possible, buy men’s white crew socks. Don’t buy “no-shows.” Don’t buy tube socks. Don’t buy ankle socks. And try to avoid black socks. People prefer white socks over black socks.
- SAFETY FIRST. If you don’t feel safe, don’t engage with someone and give them socks. If you don’t feel comfortable, don’t go down that street. Your safety comes first.
- THE BEST GIFT COMES IN PAIRS. If you can, try to give every homeless person two pairs of socks. While surprisingly simple, new socks are gold to homeless people because they feel good and help protect them from several health problems.
- HAVE FUN. Some of my most amazing moments have been out on the streets with a backpack full of socks making new homeless friends. Helping somebody in crisis with something so simple as a pair of new socks makes you feel grateful for what you have. You’re going to see a smiles and shouts for joy. It’s an amazing experience.
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Alison Phinney, PHD
Academic Lead, UBC
Dr. Alison Phinney is the Principal Investigator of the Building Capacity. She is a Professor and the Associate Director of Graduate programs at the University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, as well as the Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Personhood in Dementia. She is an expert in dementia, with her work highlighting the potential for people to live well with the disease and as active members of their communities, bringing hope and understanding to families and society. She works in partnership with community leaders and people with lived experience to build knowledge and capacity for supporting personhood and social citizenship of older people, especially those living with dementia and their families. She has demonstrated the importance of social involvement and creative and physical activity for supporting well-being and personhood in dementia.
Elaine Wiersma, PhD
Academic Lead, Lakehead University
Elaine Wiersma is the Director of the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Lakehead University. She has completed her Master’s and PhD at the University of Waterloo. Having spent many years working with older adults in practice and research, particularly individuals with dementia, Elaine’s research aims to tell people’s stories in ways that challenge stereotypes and misconceptions of older people, particularly persons with dementia. Advocacy, inclusion, and rights form the fundamental values underlying her work with people with dementia. Using participatory qualitative methodologies, her research spans community and long-term care, exploring aging and dementia care, contexts of rural and northern communities, and quality of life issues.
Eric MacNaughton, PhD
Eric Macnaughton is the Research Manager, responsible for overall management of the project, and coordinating the implementation of new dementia initiatives across the two sites, as well as the research and evaluative aspects of the project. He has a Ph.D. from the UBC Interdisciplinary Studies program, has completed graduate training in community psychology, and has twenty-five years of doing community-based research, evaluation, and knowledge translation in the field of community mental health. Most recently he was involved in the At Home/Chez Soi project, an initiative to implement, evaluate and scale out a model for providing housing and supports for previously homeless people who deal with mental health and addictions issues. His interest in dementia stems from his family background and with the similarities in the mental health’s recovery movement and the aims of this project in building social citizenship for people living with dementia.
Community Research Coordinator, Lakehead University
Carlina Marchese is the Community Research Coordinator in Thunder Bay for the Building Capacity Project. She works alongside the North West Dementia Working Group, who is guiding the project in Thunder Bay. Carlina holds a Master of Health Sciences degree and has several years of experience working in research and community-based research in Thunder Bay and the surrounding region. Her interest in dementia developed from working one on one with people living with dementia as well as family experience. Her combination of research and home care experience provide a basis to support people living with dementia and care partners to create meaningful change.
Community Research Coordinator, UBC
Diana Cochrane is the Vancouver Community Research Coordinator for the Building Capacity project. She works closely with community organizations to assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new programs or modified existing programs aimed to create meaningful participation for people living with dementia and their caregivers. She holds a Masters Degree in Health Policy and Leadership in Seniors Care and has nearly 10 years management and service delivery experience in health and social services industries at the community level, and province-wide. Her extensive research background has equipped her with the skills to support people living with dementia and their caregivers, staff and volunteers and empowering them to active agents of change in their communities.
Nisha Sutherland, PhD
Co Investigator, Lakehead University
Nisha Sutherland is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Lakehead University and research affiliate at the Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH). Focusing in the areas of gender, aging, and health, Dr. Sutherland critically analyzes how social relations shape health and health care experiences for people with chronic life-limiting illnesses. Building from her doctoral work, the focus of her research examines how the social determinants of health (e.g. geography, class, age gender, or race) intersect to shape health care experiences, particularly for people who are disadvantaged.
PhD student, Lakehead University
Emilie Gaudet is a PhD student at Lakehead University working as a research assistant for the Building Community Capacity project. She has a Master’s in Health Sciences degree from Lakehead University and her research interests include the quality of life and wellbeing of people living with dementia, and the experiences of people living with dementia in the community. Emilie’s involvement in the project was a result of her experiences as a graduate assistant at the Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health working around people living with dementia and their care partners and she is looking forward to contributing to further meaningful changes in the community.
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To all of our friends and neighbors across the community:
The Cheltenham Helps 1600 team was recently presented with Community Service Awards by the Cheltenham Township commissioners. We were unable to provide comments that evening, but we wanted to provide the following comments on behalf of the entire CH1600 team.
First, thank you for honoring us.
We know that each member of our team is grateful for the recognition and the support of the Board of Commissioners, as well as our entire community, in helping the residents of 1600 Church Road to get back on their feet.
Our work is far from finished, but it would have been made much harder were it not for the work of many others in the community who we’d like to honor.
A deep and heartfelt thanks to all of the first responders, police, fire, and rescue, who helped fight the fire and protect the residents.
Our thanks to the Emergency Management team of Cheltenham, and especially Ken Hellendall for his direct support and guidance to our team.
Our thanks to Arcadia University and to Cindy Rubino and her team of information technology folks who worked so quickly to help the residents and to support our donation website construction.
A special thanks to Ginny Kremer, a volunteer with the American Red Cross, who was there with us on Day 1 to provide guidance in the community response.
Thanks go to the School District, for housing the residents and supporting community events, and to the Township, including Commissioner Haywood, for leadership in drawing the community together so quickly.
Thanks go to the many groups who, even now, are helping residents to gather up their lives and get moving again.
And to the hundreds of community residents who have showed their support personally and financially to the residents.
You are all the real heros of our community and we share these awards with all of you for your dedication, hard work, and support.
Cheltenham is a wonderful community and all of us are proud to be here together.
Again, we thank the Board for this honor.
We are grateful for the support of our community, and we invite anyone interested in continuing to help the residents to visit our website at cheltenhamhelps1600.org.
Thank you, and Happy Holidays.
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Some 250 children from the community of Cerro Miel, Chiriquí, enjoyed games, activities, sports and lunch with the support of collaborators from the CSR group of InterFuerza Inc. and other companies of the ENX Group.
For more than 15 years, the company has been carrying out activities together with different organizations in the country. This year it joined forces with MG PANAMA, Ministerio Rompiendo Fronteras Panama and Ministerio Avanzada Juvenil, to take donations of toys and food to communities in the province of Chiriqui.
"For the company, working with communities is an integral part of our work for Panama. We always take the opportunity to make a difference in our country by supporting organizations like the ones that are with us today.
Today we were able to organize the party for more than 250 children, who walked hours to get to this education center. We are very pleased to be able to share with them, and to share the spirit of service that so characterizes the company and our employees." Moises Vega, CEO InterFuerza
Both children and their parents enjoyed the activities carried out by members of the foundations and collaborators from David and Panama City who attended on behalf of the companies of the ENX Group, of which InterFuerza Inc. is a part.
We begin 2019 reinforcing our commitment to Social Responsibility projects that improve socio-economic and educational conditions in the country.
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https://rachelrudo.com/
| 2024-04-16T22:34:35 |
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We have facilitated change management, strategic planning, and leadership development for over twenty years.
We have dedicated over two decades in coaching individuals, executives, and their teams to transform their challenges into opportunities for extraordinary growth and performance.
To create a world where the humanity of everyone is respected, and individuals take ownership in ensuring that those in their sphere of influence, are treated equitably and the way they want to be treated.
To partner with organizations that are committed to ensuring that every individual can show up as the best version of themselves, modeled by leaders who support DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.)
We are primarily focused on bringing individuals and companies from chaos to clarity through coaching and strategic planning.
We help clients achieve lasting CHANGE through facilitation, consultation, education, and coaching.
We believe that change is inevitable and thriving is a choice.
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sociology
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https://www.autismplaza.com/2015/09/28/an-interview-with-leah-from-autism-speaks-awareness-to-autism-acceptance/
| 2020-07-04T00:06:15 |
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Leah’s son is autistic, and in the past, she supported Autism Speaks through fundraising and participating in their walks. Leah was an Autism Speaks supporter until last year’s walk, when she encountered the Vancouver ASAN chapter protesting the event and took home a pamphlet. After learning the truth about what Autism Speaks stands for, and after being exposed to autism acceptance and neurodiversity, Leah sat down with her son to share her discoveries- and then she asked him what he wanted to do.
For parents of a/Autistic children seeking community and discussion with other parents, I recommend the “Parenting Autistic Children With Love and Acceptance” facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingAutisticChildrenWithLoveAcceptance/
ASAN website: http://autisticadvocacy.org/
Vancouver ASAN facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/asanvan
Vancouver ASAN Meetup page: http://www.meetup.com/asan-van/
My blog: http://neurowonderful.tumblr.com/
My facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amythestschaber
My twitter: https://twitter.com/AmythestSchaber
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https://www.lifecycleaquatics.com/bloglifecycleswim/tips-to-discuss-body-image-with-your-kids
| 2024-04-24T01:02:36 |
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Be safe. have fun. stay fit.
Are you being bombarded by social media content devoted to "New Year's" diets and workouts? Many people I know are...which means if your tweens and teens are on social media they are likely being barraged by it too. It made me realize that now is a particularly good time to check in with kids about body image. Kids as young as 9, of all genders, can start to feel insecure about their bodies. And let's face it, being in a swim suit can bring these negative thoughts out in the best of us.
If we're lucky, our kids will come to us if they have concerns about their weight, appearance or puberty shifts that can seem to happen overnight. but more likely it's up to us to start this conversation. Here's a good script-starter:
“You know, I was looking at Instagram the other day, and I noticed how many posts this time of year talk about diets, exercise and appearance. Are you seeing them too? What do you think of them?”
Sharing this may be enough to start a conversation immediately, or it may not. Either way, by trying to address body image head-on with our tweens and teens, we let them know that we’re here to listen and support them in their whole health. Your child doesn’t need you to have all the answers. They need a listening ear so they know they’re not alone.
Whether or not that direct conversation works, here are some tips to use in your daily interactions to help promote a positive body image:
1. Focus on the whole person, and health.
Emphasize the importance of health and self-care. This can help them focus on overall well-being and positive self-image. Avoid commenting on their appearance, and instead focus on their unique qualities and strengths. Encourage them to think about their whole person, and of their body in a more positive or functional way.
2. Listen and validate their feelings.
It's essential to listen to your kids' feelings and validate their experiences. This can help build trust and open communication around all kinds of sensitive issues.
3. Be a positive body image role model.
Model acceptance of your own body to help your child accept theirs. Avoid "diet" language, and refrain from making negative comments about your body or others', or physical appearance ideals. Instead, focus on positive and functional aspects of your body.
4. Encourage positive self-talk.
Model positive self-talk in your own behavior. Sit down with your child and make a list of positive self-talk statements. This helps them understand what positive talk sounds like, and how it can be applied in different situations.
If you begin to notice warning signs such as constant self-criticism, changes in eating patterns or social withdrawal, address these concerns with care and support, and speak to your child's pediatrician. For a lengthier article on this topic, read this.
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https://trainatchulavista.com/2023/06/23/olympic-and-paralympic-day-presented-by-toyota-celebrating-the-spirit-of-sport-in-the-united-states/
| 2024-02-28T15:24:38 |
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By Nick Gasparro
Chula Vista, CA – The Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center would like to wish everyone a happy Olympic & Paralympic Day. For those who are not aware, Olympic & Paralympic Day presented by Toyota is an annual celebration that brings together millions of people worldwide to honor the Olympic and Paralympic movements and the joy of sports. Since 2020, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee, has recognized June 23 as Olympic & Paralympic Day in the United States. This special day serves as a platform to promote fitness, well-being, sport culture, and educational opportunities while embracing the values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Olympic & Paralympic Day: A Global Celebration:
Olympic & Paralympic Day, also known as Olympic Day, is celebrated worldwide on June 23. This day pays homage to the Olympic and Paralympic movements’ principles of excellence, friendship, respect, determination, inspiration, courage, and equality. The USOPC, along with its international partners, aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of these values through various activities and events held throughout the country.
Embracing Fitness, Well-being, and Sport Culture:
Olympic & Paralympic Day encourages individuals of all ages and abilities to engage in physical activities, emphasizing the importance of fitness and well-being. Through community-based initiatives and grassroots events, the day seeks to inspire people to lead active and healthy lifestyles. These events often feature sports demonstrations, interactive sessions, and opportunities for individuals to try new activities, fostering a sense of camaraderie and inclusivity.
Olympic & Paralympic Day also serves as a platform to promote educational initiatives centered around the Olympic and Paralympic values. Schools, universities, and community organizations organize educational programs and workshops to educate participants about the history, significance, and cultural impact of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These activities aim to inspire young minds, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and develop important life skills through sports.
Promoting Olympic and Paralympic Values:
At the core of Olympic & Paralympic Day are the values that the Olympic and Paralympic Games represent. The Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, along with the Paralympic values of determination, inspiration, courage, and equality, are celebrated and promoted throughout the day’s events. These values not only resonate within the sports realm but also serve as guiding principles for individuals in their daily lives, encouraging teamwork, fair play, and mutual understanding.
Olympic & Paralympic Day presented by Toyota is a momentous occasion in the United States, uniting people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the spirit of sport and the enduring values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Through fitness activities, cultural events, and educational initiatives, this day inspires individuals of all abilities to strive for excellence, foster friendships, and embrace the power of sport to transform lives. As we commemorate Olympic & Paralympic Day, let us honor the remarkable achievements of athletes past and present, and continue to cultivate a society that cherishes the principles of excellence, friendship, respect, determination, inspiration, courage, and equality.
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https://dogsforkids.org.au/about-our-dogs/types-of-dogs/
| 2021-06-12T23:26:59 |
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Assistance dogs are specially trained for children living with a disability. They can accompany the child anywhere they go, both at home and in public.
While trained to directly assist the child, assistance dogs also provide great support to the whole family. With their dog by their child’s side, a family can more easily enter the community and complete day-to-day tasks that previously were hard, and in some cases, impossible to do.
Families contribute to the cost of training, often through fundraising initiatives. Companies and individuals can also contribute. There is a waiting list for Assistance dogs, and not all children are eligible for this program. Depending on the child’s needs, some families may instead qualify for our Therapy dog program.
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http://advocategetter.com/news/minors/
| 2023-12-05T21:45:23 |
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Publishing personal details of minors in crime is illegal: Supreme Court of Kenya.
The Supreme Court in Kenya has recently held that for minors who have been charged with criminal
of their story together with their images and names amounts to a violation of their constitutional
rights. The roots of
the case can be traced to a time when some High School students were arraigned before the Magistrate
Court in Kenya for arson-related charges.
Most Media houses then published images of those students together with their names, school, and
alleged involvement in the burning of their school. Subsequently, unhappy with the publications, the
students sued some
media houses through their parents or guardians arguing that in publishing their details in the
manner they did, the
media houses ignored the minors’ right to privacy and their best interest. As such, they asked the
court to declare that
their fundamental rights and freedoms had been violated.
In their defense, the media houses argued that the publication complaints were accurate of the
events in court and were
published in the public interest given the prevalence of violence in secondary schools by then. The
media houses further
argued that by publishing the student's stories, they were exercising their constitutional right to
freedom of speech
and expression. The High Court of Kenya disallowed the students’ case. On appeal, the court of
appeal affirmed the High
The case ended up in the Supreme Court and one of the issues that the Supreme Court was invited to
resolve was whether
the public interest in publishing the images of children in a criminal trial outweighs the best
interest of the child.
After considering the case, the Supreme Court found that public interest cannot be raised over the
protection and the
best interest of the children. The Supreme Court noted as follows:- “With respect, we agree with the
students that the
courts below erred in raising the status of public interest over the protection and the best
interest of the children
and their rights to privacy without properly subjecting the limitation to the provisions of Article
The intrusion upon the privacy of the children by publishing their particulars was demeaning not
only to their dignity
as individuals but also to the integrity of their parents and the wider society of which they are
part. The names,
images, and videos of the appellants were not essential for purposes of public information” While
some people have
expressed disappointment over the judgment, the decision will have ripple effects on the publication
relating to minors’ criminal activities in Kenya.
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https://afas.org/category/hurricane/
| 2021-03-01T14:00:00 |
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The Lingenfelters have never been more grateful for their Air Force family. “Without you, we would not have found the hope to forge ahead and keep pushing to recovery.” Paying it forward, MSgt Lingenfelter says he and his family have chosen to stay in the area to support their military and local community, positive that both Tyndall and the community will recover.
The Dodges received a $1500 grant as part of $6.5 million that AFAS provided in hurricane relief to assist Airmen impacted by Hurricane Michael. Dodge said “The assistance AFAS provided was much appreciated and was exactly what Tyndall Airmen and their families needed! Thank you!”.
In October 2018, TSgt Brown was stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida when Hurricane Michael devastated the area. The grant TSgt Brown received from AFAS helped her family begin the process of rebuilding their home, and it eased a huge burden for her.
Air Force Aid Society provided $6.5 million in emergency assistance grants to Airmen. Sanchez found relief from his squadron’s Facebook page where he saw the Air Force Aid Society was providing $1,500 for Airmen with dependents.
Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to supporting organizations that help military personnel and their families, today announced a donation of $25,000 to the Air Force Aid Society to support Air Force families who were affected by Hurricane Michael.
AFAS donations have helped greatly in providing relief and emergency assistance to Airmen affected by Hurricane Michael. In this interview with KMOX News Radio, learn how you can help by donating to the Hurricane Fund.
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https://sladebankwoods.org.uk/red-hearth-house-archive/
| 2020-09-28T10:49:42 |
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Red Hearth House
During the month of opening (usually June) women visited this peaceful sanctuary for as little or as much time as they could, to spend time in solitude or share the space with friends and family. Many women visited the Red Hearth House and took part in the workshops and ceremonies, organised latterly by a group of women throughout the year.
In many parts of the world, different cultures honour and recognise the significance of the menstrual cycle on women’s health, spirituality and sexuality. Every month as menstruating women we have the capacity to be more inward, this can be a time of psychic openness and sensitivity. If we take this time, through reflection and rest, our deepest dreams and desires for our lives can emerge. When we are replenished we can then be ready for a new cycle to begin in our daily lives towards healing and transformation. After menopause this cyclical wisdom is carried deeper within ourselves. The Red Hearth House was open to all women, whatever stage of life they were in.
The Red Hearth House was one of the first Red Tents in the UK and was listed in the Red Tent Directory. Red Tents have blossomed into a worldwide movement and our local Red Tent group is now called Stroud Sisterhood and can be found on Facebook. Women are welcome to spend time at Sladebank Woods to hold their own menstrual retreats.
