Charity launches December direct action campaign
A charity co-founder highlighted how true social change starts with individuals as a direct action campaign was launched for the month.
Bermuda Is Love announced its drive for December as part of continuing efforts to make sure that basic needs are met for everyone.
Events scheduled for this month include a free legal clinic, a free school breakfast event and senior care home volunteering.
Aaron Crichlow, a co-founder of Bermuda Is Love, said: “Through service, education and collective effort, we affirm that real change does not begin with institutions, it begins with us.
“Throughout the month, we will be hosting community events focused on food, justice, healthcare, housing, education and the environment, demonstrating how direct action strengthens community wellbeing and promotes lasting social change.
“Bermuda Is Love believes that direct action is one of the most powerful tools available to communities striving for a more equitable and humane society.
“Direct action means recognising unmet needs and taking initiative — feeding children, supporting seniors, improving shared spaces and standing in solidarity with those who have been marginalised.
“It raises awareness of systemic inequities, calls for long-term policy guarantees and models the compassionate and just future we aim to build — a Bermuda where essential human needs are protected as rights, not privileges.”
December 12: Free school breakfast day at Victor Scott Primary School from 8am to 9am
December 13: Free legal advice clinic at the Eastern Zone Community Centre, St George’s from 9.30am to 11am
December 14: Volunteering at Westmeath Residential and Nursing Care Home from 11am to 1pm
December 19: Forming a “Tenants’ Union Workshop” at the Human Rights Commission from 5.30pm to 7pm
December 20: Trash clean-up starting at Kaleidoscope Art Foundation from 10am to midday
December 21: Working on the community garden at the former TN Tatem Middle School from 10am to midday
• All events are free and open to the public
The charity encouraged residents to take advantage of the activities and called on volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to help.
Mr Crichlow added: “Direct action transforms compassion into tangible results. It invites people not only to talk about change, but to be the change.
“Direct action is most powerful when we act together and when we are committed to building a strong network of people who believe in dignity, justice and love in action.
“Whether you are passionate about food security, housing rights, education, healthcare, access to justice, the environment or community wellbeing, there is a place for you in this movement.”
For more information on the events and how to get involved in the charity’s work, visit www.bermudaislove.com.
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