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Action Day for rivers brings people together around the world to care and celebrate our rivers
Watch the videos of the waterfalls, of the singing and dancing, and feel the Spirit of the Celebration of Renewed Bonds with the other forces of Nature
Watch the videos of the waterfalls, of the singing and dancing, and feel the Spirit of the Celebration of Renewed Bonds with the other forces of Nature
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or if you missed it, catch the replay and get ready for the next one coming up!
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GeaSphere and the Friends remercie the patronnage of Bev in offering the community a day trip of activity for the rivers.
The delicious celebratory meal was prepared with care by Yvonne and her team, offered with love by the far away Bev, that brought us all closer from the far corners of the globe, even to this moment in time, as you are reading.
This came about through an act of generosity, and through weeks of conversation on the platform clubhouse - download from your app store & join us now: Geasphere house
The 2022 edition saw the gathering of many people, that gathered much garbage from the banks of our friend, the river. Nappies remain a growing toxinc threat that are here to long out-live us.
The 2022 edition saw the gathering of many people, that gathered much garbage from the banks of our friend, the river. Nappies remain a growing toxinc threat that are here to long out-live us.
And yet, it's less glamourous than plastic bottles, less discussed than radioactive waste, and more out-dated than Pavlov's method.
And yet, it's less glamourous than plastic bottles, less discussed than radioactive waste, and more out-dated than Pavlov's method.
Time to talk about this.
Time to talk about this.
We are looking to mobilise support -financial, intellectual, material, spiritual and all other kinds - for work and development that is
urgent, important, lives-changing, & more
feasable, achievable with the help of many - many hands and voices make work light -
scalable and replicable
desired outcomes: upwards cascading effects
design: for perpetuity
expand habitat & consider range
Abstract:
This grant application seeks to fund an initiative aimed at building solidarity and community among an underprivileged community in the rural South African region of Mpumalanga. The initiative will focus on improving knowledge, skills, living conditions, and the environment, and promoting a mindset that supports positive collective action for rights and responsibilities. The use of iNaturalist and indigenous knowledge will be leveraged to collect comprehensive data on the biodiversity of the area, which will inform decisions about site management and conservation. The initiative aims to connect the local community with global communities of individuals willing to act in solidarity to advance common solutions to shared global goals. This initiative aligns with the principles of global citizenship and open science, aiming to create a system that works for individual cases considerations and quality of personal life.
Assumptions that underpin this initiative:
The community members have the capacity to be agents of change and to drive positive social and environmental outcomes.
Access and support are fundamental requirements to empower underprivileged communities to address social conditions that perpetuate lack of personal opportunities, collective vision, sense of belonging, and agency.
Solidarity within the community of life is a key principle for achieving sustainable development goals, including social justice, human rights, bio-cultural diversity, empowerment, and well-being of human communities.
Indigenous knowledge and local expertise are essential to achieving the goal of sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.
Desirable outcomes for inclusive communities and we all:
Increased community solidarity and mutual aid leading to a sense of belonging and empowerment for community members.
Improved knowledge and skills for community members to take positive collective actions towards sustainable development.
Enhanced biodiversity conservation and management through the use of iNaturalist and indigenous knowledge, leading to improved environmental conditions for all.
Increased awareness and appreciation of the cultural significance of the site, leading to the development of cultural tourism programs that respect and celebrate local traditions.
The initiative will contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals, including social justice, human rights, bio-cultural diversity, and well-being of human communities.
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