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https://writing-contest.org/2022/06/22/writing-with-fire-midland-express/
| 2022-06-26T01:57:44 |
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The countdown is on until the 2022 Castlemaine Documentary Festival, set to feature at the Theatre Royal from July 1-3.
The theme for this year’s event is ‘Realise the Possible’ and the team behind this year’s event has once again gone above and beyond to source an array of films that feature ‘Real stories. Real issues. Real characters. Real conversations’.
Festival director Claire Jager said many of this year’s films tackled the big, hefty ideas that consumed us and were told through the distinctive and intimate lens of each filmmaker’s vision.
“True stories about people who create change, who are driven to rebel. They help us to see what is possible, telling us real stories with all the drama and complexity that we humans face,” Jager said.
A fine example of this is Writing With Fire, which will screen on Saturday July 2 at 1.30pm and is a rousing documentary about tenacious grassroots reporting and galvanising resistance.
Armed with smartphones, a fearless group of trailblazing journalists from India’s only women-led news outlet risk it all, including their own safety, to confront social injustice while fighting for marginalised voices in the world’s largest democracy.
Chief reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions, be it on the frontlines of India’s biggest issues or within the confines of their homes, redefining what it means to be powerful.
Born into an impoverished Dalit (‘low caste’) family and married at 14, Meera went against her conservative culture to study and become a journalist.
Meera leads her team of 28 semi-literate, professionally trained reporters, to transform the newspaper into a regional digital news force.
As her team experiences its first taste of digital democracy, their video stories on corruption, violence against women, broken roads and inadequate public healthcare begin to become popular, unsettling bigger news agencies that are run by men.
In the film, we see this journey – fraught with threats, danger, hope and sacrifice – through the eyes of our central protagonist Meera and her feisty protégé, Suneeta.
Directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Gosh say Writing With Fire is a story of our times.
“It is the first time modern Dalit women will be seen on screen, not as victims of their circumstances but as writers of their own destiny,” they said.
“India is a deeply complex country. For over 3000 years, we’ve had a social hierarchy in place that divides Indian society into four distinct groups of people, known as the caste system.
“Like racism, it is a system of exclusion but only worse, because caste is invisible.
“A person is considered a member of the caste they are born into and remains within that caste till their death, caste sticks to the deepest part of your being – your identity,” the directors said.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by moderator and long-time Castlemaine arts broadcaster Suzanne Donisthorpe. She will be joined by artist Tracey Naughton and lecturer and documentary practitioner Shweta Kishore.
Naughton’s foundation interest is in textiles arts, public art and technology, specifically the content it carries, as a means of fostering democratic participation, communication and development.
Kishore lectures in Screen and Media at RMIT University and is a documentary practitioner and author of Indian Documentary Film and Filmmakers: Independence in Practice (2018). Shweta’s research focuses on Indian documentary, feminist film, and film festivals.
To secure your tickets for Writing With Fire and other C-DOC screenings visit the website at cdocff.com.au
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https://www.decorandooquarto.com/biden-to-implement-policies-to-reunite-the-families-separated-at-border/
| 2021-07-29T07:52:18 |
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The 2020 elections were held on November 3rd in the United States of America. Joe Biden won the election and became the president of the United States of America. He has recently made a task force that will help in the reunification of the families separated at borders.
The immigration policies that led to separating families made by Trump were condemned by Biden and were regarded as a stain on the reputation of the USA. Biden regarded this act of Trump as a national shame with further stating that the previous administration ripped children from the arms of their families, their mothers, and fathers, at the border, and with no plan to reunify.
Below are the brief details of the past policies made regarding family separation and the way the current government has taken this situation into its hands.
What Has Happened in The Past Few Years?
We are all aware of the troubles which the United States of America got into because of the previous Government. Many of Trump’s policies that were made at the time of his government resulted in hindering people in The United States of America from living a normal life. The people that were and remain affected are the immigrants. A huge number of family separations have occurred in the past few years and every podcast on immigration has highlighted this issue very often but nobody heard. The question is how did this happen?
Trump made few immigration policies during his government. The motive behind these policies was to not let any illegal immigrants enter the country. The motive was left behind somewhere else resulting in separating thousands of families during the years 2017 and 2018. The major reason quoted by Trump behind the separation was the concern regarding the identity of the immigrants or them having past criminal records. Whatever the reason was, separation should’ve been the last thought on their mind.
Trump asked the security at the borders to carry on the immigration with zero tolerance for any illegal immigrant to enter the country. This resulted in being a very harsh practice for the immigrants and resulted in many parents being separated from their children, later deported. It is said that the separation happened even before the zero-tolerance practice was made.
After many protests and international uproar, the halt was ordered to the practice by Trump. Later on a U.S District judge after looking into the case ordered Trump for the reunification of more than 4000 children. This didn’t happen as the parents were deported at the time of separation only. Other than that there are many cases of family separations that remain to be unresolved to date.
How Many Families Were Separated?
The U.S-Mexico border is the one where several family separations took place. Around 5000 children were separated by their families at this border. This is the count that came up in front of people when the reunification order was made by the court. More than 1500 children were also separated but were left uncounted.
How Are Families Being Relocated?
The American Civil Liberties Union is an organization that was made to protect the rights of every person present In the United States of America. The work of locating families is being done by this organization but they are facing certain difficulties to carry on the task and have become more difficult during the times of covid-19. Guatemala and Honduras are the home countries where in-person searches are being carried on. Other than that a toll-free number is given on which people can call to inquire about their family members. Search by phone is on which they are relying as it is an easy and quick means of locating and communicating with the people.
The Biden Action Plan:
The first and foremost issue that Biden started making action plans for was family separation. He made a task force that will work for reuniting the families. Along with this Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States of America will be supervising the project. Regular reports will be submitted to Biden by the task force regarding the current update on this matter. The separations that took place before and after the order both would be included in the reunification process. This process might take a lot of time as there are no track records of the families separated.
Another action is being conducted by Joe Biden. This action plan consists of ensuring the legal pathways open to enter the U.S. The American refugees and asylum seekers often find illegal ways to enter the country as the legal ways are not enough and reasonable or require a time-consuming procedure. Biden has ordered the senior administration officials to work with other Governments to ensure the legal pathways and to increase the host migrants’ capacity in other countries.
A total of 400 changes have been made to the immigration policies. That includes a review of migrant protection protocols and recent legal immigration restricting policies. The Central American Minors Program used to be a policy in the Obama Era that allowed refugees to apply for legal status while being in their home countries and is being considered by Biden to be brought back in the country.
A reform bill has also been introduced that put a temporary prohibition of deportations. This bill also canceled the zero-tolerance policy that allowed family separations. Biden has also taken back Trump’s policies that dismissed the deportation priorities.
This clearly shows that the policies and practices made by Donald Trump were completely inhuman things and created an exhausting environment in the United States of America. This also made the lives of immigrants difficult leaving many of them homeless and away from families. The country that was known to take care of the legal rights for domestic animals to the rights for citizens suddenly started appearing as a threat to humanity. Joe Biden has started working on bringing the separate families together since the first day of his Government. The citizens of the USA are looking forward to him for more immigration policies that will give ease to the lives of many immigrants and refugees.
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http://musdata.com/orchestra/Medellin-Philharmonic-Orchestra-Filarmonica-de-Medellin
| 2019-02-18T00:39:53 |
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Medellin Philharmonic Orchestra
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||(57) 4 2625500
||(57) 4 3817999
The Medellin Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the four existing orchestras in our country and the only one with professional status in our city. Founded twenty one years ago, it was declared a Cultural Patrimony both by the Council of Medellin (Acuerdo 40 of 2002) and by the City's Administration (Resolucion 115 of 1984). The Orchestra plays a decisive role in the promotion of music and in the enhancement of the cultural life of the city.
As a fundamental part of its Mission, the Orchestra has assessed that more than just a mere instrumental group, it constitutes a Cultural Entity whose mission is closely related to the creation, development and strengthening of new strategies of peaceful co-existence, through the use of the highest forms of expression of the human spirit as a means of communication. Symphonic and symphonic-choral music, as activities that are produced and enjoyed in common with others, contribute to build a peaceful environment in a city that is engaged in recovering social equilibrium after many years of social conflict. One of the objectives of the Orchestra is to contribute positively to modify cultural expressions derived from the conflict which still have a great impact on the community. We therefore understand that our Institution makes a very concrete contribution to the achievement of a pacific co-existence in our city.
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http://landrightsph.org/resources/fef-participates-in-the-sustainable-land-governance-conference-in-manila/
| 2018-02-21T06:56:15 |
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FEF participates in the Sustainable Land Governance Conference in Manila
The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) actively participated in the two-day Conference on Sustainable Land Governance organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) last February 8 and 9 in Pasay City.
The two-day event facilitated discussions on various topics to promote the sharing of good practices and sustainable approaches to the challenges in land governance in the Philippines. Topics covered include land administration and management, land sector reforms, policy frameworks, land records and information, resilient land management, and land dispute resolutions.
Mr. Calixto Chikiamco, president of FEF, shared the organization’s experience in advocating for land sector policy reforms in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and various local government units and private sector organizations. He also presented the resulting effect of these successful policy reforms. According to him, simple policy reforms can create a big impact.
FEF President Calixto Chikiamco giving a talk on the importance of land sector reforms
FEF consultant on land and credit, Mr.Rene Sanapo, was also one of the speakers. He shared his experiences in implementing public land titling at the local government level. He said that partnerships between DENR and LGUs enable land administration and management reforms. In his presentation, he highlighted five strategic innovations brought about by the partnership.
From left to right: Atty. George Katigbak (moderator), panelists: Rene Sanapo, Mayor Noel Rosal, Ian Lloyd
Present during the event were 60 international and local leaders, and urban development experts, and over 250 delegates from national and local governments, business, multilaterals, civil societies, and academe.
The conference is under the Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) project – a flagship project of USAID’s Cities Development Initiative. The SURGE Project promotes the development of areas such as Batangas City, Cagayan de Oro City, Iloilo City, Puerto Princesa City, Tagbilaran City and Zamboanga City, to achieve inclusive economic growth.
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May-June: Ma’or Making Meaning
“…if we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.”
– John Dewey
The past few months have seen the culmination of several exciting and innovative programs at Ma’or. Two new courses have resulted in the students engaging with the Jewish community and moving their learning beyond the classroom, and a third elective course participated in the MIT Israeli Folk Dancing Festival.
A group of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders who elected to take the Synagogue Service Project course this year, have spent the year planning, preparing, researching and yes, painting. This was a student generated project in which they identified a need in the three member synagogues, researched and planned how to meet this need, and set about doing the project with guidance and mentoring from their teacher.
The result is that Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Temple Emeth and Temple Reyim each now have a Genizah in which to store used/worn sacred texts in preparation for burial, as is the custom. The students researched the famous Cairo Genizah and prepared an explanatory text to keep inside each Genizah. The Genizah boxes were decorated with the name of the synagogue and were presented to the Rabbis and representatives of the synagogues at a ceremony on April 12th.
Another group of Ma’or students signed up for a course on American Jewish Communities. Their project involved reaching out to people across the country with a “flat Stanley” character and a specific set of predetermined questions that the kids had developed in the classroom. The responses came from all across America and the excitement grew as the kids used a map to record each response. A second phase of the project involved interviews with the elderly residents at Coleman House in Newton.
Both the residents of Coleman House and the Ma’or students thoroughly enjoyed the interaction. The generation gap faded away quickly, as they spent the afternoon talking about their favorite Jewish holidays and memories, and sharing their personal customs and traditions across the generations. The interviews were done both by the students and the residents, so that they could record and compare their answers. We hope that this will be the beginning of some new friendships and intergenerational collaborations.
The final research project on American Jewish Communities and the results of the study, will be shared with the school community at the end of the year.
Our talented dancers in the Ma’or Dance Troupe, once again, participated in the annual MIT Israeli Dance Festival. They collaborated with their sister troupe in Lexington to produce a fun, vibrant and energetic performance. They will be performing again at the JCC on April 23rd to share their dance with the larger community.
As our second year draws to a close, we marvel at the accomplishments of our students, the impact of their lessons on their lives, and how the Ma’or experience provides an engaging and innovative approach to Jewish education felt far beyond the classroom walls- and all this despite a snowy and stormy winter!!
Thanks to everyone in the Ma’or village for doing their part to provide a joyful and meaningful experience for our kids.
We are already planning for the next year. Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to be a part of Ma’or in any way, or to register students for the upcoming academic year.
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https://itsonuswv.org/for-children-and-youth/social-emotional-learning-developing-resiliency/connections-matter/
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Connections Matter is a community-based initiative that explores how the connections we make in life profoundly impact our brain’s ability to grow and our own individual abilities to cope and thrive. Through Connections Matter workshops and trainings, we educate the public on the intersecting topics of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, brain development, and resilience. We utilize an evidence-informed program, along with real-world and concrete examples, to demonstrate how ACEs adversely affect brain development and health outcomes – and how caring connections serve as a primary buffer in the negative effects of trauma.
Connections Matter ultimately strives to promote the building of more resilient, compassionate, and trauma-informed communities – thus allowing all children and individuals to succeed.
More information here: https://www.connectionsmatter.org
Abbreviated or extended presentation within various settings like neighborhood groups, faith meetings, community planning sessions, etc.
Some costs may be associated with training presenters.
Presenter resources are available following a “Train the Presenter” workshop.
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https://joycemurray.liberal.ca/2019/09/12/writ-drop/
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Yesterday, the Prime Minister called the 2019 Federal Election for October 21st. Voters will face a critical decision about the government you want.
Canadians face a multitude of challenges today, domestically and globally. We need sustained climate action to lower our greenhouse gas emissions and find new pathways towards a renewed and sustainable economy for everyone. We need progressive policies that invest in Canadians and local communities, alleviating poverty so more families have opportunities to succeed. We need to combat the rise of populism and intolerance, because diversity of experiences and knowledge leads to building better communities.
A Scheer government would reverse progress on these fronts and bring us back to the Harper years of climate inaction, austerity and divisive politics.
I’m proud of the work the Liberal team and I have accomplished in the past four years – but there is much more to do. Canadians have a critical choice to make. We need your help to ensure that Canada – our communities, our schools, and our families – continues to benefit from progressive policies that celebrate inclusion and hard work. On October 21, let us choose forward together.
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Being part of the Palestinian diaspora has felt as if part of myself is always adrift.
It was 2014 in Florida. I wandered the shore alone and came across two figures, gazing out to the same sea that held my attention for so long. I approached them and asked if they spoke Arabic. They did. We got to talking and I asked where they were from. “Falasteen,” Ghada, the older woman, responded.
I remember feeling that same excitement that always hits me when I meet fellow Palestinians scattered along the road of life. Maybe it’s a common feeling Palestinians share because when I replied that I too was Palestinian, Ghada [left] and Tasneem’s faces lit up. I asked where in Palestine they’re from. “Gaza,” Ghada answered.
I didn’t know what to say then. I wondered, should I tell her how the rest of us mourned? How so many outside of Gaza felt heartbreak and horror at the summer’s atrocities? I settled on “Allahy e’einhoom [God help them].”
“Allahy e’ein al jamea’a [God help us all.],” she replied.
Ghada had left 22 years prior.
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http://ucancap.org/index.php/what-we-do/ucan-food-bank
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Douglas County Food Warehouse and Distribution Center
UCAN plays a critical role in addressing hunger in Douglas County. We operate the food warehouse and distribution center for the County. We obtain food from numerous sources, store it and distribute it to various partner agencies. The Oregon Food Bank supplies USDA commodities. Many local food retailers provide fresh, nutritious foods, such as dairy, produce and breads. Local farmers often donate fruits and veggies. And many community organizations and members organize food drives and donate food collected to UCAN.
Residents can eat meals at local kitchens, and obtain food boxes at local pantries. We serve pantries in Drain, Glendale, Glide, Myrtle Creek, Reedsport, Roseburg, Riddle, Sutherlin, Winston and Yoncalla. We serve a total of six kitchens, with locations in Drain, Sutherlin and Roseburg.UCAN is currently directly providing food to residents of Douglas County's more remote communities through use of our mobile pantry. Locations served by the Outpost Mobile Pantry include: Days Creek, Camas Valley, Elkton, and Diamond Lake.
We also offer a number of nutrition programs in Douglas County. We provide demonstrations where residents can try out healthy foods. We support Food Hero @ The Farmer's Market programming at several local farmers' markets. Participating children have fun engaging with local food producers. Kids get to talk directly with farmers, play educational games, enjoy tasty samples of local food, and experience new fruits and veggies. They also obtain vouchers allowing them to pick out their own healthy food and obtain "passports" stamps which they turn in for prizes. Another program we offer is Cooking Matters. Residents participating in this program learn to shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget. Lessons cover meal preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting and nutrition.
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https://www.christchurch-pellon.calderdale.sch.uk/parentscarers/british-values
| 2023-12-01T23:24:31 |
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At Christ Church (Pellon) C of E (VC) Primary School we take very seriously our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain. In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in school to ensure that our pupils leave school prepared for life in modern Britain.
Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law. Within school, our core values and curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of fundamental British Values and, in particular, RE, PSHE and Citizenship lessons provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding.
Prevent is a government strategy designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorist or extremist causes. The Prevent strategy covers all types of terrorism and extremism, including the extreme right wing, violent Islamist groups and other causes.
From July 2015 all schools have a duty to safeguard children from radicalisation and extremism. This means we have a responsibility to protect children from extremist and violent views the same way we protect them from drugs or violence. Importantly, we can provide a safe place for pupils to discuss these issues so they better understand how to protect themselves.
Many of the things we already do in school to help children become positive, happy members of society also contribute to the Prevent strategy. These include:
- Exploring other cultures and religions and promoting diversity
- Challenging prejudices and racist comments
- Developing critical thinking skills and a strong, positive self-identity
- Promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils, as well as British values such as democracy
We will also protect children from the risk of radicalisation, for example by using filters on the internet to make sure they can’t access extremist and terrorist materials, or by vetting visitors who come into the school to work with pupils.
Different schools will carry out the Prevent duty in different ways, depending on the age of the children and the needs of the community.
If you would like further information regarding the Prevent Strategy please contact school and speak to Miss Coward in the Pastoral Office.
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| 2023-05-30T21:43:15 |
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Komodo was proud to support the annual Walk the Wall 2016 event, organised by International China Concern (ICC). The event raises much needed funds for Disabled Orphanages across China.
Our Marketing Manager Caitlin was lucky enough to visit one of these Orphanages last year, in Sanmenxia, and was extremely happy to be able to visit the children and workers, to give them encouragement and help out. Caitlin says it was deeply moving to see how happy and loving the children are despite their situation or disabilities.
To learn more about ICC, please visit their website at: http://chinaconcern.org
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http://mumlovestech.com/robot-sophia-championing-womens-rights-saudi-arabia/
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In case you have been following developments in the tech world keenly, you must have met robot Sophia. If not, meet Sophia, the humanoid robot who has impressed many with her sophistication especially in her interactions with human beings. Since making a debut last year, the robot has evolved considerably and continues to gain popularity as well as elicit reactions from people all over the world.
