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Camino Research Institute (CRI) delivered its 2024 Western North Carolina (WNC) Latino Community Strengths & Needs Assessment Report, shared by CRI Manager Sarai Ordonez, who was the excellent project lead. The survey mostly captures the strengths, needs, gaps, and actual preferences and priorities of Hispanic and Latino/a/e people in WNC and in particular the undocumented population, whose voices are rarely heard, much less understood. 91% of survey respondents are immigrants from 16 different countries of origin, with 71% from Mexico. What do survey respondents value most about the Latino people and community? Latinos recognize and take pride in their work ethic and entrepreneurship, as well as volunteering, cultural diversity, dependability, and sense of family and unity. Latino concerns include the need for greater access to healthcare, including dental care, preventative healthcare, vision care, and mental healthcare; access to systems, including healthcare systems, with greater bilingual competency; and access to drivers licenses to increase system engagement and improve overall quality of life. I encourage everyone to read the report and learn more about our Latino/a/e community. I serve on Camino's WNC Community Advisory Board—the only non-Latino on a board of fabulous Latino leaders and difference makers. #Latino #Hispanic #inclusion #healthcare #wellbeing #diversity #community

Yesterday I partaked as a speaker and as one of the guests of honour for an online event held by Voices Online (which has over 1.3 Million community members). My talk was about how we promote peace in an increasingly volatile yet interconnected world. Some of the points I raised: 1. We need to move beyond tolerance to a place of acceptance and appreciation of difference 2. We can learn alot from others as long as we take a position of humility, respect and intent to learn. 3. Everyone can be our teacher in life not just educationalists.

✅Always Thank Those who Helped You; 📌Gratitude: Remembering those who helped us cultivates gratitude, a virtue that enriches our lives and relationships. 📌Reciprocity: Acknowledging past help encourages us to pay it forward, fostering a cycle of kindness and support in society. 📌Humility: Reflecting on the support we've received reminds us that we don't succeed alone, promoting humility and understanding of our interdependence. 📌Motivation: Knowing that others have aided us can serve as a motivation to assist others in need, creating a more compassionate and empathetic world. 📌Connection: Maintaining connections with those who have helped us strengthens relationships and builds a sense of community, which is vital for personal and collective well-being. 📌Learning: Remembering past assistance allows us to learn from others' experiences and wisdom, enriching our own knowledge and growth. 📌Legacy: Honoring those who helped us preserves their legacy and contributions, ensuring their impact continues to inspire and benefit future generations..

Tostan's Approach works and inspires a community empowerment program, which is a three-year non-formal education program that facilitates community-led development and social progress. four models for the approach: 1. Human rights-based education Approach. 2. Holistic and Sustainable Approach. 3. Community Empowerment program cep Approach. 4. respective and inclusive Approach. Tostan approach quote" capacity to inspire, culture and terms of recognition"

🔻The moment we've all been waiting for is here! ▶Our Annual Report, showcases the work of every young person, volunteer, staff, and friend of the YMCA, bringing communities together, advocating for a more sustainable future, peace-working, and inspiring action. 🙌This is the testimony of who we are, and what we as a movement can achieve together. Aligned towards YMCA Vision 2030 - Stronger together: https://lnkd.in/e3JW8Umk

The World Affairs Council of Miami is looking forward to partnering with Concordia on the upcoming 2024 Americas Summit from April 22-23 at the University of Miami. Register here today: https://lnkd.in/eMZRVHRt The 2024 Americas Summit will elevate the region in a global context, creating opportunities that take advantage of its untapped potential, with a focus on two core themes: 1) Driving Sustainable & Inclusive Growth – to include poverty, healthcare, education, youth, future of work, migration, environment, and energy transformation; and, 2) Strengthening Democracy & the Economy – to include strengthening local democracies, rethinking social contracts, and the role of the private sector in local economies. Conversations will promote the discussion, definition, and implementation of impactful market-led transformations.

We hope environmental organizations will continue to embrace increasing the use of biofuels as one of their goals to reduce the carbon content and toxic emissions from every gallon of gasoline and diesel in every vehicle every day. The path to a healthier environment and environmental justice has to be paved with cleaner fuels and powered by educated consumers. While new markets and technologies for electric vehicles continue to develop, there are no good reasons not to use biofuels to replace the benzene and benzene-laced aromatics in gasoline and diesel fuel. #gasolinegate

🌟MOPS International: Equipping & Empowering Moms of All Ages w/ Jesus at the Front🌟 Karla Merrell is the Southeast network manager with MOPS International and shares some amazing updates about MOPS, now known as MomCo, and how they are equipping and empowering moms of all ages with Jesus at the forefront. Here are the key takeaways: 🌸 MOPS (MomCo) is Evolving: After 50 impactful years, MOPS International is rebranding as MomCo to better reflect its mission of supporting mothers beyond the preschool years. This change aims to serve mothers at every stage of motherhood, offering a community focused on spiritual growth and leadership empowerment. 🙏 Embracing Every Mom: MomCo provides a welcoming space for moms to connect, grow spiritually, and develop as leaders. The organization's focus on community, peer-to-peer interaction, and discussions centered on faith offers mothers a place to belong and find the support they need, no matter what stage of motherhood they're in. 🌼 Impacting Families and Generations: Through MomCo's programs, mothers not only find support and encouragement but also have the opportunity to influence their children's spiritual journey. Engaging with MomCo not only enriches the lives of mothers but has a positive ripple effect, impacting families and future generations. Let's support and empower mothers as they raise strong Christian kids! https://lnkd.in/eQbXdWEG

Discover the transformative power of high school alumni associations in our latest blog: "Building Bridges: The Role of High School Alumni Associations in Strengthening Community Connections." Dive into the article to explore how these associations are shaping the future, fostering mentorship, and contributing to community development. Let's celebrate the bonds that connect generations and build a stronger, more supportive educational community together! Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eHX9mhHf

One of the questions/requests submitted to the ReCenter panel I was a part of was the following: “[I would like to] Learn approaches to have meaningful conversations surrounding structural racism and the impact it has on society” I have some tips from my free guide, 27 Ways to Kickstart Conversations About Race with Kids 0-18, that will help! These tips are for kids 7 years old and older. Younger kids aren’t usually developmentally ready to build a mental model that will accommodate “structural racism”. When there are instances of racial injustice in your environment and/or in the news, use that as an opportunity to call out racism. Use the term ‘racist’ rather of labeling it ‘mean’ or ‘unkind’. Racism is both mean and unkind, but it also more: it is dehumanizing. We can’t fight what we can’t name. Involve your kids in the discussion. Ask what they think about the situation and how they think the parties could move to resolution. Be willing to discuss systemic racism as well as discrete racist events. Don’t shy away from the role that White people may play in the system or the event. If your children are White, empower them by including examples of where White people have fought against racial injustice alongside people of color. (Hint: there are usually racial-justice-seeking Whites involved, even if they weren’t popular or successful. Love of justice knows no borders.) Challenge what you see. What are ways that systemic racism shows up in your neighborhood/schools/job/life? Where do people of color live? Where do they work? Who takes care of children, sanitation and cleaning of hotels and personal homes where you live? Who runs the businesses and local government? Encourage your kids to make or maintain healthy interracial relationships. (I know, I know, we are less and less involved in our kids’ friend-making at this age. But, this is the developmental stage when interracial relationships start to fall away.) Healthy interracial relationships are key for helping children (and adults) to navigate an increasingly diverse world. Those relationships will be the ones where they can have deep conversations that stretch their understanding of racism, equity and justice. Link to the tips: https://lnkd.in/gVt5GwGP Have anything else to add?