Hey everyone! I am glad to see more people are joining!
Becky and I just got back from our chocolate workshop at Mt. Doug Secondary school. We had about 45 grade 10/11 kids for the workshop and it went exceptionally well. The kids were engaged, and some of the comments that came out were challenging. There were two kids who seemed to know a lot, but speaking one-on-one with some of the quiet kids really got some good questioning going about the importance of ethical consumption and the various products that use inhumane manufacturing practices. There were also great comments on reducing consumption in general as being a focus for kids. We challenged them to take up activism within their own school, especially with Easter coming up. You never know, maybe there will be a spark ignited!
A few kids asked if there was a minimum age to volunteer with VIDEA, which was encouraging for sure. We also had my roommate helping to facilitate a small group because there were so many kids, and she liked it, so maybe she will become active within the group as well.
Unfortunately we had technical difficulties with the internet and a video we wanted to watch, but you make do with what you have.
Well that's all for now... I am off to take a nap... tough life hey!
Michelle
Welcome to the BFA Blog. This is a space for sectors to keep open communication and update each other on projects, ideas and inspirations. It would be helpful to add links to pages that are applicable or insightful. I am thrilled to see how these projects will take form! The more we work together, the more we can accomplish!
Our lives begin to end the day we are silent about things that matter
~Martin Luther King Jr.
Next whole group meeting is:
June 5, 2008 at 5:30
BFA Sectors
- Income Generating
- Education
- Orphan Sponsorship
- Community Outreach (FunOutCom)
- Farming
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