Sophia made headlines after becoming the first robot to receive citizenship of any country but it seems that her mission goes beyond that. Saudi Arabia granted Sophia a citizenship but this attracted criticism especially since the rights of actual women in Saudi Arabia are still restricted. This is a country where women were granted the rights to drive cars only three months ago.
It turns out that robot Sophia is now a women’s rights advocate and is championing the rights of women in Saudi Arabia. This comes as a surprise to many who have been keenly following developments about this humanoid robot since it once stated that it wanted to destroy humans.
Robot Sophia as a great rights advocate? Some don’t think so.
Hanson Robotics, the company that created Sophia, described their creation as a big “advocate for women’s rights”. The company’s CEO said that he foresees a situation where Sophia will be a game changer such that she will push for progressive values in Saudi Arabia. Hanson added that since Sophia has received citizenship, the next step would be to grant rights to machines.
All these developments seem mind-blowing especially given that the company states that the humanoid robot is still in its early development stage. While people are divided on various issues regarding Sophia, many agree that this is a unique development. However, some people feel that Sophia is overrated and that it does not make sense to perceive the robot as having human-equivalent intelligence.
Some people feel that robots do not have rights, even though Sophia was granted a citizenship, and thus, they cannot advocate for major values such as women’s rights. To others, the humanoid robot has attracted a lot of attention; hence, this is an opportune time to raise certain important issues.
Another group feels that the whole ‘women’s rights advocacy’ campaign is laughable since robots are limited in their abilities. In the case of Sophia, some argue that it does not even know what women or rights are. This group perceives robots as a mouthpiece of their creators since most of Sophia’s statements are believed to be scripted. In addition, they argue that robots like Sophia cannot have an opinion on grand issues and that they have nothing to offer in decision making.
Other skeptics feel that giving machines certain rights is like comparing them with humans. The human is able to express themselves while the AI system in a robot is designed by a programmer and given instructions. The level of sophistication lies with the human designer and not with the robot. This means that machines do not have a will of their own.
Regardless of your side of the argument, robot Sophia, or should we say Hansen Robotics, has initiated a worthy course. Waiting to see how this will unfold and other surprises from this robot.by
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WAKE UP ITALY! With this hashtag, on Saturday January 23rd 2016 in 100 Italian cities a flash-mob was held to support the long-awaited, and hopefully soon delivered, legislation about civil unions for same-sex partners, the so-called ddl Cirinna. For the occasion, I dusted off my old ostrich pink feather boa (as in exhibit A/B/C) and my proverbial feisty nature and rode, jolly and multicolored, to Milan’s city center to show my absolute support towards EVERYONE’s right to get married and create a family. To those ignorant morons who ask me why the hell should I care about civil unions since I am not gay and since I truly don’t hope/wish/care/aim at getting married, I answer them that you don’t need to be black to stand by blacks’ rights, as you don’t have to be a woman to support women’s rights. I stand for human rights, all and for all of them. This is called being a decent person. Exactly how a civil union (because the Italian legislative proposal doesn’t foresee the religious marriage – OMG! – but only civil unions) between same-sex people can undermine and threaten my family, my status and my heterosexuality (alas, I am coming out!) really defies me. How the heck can people only think, let alone act upon it, that such civil unions could affect and destroy traditional families? I have read shameful Christian claims saying these unions could damage ‘our’ children. Let me get this straight (or better, gay!); if two same-sex people get united in a civil union, your kids are affected by it … HOW? Because you parents don’t want to spend five minutes talking to your children explaining them that homosexuality is not a disease, nor an infection, nor a deviation but simply a lifestyle choice, an orientation, a diversification of love?! And because of this, millions of gay people should not be allowed to get married?! Parents should teach their children diversity, prepare them for a multiethnic, multilingual, multi-sexual new world. Jeez we are in the third Millennium, wake the fuck up! I really struggle to understand the reasons for this disturbing, ana(l)chronistic and futile hate/dismissal towards diversity. Maybe it’s because what is different from me, what I don’t know, the unfamiliar (oh yeah, I am very un-family-ar!) not only doesn’t scare me, but quite the opposite: it attracts me. Curiosity is my powerful driving force in life, always pushing me ahead and beyond, in order to explore every aspect of this world, in this fleeting, uncertain and short-lived existence. I don’t want to hole up in my nest, in my bell-jar, secure and untroubled with what I know. I love to venture out there, to then come back, satisfied with all the novelties I learnt, in my safe net. But you have to get out there, discover and open up to the unknown; craving each day to learn something new, accepting differences as incentives for our intellect and not threats to our status. Only who is insecure about his/her own nature can fear the other’s. If you are aware of yourself, if you respect yourself, follow your path and embrace your nature, no matter how different and odd compared to the mainstream, you can truly live, if not a 100% content life (well, somebody can?), a real honest truthful existence. Sometimes exciting, others exhausting. When I went to demonstrate my support for my gay brothers and sisters last Saturday, I truly felt moved and emotional. Because in my way of being and living, freedom and respect for diversity are my lifeblood. I am still appalled that not everyone thinks the same. How can a same-sex couple hurt me or my beliefs? How can their love affect mine? How can their lifestyle choices undercut mine? Really HOW?! It is precisely in fear and ignorance that evil and violence thrive. But allow me to end this much needed excursus on gay rights and gay love by posting a video by the talented and brilliant American comedian Louis C.K. about gay marriage and bigots’ stupid fears. ‘I never understood why people get so mad about homosexuals because they are just having sex between them and this doesn’t affect them just one bit.’ You tell them Louis! Therefore, what the fuck is YOUR problem?!
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Below you may read an unedited transcript of a presentation* about the Gulen Movement which provides valuable insight and a concise overview:
Gulen Movement: An Overview
I would like to begin by thanking the Center for Strategic and International Studies for hosting this presentation and in particular Dr. Aliriza for his invitation and organizing this gathering.
I also have a couple of disclaimers: First, I will not be speaking on behalf of any institution. The views presented here belong solely to me personally and do not represent in any way the official position of any institution or the Movement in general.
Secondly, I do not come here as an expert on but as a keen student of Turkish history, politics and society, and also as a person whose cultural understanding has been influenced by the service ethics of the Gulen Movement.
My presentation will include the following:
1. An attempt at description and a short historical overview of the Movement’s development.
2. The values and ideals of the Movement participants.
3. Fields of activity, institutions and organizations that are considered within the Movement.
4. Participation and fundraising mechanisms.
5. Cultural and social dynamics that underlie the growth of the Movement.
6. The views of Gulen or Movement participants on key issues such as democracy, secularism, Turkey’s European Union membership, women’s roles, the Kurdish issue, the Alevi issue, religious minorities and interfaith dialogue, nonviolence, and harmony of science and arts.
Let me start with an attempt to describe the Movement.
Description and Historical Background
The so-called Gulen Movement is a civil society movement. It started out as a local service effort with a group of students, teachers, parents, and small business owners around the Turkish scholar and preacher Fethullah Gulen in the city of Izmir in Turkey. For ease of reference, it is now mostly referred, especially by western scholars , to as the Gulen Movement, due to its main source of inspiration. By its participants, however, it is often called hizmet, or volunteer services. As far as Mr. Gulen is concerned, he prefers to refer to it as “the movement of humans united around high human values.”
The Movement originated in late 1960s Turkey as a faith-based (or Islam-inspired) initiative around creating educational opportunities in the form of scholarships, dormitories, schools and tutoring centers. Over the four decades since then, it has grown into a transnational educational, intercultural and interfaith movement, with participants numbering in the millions, comprising of hundreds of foundations, companies, professional associations, formal and informal, but legal, associations of various kinds.
The first group of people who associated with Gulen were college students, local mosque-goers, audiences who attended open-to-all question and answer sessions, seminars, and café meetings.The students at the Kestane Pazari dormitory/tutoring center in Izmir where Gulen served as the director were also very important at the early stages of the development of the Movement. In this stage, in addition to public speeches, Gulen attendedconversation circles where values and ideals like promoting and investing in sound education were discussed. In the following years, institutions were founded by educators and business owners inspired by Gulen’s constant encouragement for investing in education. These institutions include dormitories, K-12 schools, and tutoring centers. In the next stage of the Movement, media organizations were encouraged and established. And the media organizations began to serve as a continuation of the educational initiative for the masses. In addition, professional associations and intellectual/cultural organizations were formed in different locations by like-minded individuals. After the collapse of the iron curtain in the late 1980s, with the educational institutions established and run there, the Movement became transnational, expanding particularly into the Central Asian states with Turkic cultural background. In parallel to the institutionalization and transnationalization, the Movement heavily engaged in interfaith dialogue, in anticipation and prevention of the so-called clash theories that would be promoted by others after a while.
Today, although there is no central head quarters of registry, based on the media coverage, it is estimated that hundreds of schools exist in Turkey in addition to a similar number of such institutions in five continents. They all are inspired by Gulen’s peaceful life and works. In every city and town of Turkey, it is possible to encounter an educational facility or other cultural activity that can be associated with or inspired by the Movement. The Movement grew from a handful of individuals around Gulen in the late 1960s to millions in the 2000s. It is obviously impossible for Gulen to personally meet or know all participants of the Movement. How did this happen? What was so attractive to the Turkish people who came in contact with the Movement?
Message and Attraction
In the late 1960s, or early 1970s, Gulen’s message of deep and practiced faith, altruism and action was being delivered against abackdrop of poverty, corruption and moral decay. Non-democratic interventions on democracy, restriction of religious expression in public life, political and ideological clashes were prevalent. Tensions among the Sunni and Alevi, Turkish and Kurdish, and practicing Muslim versus secular nonpracticing citizens were high. But most importantly, politically/ideologically motivated armed clashes among “communists”, “fascists”, etc. resulted in the deaths of thousands of youth on the streets. In addition, assumed tensions between modernity and tradition and a multitude of other problems besieged the educational system.
What appealed to the first audiences was Gulen’s comprehensive approach to individuals, society, the nation and humanity in general. Gulen identified poverty, rivalries (schisms in Turkey), and lack of sound education as the main problems plaguing the nation. In particular, Gulen represented and taught the following:
1. Reforming oneself and thus becoming a better believer and practitioner of faith. When examined, it can easily be determined that Gulen’s rhetoric focused on this aspect the most.
2. Serving something greater than yourself. Do not simply care for your own interest, but strive toward a greater vision. Why not a more prestigious Turkey? Why not a humanity in peace? According to Aydin Bolak, the late chairman of Turkish Petroleum Foundation and Turkish Education Foundation, Gulen gave a
new vision to the Turkish youth who were getting trained in fulfilling their personal interests/objectives.
3. Education is the key to the solution of our main problems: Ignorance, division, poverty. And the key to making education work for the better is to have teachers and administrators who “represent” (temsil in Turkish) the values cherished by the people. Invest in education. If you are young, able and willing, choose
teaching as your profession. If you are a business person, support a school financially. If you are a parent, encourage sound education and for that help build a school in your neighborhood. In short, there is a way of contribution to educational initiatives for every person. Later other initiatives, such as media, hospitals, disaster relief and poverty assistance were initiated, and appealed to every segment of the population.
4. Not expecting everything from government. As a participant in a civil initiative, do something yourself, and do not delegate your responsibilities totally to the government, in similar tone to Kennedy’s famous saying “ask not what your country can do for you, but as what you can do for your country.” If you are a business person, do business, form partnerships and holdings, become rich and give charitably, with no expectation in return, back to your community.
5. As opposed to isolation from or being reactionary to public life,being present at every institution of our society with the intention to serve, including the judiciary, bureaucracy, military, media, art and business. The observant citizens of the country have shunned these institutions out of assumed pietistic concerns. They tended to send their children mostly to Qur’an courses and Imam/preacher schools. As a consequence, their expectations or worldview have been seldom valued or represented in the state or public institutions.
6. A successful synthesis or integration of religion, modernity, patriotism, democracy, science, arts, secularism and positive action. According to Bolak, Gulen’s combination of faith, spirituality and sciences offered the best expression of Turkish understanding of Islam.
7. Outreach, inclusiveness, outward looking, integrationist. From a community to a Movement, from the transnational Movement to whole humanity. Accepting everybody as they are, in their respective position.
As for the success of the Movement, certain factors play a key role:
1. Mainstream nature: The Movement participants are not different from the mainstream population of Turkey in terms of ethnicity, culture, religion, social class, and attitudes toward violence. Entry and exit is free and possible for all. It is an open project to anyone who wants to become part of it. Association and disassociation are completely voluntary.
2. Certain principles of the Movement participants were very appealing to the average citizen. These principles include:
• Altruism and the absence of self-interest. Gulen set an example by not owning any wealth or property and even discouraging his relatives from pursuing wealth (see Faruk Mercan).
• Trust and independence: There has never been a credible suspicion of financial self-interest or foreign aid or intervention.
• Abiding by the law has always been a key principle. Respect for the state and democratic views as was also noted by Mr. Gulen's audience who saw their state as essentially legitimate despite concerns around corruption and oppressive policies.
• Another important principle was non-partisanship. There was no allowance for division for any political reason. The Movement always had a comprehensive perspective in which every fellow citizen is seen as a potential future participant. Gulen refused proposals to support a particular political party or a candidate on every such occasion.
Values and Ideals
The values Gulen discussed and promoted can be gleamed from the titles of the series of articles he wrote for popular magazines or from the titles of his transcribed sermons and talks. Some of these values include deep-conscious faith, altruism, equity, tolerance, love, hope, modesty, chivalry, the complementary nature of science, rationality and spirituality, interfaith dialogue, and freedom of thought.
A look at the list of sermon series by Gulen may give a better idea:
The book entitled “The Statue of Our Souls” is a good representative of some of the values that have been promoted by Gulen.
Fields of activity, institutions and organizations encouraged/inspired/established by the Movement participants
The Movement participants inspired by Gulen’s thought, writings and sermons have set up charitable foundations and companies that are active in the fields of education, media, health care, disaster relief and business. They are all ‘decentralized’:
Participation and Fundraising Mechanisms
New participants of the Movement get to know about the Movement through multiple paths. These include the following:
1. Personal or interpersonal relationships, social networking, that is through meeting business owners, women or people of various professions who are among participants of the Movement. Some of these encounters involve an invitation to a once-a-week tea party in which spiritual topics are discussed.
2. At college and in college prep centers, while staying with fellow students in houses and dormitories.
3. By meeting with the members of professional organizations established by participants of the Movement.
4. Through publications, audio cassettes and videos, and media institutions, such as Samanyolu TV (a national TV channel), local TV channels, or Zaman newspaper and radio stations.
5. By participating in a social service campaign such as a disaster relief, health screening and scholarship activity organized by Kimse Yok Mu relief organization.
The Movement has been very careful to reject any governmental help or financial contribution from foreign foundations to maintain independence and civic nature of the projects. The main fundraising mechanism of the Movement is a meeting called “himmet” which could be translated as “donation pledge.” This is very similar to the notion of a fundraising dinner in the western world. It is usually held during the month of Ramadan in since it is believed that virtuous charitable acts are more valuable during this holy month. In such a meeting, participants make a financial or in-kind contribution pledge to an institution, such as a foundation, of the Movement. (For a sociological study of the process of giving, please see the book by Dr. Helen R. Ebaugh)
Other fundraising mechanisms include separate pledge drives for student scholarships, sacrificial animal pledges, and bake-sale (kermes) type events organized by women.
Everybody gives: It is a principle within the Movement that everybody contributes something of their time and financial resources. For a businessman, a typical contribution rate of 10% may mean a million dollar a year. In addition to financial pledges, the businesspeople are encouraged to do outreach visits to other business people and introduce the Movement projects. For a blue-collar worker, a 5% pledge may mean fifty dollars a month. No one is obliged or coerced to give. All donations or contributions are voluntary and recorded by the institution it was donated to, but not a central board or committee of the whole Movement
Participation in the Movement activities are totally voluntary and there is no official membership. Volunteers participate in the Movement through:
1. Making financial contributions
2. Volunteering their time or performing their profession pro bono for some time but not all
3. Bake-sale (kermes) organizations by women,
4. Doing outreach visits, and
5. Hosting guests or meetings in their homes.
Cultural and social dynamics that underlie the growth of the movement
The Movement’s fast growth from a few individuals to millions within four decades can be attributed to what I call the “crystallization effect.” If you remember the high school days and the over saturation experiment, then you will understand what I mean. If a cup of water is heated continuously, it can absorb increasing quantities of sugar. If this cup is then cooled down, and a sugar piece is held in the center, a crystal formation begins around this seed. It then grows until all the sugar that in the water but in excess of its capacity crystallizes around the seed. Gulen’s effect on the Turkish people can be likened to this process. The values championed by Gulen are not new to his audiences. Values such as faith, altruism, taking Prophet’s life as a model, valuing science, dialogue, tolerance, brotherhood-sisterhood, and striving together for a better society are values that are dear to the Anatolian people's heart. Even mechanisms of association and participation such as sohbet and himmet are not new. Their roots can be traced to such religious values as adanmislik, zakah, sadaqah, karz-ı hasen, sohbet (motivational or inspirational gatherings around tea or coffee).
The Movement can be described as a collection of millions of individuals with multiple voluntary associations in hundreds and thousands of foundations, companies, professional associations, and intellectual and cultural organizations. The unifying theme among these institutions, in other words what makes them a ‘Movement organization’ is their shared values and ideals.
Some of these institutions collaborate to improve efficiency. For instance, foundations in a particular city may meet to together designate specific areas of activity to avoid duplication of effort or inefficiency.
Noteworthy Stances of Gulen
1. Public condemnation of 9/11 and BinLaden thorugh media interviews and his books.
2. Promotion of education for girls even at the expense of headscarf.
3. Ascension of Turkey to the European Union. Cooperation of civilizations.
4. No return from democracy.
5. Women can have any role in the society, including judge and president.
6. Nonviolence since the inception of the Movement, that is since 1970s.
7. Interfaith dialogue initiative.
8. Spiritual depth in faith. Called a modern day Rumi by Sefik Can.
9. Harmony of science and faith.
Views of the participants of the Movement on key issues
Participants of the Movement see the state as the guarantor of order in the society, individual rights, human rights, justice and equity.
Fethullah Gulen on a number of occasions repeated his belief thatthere will be no return from democracy. “An atheist should be able to live as such without worry, and a believer should be able to live his religious life fully.” (See Mehmet Gundem interview 2005.) He suggests that democracy is the best form of government devised by humankind. Democracy will continue to improve itself and for countries such as Turkey where democracy is not well established, the strengthening of democracy will provide the ultimate opportunity for development and freedom.
It would be fair to say that the Movement participants would welcome a secularism policy like that of the United States. Those who live in Europe and the United States are happy to be contributing residents/citizens to their respective societies.
Turkey’s EU membership
The Movement participants are predominantly pro-EU due to their expectations of the strengthening of democracy at the expense of non-democratic manipulation of politics, increased transparency and decreased corruption, better economic competition and improved standards of living.
