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💬 “To put second-hand first at the EU level, we should not forget that the first pioneers of the circular economy were the ragpickers,” says Eve from Emmaüs Europe in this video. ⤵️ Indeed, the social and solidarity sector has long been at the forefront of the circular economy, creating employment opportunities and generating valuable social benefits through reuse activities. ❗Any future European circular economy legislation and policy should acknowledge social enterprises' critical contribution and expertise and be designed according to the principles of just transition and social inclusion. Read our manifesto to learn what putting second-hand first would look like. 🔗 https://t.ly/31DM8 🎥 https://lnkd.in/ebtjDdVu #secondhandfirst #socialandcircular #circulareconomy #socialeconomy #EUelections2024 #UseYourVote

*INTERNATIONAL HUMAN SOLIDARITY DAY* The Day is observed on *20th December annually,* to promote *a sense of shared humanity* and encourage individuals, communities, and nations to come together to tackle pressing global issues. It highlights the belief that our *collective actions can make a positive impact on the world.* *"Every day is a good day to Share & Care"* *#humansolidarityday* *#unityisstrength* *#shareandcare* *#MJCAS*

'How can we remind ourselves that we're all creative and we're all artists? I think that we need all parts of ourselves to be able to navigate this transition that we're in as a species and as a part of the world." I first met Louise Adongo at the Transition Innovation Group of Community Foundations of Canada | Fondations communautaires du Canada (see https://lnkd.in/gWYbptsk). We spoke on Monday April 22, 2024, earth day. Louise is bold and grounded leader in systems change, policy and evaluation who is a founder of Caprivian Strip Inc (CSI) and a co-steward with the https://lnkd.in/e7a436vC. Louise's work brings care and intention to uncovering the roots of tangled problems; enabling shifts to greater resilience, sustainability and impact. I’ve heard her talk about it many times and noticed that there is often an arts component in her work. For example: 'There are artists in communities and creativity is really important in a context where you're trying to inspire imagination and do strength-based and asset-based work in contexts that maybe people do not naturally see and think of things that way. I've always understood that creatives and artists have a way of drawing out of us more than what we even understand about ourselves on a surface level.' Louise believes that co-creating more nimble, transparent and creative institutional spaces is key to the reinvention that we all need. I agree. A key part of this is knowing how to slow down. I appreciate Louise’s take on this: 'My perspective on what slowing down means is that we really need to think more deeply before we take the actions, which is different than let's slow down and not take any actions at all. And so the system mediation feeds my action orientation because it's willing to actually step in and say the hard thing to people that need to understand their readiness to hear the hard thing. So it's not waiting to say the hard thing until people are ready to hear it. It's almost saying the hard thing to determine how ready people are. ' We also discussed how to invite people to get further involved: 'It’s less about wanting to convert or convince people to respond to the reality of our state than figuring out how to create invitations for people to come to it for themselves.' Consider yourself invited. Louise recommended Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by poet and scholar Camille T. Dungy (https://lnkd.in/eTR_UhM5) and The Creator film. Links that Louise mentioned in the episode include: Berkana Loop https://lnkd.in/eT8KVzkZ Panarchy Loop https://lnkd.in/eNazcsms We Will Dance with Mountains, notably the work of Cara Judea Alhadeff https://lnkd.in/eEJ2A2AR Stephen Huddart Indy Johar Jayne Engle ★Michelle Baldwin

Reflection of Arizmendiarrieta for today: Human beings transform and make nature productive through their work, and work is the best heritage a community has. #reflectionsofarizmendiarrieta #InclusiveParticipativeCompanyModel #CooperationEconomy #Arizmendiarrieta

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Today and everyday, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Waypoint recognizes that we are situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe and Pottawatomi Nations (collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy), the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations/Mohawk of the Wahta Community), Huron, Wendat and Métis. We affirm our commitment to improving relationships between nations and to improving equity for Indigenous communities residing in central Ontario. 📷: an eagle representing First Nations, a narwhal representing Inuit, and a violin representing Métis. These illustrations are placed around the sun and surrounded by multicoloured smoke that represents Indigenous traditions, spirituality, inclusion and diversity. NIHM2024 #NIPD2024

Today our global family, is indeed connecting to one another while celebrating the holidays. This carries into our focus of love and harmony as we move to a new year. The United Nations has declared 2025 as the “International Year of Trust and Peace.” Collaboration based on trust and positivity is essential for creating lasting peace. By developing strong partnerships, embracing a constructive mindset, and actively engaging communities, organizations can work together effectively to build a more harmonious world. In an increasingly interconnected and complex environment, these principles serve as a guiding framework for successful peacebuilding initiatives. New York - 25 December - World Harmony Communications

The goal is the top of the mountain but all the growth and happiness happen during The Climb! 🏔️ https://lnkd.in/gFdubUqM #ConklinCompanyInc #TheClimb2025 #NationalConvention2025 #NC2025 #ConklinNationalConvention2025 #ConklinNationalConvention

Women’s rights are Human rights

Peace is not just a wish—it’s a choice. Today, on the International Day of Peace, I’m reminded that peace is more than the absence of conflict. It’s a powerful, active process of understanding, respect, and kindness in every interaction—including at work. The 2024 theme, "Cultivating a Culture of Peace," challenges us to make peace an everyday practice, not just a global goal. We can bring this spirit into our workplaces through simple, impactful actions: Fostering open dialogue: Encourage conversations where all voices are heard, and differences are embraced as learning opportunities. Promoting collaboration over competition: When we work together toward shared goals, we build stronger teams that value cooperation over individual success. Creating spaces for wellbeing: Prioritize mental and emotional well-being, offering support and resources that help reduce stress and conflict. Celebrating diversity: Embrace each person's unique perspectives, and let diversity drive innovation and connection. While we may not solve global conflicts overnight, we can make our workplaces more peaceful, productive, and inclusive. Peace starts with how we treat each other every day. Let’s make peace a daily reality—starting here, starting now. #InternationalDayOfPeace #CultivatingPeace #StrongerTogether #PeaceDay #WorkWellbeing ID! The image promotes the International Day of Peace 2024, with the theme: "Cultivating a Culture of Peace." The background is a soft gradient of light green, blue, and yellow, symbolizing serenity and harmony. In the top left corner, the date "21 September 2024" and the title "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE" are prominently displayed in uppercase black letters. Below that, the theme "Cultivating a Culture of Peace" is written in large, bold green font. To the right, white doves—universal symbols of peace—are flying and carrying olive branches in their beaks. An open book with olive branches inside is positioned in the bottom center, symbolizing the spread of knowledge and peace. The United Nations logo appears in the bottom left corner, while the hashtag "#peaceday" is in the bottom right.