Sun 23rd Jan: Register for Islamic Community Food Project: Upcoming Event
Awareness, Grassroots Organising, & Action..
Date: Sunday 23rd January 2011
Times: 11am-4pm
Venue: Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London, E1 5AR (near Brick Lane). Nearest tubes: *Use either Bethnal Green or Liverpool Street* (both on the central Line and still walking distance) as other local lines are scheduled to be closed during the weekend. Buses D3. Map & Directions:
Organised by Wisdom In Nature (WiN) with Spitalfields City Farm
Open to people of all faiths and beliefs; Tower Hamlets residents especially welcome.
Be empowered: Practicals on the land & grassroots organising with like-minded participants.
Develop experience in social change & facilitation - life-enhancing skills so vital in today's world.
Hear and share ideas & stories - take small, vital steps to make the imagined real
Bring a team spirit & the yearning of your soul to create a sustainable, more compassionate world for all!..
As more people organise from the grassroots, community food initiatives are on the rise. These small steps not only empower, but offer alternatives to the globalised food system that favours multinationals. At the same time, within Muslim communities awareness is growing that Islam offers ecological principles that extend beyond the term 'halal'.
With a deeper food ethic waiting to emerge more fully, there is much that spiritual traditions can offer and each of us can do, to contribute to a more holistic paradigm - one that empowers individuals, helps build resilient communities, and genuinely draws us towards a sustainable and more compassionate world.
Through this project, participants take part in hands-on practicals, are empowered to learn from each other and engage in grassroots decision-making & organising followed up with action. The project is ongoing, and the approach is both contemplative and active.
The programme will include:
A workshop with Wasi Daniju & Muzammal Hussain from Wisdom In Nature.
A practical on the land with Naomi Glass from Spitalfields City Farm.
Please dress for the weather and bring sturdy footwear. Tea/coffees/refreshments will be provided. Please bring food to share for lunch.COST FOR EVENT: £5 per person to be paid in advance. Reduced rate for regular donors to Wisdom In Nature and regular participants.
See registration form for more details.
REGISTER: There are a limited number of places. Registration is essential (except for existing participants)
and is for the full day
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Wisdom In Nature