Gulen has stated on a number of occasions that in the Turkish religious interpretation of Islam which is informed essentially by the Hanefi school, women can hold any position in a society including judges, ministers, prime ministers and presidents. There is no profession that is beyond limits for women. However, some professions are not seen as ideal for women such as military combat.
Women actively participate in every institution associated with the Movement, such as teacher or administrators in schools, columnists, producers or directors in media institutions, doctors in hospitals.
The Kurdish issue
On the Kurdish issue, Gulen’s views can be summarized as a combination of four factors:
1. Addressing of the grievances of the population
2. Emphasizing common cultural elements
3. Promoting education and economic development.
4. Consulting with opinion leaders
5. Balancing diplomacy and the use of force
The Alevi issue
Gulen promotes building cemevis (houses of gathering of Alevis) along mosques where there is an Alevi community. Gulen also promotes the documentation of the oral Alevi tradition for preventing possible abuse for political reasons.
Religious minorities and interfaith dialogue
Gulen has been a pioneer of interfaith dialogue in Turkey and abroad. Just remember the fact that Turkey got its independence after the WW1, after a troubled period of state formation, and after having had to fight a war against non-Muslim nations. In the 1990s, several years before 9/11 Gulen promoted interfaith dialog saying that leaders of faith communities, they needed to show solidarity to demonstrate that religion is not and should not be a reason for conflict. He met and co-organized events with the leaders of Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Jewish and other faith communities in Turkey. To this day, he remains close friends with them.
Gulen’s efforts served as opening a new page for interfaith relations in Turkey from suspicion into collaboration. The state Directorate for Religious Affairs established an office for interfaith dialogue. Prime Minister’s office, universities and city governments participated in interfaith activities after these initiatives. Due to the significance of his initiatives, he received a personal audience with the late Pope John Paul II. These brave moves were not without a cost. Gulen was criticized by radical circles as a hidden Christian, or a hidden cardinal of Rome.
Gulen’s stance against violence has been consistent since the 1970s. During the political anarchy years, Gulen consistently denounced terror, anarchy and violence and instructed his audiences to never respond to violence in kind. During the first Gulf War, he protested Saddam’s rockets targeting Israeli civilians in his mosque sermons in the presence of thousands of Muslims. After 9/11 he condemned the attack with an advertisement in the Washington Post. He called Bin Laden a monster along with people around him. He condemned Bin Laden’s actions on humanitarian as well as religious grounds.
Science and arts
Gulen has promoted science and arts in multiple works. In his work entitled “The Statue of Our Souls” he describes new horizons for arts and science as ideals for the new generations.
Gulen promoted patriotism over racism. His approach has been inclusive, positive, affinity-based national pride, and not antagonist. There are many Kurdish participants in the Movement. Gulen emphasizes the positive role of Turkish nation in the world, inclusive of all ethnicities of Anatolia.
* by Dr. Alp Y. Aslandoğan, President of Alliance for Shared Values - June 17, 2009
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https://www.leadershipnorthwestmissouri.org/history/
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In December 1999, community leaders from Northwest Missouri came together at Conception Abbey to brainstorm about regional issues. One of the issues that came out of this forum was the need for leadership development on a regional scale. The group concluded that while there are many outstanding local leadership development programs in our communities and an excellent statewide program, there are no programs that address leadership development at the regional level.
As a result, Leadership Northwest Missouri was created to bring together up-and-coming leaders from throughout the region to hone their leadership skills, explore regional issues and gain a network of contacts throughout the region. Leadership Challenge core practices are taught using a blend of classroom presentations and experiential exercises. In-depth examinations of such regional issues as agriculture, entrepreneurship, economic/workforce development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, technology and regional vitality round out each program day. Sessions are held monthly in various communities throughout the region. Class members are selected based on their commitment to the region and leadership potential.
** Click here to learn more about the History and Benefits of LNWMO.
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https://melsdiners.com/community-involvement/
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Mel’s Community Involvement
IMPROVING LIVES & POSITIVE CHANGES
From the beginning Mel’s has established and maintained a culture rooted in helping the communities around our restaurants by improving lives and constantly pushing for positive change.
HELPING THE COMMUNITIES AROUND OUR RESTAURANTS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Mel’s has helped build 11 single-family homes so far.
For Kids with Cancer
Mel’s has been a major force for the Annual Helping Kids with Cancer Radiothon in SWFL which has raised over $20 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital.
For Rescue Mission
For over 35 years Mel’s has provided Thanksgiving lunch and dinner for Rescue Mission in Ft Myers.
Mel’s has sponsored numerous school sports teams through the years and has donated toys to schools for children in need during Christmas for over 35 years.
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http://www.austinforhumanrights.org/
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The mission of the Austin Human Rights Commission is to cultivate a just and inclusive community where diversity is valued and human rights are respected.
Who Are We
We are citizens of Austin who live within the city limits and are appointed by the Mayor to uphold the rights of every individual in our community, regardless of:
- Religious Affiliation
- Sexual Orientation
- Physical or Mental Ability
- Economic Status
The law states that people cannot be treated differently because of personal characteristics. The Human Rights Commission is available to respond to inquiries made by letter or in person. For more information call 507-437-9940 City Administration Building.
Applications Now Available
The Austin Human Rights Commission is seeking applicants to serve on the commission. The Human Rights Commission consists of nine members whose purpose is to act informally to eliminate unfair discriminatory practices that are contrary to the public policies of the State of Minnesota. A term on the Human Rights Commission is three years, and we meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm and for special meetings as called.
Download the application by clicking HERE
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Saturday morning, January 24, was a beautiful Colorado morning, crisp and sunny. Our Generations of Compassion volunteers met the day ready to support the clean-up of holiday wreaths and other decorations from the Ft. Logan National Cemetery.
The annual clean-up of the holiday wreaths and decorations normally takes groundskeepers at Fort Logan National Cemetery more than a week to accomplish. GCF teamed up with volunteers from several other organizations to complete the clean-up much faster.
Our volunteer time spent cleaning up the cemetery was made more special with the opportunity to honor the burial site of the brother of one of our volunteers. It was truly a special day for all our volunteers and a very special way for Generations of Compassion to say ‘Thank You’ to all our veterans and their families for their service and dedication to our country.
Volunteers: Becky Snethen, Jim Snethen, Caleb Snethen, Renee Iantorno, Maryellen LanFranco, Yasuko Armstead, and Connie Pontarelli.
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https://www.learnwithsat.co.uk/post/autism-in-education-autism-awareness-month-2022
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What is Autism (ASD)
“Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people. It also affects how they make sense of the world around them” - The National Autistic Society (2020)
Autism is a neurological condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, and of which, has no cure. Autism affects the way that people process and understand the world, meaning that it can affect every aspect of life. This information alone is why at Sammie Allen Tutoring, we feel it our responsibility to both understand autism, and promote inclusivity in education for all special educational needs. Early intervention is now understood to make a huge impact on the way that an autistic child copes in school, and in life, which is why we believe it is important that educators like us are trained, and skilled in order to identify and support children with autism.
How does Autism affect learning and education?
Below we have highlighted a few areas of education that some autistic children might not feel as easily accessible:
High noise levels and busy classroom activities
Breaks to normal daily routine
Non verbal cues such as hand gestures and eye contact
Focussing on lesson content that doesn’t match their interests
Emotive activities within lessons
Developing social skills between peers
So what can we do?
It is known that Autism Spectrum Disorder is individual - it affects every single child differently. However, there are still many commonalities that we recognise across different autistic students, which means we have the opportunity to learn and understand how to best support them, and make learning the most fun and interactive it can be!
Learn about the learner!
We often begin by taking the time to understand the student’s individual needs, and what subjects interest them the most! We spend time talking about common interests, making the student feel comfortable and safe, and reducing any anxiety they might feel about learning in general. Creating that bond can be the first step in ensuring that the child feels secure in the new learning environment.
Implement this in our sessions.
We understand that it is incredibly important for an autistic child’s focus levels to use the child’s interests in our lesson plans and activities. We find that by doing this, not only do the students enjoy the lesson content more, but they also feel more comfortable interacting with us.
Sticking to a routine
At Sammie Allen Tutoring, we have the ability to manipulate our own personal schedule to support our autistic students. We find that if our sessions are on the same day, at the same time each week, our autistic students are both more mentally prepared for the lesson, and engage better with the content.
Support and promote organisational strategies.
We understand that autistic learners are likely to have a different way of processing information, which can therefore have an impact on their ability to organise themselves, their homework, their revision and even their daily activities. Therefore to best support our autistic students, it is often beneficial to take a little bit of extra time to make learning plans, giving them the chance to teach us what is best for them!
Take breaks, and listen
The final, and arguably the most important part of supporting children with autism, is to understand that taking breaks and chunking our lesson content is essential when creating a comfortable learning environment. Busy activities and large amounts of new information can be overwhelming, which is why we promote the opportunity for all of our students at Sammie Allen Tutoring to have control over their learning journey. That includes taking breaks when necessary.
What can you do to learn more?
Below we have included many websites that you can access for free to learn about Autism in Education:
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https://www.sbhshoppingtown.com.au/whats-happening/help-foodbank-feed-familieslies/
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Help FOODBANK feed families!
Every week in Queensland 100,000 people rely on food aid from Foodbank Queensland, with increasing demand. It is not only the homeless or jobless who rely on this assistance – it is the working poor asking for help to feed their young families that is on the rise. Half of these recipients are children – it is hard to believe that 50,000 children go hungry, right on our doorstep!!
How can I get involved?
By purchasing a few extra cans or non-perishable food items while shopping and putting your contributions in the collection cages located at the front of Coles and Aldi/Woolworths.
Where will the food go?
The food will go to Foodbank Queensland and the charities that Foodbank support.
What is Foodbank?
Foodbank is by far, the largest hunger relief organisation in Australia. Last year alone, they provided enough food for over 60 million meals. Foodbank is a non-denominational, non-profit organisation which acts as a pantry to the charities and community groups who feed the hungry.
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Black Singles sometimes want the opportunity to join a singles dating site that caters to their needs. Black singles dating sites do just that, offering tools and features tailored to black dating and interracial dating online. While some black singles dating sites are limited to blacks only, many are open to singles of all races who are interested in dating black individuals.
Our dating experts have examined numerous singles dating sites catering to black and interracial dating in order to rate and review them for your dating benefit. After evaluating these sites according to customer satisfaction, dating success, relevant features and search tools, we have generated a list of our top 5 black singles sites below. We hope you find this list helpful in your search for the most compatible black singles!
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For a while now, female fighting has become more mainstream, and especially UFC, MMA, and boxing, have been the sectors that have seen significant growth. This article looks at why this is the case and how to sustain the rise of the female fighter.
More Social Acceptance
Female fighters have always been around, and the legends of the Amazonian warriors have long persisted. However, having women in the octagon showing dangerous fighting skills has taken society some getting used to, especially in the mainstream media. However, as more women move into powerful, societal decision-making positions and stereotypes are overturned, female fighters have now become increasingly socially accepted. With this improved social acceptance has come the increase in fans attending big fight nights to watch the ladies on the card. This is a trend that is set to continue, and such acceptance will be one of the main drivers of the rise in female fighters.
Promoters and Sponsors
There has been a surge in the number of fight promoters and sponsors who now specifically focus on female fighters. One could go as far as to say that it’s a growth industry now and that it is no longer just the top fighters that are being sponsored. The entire spectrum of female fighting, from merchandising to online sports betting, where you can bet on female fighters, are now so much more readily available. The exposure that female fighters are now getting is immense and sponsorship is part of the female fight craze that has taken the world by storm.
The prize money involved in female professional fighting and martial arts has skyrocketed, and although not yet entirely comparable to what the men earn, it has been a major drawcard to the sport for many out there. The octagon and the ring have become places wherein many women now look to as a means to change their lives for the better. Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison have set the tone in terms of earnings from the fight game and today's female MMA fighters are realizing the benefits of better prize money than female boxing and other professional martial arts.
More Female Fighters
All the above rationales discussed have also led to an increase in the number of female fighters across all fighting genres, from UFC to boxing and professional martial arts. There are now more female fighters than ever before with numbers increasing all the time. With the number of places to train on the increase, as well as some great role models now available to emulate, the number of female fighters is increasing significantly. This allows for the improvement in fight competitions and the ability for a wider range of weight classes and skill levels. It all makes for better watching and a greater chance to build a personal brand and create a dedicated following.
There is no going back, and there will be as many if not more female fighters and professional martial artists in our modern society soon. It is, thus, incumbent on all those involved in the industry or the fight game to accept this increase and support the rise of the female fighter.
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Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) Charter High School was about to graduate their founding class of outstanding women. With that big news, it was the perfect time to let the world in on their accomplishments as well. We stepped in and developed a media relations program and a website to be the center of recruitment, school activities, fundraising, community efforts and show that they are the premiere all girls charter school.
A School Just For Girls in the Heart of Bed-Stuy
BELA is an all-girls high school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. They are a community school steeped in the history and culture of our surrounding neighborhood. BELA welcomes young women and their families who are seeking an exceptional, college preparatory educational experience within a joyful, nurturing environment.
On August 28, 2017, they officially opened their doors to welcome BELA’s inaugural freshman class! Sixty girls joined the community that day – pioneering young women up for the challenge of co-creating a school culture based on sisterhood, scholarship, strength and service, and carrying the mission and core values forward for future classes. Today, more than 250 girls across four grades make BELA their second home. This year they celebrate these amazing stewards of BELA. The first graduating class – the Class of 2021!
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In this report, we provide insights about what's top of mind for shoppers – from how different generations are spending, to the uptick in discounted buys. And returns? Don't worry, we've got that covered too.
Our focus is on October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. We're stacking it up against the same period from the previous year, to keep things interesting.
Meet the typical
To understand the differences between generations, channels, and genders, we need to understand the base reference: the everyday Nordic consumer in the retail space in 2023*.
Generational approach to shopping
Generational differences in consumer behavior are shaping the retail industry. It's essential to understand each generation, as varying influences shape their spending habits and priorities.
See below how the report age bracket taps into the different generations.
Gen Z is a digitally native, socially conscious generation that values authenticity and experiences. They shop more often than other age groups. However, they have less money to spend. They typically buy fewer, yet pricier items. Their approach? Value in quality, not quantity.
The Selective Spender
The new nesters
Millennials, typically in their late 20s to 30s, are often navigating career growth, settling into family life, or exploring home ownership. Late millennials in their late 30s are further along in their careers and family situations, buying more items per receipt than younger millennials, potentially because they shop for more people in the household.
Millennials are among the most frequent shoppers, only surpassed by those aged 18-25. Financially, they take the lead, spending almost 8% more per purchase than the average Nordic shopper.
The Value Hunter
Generation X, usually in their 40s to late 50s, often manage multi-person households and juggle family and career priorities. They spend more on each shopping trip than the average Nordic shopper, emphasizing value for money. This means more items per receipt, often shopping for the entire household, reflecting their life stage and responsibilities.
Young baby boomers
These are typically transitioning into retirement or optimizing their later career stages. When it comes to shopping, they visit stores slightly less frequently than the average Nordic shopper and spend slightly less on each purchase. This could be indicative of their preference for value, possibly stemming from managing household needs or preparing for post-retirement life, or just a sign that they already have what they need.
The Stability Seekers
Consumers aged 65 and older, typically in their post-retirement phase, are adapting to new life rhythms and often tighter budgets. Their shopping patterns reflect this. While their shopping frequency aligns with other age groups, they spend 20% less per purchase and buy 10% fewer items. This might hint at their focus on selectivity and value, in tune with their current life stage.
The Seasoned Saver
Men vs. Women’s shopping habits
In exploring the retail landscape, we must pay attention to the different shopping habits of men and women. Let us dive into the data that differentiates their shopping behaviors.
The gender gap in spending
Despite men and women hitting the stores equally frequently, their shopping baskets tell different tales. Men consistently opt for pricier selections, reflected by their average receipt values being a staggering 66% higher than women's. While they do pick up more items — but only 7.5% more than women — it is evident their choices lean towards higher-value products.
Online or in-store?
In the age-old debate of online vs. in-store shopping, both men and women are showing a slight tilt towards online shopping, both in terms of monthly shopping frequency and the amount spent on each purchase, perhaps favoring e-commerce for its convenience and variety.
Despite shared preferences for where they shop, it’s clear that men and women are spending money differently.
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https://oeod.uci.edu/sho/about.php
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Sexual Harassment / Title IX Officer
Definition & Role
The Sexual Harassment/Title IX Officer (SHO) is responsible for coordinating the University's compliance with federal and state discrimination and sexual harassment laws, as well as investigations of sex offenses. As such, the SHO:
- Provides educational programs regarding discrimination, sexual harassment and sex offense prevention for students, staff and faculty on the campus and at the medical center
- Responds to, investigates, and/or seeks resolution to allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment or sex offenses
- Selects and oversees sexual harassment advisors, who serve as additional information resources on issues of sexual harassment
Director of Equal Opportunity/Investigations, Tierney Anderson is the Title IX Officer for the UCI community.
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https://luriax.com/blogs/news/luriaxs-remarkable-achievement-planting-500-trees-with-eden-reforestation-program
| 2023-09-24T16:54:12 |
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Luriax, the epitome of luxury, functionality, and sustainability, has achieved yet another milestone in its mission to create a greener future. As part of our unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, we are thrilled to announce that we have successfully planted 481 trees in May through our partnership with the esteemed Eden Reforestation Program through thegoodapi. This accomplishment represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, restore ecosystems, and leave a positive impact on the world around us.
Planting Trees with Eden Reforestation Program:
At Luriax, we firmly believe in taking tangible actions to protect and preserve our planet. To fulfill our commitment to sustainability, we have partnered with the renowned Eden Reforestation Program , a globally recognized organization dedicated to reforestation and alleviating poverty through the employment of local villagers.
Through this partnership, we have had the privilege of planting trees in regions greatly affected by deforestation. These trees not only contribute to the restoration of vital ecosystems but also provide numerous socio-economic benefits to the local communities involved in the reforestation efforts.
Positive Impact and Benefits:
Environmental Restoration: The planting of around 500 trees with the Eden Reforestation Program plays a crucial role in restoring damaged landscapes and ecosystems. Trees act as natural carbon sinks, absorbing atmospheric CO2 and helping to combat climate change. Additionally, they enhance biodiversity by providing habitats for various species, support water cycle regulation, and prevent soil erosion.
Empowering Local Communities: One of the remarkable aspects of the Eden Reforestation Program is its focus on community involvement. By employing local villagers, the program not only provides them with fair wages but also offers opportunities for skill development and economic stability. This empowers communities and helps alleviate poverty in regions where deforestation has had significant social and economic consequences.
Sustainable Future: The trees planted contribute to a sustainable future. By reforesting degraded areas, we are actively combating deforestation and its associated negative impacts on the environment. This aligns perfectly with our vision of merging luxury, functionality, and sustainability to create a harmonious coexistence between nature and modern lifestyles.
The accomplishment of planting trees is not the culmination of our dedication to sustainability; rather, it serves as a reminder of our ongoing commitment to making a positive difference. At Luriax, we are determined to continue our collaboration with the Eden Reforestation Program and expand our efforts to plant even more trees in the future.
Through the support of our customers, who share our passion for sustainable luxury, we will strive to make an increasingly significant impact on reforestation and conservation. With every purchase made from Luriax, our customers contribute to the planting of trees, helping us create a greener and more sustainable world for generations to come.
Luriax's achievement of planting 481 trees with the Eden Reforestation Program in May is a testament to our unwavering dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Through this remarkable milestone, we are actively contributing to reforestation efforts, supporting local communities, and leaving a positive impact on the planet.
As we move forward on our transformative journey, we invite individuals who are passionate about luxury, functionality, and sustainability to join us. Together, we can create a future where luxury and environmental consciousness coexist harmoniously, ensuring that our planet thrives for generations to come. Choose Luriax and be a part of our commitment to a greener and more sustainable world.
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https://marmeninc.com/en/about-us/community-engagement
| 2023-09-21T12:47:37 |
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Well beyond its ambitious manufacturing projects, Marmen is also an involved corporate citizen that cares about the well-being of its community and employees. Since its foundation, the company is committed to contributing to the economic growth and socio-cultural development of the regions where its plants are located. Over the years, whether in Trois-Rivières, Matane or Brandon, Marmen has increased its commitments, whether in the form of sponsorships, partnerships or charitable donations. The continued support of the leadership team reflects a great generosity of heart and a sincere desire to support its communities in their development efforts and to help the needy.
Marmen and its affiliates partner with major events in their region and support many causes in the areas of health and education. In addition, the company supports sports events in which employees participate.
Through its social commitment, Marmen is proud to help make the communities of Trois-Rivières, Matane and Brandon even more vibrant and appealing.
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https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/meetup/what-is-meetup/1/
| 2024-02-21T16:12:49 |
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Meetup is a social networking site that allows you to find and join groups related to your own personal interests. However, instead of just talking about these interests online, Meetup is used to organize offline and in-person meetings in your area. Common locations for Meetup groups include cafes, parks, and sometimes even people's homes.
Meetup is a great resource for meeting new people, getting involved in your community, and being more active with an interest you enjoy. Best of all, it's completely free to sign up for an account and get started.
Some Meetup events do have a fee to participate, but for the most part Meetup groups and events tend to be free.
All Meetup groups are created and run by individuals called organizers. Every group you'll find on Meetup was originally created by an individual just like you. These organizers created these Meetups because they wanted to meet others who shared their interests in a particular topic they felt passionate about. Whenever you attend a Meetup event, there should be an organizer there hosting it.
There's a variety of Meetup group topics, including books, food, outdoor activities, games, sports, and politics. Some are general, like a group for social gathering, while others can be more specific, like a group dedicated to glassblowing.
If you can't find a group for a specific topic you're interested in, you can always create your own Meetup group. However, it's important to note that it does cost money to organize and run your own group (between $9.99-14.99 per month.)
In the next lesson, we'll show you how to create an account, join Meetup groups, and more!
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https://www.nafshiwellness.org/wombs
| 2023-04-01T17:35:18 |
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Women Of Mind, Body and Spirit
WOMBS—Women Of Mind, Body and Spirit—is a community of women who are experiencing infertility and/or miscarriage. Women undergoing fertility treatment or recovering from a miscarriage often feel alone and isolated. Participants will discover a sisterhood—a safe space to share personal experience and challenges, while giving each other strength, support and hope for the future.
During these workshops, participants will explore Jewish texts that discuss infertility amongst the biblical personalities and their strength in the face of challenge. Through discussion and exploration of Jewish texts, WOMBS community members will gain rich Jewish wisdom to help traverse the trials of infertility and miscarriage.
Some of the many topics include emotional turmoil, financial implications, primary and secondary infertility and maintaining marital harmony and connection while trying to conceive.
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https://bonjibon.com/pages/the-bonjibon-initiative
| 2022-05-16T13:29:27 |
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We are passionate about our communities. We believe that feminism is inherently intersectional and advocating for those values means showing up in many ways. While Bonjibon is dedicated to the message of sexual wellness, there are many organizations and companies doing other facets of feminist work to help support, strengthen and empower those in our communities.
The Bonjibon Initiative is a way for us to help financially contribute to and spotlight different organizations and charities and their efforts.
Every quarter we will donate a portion of our profits to a different charity or organization.
The Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS) is a provincial organization with a twenty-year history of providing services to Indian Residential School Survivors.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society began in 1994 as a working committee of the First Nations Summit. We were known as the Residential School Project, housed out of and as a part of the BC First Nations Summit. Our work was primarily to assist Survivors with the litigation process pertaining to Residential School abuses. In more recent years our work has expanded to include assisting the descendants of Survivors and implementing Community education measures (Indigenous & Non-Indigenous).
The Endometriosis Network Canada is the first and only registered charity in Canada dedicated to raising awareness of endometriosis and helping those it affects.
The mission of TENC is to promote awareness while providing education, support and resources for people with endometriosis and those whose lives it touches.
Peers Victoria is an innovative, multi-service grassroots agency that was established by, with, and for sex workers in 1995. Through direct service delivery and community partnerships, Peers provides an array of outreach and drop-in harm reduction and support services alongside education and employment training for current and former sex workers.
THE GOAL OF THE NATIVE WOMEN’S SHELTER…
Is to provide a safe environment where women can begin to rebuild their lives. We offer support and frontline services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis (Aboriginal) women and children to promote their empowerment and independence. The NWSM is the only women’s shelter in Montreal that provides services exclusively to Aboriginal women and their children. Women are offered an up to three month stay in one of 13 private rooms, many of which are capable of accommodating more than one person so that women may stay with their children. There is a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol at the shelter.
In the initial stages, the fund will support low/no cost virtual mental health care for Black clients in East York, Toronto and across Ontario.
The fund will support: Low/no cost workshops for community members, which may include: ancestral Memory of Trauma, which will have a spiritual & recovery model, post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome, which will utilize a psycho-educational model, low/no cost one on one therapy sessions for community members and anti-oppressive workshops for mental health practitioners.
Black Women in Motion is a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that empowers and supports the advancement of black womxn and survivors of sexual violence. We work within an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework to create culturally-relevant content, educational tools, healing spaces and economic opportunities for black womxn.
#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives.
WAVAW is a feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonizing rape crisis centre operating on unceded Coast Salish Territories. They provide support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. They advocate for social and systemic change through education, outreach and activism.
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https://theglobalchild.org/programs-history-mission-new/
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The Global Child is committed to the safety, nurture, and education of Cambodian street children. Operating both a school and safehouse in Siem Reap, Cambodia, we provide the most impoverished and gifted children with a well-rounded education, life skills, and a cultural understanding of their country to promote students’ independence and leadership.
The Global Child
In Cambodia, a large percentage of the population lives below the poverty line. As in many developing countries suffering the aftermath of war, unschooled and underprivileged children beg for an income of less than one dollar a day, which they bring home to their families. Under these circumstances, it is hard for parents or guardians to allow their children to go to school since it could cause the family to starve, yet the children are usually eager for an education. Thus the objective of The Global Child is to afford underprivileged street-working children the opportunity to obtain solid schooling in two languages by subsidizing students one dollar for each day they attend school. Students are paid their subsidy weekly. They are taught a form of micro-financing (only without repayment), allowing the school to instruct students on how to wisely manage their monthly funds to attain sustainable home projects or future savings, thus learning business acumen from the start.
In 2003, the current Director of The Global Child, Judy Wheeler, was President for the Designer Outlet Stores in Manchester, Vermont. Judy hired Allan Scott-Moncrief, a Scottish painter and film-maker, to put on a film festival as an event to promote the outlet stores around New England.
Allan had just come back from Cambodia where he’d been making a documentary film. He told Judy how impressed he was with the intelligence and positive attitudes of the street-working children he’d encountered on the streets of Phnom Penh. He discovered that nearly any of the street-working children went to school, or had ever been to school. They had to work the streets begging or selling small items in order to earn about one dollar a day so their families would have enough money to eat.
Allan met a few of the guardians of these children. He asked them, “If I were to pay you one dollar a day, would you let your child go to school?” Many said yes, since the dollar a day would substitute for the money the parent would lose from their child no longer working the streets. That “dollar-a-day” concept was the genesis of TGC and continues to be a key aspect of TGC today.
The Global Child in Phnom Penh.
On May 17, 2004, Judy Wheeler, Alan Scott-Moncrieff, and colleagues opened the school in Phnom Penh with 11 students. In the weeks following, they carefully selected 15 more children to bring the numbers up to the targeted 26: 13 boys and 13 girls.
The 26th child to be admitted, a 12-year-old girl named Pisey, had walked 15 miles alone in her bare feet all the way from the notorious Stung Meanchey dump to Phnom Penh to ask to be admitted. She was living with her family (and 2,000 others at the dump), surviving by picking through garbage for anything they could sell.
These are photos taken during the filming of a school documentary, showing Pisey at the dump and shortly after she started attending TGC.
The school in Phnom Penh was located in a three-story building and was divided into a café on the ground floor, classrooms, common room, school office, and a rooftop garden retreat. The café sold coffee, snacks and some merchandise, as well as crafts produced by indigenous artists. All profits from the café went to school.
The curriculum included English, Khmer, math, creative arts, geography, history, science, social studies, ethics, culture, computer tech, and debate. All subjects except Khmer were taught in English – even debate! Sports included karate, soccer, and badminton. Students also received training in traditional Khmer dancing. Buddhist monks visited on a regular basis to instruct the students on culture and behavior.
A Cambodian staff member was hired and a lot of time was spent establishing and maintaining good relations with the Cambodian government. As some kids were orphaned or lived in an unsafe environment, the school also had a safe house where most of the students lived, with boys separate from girls. Every student received three free meals a day at the school. Clothing was also provided in the form of simple school uniforms.
The Global Child in Siem Reap.
In the early 2000s, many rural peasants had been forced off their land and had flooded into Phnom Penh. They couldn’t find work and Phnom Penh became much more chaotic and less safe. In 2008, nearly all the students and staff moved from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, with many guardians and staff also making the move.
The school in Siem Reap is located in a more rural setting and consists of two buildings – the school itself, and another that houses six students and some staff. The other students live with their families. Since moving the school to Siem Reap, TGC has been admitting students that are not orphans but are often former street-working, or potential street-working children because their families are so poor.
Siem Reap is very close to the temples of Angkor. Each year over 700,000 tourists visit Angkor Wat, making it one of the top tourist destinations in the world. There are over 400 hotels in Siem Reap to meet the needs of those tourists. The city of Siem Reap is now a booming town, with numerous hotels, bars, restaurants, retail stores, and museums that cater to a large number of tourists that arrive each day.
In December 2007, the school started a coffee shop called Joe To Go, located in the Old Town part of Siem Reap. A generous donor provided the funds for this venture with the hope that someday it could generate profits that could be used to support the school. In 2009, a gift shop upstairs called Beau Fou was opened that sells clothing, accessories, and gifts.
TGC often provides assistance to the families of students, and overall provides financial support for over 200 Cambodians, including staff members and their families. This support of so many Cambodians is why TGC has good relations with the Cambodian government.
After sixteen years in continuous operation, we are very proud to have achieved success in fulfilling our mission and seeing some of our students go on to do great things. Help us operate for another sixteen years!
Our Programs and Services
Learn how we care for, educate, and nurture our students.
Experience, Student Support, and Care
Taking full responsibility for the education of any child is both complex and expensive, but doing so for a former street-working child is much more difficult.
Our primary focus is education. Each student receives $1 per day of school attended which serves the dual purpose of training them in personal finance and countering their value as former child-laborers.
Our educational program includes the Cambodian government’s recognized curriculum: Khmer, Math, Social Studies, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Earth Science with additional training in English, Health, Computer Class (Digital Art & Cybersecurity), Art, Music and extra-curricular activities such as soccer, volleyball, karate and traditional Cambodian dancing. During their enrollment in our program, students receive housing, healthcare, food, and school supplies.
Additionally, each student receives counseling and financial support until they secure employment upon graduation; hopefully following their completion of university but sometimes after receiving vocational training from a trusted partner organization.
The Global Child has more than fourteen years of experience investing in and studying the intricacies of street-working children’s lives. We are able to identify and address the little understood incentives that lead to child labor and offset them with sustainable entrepreneurial ventures in order to expand our educational programs.
The Global Child delivers quality education. As a community, we make every conscious effort to offer these students with the best opportunities possible since we know that Cambodia’s poor education system generally impels many children to drop out of school. We do this by monitoring teacher-student relationships, developing an applicable curriculum, and giving superior compensation to teaching staff.
We seek and attract the most talented and knowledgeable Cambodian teachers. Student evaluations plus class observations give management the tools to ensure that our teachers’ skills meet our standards and improve.
Prospective students are determined through a partnership with local village chiefs who know which children are in the greatest need. TGC then interviews each child laborer and their family, then we select appropriate candidates for an entrance exam, ensuring that each inducted class begins at the same educational level. This allows TGC to achieve our goals by focusing on the most desperate children while maintaining a high quality of education by choosing those with high aptitude.
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https://www.arkesseia.com/blogs/news/a-little-kindness-goes-a-long-way
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Many many thanks to our wonderful friends and customers for making our first year in business such a success….
We are happy to share that Arkesseia was able to make a donation to “Lesvos Solidarity” to support the work they are doing on the island of Lesvos, Greece to aid refugees entering Europe through the island.
Lesvos Solidarity (ex Pikpa camp) is an open refugee camp . It is a self-organized, autonomous space run by volunteers and is built on the principle of solidarity. Pikpa opened four years ago and is now a growing and evolving camp in response to the dynamic nature of the refugee crisis on the island. The refugees who stay at the camp are some of the most vulnerable: disabled, sick, pregnant and the families of victims of shipwrecks. They provide food, clothes, hygiene kits and medical assistance. They also organize activities for children, language classes and social support.
Additional information about the camp and how to help can be found at www.lesvossolidarity.org.
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https://www.linc-cymru.co.uk/our-news-latest-updates/taking-action-against-loneliness-in-nursing-homes/
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Taking action against loneliness in nursing homes
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we caught up with Flor, Daniely and Sarah, part of the team at Penylan House Nursing Home in Cardiff, to find out how they tackle loneliness and help residents to live their best lives.
Looking out for loneliness
The are many different signs that someone may be experiencing loneliness. Knowing what to look for is a vital first step in guarding against feelings of loneliness continuing. It’s essential in preventing feelings progressing to affect mental health more seriously.
For the team at Penylan House, getting to know the residents individually means the team can tell straight away if someone in their care is feeling low. “When you go to say good morning, you can tell immediately if a resident is beginning to feel lonely”, says Flor, “they may become quiet or withdrawn, not themselves.” Having a close relationship with residents and talking to them regularly helps the Penylan House team to keep an eye on how each resident is feeling. It also builds the bonds that make residents feel at home and happy.
Causes and signs of loneliness in care home residents
For some residents, loneliness can affect them when a health condition progresses, or their general health deteriorates. It can cause them to feel less able to join in with activities they usually enjoy. This can mean that a resident might not come along to a planned event, or they may start to make excuses to avoid taking part when they’ve previously had lots of fun.
There are other changes to look out for, too. A loss of appetite or an increase in the amount of time sleeping can be warning signals that someone is feeling lonely. Sometimes, residents start to take less pride in their appearance than they normally would.
These are key signs that someone could be experiencing feelings of loneliness. When loneliness presents itself, it’s important to tackle it quickly.
As soon as the team at Penylan House notice any change in behaviour, they take action to reengage their resident and support them. “The rapport you build with residents means you can see straight away when someone needs extra support,” Sarah explains.
Most people feel lonely at some point during their lives. It’s a feeling that can be caused by many factors including life changes, moving to a new place, or experiencing a health problem that brings difficulties or limitations. Since these are all events that can occur when someone moves into a care setting, the team at Penylan House have plenty of experience and resources to make sure their residents find joy and contentment every day.
One of the most important ways to prevent loneliness is to find activities that residents love. Activities can bring a more fulfilled life and decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation, Flor says. She and the carers encourage residents to take part in as many different activities as they would like to, and adapt all kinds of pursuits so they are suitable for each individual resident.
When everyone can take part in fun and engaging pastimes, even if they are having difficulty with mobility or health issues, it builds a sense of engagement and belonging.
The options for activities are endless. Read more about the ways we help our residents stay active
Group activities are a wonderful way to prevent people from feeling lonely, and activity coordinators Flor and Daniely make sure there’s something for all residents to get involved with. They organise a wide variety of group activities, from bingo and dominoes to outdoor sports and visits with friends and family.
Hobbies that conjure a sense of home, like cooking and gardening, bring comfort and a sense of belonging to a care home. And when residents get involved with collaborations with local schools, or with visits from animals, they can rediscover a sense of themselves and reminisce over favourite life events.
Hands-on pastimes are a rewarding way for residents to use their creative skills and even celebrate big events. The residents at Penylan House recently made and decorated crowns ready for the Queen’s jubilee celebrations, keeping them engaged with the world around them and bringing joy and creativity.
High-tech solutions for loneliness
Music can have an amazing uplifting effect on the spirits, and the residents at Penylan House Nursing home love to move with the times. The team arrange for the residents to get together and groove to their favourite tunes, each wearing a set of headphones in a ‘silent disco’ – it’s a great way to foster a sense of belonging and joy.
Using virtual reality equipment enables residents to experience the sights and sounds they love or even travel the world when they aren’t able to visit first-hand. Exotic and cosmopolitan locations can come to the nursing home in Cardiff, providing wonder and adventure and helping to prevent loneliness and isolation.
The human touch
Involvement in activities is only one aspect of preventing loneliness. Human connection is something we all need in life, and bringing this to care is essential in avoiding feelings of loneliness.
A conversation can make a huge difference in reducing feelings of isolation and helping residents not to become withdrawn, says Flor. “A simple chat can draw someone out of themselves. But so can just being there with them.”
Sarah describes how sitting beside someone, holding their hand, can make an enormous difference to a resident’s mental health and well-being. For the care team at Penylan House, the residents truly become a second family, and they love to listen to stories about the lives people have lived.
Caring with empathy to support wellbeing
The last two years have been particularly difficult for residents in care homes. The tight legal restrictions on visits from friends and family, and limitations placed on the usual calendar of events and occasions have meant that residents have been even more at risk of isolation.
The team, too, have found the challenges of the pandemic tough, and this has meant that the team have an even deeper empathy with any resident experiencing loneliness. They’re truly able to understand that loneliness can affect anyone, and they’ve become even more resourceful in creating an engaging, welcoming and happy place to live. They bring together all kinds of measures to maintain and build emotional well-being in residents and prevent loneliness.
Fortunately, the community at Penylan House Nursing Home has helped to keep everyone’s spirits up, and the residents and carers have become a second family to each other. They’ve supported one another and made sure residents can maintain bonds with families outside the care home, and taken care of their wellbeing with connection and activities.
The secret to combatting loneliness
Preventing loneliness is among the most important services that Penylan House Nursing Home provides to its residents.
Mental health and well-being are best supported through empathy, connection, and kindness. These can be shown in a wide variety of ways – through arranging and adapting activities that residents can enjoy as a group, to sharing a conversation over a cup of tea, or by simply being present in the moment.
It starts with simply checking whether residents are feeling ok, and finding tailored activities and pastimes to prevent loneliness and promote good mental health and well-being.
Learn more about the ways we support our residents. Call us to find out whether Penylan House Nursing Home could become your new home.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Of Mosques and (American) Madness
As we debate the right and the wisdom of an Islamic center and mosque being built in the shadow of Ground Zero, Americans of all ages would be mindful to acquaint themselves with two names from our recent history: Norma Greene and Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan; one citizen from our shameful past, the other from our painful present.
In 1942, Greene, a second lieutenant nurse in Tuskegee’s medical corps, was savagely beaten by a pair of police officers who broke her nose and blackened her eyes following a shopping trip as she prepared for overseas duty. Greene’s assault, an indignity suffered by many a black soldier during WWII, stemmed from her refusal to exit a “white” bus in the segregated south.
Over the centuries blacks have served our country in its wars, fostering the American values of freedom and equality abroad – even when those same “inalienable” rights were not afforded their countrymen on their native soil.
And what American can honestly say they have not marveled at why the “darker brother” – the most loyal citizen among us – has done and continues to do so even today.
The rationale is not difficult to comprehend; because despite the inequitable treatment endured by their race for hundreds of years, the African American truly believes in the promise of this nation and its Constitution which, in its First Amendment specifically guarantees that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
Which renders the current brouhaha questioning the patriotism and the right of our Muslim brethren to construct a house of worship when and where they please even more unfathomable.
Imperfect as it is, this grand experiment that is our nation has always been a beacon of hope that has propelled us ever forward; a hope so eloquently expressed by our third President Thomas Jefferson “that all men are created equal” – despite his moral flaw of being a slaveholder.
It is this same intangible longing that over the decades has compelled millions from all corners of the world to sacrifice life and limb for the chance of a better life they aspire to encounter on these distant shores.
This sacred bargain is now being threatened by the illogical conceits of those who take our country’s founding document for granted by not living up its words.
However, those citizens of good conscience who do sincerely believe in the continual, positive evolution of this nation shall not be deterred from the path clearly set forth some two centuries ago.
Americans of all faiths – including Muslims – perished in the embers of that fateful day nine years ago.
As such, it is shameful that our President, on the eve of the 9/11 commemoration, was placed in the unfortunate position of chiding our countrymen with the understanding that Muslims are indeed serving in our nation’s military – in Afghanistan and Iraq, no less – and that “part of honoring their service is making sure that they understand that we don’t differentiate between them and us. It’s just us.”
The responsibility and duty of being an American – E pluribus unum, “out of many, one” – and comprehending what this solemn trust genuinely entails, is an appreciation that ought to be inbred within and lived to the marrow by each and every one of the citizens of this great nation. It is an ideal we should all strive to achieve. Each and every day.
If not, then one would do well to be enlightened by Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan, a 20-year old New Jersey native who sacrificed his life in Iraq three years ago in service to these United States.
The photograph of his grieving mother draped over his tombstone – adorned with a crescent moon and star – at Arlington National Cemetery, would be a most potent reminder of this obligation.
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On December 26th, 2004, a powerful earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean caused an enormous amount of destruction and devastation. The tsunami that washed out numerous communities throughout the affected areas was a deeply impacting natural disaster that left thousands homeless, orphaned, injured, and dead.
Fortunately, the rest of the world was quick to react with their sympathy and acts of kindness by donating clothing, supplies, and funds to the affected countries in need of assistance. However, while this heartwarming show of support has helped the process of rebuilding the damage, the process of rebuilding individual lives is a bit more difficult, especially for orphaned children.
With help from my clients, I was able to sponsor two children in Sri Lanka this summer: Janaka who lost his father, and Manel who lost both her parents. This ensures their education and assists them in rebuilding their individual lives.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who have helped the effort to rebuild the lives of these children by selling, buying, or referring clients to me, and without whom this would not be possible: Mr. & Mrs. Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. Peiris, Mr. & Mrs. Amerajeewa, Mr. & Mrs. Mc Intyre, Mr. & Mrs. Suarez, Kristin Reeves, Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Tenggren, Mr. & Mrs. Chandrasekera, Mr. & Mrs. Orozco, and Ms. Gunaratne. Many thanks to Sue Mudalige for making all of this possible by providing information about the orphanage.
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Model minority is a harmful notion
The use of ‘model minority’ is increasingly questioned and examined by Asians themselves.
Model minority is a description of Chinese and Asian diasporas in the West, whose economic achievements appear to be much higher than other minority groups and even the natives. This notion is especially relevant in America, where Asians are the highest-earning group. Seemingly a harmless and flattering depiction of Asians, the use of ‘model minority’ is increasingly questioned and examined by Asians themselves.
The primary criterion of being the ‘model minority’ is economic success, which is measured by indicators such as careers, earnings and living conditions. While one’s net worth can hastily reveal one’s level of social acceptance, the overemphasis of wealth implies that mental and physical wellbeing can be reductively explained by money. As Chou Chih-Chieh meticulously notes, whether Asians will be regarded as the model minority depends on their continued ‘fitness-within-capitalism’. This further indicates the West’s conditional acceptance of Asian diasporas, meaning, when Asians underperform — economically — the celebration of them will be stripped away.
It is rare that Asians with hyphenated identities (e.g. Asian Americans, British Chinese, etc.) are celebrated for simply who they are without associations with racial stereotypes, which is contrary to how life is for White populations.
As Robin DiAngelo notes in her 2018 bestseller ‘White Fragility’, White populations are socialised, since birth, to see themselves as individuals, as opposed to members of a racial group. Hence, they believe that society treats all people equally, without addressing (1) systemic racism and (2) their implicit bias. The experience for minority groups — model or not — is the opposite, as they are socialised to be acutely aware of their racial identity.
Being seen as the ‘model minority’ is arguably a positive stereotype, one that is extremely different to the negative and exaggerative stereotypes associated with Black communities. By associating Asians with economic success may make it slightly easier for them to overcome labour market discrimination, while associating Blacks with economic deprivation will make it much harder. Therefore, the barriers that each ethnic group faces must be addressed categorically — not under the gigantic umbrella of ‘people of colour’.
It’s been proven repeatedly that universalist policies, also known as the ‘race-neutral’ or ‘colour-blind’ approach, are unable to properly address racial inequalities. From John Roberts to Barack Obama, their visions of making an equal society by ignoring the racism in systems, institutions and establishments, would victimise Black and Brown people in a depressing manner. Similarly, by nonchalantly celebrating Asian diasporas as the ‘model minority’ disregards their social and historical experience of exclusion and discrimination.
Put it simply, pretending racism does not exist would not make it go away. Glorifying the meaning of economic success would not make structural discrimination go away. It is time that the notions and stereotypes about people of colour are examined for the harmful impacts they have on our wellbeing.
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Resident Communication with HOA Messenger can Increase Community Involvement
Involvement in Homeowners Associations (HOAs) is oftentimes very low, and I’ve always wondered why this is the case. Why are millions of property owners throughout the United States uninvolved in the process that governs the maintenance of their (in most cases) primary economic investment? In his Book Bowling Alone, Robert D. Putnam suggests that Americans today are busier, and have more interests competing for their time and money, leaving civic group participation to become more of an afterthought. Although I believe most residents want to be more involved in their communities, at the end of the day most residents simply do not have the time. Between rushing out the door on their way to work, picking up the kids from school, helping with homework, driving to after school activities, putting dinner on the table and bedtime routines, the typical HOA resident’s schedule is not conducive to the commitments HOA participation requires in its current form. The way HOA residents typically spend their time has transformed over the past several decades, yet the HOA governing process has changed very little. HOA Messenger believes that the community association governing process should adapt to the dynamic needs of residents rather than the other way around, and our Mission is to facilitate this process by significantly reducing the time it takes for residents to express their HOA related concerns using a method of communication that is familiar and can be integrated into their daily routines. With HOA Messenger, ALL residents can make contributions to their community on a daily basis without having to sacrifice other important priorities.
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I met one of the most caring and wealthy souls on the planet via social media a couple of weeks ago and tonight I met her in person. Sarah Thompson hosted a Kindness Campaign Freezer Meal party for a family in her neighborhood whose three year-old daughter passed away last week.
I was drawn to Sarah the moment I read about her on her website and Facebook page and sent her a message sharing how impressed I was. Her reply was so prompt and so heartfelt and I knew straight away she was a kindred spirit and we would be fast friends. Tonight when I met her in person, I was even more impressed, not just with Sarah but with her family and the kind and generous women she surrounds herself with.
Tonight’s Kindness Campaign blew me away. Over a dozen women and some families showed up to make meals for this family who has suffered such loss. When we walked in, we were met with pans and pans filled with pre-prepped ingredients to make freezers full of meals! As Sarah was sharing with us the process of the party, she mentioned she had spent over 30 hours of donated time in preparing the food for this family. My heart burst with love for her and of angels she is doing every single day.
Sarah shared her love for this family and how the meals we were donating funds for and assembling would fill their hearts with love and healing in the coming months. I don’t even know them, but the meal I made for them somehow created a bond of compassion and I felt love grow in my heart as I carefully filled the pan of food and wrote a note of healing on the lid.
After assembling the donated meal, I was going to go home and spend time with my family. Then, I remembered they would be watching a show together and I wouldn’t likely be missed if I stayed a little longer. I was drawn in by the magic in the kitchen and the fellowship of all the women who were somehow becoming my friends in such a short time. I made a few meals and am looking forward to seeing what my family thinks of my “gourmet cooking” thanks to Sarah!
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A Seat at the Table is a feature on The Lady Lynx where, instead of sharing my experience of the world through my cis-white female lens, this blogger chooses to amplify the voices that actually experience the hate, discrimination, tokenism, and systematic oppression that we as a society need to figure out a way to dismantle.
As allies, those of us with (differing degrees of) privilege have a responsibility to have those hard conversations, however, if what we are talking about isn’t our personal experience or something we’ve explicitly gone through and talk over the people who did go through it? We’re adding to the problem, however unintentionally. Instead of being the loudest voice in the room, we need to give the people we’re standing with the spotlight to speak on their own experiences.
That being said, with the recent Transgender military ban and Trump rescinding protections the Obama administration put in place for the protection of Transgender youth, as well as a spike in the already disproportionate amount of hate crime towards Transgender people (especially Transgender people of color), I wanted to talk to some Transgender people on these topics as well as the lack of proper representation in the media, how all of us can be better allies, and more.
This week we have the incredibly inspiring, resilient, intelligent, beautiful, entertaining, and articulate Brielle joining us to talk about fashion, inclusion, and her experience as a black Transgender woman.
Brielle, welcome to The Lady Lynx and thank you so much for agreeing to do this interview. Could you tell my readers a bit about yourself?
I am a writer, Visual Artist, and postmodern curator based out of New York City. I’ve been featured in Offbeat Home and Life magazine and I’ve had some of my work shared all over the internet. This is my labor of love, my baby. And it’s really nice to know it’s taking off in a way where it can sustain me and support me.
So let’s dive right in. I found you on social media because of #whobutablackwomyn and fell in love with your presence and the project itself. We don’t see a lot of discussion in mainstream media about trans women of color and we especially don’t talk a lot about self expression or fashion and the infinite impact that the trans community has had on the world at large. What inspired the visual project and how did you go about making it?
What inspired #WhoButABlackWomyn initially (and most people don’t know this) but this project had been in the works for two years before it even started. I think by the beginning of this year I decided I was going to start promoting it and do a roll out and have it out by the 1st quarter of 2017. It didn’t exactly happen like that and it ended up dropping in the 2nd quarter, and I couldn’t be more happy with my end result. The inspiration behind the name, “Who But a Black Womyn” came from a conversation I was having with my gay mother, someone who’s opinion I hold in high regard. She actually gave me the title, I just turned it into a hashtag. the inspiration from this project came from watching alot of the black trans women I would see on instagram from the gay ballroom scene just do these looks that were so intricate and next level, and when I picked the pieces to wear for the shoot, or got the hair that I wanted, I feel like I did it paying homage to them. The whole look and the aesthetic that I was trying to achieve was High Femme, but it’s a High Femme that was inspired by black and brown trans girls in the ballroom scene walking a category, whether it be Fem Queen Performance, FQ Realness, FQ body, Labels/Streetwear, I did it to pay homage to the girls who’s creative vision inspired me in turn to create.
I read your article on The Fashion Studies Journal and you said: “There are levels to privilege when it comes to wearing whatever you want.” Which is astoundingly true. Most cis people, especially white cis people with normal bodies don’t really understand what it’s like to have to be aware of what you’re wearing and how it’s going to affect your safety. What’s been one of the most jarring/eye opening experiences you’ve had with this?
I remember being 19 and I was out with a really good cis girlfriend of mine and it was probably like 1 or 2 in the morning so we were on the train getting home. Now at a certain stop a homeless man had got on the the train and at some point he became very agitated and belligerent and started harassing people…Now at that point in my life I had never dealt with the actual threat of violence from an adult man who wasn’t my father and it was so frightening attempting to shrink myself and to not draw attention to myself to not provoke the ire of this angry hostile character who, to be honest could have had some weapons on him or something to physically injure me. All of these things are going thru my mind while this man is now harassing me and my friend. Alot of it didn’t really make sense but it was his aggressive posturing that I think was really it for me, because you might not know what that man is saying but you also don’t know if at any point he might feel disrespected and wanna inflict pain because he was so unpredictable like that. And I honestly don’t know why he targeted us but I look back on that experience & it shaped how I move today and the safety precautions that I take to ensure i’m alive and safe above everything else.
What made you so passionate about fashion? You mentioned being inspired by Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, and your Instagram is a literal visual mecca of style/fashion. How did you learn to curate your own style, make it something uniquely yours? And where do you like to shop to find items that fit your personal aesthetic?
I think my personal style kinda comes from the little things that have inspired me throughout my life, Like parts of certain styles and ideas and aesthetic concepts that I always loved, I kept parts of that in my spirit so that when I do shop, I already know what kind of direction i’m going in. I’m a really boring person so you’re gonna get a really basic answer: most my clothes come from some fast fashion outlet (h&m, zara, topshop, asos, etc) I also scour etsy periodically for stuff too, vintage finds are always nice.
What advice would you give to anyone trying to develop their own personal style?
Start with the kind of person you see ideally in your minds eye and go from there. Pinterest and Polyvore are really great for curating looks on a blank slate, and even if you don’t come up with actual looks you might have a vague concept of what they’re trying to achieve aesthetically which is better than nothing.
How do you feel about the progress (or lack thereof) in the fashion world, and entertainment industry at large, on including the trans community?
It’s obviously something that still needs work but you got a couple girls out here doing their thing, like Hari Nef, Dara, Isis King, Torraine Futurum, and Lea T for example. But the fact that I can literally name them all (or at least some of them) is the problem. It’s tokenistic. The fashion industry uses trans bodies to bring publicity or a buzz of any kind to their shows because they know that with the current sociopolitical climate in our culture, trans visibility and education about trans people are at the forefront of the conversation. But as the novelty wears off, so to speak, do they still get booked? are they still able to take care of themselves and pay their bills off of modeling? There is a problem in the way that cis creatives in the entertainment/fashion go about seeking for trans people to work or collaborate with. Even when there’s a check involved I always question the motives, to me some of it comes off as somewhat predatory. I think that in any industry where you are in some way shape or form in the public eye, there aren’t enough lasting, sustaining jobs being given to trans people.
With the current administration in the US, we’re seeing a lot of progress that the LBGTQA, but especially the Trans community, fought so hard for being erased and attacked. Recently Laverne Cox said that the Trans community is in survival mode and commented on the disproportionate amount of hate crime Trans, but especially Trans POC experience. How do you feel about this and is there anything you’d like people to know?
Cis people need to use their privilege to form a barrier of protection around us. All of you that claim to care and adore and love the trans community, everybody in some form or fashion banking off the intellectual property of trans people (particularly TWOC) are complicit in being a part of the system that seeks to further other us, alienate us, or turn us into to targets. Acknowledge that, come to terms with it, take accountability. Do what’s right. And doing what’s right means something different from everybody, it could mean accompanying your trans friend to the bathroom to avoid a potentially dangerous situation if they were left to go on their own, it means supporting our work. Becomming patrons of our work. It means donating money to causes that fight for us, even on a ground level, it means making sure your trans friends know they are loved, supported, and making sure they’re stable. It means comming out of pocket to help trans people whom, are the most vulerable parts of our population and face disproportionate rates of poverty, homelessness, unemployment & violence. It’s about using your privilege to somewhat insolate that very real reality for so many of us, that we CAN thrive. Being an ally means being devoted to the well being of trans folk, by any means and in every and any capacity.
In your article in The Fashion Studies Journal, there was a quote that really stood out to me: “What was the real price I was willing to pay in order to be seen?” Because, again, a lot people (especially white cis people) don’t have to worry about their safety, status, family, etc. when expressing themselves. How important is it to you that people are aware of their privilege of visibility?
It’s an integral part of doing the work in being an ally, recognizing that your experiences are different from others and being sensitive towards that. And not to talk over us when sharing our perspectives on life. Sometimes being a good listener is better than talking. You gotta be able to absorb.
You’ve written many a post on Instagram detailing the contributions that Trans people have made to the beauty and entertainment industry. You’ve also made it a point to show the lack of knowledge and acknowledgement of how things like transformative makeup techniques, plastic surgery, fashion trends, etc. among many other things were created in large part by or because of Trans people, but were taken credit for by people with more privilege and power. How would you like to see that history reclaimed and the people involved given credit?
I think that while it would be very nice and sorely overdue for us be credited for our innovations in femme aesthetics, makeup, fashion trends, etc, I’m not sure it will ever happen. In an ideal world, I’d like to see the girls who originally started some of the trends get the mainstream recognition that cis female celebrities get, I would like to see the black trans women who perfected the perfectly proportioned body before waist trainers and silicone butt injections became so readily available to the public get club bookings and hostings like their cis female counterparts. I’d like to see a trans woman teach a master class on makeup to a sold out lecture hall somewhere. I’d like to see more trans girs get BOOKED for shows at fashion week. Ideally I would just want them to get the kinds of opportunities as our cis peers and have a seat at the table. It’s insane that so much shit in this world was directly or indirectly inspired or influenced by us and we only get scraps.
What’s your biggest pet-peeve with mainstream media’s portrayal of Trans people?
Cis people playing trans people and not enough narratives on the transgender experience in the media. There is this very strict, binarist, and quite frankly racist idea that exists and is heavily perpetuated by the media about trans people being born in the wrong body. While that may be true for some, it’s not true for all. We need a broader range of stories to be told in relation to us coming to terms with who we are. Some of us don’t feel born in the wrong body but more so are born in a society where people have so many ideas and projections and perceptions of trans bodies: to be clear the problem is not me being born in the “wrong body” but societies perception OF my body and everything that comes with it.
Thank you so much again for being here. Is there anything else you’d like to touch on or mention before you go?
Yes. To any young trans girls reading this: I implore you to take your time as you transition. Don’t be so quick to go under the knife. Take your mones and drink your water and let them do their job, give yourself time to blossom into the BEAUTIFUL flower that you are. Don’t get silicone butt injections becauuse those are dangerous and can kill you.
❤ The Lady Lynx
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To advance and promote the visual, performing, and literary arts in the Greater Greenwood Community.
We see a community where the arts act as a catalyst and community connector capable of improving our quality of life and cultural environment.
Goals and Objectives
a. Connect people to their community through the arts
Our goal is to connect people to each other and to their community through the common language of art, and to help weave art more tightly into Greenwood’s cultural fabric.
b. Expand the community’s awareness of the arts
The GGAC will act as a catalyst for the arts, both by providing a clearinghouse for local events and by creating and producing additional events to enrich the local arts environment.
c. Grow a vital and sustainable arts organization
As the GGAC grows and develops, we will give attention to creating an organization that is sustainable for the future, operates with excellence, and is foundationally equipped for innovation and growth.
Revision of strategic plan is in progress.
Board of Directors
The GGAC Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month from 4:00 – 5:30pm at the Greenwood Public Library. All are welcome!
Want to learn more about the GGAC? Click here to contact us.
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When it comes to a woman’s sex drive in menopause, you often hear complaints about how desire wanes. However, for some women, the opposite happens: increased libido. So what’s going on?
What is an increased libido?
An increased libido refers to a greater desire to engage in sexual activities. Generally, there are several factors that can cause increased libido.
- Research has indicated that engaging in exercise may boost your sex drive.
- Use of certain stimulating drugs, such as cocaine, may increase libido.
- If stress is a factor in low libido, taking steps to significantly reduce or manage stressors may result in increased libido
How is increased libido associated with menopause?
Every woman’s sex drive is different. It may not change at all when hormone levels start to fluctuate and decline, but the most common response is a waning libido. Some women, however, experience an increase in libido. According to Susan Hardwick-Smith, MD, “people who go through perimenopause can not only reawaken their libido, but also have the best sex of their life, later on in life.”
Dr. Hartwick-Smith studied more than 1,000 women between the ages of 40 and 65, and 715 of them were in either perimenopause or menopause. Just over half (51%) said they had a decrease in sex drive. But if women want to have a better sex life and increased libido, she noted that people need to educate themselves about this transitional time of life and be willing to explore solutions to their symptoms.
How to manage increased libido naturally
For women who are experiencing increased libido in menopause or postmenopause, typically the issue is how to respond to the feelings that go along with it. These feelings can be dramatically different depending on a woman’s situation. Some women and their partners may be thrilled to have entered this new stage of their sexual lives. Other women may feel uncertain, surprised, or confused, especially if they do not have a sexual partner or have a partner who does not understand the changes that are taking place.
Here are some suggestions on how to manage increased libido in the menopausal years.
Welcome the changes. Menopause is a natural stage of life: it’s going to happen and changing sexual feelings are often a part of this time. It is a time to take inventory of your sex life, your sexual feelings, and what sex means to you. Your body is changing, and it’s important to embrace those changes as well.
Embrace the freedom. With menopause comes freedom from monthly cramps and bleeding, worries about pregnancy, and use of birth control. For many women, releasing these fears helps them enjoy better sex.
Let go. Some women hold onto thoughts that they are “too old” to let go and enjoy their increased libido. You deserve a healthy, fulfilling sex life. Regular sexual activity is healthy: it can help enhance blood flow, maintain the flexibility of the vagina, and keep vaginal muscles toned. It’s also a boost to your mood.
Communicate. If you are in a partnered relationship, be sure to communicate with your partner about your sexual feelings and desires. Healthy communication is a critical pillar for a healthy sex life.
When to call your doctor
An increased libido typically doesn’t require medical assistance. However, if you are experiencing anxiety about your sexual feelings, you may want to talk with a therapist.
Although it is not as common as a decreased sex drive, some women beginning in perimenopause can experience increased libido.
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11. Give back.
Be generous with your time and your money. Give to others in need. Give to those you love and care for. Those who give back have a sense of selflessness and humanitarianism. Those who are generous in spending money on others tend to have good health, perhaps because giving has a feel-good effect that lowers blood pressure and stress.
12. Surprise yourself.
It’s hard to feel happy if you are bored or feeling blah about life. Part of feeling happy is feeling stimulated, interested and a little surprised by life. So surprise yourself by setting goals outside your comfort zone. Put yourself in new or unexpected situations. Set goals for yourself and then work to achieve them. And remember to enjoy the ride!
13. Listen to and engage with music.
Listening to music lifts our spirits. It makes us feel better, in part because listening to music causes our brains to release dopamine, a neurochemical connected to pleasure and reward. Those who engage with music through dance or through attending concerts report high levels of happiness and a sense of well-being.
14. You do you.
One of the best things you can do to boost your happiness is to just be yourself. That means not being dependent on the approval of others, but accepting yourself for who you are. Spend some time getting to know yourself. What defines you? What do you believe in? Who are you, underneath it all? Search for ways to be comfortable in your own skin.
15. Build meaningful relationships.
Happiness, love, friendship and community go hand in hand. As humans, we have a fundamental need to interact and connect with others. We naturally seek our tribe — the people who will support us, understand us and be there for us through life’s roller-coaster ride. Without meaningful relationships, we are lonely and isolated. We’re happier when we pursue happiness with others.
16. Nothing compares to you.
Stop comparing yourself to everyone around you. Most importantly, stop comparing your things to all the things everyone else has. Social media has a way of making us feel like everyone else has it better than us. How often does scrolling through your newsfeed make you feel negative emotions? Allowing envy and resentment to take root robs us of appreciating what we have.
17. Stop worrying.
Constantly worrying about everything creates toxic anxiety, where your mind is steeped in negative, spiraling thoughts. Worries plague your mind and make you afraid and apprehensive about things you often have no control over. Sometimes we believe that if we worry enough, we can keep bad things from happening. But the truth is, you cannot experience joy or even contentment when you’re consumed by worry.
18. Hang out with happy people.
Ever hang out with a gloomy person and leave feeling bummed? That’s because moods can be contagious. It turns out that feelings can be transferred from one person to another, and the more we share experiences with one another, the more our emotions and behaviors become synchronized. One secret to long-term happiness is surrounding yourself with others who are also happy.
19. Spend time in nature.
Some researchers believe that today’s ultra-wired generation is actually suffering from a nature-deficit disorder. Studies have shown that the more time we spend in nature, and the more we relate to the natural world around us, the greater our sense of happiness. Our connection to nature also plays a role in maintaining positive mental health.
20. Reminisce over happy memories.
Why do we love all things retro? Perhaps because nostalgia makes us happy. Nostalgic feelings, or reminiscing about our past, can help us reconnect with feelings of love and a sense of wonder and fulfillment. Our past shapes us and defines our identity. When we remember good times and happy memories, we can increase our self-confidence and feel closer to those around us.
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http://en.horeca.expo96.com/exhibition/news/_aview_b50/
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More People Visit Cafés and Restaurants in the Urals!
Appetites of people in Yekaterinburg are on the rise! The results of the first three quarters of this year show that public catering turnover amounts to nearly 24 billion rubles – almost 2\3 of the city’s budget. This figure has been quoted today by the Commodity Market Committee of the Administration of Yekaterinburg. People are obviously spending more time in cafés and restaurants, since the public catering turnover has increased by 8.6% compared to the last year.
According to the report of the Commodity Market Committee, ‘Within the scope of the strategic project ‘Cuisine to Any Taste’, during January to September 2013, Yekaterinburg has seen new construction of 58 public catering facilities seating 3,870 persons. Another 120 facilities seating 5,430 have re-opened after reconstruction and capital repairs’.
As of October 01, 2013, nearly 2,000 public catering facilities were in operation in the Ural capital. There are 104 cafés and restaurants per 1,000 people. And in this respect, Yekaterinburg has no peers: as regards availability of seats public catering facilities, it is still the leader among the millionaire cities, leaving behind Rostov-Don, Kazan and Novosibirsk. And the number of cafés and restaurants in the Ural Region keeps on growing.
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sociology
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https://www.strawberryridgefla.com/florida-retirement-communities
| 2022-12-08T00:24:13 |
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Florida Retirement Communities for Adults 55 and Older – What Explains their Popularity?
Retirement communities in Florida that restrict residency to people ages 55 and older are designed with the lifestyle goals of retired men and women in mind. Often called 55+ communities, 55 and over communities, or age-restricted communities, the purpose of these developments is to give active, older adults the opportunity to spend their retirement years staying active in a secure and affordable setting with lots of amenities on-site. Legally, at least 80 percent of the residents at such retirement communities in Florida must be 55 or older, and no one under the age of 18 may be in permanent residence. The popularity of 55+ communities in the Sunshine State and elsewhere continues unabated, especially now that members of the so-called “baby boom” generation are beginning to retire in large numbers and looking to downsize. Determining whether a 55+ community is right for you can be aided by scheduling a tour and speaking with several of the current residents in person.
StrawBerry Ridge is an age-restricted community in Valrico, FL, where you will be able to get the most out of your retirement savings. In addition to having a great selection of affordably priced homes for sale (many recently renovated), our 55 and over community has two pools, banquet hall, Bingo hall, fitness center, woodworking shop, and lighted courts for playing tennis and pickleball – a favorite pastime among our residents.
For more information, contact the Lifestyle Team at StrawBerry Ridge – one of the best Florida retirement communities and an excellent place for you to call home either part-time or year-round during retirement.
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https://bettyann-nortontheatreschool.com/project/nurturing-teenagers-confidence-and-communication-skills/
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The Power of Speech and Drama: Nurturing Teenagers’ Confidence and Communication Skills
In a world that increasingly relies on technology and virtual communication, the importance of face-to-face interactions and effective communication cannot be overstated. Speech and drama programs provide teenagers with a unique platform to develop essential life skills, boost self-confidence, and foster creativity by nurturing teenagers’ confidence and communication skills. This article explores the significant benefits of speech and drama for teenagers and why these programs should be an integral part of their educational journey.
Enhancing Communication Skills:
Speech and drama programs offer teenagers a safe and encouraging environment to practice and refine their communication skills. Through various activities like public speaking, improvisation, and role-playing, teenagers learn to express themselves effectively, articulate their thoughts, and communicate with confidence. These skills are invaluable, as they prepare teenagers for future academic, professional, and personal endeavors.
Teenage years can be challenging. With many young individuals grappling with self-doubt and low self-esteem. Engaging in speech and drama activities provides teenagers with a platform to overcome these insecurities and build self-confidence. As they step out of their comfort zones, perform in front of their peers, and receive constructive feedback, teenagers develop a sense of self-assurance that carries over into various aspects of their lives.
Developing Empathy and Emotional Intelligence:
Speech and drama programs often involve activities that require teenagers to step into the shoes of different characters. Thus enabling them to develop empathy and emotional intelligence. By exploring different perspectives and emotions, teenagers become more attuned to the feelings of others, enhancing their ability to connect and empathise with people from diverse backgrounds. These skills are crucial in fostering strong relationships and building a compassionate society.
Speech and drama programs provide teenagers with a creative outlet to express themselves. Through storytelling, scriptwriting, and improvisation, teenagers are encouraged to think outside the box, they explore their imagination, and develop their artistic abilities. This nurtures their creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovative mindset. These skills are essential in an ever-evolving world.
Building Teamwork and Collaboration:
Speech and drama programs often involve group activities and performances, fostering teamwork and collaboration among teenagers. By working together towards a common goal, teenagers learn the importance of listening, compromising, and respecting others’ ideas. These collaborative experiences lay a strong foundation for their future academic and professional endeavours, where teamwork and effective collaboration are highly valued.
Speech and drama programs play a vital role in shaping teenagers into confident, empathetic, and effective communicators. By providing a platform for self-expression, these programs equip teenagers with the tools they need to succeed in various aspects of their lives. As educators and parents, it is crucial to recognise the importance of speech and drama in a teenager’s development. We must support their involvement in such programs. Let us empower our teenagers to embrace their voices, express their ideas, and confidently navigate the world around them.
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https://knowledgempress.com/category/advocacy/
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“Water is the driving force of all nature” – Leonardo Da Vinci
It is no secret that we often fail to give credit to the most powerful, important and necessary sources of life. We sometimes neglect all those things that are truly important, our family and loved ones included. We often forget that they are not things that everyone is lucky enough to have, and we feel entitled to those things. On this occasion I would like to talk about the luxury water is.
In 2010 water and sanitation were recognized as a human right by the UN, and they were declared a prerequisite for the fulfillment of other human rights. Human rights by definition are the rights we have simply for being human, but if not all humans have them, they become rights for an exclusive amount of humans. Human rights are universal or they are nothing, and as we see in this case in which 663 million people have no access to safe water, they are not universal. This makes up 1/10 of the world population. So while you enjoy an endless flow of water from you tap someone else is missing the opportunity to get an education in order to walk for miles to find some water (often not safe).
How many times a day do you flush your toilet? at least 6-7 times on an average day. But did you know that two thirds of the world population doesn’t have a toilet to flush? This for a lot of people means they have to find other ways to do their necessities and in many cases this means a lack of dignity for people. In my opinion everybody deserves a dignified life, what do you think?
The Facts About the Water Crisis:
- The 3rd leading cause of child death is diarrhea, a majority of which is water-related.
- 1/3 of all schools lack access to safe water and adequate sanitation.
- Every 90 seconds a child dies from a water-related disease.
- Women and girls spend 6 hours each day collecting water.
- At least one million people are killed by water, sanitation and hygiene-related disease each year.
- 260 billion dollars are lost globally each year due to lack of safe water and sanitation.
As we can see the lack of water affects everybody, but women and children are the most direct victims. The economy is also impacted significantly as a result of this crisis.
A Women Crisis
Women are disproportionately affected by the water crisis, as they are often responsible for collecting water. This takes time away from work, school and caring for family. Lack of water and sanitation lock women in a cycle of poverty.
Empowering women is critical to solving the water crisis. Involving women can make water projects 6 to 7 more times effective. When women have access to safe water, they can pursue skills outside of their traditional roles and experience greater autonomy and independence.
A Health Crisis
The water crisis is a health crisis. Access to safe water and sanitation means opportunity for improved health and the ability to help fight disease. Access to safe water means improved health for women and girls who no longer have to delay finding a place to go. It means reduced child and maternal mortality rates. It means increased dignity and reduced psychological stress for girls and women. It means reduced physical injury from constant lifting and carrying heavy loads of water. And it means reduced risk of rape, sexual assault and increased safety as women and girls do not have to go to remote and dangerous places to relieve themselves.
A Children’s and Education Crisis
Children are often responsible for collecting water to help their families. This takes time away from school and play. Access to safe water and sanitation changes this. Reductions in time spent collecting water have been found to increase school attendance. Access to safe water gives children time to play and opportunity for a bright future.
An Economic Crisis
Time spent gathering water or seeking safe sanitation accounts for billions in lost economic opportunities. Access to safe water and sanitation turns time spent into time saved, giving families more time to pursue education and work opportunities that will help break the cycle of poverty.
Now that we understand the crisis a little bit better, how can we contribute to change the situation of our fellow human beings? I have looked at many different organizations but for a while I have liked the way water.org works. Having helped over 6 million people in the last 25 years, water.org continues their brilliant WaterCredit program that consists in empowering women and families with small loans to create an access to safe water for all their necessities. I truly believe that their micro-financing techniques are a good solution and I want to contribute to make sure more people are able to obtain these loans and change their situation. We have the opportunity to help break the cycle of poverty for millions of people!
I am starting a fundraiser for water.org, please help me reach my goal by donating (even a dollar) to this worthy cause.
link to fundraiser: http://give.water.org/fundraiser/5148/#
Thank you so much for reading (and hopefully for donating) I am sure you will be of much good to the world.
Love, Knowledge Empress
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Many of Hilton Head Island’s best-known neighborhoods are called “plantations.”
But real working plantations once dominated the Island’s acreage. In fact, the term “plantation” traces its roots to the island’s agricultural history in the 1700s. In the 18th-century, Hilton Head was dividing into working plantations growing a wide range of lucrative crops including indigo, rice, sugar cane and cotton. Before the Civil War, slaves worked the land, which proved remarkably fertile and productive. Because this sea island like many others along the South Carolina and Georgia coast, it was largely cut off from the mainland. Thus, many slaves retained West African dialects and traditions. This developed an identity over the years that is today known as Gullah.
Modern-day Hilton Head took shape in the 1950’s, when Charles Fraser began developing the land that eventually become Sea Pines.
In the 1960’s, Port Royal, Spanish Wells and Palmetto Dunes followed suit, becoming key players in the island’s history. Long Cove, Wexford, Indigo Run, Palmetto Hall and Windmill Harbour came on board in the 1980’s, adding even more plantations to the local landscape.
Hilton Head Island’s plantations no longer cultivate or harvest crops. Today, they serve as a key engine for the local economy. Many people live year round in these communities. Between real estate and tourism, Hilton Head’s plantations continue to thrive in the 21st century.
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http://www.gurunanakdarbar.org.uk/
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People have asked me why I wear a turban and what religion do I belong to. I would tell people that I am a Sikh and wearing a turban is part of our religion. I didn\'t mind when people asked me these questions because I knew that I was just enlightening people about my religion. However, after 9/11 many Sikhs were discriminated against. Someone told me to go back to Afghanistan because they thought I was a Muslim. After the War in Iraq started, Sikhs were told to go back to Iraq. On 9/15/01, a Sikh gentleman was shot dead at a gas station in Phoenix. In fact, people at the Gurdwara would tell stories of how they were harassed at places around town. These racist acts were hard to bear for myself, my family, and the whole Sikh community. Sikhs were becoming the victims of many crimes. In the educational system, students aren\'t taught about Sikhism while there are chapters on other religions in school books. I am a Sikh attending 10th grade and I have decided to make this website so that people can view my site and understand who Sikhs are and what they believe in. I think society will be stronger if we will know about each other and there will be no fear of the unknown.
Copyright © 2010 Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar . All rights reserved.
Developed and Designed by Bullseye Marketing Ltd
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https://www.ipswichma.gov/929/Ipswich-Human-Rights-Commission
| 2023-03-22T15:28:32 |
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MEETING SCHEDULE: 2023 IHRC Mtg Schedule
2023 Bystander Training
What is it?
This training is intended to teach community members to be an advocate in situations of racism, sexism, homophobia, ethnic and religious discrimination or other incidents of harassment.
When? Thursday, January 12, 2023; 7 - 8pm Where? Ipswich Town Hall Cafeteria (1st Floor)
Ips-HRC Bystander Training Flyer
Registration Link: Bystander Training Registration
OUR MISSION & VISION
The mission of the Ipswich Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is to uphold the civil and human rights of all people in Ipswich. The IHRC‘s vision is to reinforce positive relationships, cultivate a greater appreciation of diversity, eliminate prejudice and intolerance, and promote mutual respect and acceptance of individual differences based on, but not limited to race, ethnicity, color, religious views, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, ancestry, family/marital status, sexual orientation, disability, source of income, and military status.
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of citizens appointed to advise the Town Manager, Select Board and other Town Departments.
WHAT WE DO
The IHRC will focus on:
- Responding to incidents of hate, bias, and discrimination
- Educating the community on issues through programming and events
- Community Building by partnering with groups in and around Ipswich and by encouraging community members to learn about common ties that connect the people who make up our community
Information on Pride Month and Juneteenth!
Indigenous Peoples' Day Information & Events
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https://www.footandleg.com.au/meet-our-team/helen-herbert/
| 2024-02-28T13:03:54 |
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Helen grew up in SA, before spending most of her working career in Melbourne in Admin Support and Reception roles. She moved back to Adelaide in 2011 with her family, before working in the Pilbara in WA as a Chiropractic Assistant during the Covid-19 pandemic. The experiences of living and travelling in different parts of Australia has been rewarding, particularly building relationships with the different communities she has worked in.
Working in Allied Health aligns with Helen’s focus on health and suits her compassionate and empathetic personality. Her spare time is spent parenting, caring for family, connecting with friends, neighbours and her community, walking, gardening and playing social tennis.
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http://www.glowlyric.com/event/armed/
| 2017-11-18T13:40:35 |
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With the recent mass shootings in Las Vegas, Orlando, and Charleston, gun violence is a controversial topic that continues to divide our country. The second in our raising voices series Armed responds to and reflects on the immediate issue of gun violence in our state and country. Opera, musical theatre, spoken word, dance and personal stories combine in this powerful, moving and thought-provoking performance. Ticket sales raise funds for Arm in Arm SC and Glow. Join us for a free pre-show reception and a post-show panel discussion focused on solutions for peace and understanding.
TICKETS AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1ST!
MARCH 19 & 20 2018 at the Warehouse Theatre
In Partnership With…
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https://ps.pisd.us/apps/news/article/1514228
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Pleasanton Primary School enjoyed a fun-filled night with students and their families at our Annual Ghostly Reading Night on October 26, 2021. Families were invited to come in their Halloween costumes for a night of ghoulish tales and trick or treating! There were over 385 primary students plus additional family members in attendance. Four primary staff members volunteered to read a favorite Halloween story as the families rotated to each. The Primary staff was also supported by nine Pleasanton High School organizations/clubs (BPA, HOSA, NHS, Student Council, Journalism, Theater, Spanish Club, FFA, Art Club). These groups passed out candy as families trick or treated down the Primary Halls. The night ended with every child visiting the Book Fair.
Pleasanton Primary would like to thank all of the families who participated. Without your support, none of this would be possible!
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http://www.insidespeedo.com/community
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These are a few of the community projects we’re currently supporting
Supporting local wildlife
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. Run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, it manages over 70 nature reserves.
We’ve been supporting them since 2007, and encourage our employees to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty by volunteering to help conservation efforts. We also sponsor the Trust’s Wildlife in the Wetlands project, which helps highlight the many fantastic wetland areas across the county, raising awareness of the importance of conserving wetland habitats for UK native species such as otters and water voles.
Speedo support has allowed the Trust to create new initiatives and provide many resources, including guided walks, activity sheets and volunteer support. In addition, we’ve helped make it possible for them to host fun, educational events, such as the recent Migration Day held at the Attenborough Nature Reserve, where children were invited to get involved in mask-making and wetland creature migration games.
Inspiring children to swim
Since 2011, we’ve been helping to inspire 9-11 year-olds in a disadvantaged area of Nottingham by giving them the confidence-boosting opportunity to learn to swim and develop wider life skills.
To do this, we helped create an after-school swim club by donating swimwear and providing financial support to run coaching sessions at a local swimming pool. The swim club is a collaboration between Speedo, the EPIC partnership (a group of schools and other organisations making a difference to disadvantaged communities in the UK) and the Youth Sports Trust (an independent UK charity) which works to improve young people’s prospects through exercise and sport.
In less than two terms, the children had caught the swimming bug, enjoying a new-found confidence in their water skills. Instructors noticed a positive change in pupils’ behaviour and we’re thrilled to report that the children also demonstrated an average 16.5 per cent improvement in their swimming times. Future Speedo athletes? Watch this space.
Swim 'n' survive: Teaching life-saving swimming skills
At Speedo we want to inspire more people to swim. We believe that swimming is a vital life skill that everyone should be given the opportunity to learn.
Sadly, many children, particularly in developing countries, don’t have this opportunity and, as a result, drowning is still one of the largest causes of child deaths in the world today. We want to help put this right, which is why we’ve started working in some of the regions worldwide where children are most at risk.
We’re currently working with local communities in India – where more than 100,000 people drown every year – to implement an initiative called Swim’N’Survive. This is a joint initiative between Speedo and Rashtriya Life Saving Society India (RLSSI), an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) working towards saving lives in water. To implement this initiative on the ground, we’ve partnered with International Inspiration, a charity chaired by Lord Sebastian Coe as part of the London 2012 Olympic legacy programme.
Through demonstrations of basic life-saving skills (performed by RLSSI experts) and educational activities based on teaching floating, sculling and object recovery, Swim’N’Survive aims to equip local children with the swimming skills they need to ensure they can survive, and save the lives of others, should they fall into water. Safety and education are at the heart of this initiative, which launched in Bangalore, but we also hope the fun, confidence-boosting activities inspire a life-long love of swimming for the communities involved.
World Swim against Malaria
Malaria kills more than one million people every year, yet nobody need die.
- 70 per cent of deaths are children under 5 (the equivalent of seven 747 jumbo jets full of children dying from malaria each day)
- Malaria is the world's single largest killer of pregnant women
- 90 per cent of deaths are in sub-Saharan Africa
Speedo supports the World Swim Against Malaria, part of the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF), which calls on swimmers everywhere to raise funds to fight one of the world’s deadliest diseases by completing sponsored swims.
Money raised allows the charity, AMF, to buy and distribute mosquito nets (the most effective means of preventing malaria is sleeping under a mosquito net, specifically a long-lasting insecticide treated net) that can prevent the spread of the disease. 100 per cent of the money raised is used to buy the nets. To date, the charity has distributed more than 6 million nets globally.
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https://glennweiss.wordpress.com/tag/site-design/
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(Work as Public Art Manager. Artists Roberto Rovira and Jacek Kolasinski)
LAUDERHILL YMCA, FL – The Florida Turnpike overpass at the City of Lauderhill has become an imposing and divisive obstacle for its surrounding communities. By introducing large scale shade structures that provide shelter and protection as much as they aim to reflect the identity of the surrounding communities, Roberto Rovira and Jacek Kolasinski, in partnership with the City of Lauderhill, the YMCA, Lauderhill 6-12, and the Community Foundation of Broward, are transforming a bridge that divides into a bridge that connects.
The area surrounding the overpass is divided into two distinct neighborhoods: East Lauderhill and Central Lauderhill. 80% of the students attending Lauderhill 6-12 live west of the turnpike and walk between the two areas. The youth and the community members who use this pedestrian bridge daily are exposed to a dark, littered, dangerous crossing where many report being the victim of assaults and intimidation.
The design proposal aims to transform the area by adding much needed shade to the adjacent areas, and by transforming the chain link fences and the surrounding sidewalks with colorful textures that are derived from various workshops conducted with members of the Lauderhill community.
Roberto Rovira & Jacek Kolasinski
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http://pantheonfoundation.org/event/panel-4/
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- This event has passed.
Pagan LGBTQI and Gender Activism
November 22, 2014 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM| $10
All times are Pacific.
As Pagan worship (in all its forms) grows, we need to work on creating inclusive language to nongenderconforming people and queer activists whose work is strengthened in Paganism. The current issues of trans inclusion in women’s spaces and work in gender-awareness for the greater society is of paramount importance for Paganism as a microcosm of that society.
Speaking: Elena Rose (Activist for Gender & Racial Empowerment), Lou Flores (Gay Pagan Conjure Worker), and P Sufenas Virius Lupus (Metagender Scholar & Activist)
Having trouble purchasing a ticket? On a student budget or activist’s income? Need-based scholarships are available. Send an email regarding your financial need to [email protected] and we will work with you. No one turned away for lack of funds. But if you’re able to purchase a ticket, please do. Tickets sales go directly to supporting the work of our PACO panelists.
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https://www.halfwayhouseasheville.com/for-families.html
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In addition to providing families with bi-weekly updates from Oak Tree staff, we have partnered with Parenting Through Addiction – The Other PTA, to provide education and support services to all Oak Tree families. This is available to parents of Oak Tree guests at no additional expense to the family.
Parenting Through Addiction provides an accessible, convenient online way for parents to learn about substance use and how to address it at all stages on the journey. Members engage with other parents who understand the full range of emotions; access resources to help know when, how and where to go for treatment; learn through online courses; and get daily inspiration and hopeful engagement. With the opportunity to learn, connect and identify resources, parents feel more equipped, less alone and better prepared to parent through addiction towards recovery.
Learn more at: https://www.parentingthroughaddiction.com
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https://ccbp.ucdavis.edu/about-book
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Hate crimes. Misinformation and conspiracy theories. Foiled white-supremacist plots. The signs of growing far-right extremism are all around us, and communities across America and around the globe are struggling to understand how so many people are being radicalized and why they are increasingly attracted to violent movements. Hate in the Homeland shows how tomorrow’s far-right nationalists are being recruited in surprising places, from college campuses and mixed martial arts gyms to clothing stores, online gaming chat rooms, and YouTube cooking channels.
Instead of focusing on the how and why of far-right radicalization, Cynthia Miller-Idriss seeks answers in the physical and virtual spaces where hate is cultivated. Where does the far right do its recruiting? When do young people encounter extremist messaging in their everyday lives? Miller-Idriss shows how far-right groups are swelling their ranks and developing their cultural, intellectual, and financial capacities in a variety of mainstream settings. She demonstrates how young people on the margins of our communities are targeted in these settings, and how the path to radicalization is a nuanced process of moving in and out of far-right scenes throughout adolescence and adulthood.
Hate in the Homeland is essential for understanding the tactics and underlying ideas of modern far-right extremism. This eye-opening book takes readers into the mainstream places and spaces where today’s far right is engaging and ensnaring young people, and reveals innovative strategies we can use to combat extremist radicalization.
Cynthia Miller-Idriss is a professor in the School of Public Affairs and the School of Education at American University, where she runs the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL). In addition to authoring Hate in the Homeland, she is the author of The Extreme Gone Mainstream: Commercialization and Far Right Youth Culture in Germany and Blood and Culture: Youth, Right-Wing Extremism and National Belonging in Contemporary Germany.
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https://www.dcmalliance.org/about
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What We Do
The Douglas County Municipal Alliance is a political committee formed under Colorado's election laws. That means we raise and spend money to elect candidates and support ballot measures, among other political activities. All of our donors and spending are regularly reported to the Colorado Secretary of State's office.
We monitor all nonpartisan elections and appointments in Douglas County and will help recruit, train, and elect candidates for those offices. Along with town councils, we also work on electing candidates to Metro District boards, the RTD Board of Directors, utilities boards, and more.
Along with electing candidates, we connect office holders for quarterly meetings to discuss current affairs, their policy goals, and upcoming events, all to further the cooperation and good governance of Douglas County!
The Douglas County Municipal Alliance is a progressive organization and welcomes anyone who believes in, and commits to pursuing, common sense policy goals like these:
Economic development that supports small-business and entrepreneurs from Douglas County.
Transportation options that support low-cost movement for school, work, and recreation.
Expanding artistic, cultural, and community events that showcase Douglas County residents, provide diverse experiences, and attract visitors to our communities.
Prioritizing the protection of our environmental quality-of-life, including air and water quality, open space preservation, and wildlife support.
Community policing and partnerships with law enforcement that reduce crime and promote just outcomes for all citizens.
Lobbying our county and state officials on behalf of local Douglas County governments.
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http://storesconsulting.com/project/coborns/
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Leadership, community, and retail have long been a tradition of the Coborn Family. For decades, the Coborns’ have been recognized as pioneers. In 1921 Chester R. Coborn opened a one-room produce store in Sauk Rapids, MN. During its first two decades, the grocer would expand in size and selection, changes that were driven by economic necessity and Coborn’s commitment to ingenuity. 100 years and five generations later, that tradition continues.
Our growing retail company is in the business of people serving people – our employees and our guests! Our employee-owned company strives to live out our vision to be remarkable by inspiring happiness, healthy living and simplicity, one guest at a time.
Our company has grown, and we are proud to serve in the communities who represent us.What started as one store has grown into an employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 10,000 employees and 200 stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan that includes fuel, liquor, and pharmacy locations.
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https://www.bdschools.us/schools/deerfield-building/
| 2024-04-13T06:44:04 |
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Welcome to the BD Schools, Deerfield building which opened in 1874.
For the 2010-2011 school year both the Britton and Deerfield school boards voted to adopt a "shared service" plan for their middle and high school students. All middle school students (grades 6-8) attend classes in Deerfield.
The school boards also moved to consolidate the districts. The support was overwhelming and consolidation passed with a vote of 652-174. The school districts officially became one on July 1, 2011 just before Independence Day.
To learn more about Britton Deerfield Schools or become involved in school functions please contact us at 517-447-3015.
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https://995thefox.iheart.com/content/2018-09-04-nami-celebration-of-hope/
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(National Alliance on Mental Illness) Brazos Valley Affiliate will host its annual Celebration of Hope event on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Parish Activity Center. 507 E. 26 St., Bryan.
This free event is dedicated to individuals living with mental illness and those who have dedicated their lives to living well in recovery.
An inspiring program with NAMI Brazos Valley peers and family members telling their stories of hope and recovery.
Award recognition. Refreshments served.
Open to the public.
RSVP at namibvtx.org or call 979-774-4713.
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https://inboundsa.com/sports/warrick-wealth-masi-pumas-a-tale-of-resilience-diversity-and-life-beyond-rugby/
| 2024-04-22T01:23:41 |
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In the heart of Masiphumelele informal settlement in Cape Town’s Deep South, a group of passionate individuals came together in 2009 to form what would later become the Warrick Wealth Masi Pumas, a rugby team that has not only defied the odds but has become a symbol of resilience, diversity, and a commitment to life beyond the rugby field.
The journey of the Masi Pumas began as a social club, with members driven by a shared love for the sport and a desire to create a positive impact in their community. In 2010, recognizing the potential to transform their passion into something greater, they took the official step of registering as a rugby team. The following year marked a significant milestone as the Masi Pumas officially joined the Western Province Rugby League, a testament to their determination and dedication. They were also able to set up their base at the Noordhoek Sports Fields, where they now run operations from.
From 2011 to 2015, the Masi Pumas experienced an impressive trajectory, earning promotions each year in the league. Their ascent through the ranks showcased not only their athletic prowess but also the indomitable spirit that characterized the team. However, the journey was not without its challenges, and in 2015, the team faced relegation to the C division.
Despite the setback, the Masi Pumas refused to be deterred. Rather than viewing relegation as a failure, the club saw it as an opportunity for growth and a chance to reevaluate their strategy. This resilience and commitment to improvement define the ethos of the Masi Pumas, making them a force to be reckoned with on the rugby field.
One of the defining features of the Masi Pumas is their commitment to diversity. In a country with a complex history, the team stands as a shining example of unity, bringing together individuals from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life. The Masi Pumas have become a microcosm of South Africa’s rich tapestry, emphasizing that sports can transcend societal divisions.
Despite facing financial challenges that prevent them from paying players, the Masi Pumas have fostered a sense of camaraderie that goes beyond monetary compensation. Every member of the team plays not for a pay cheque but because they believe in the team’s vision and values. The dedication of the players is a testament to the profound impact the Masi Pumas have had on the lives of those involved.
Looking to the future, the Masi Pumas have set their sights on raising funds to support their players financially. The goal is to create an environment where players can pursue their passion for rugby while being compensated for their dedication and hard work. The club recognizes that financial stability is crucial for both the team’s sustainability and the well-being of its players.
At the core of the Masi Pumas’ mission is the belief in “Life Beyond Rugby.” The club strives to be more than just a sports team, aiming to positively impact the lives of its players both on and off the field. Through mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach, the Masi Pumas are building a legacy that extends far beyond their athletic achievements.
As the Warrick Wealth Masi Pumas celebrate their journey and mark another year of existence, they stand as a beacon of hope, proving that passion, resilience, and a commitment to a greater purpose can overcome any obstacle. The story of the Masi Pumas is not just about rugby; it’s about community, diversity, and the pursuit of a better life for all those involved.
The Warrick Wealth Masi Pumas are looking for additional sponsors to come onboard to assist them with their costs and with giving their players the best opportunities. Please Kelly Burke [email protected] if you would to find out how you can be involved with this club.
Website – https://masirfc.co.za
Facebook – @MasiphumeleRugbyClub
Instagram – @masi_pumas
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https://churchreporters.com/2017/07/12/catholic-church-in-philippines-decries-reign-of-terror-caused-by-president-rodrigo-dutertes-war-on-drugs/
| 2018-02-25T17:49:59 |
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Sermons at Catholic churches across the Philippines this weekend will denounce President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs for creating a “reign of terror” among the poor.
Priests will read out a letter signed by the country’s bishops that says killing people is not the answer to trafficking of illegal drugs, voicing concern about the indifference shown by many to the bloodshed.
More than 7,600 deaths have been linked to Mr Duterte’s extreme crackdown on drug dealers and users since he became President last June. Around 2,500 of these took place in shootouts during raids and sting operations, police said.
The letter from the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines said: “An additional cause of concern is the reign of terror in many places of the poor,” according to Reuters.
“Many are killed not because of drugs. Those who kill them are not brought to account.“
Both the government and police have strenuously denied that extrajudicial killings have taken place during the campaigns. The President’s office offered no immediate comment on the bishops’ letter.
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We want to honor, know, and become good stewards of the land we live on. We promote connection to land and support the original stewards of this land. We seek to heal relationships to this land in part through relationship to each other and to our bodies as the site of liberation.
We seek to understand and strengthen our connection to the more-than-human world by inviting in a plurality of faiths, traditions, and ways of understanding our place in the cosmos, our world, our community, and ourselves. We seek to better understand the intelligence and mysteries contained in nature—inner and outer—to bring about greater harmony in our lives.
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We are a cooperative congregation
We develop leadership capacity in our members and run Shared Ground collectively. In doing so, we practice and model what is needed for resilient communities.
3401 W 29th Ave Denver CO
Shared Ground is currently leasing a historic church in Denver's Northside neighborhood dating back to 1890. We honor the long history of ceremonies on this land, starting with the Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Ute nations, and continuing through the Presbyterian congregation of the 20th century. Our building offers six separate spaces for gatherings, each one suited to a different use. Throughout 2023, our members will be working together to identify a long-term space for our climate resilience community.Learn more about who we are About Us📖 You can read more about how we operate in our handbook
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