Category Archives: Projects that make a difference

Diaspora

Diaspora is launched. So magical to be in the presence of so many of the contributors and supporters. Weaving stories of spaces once daydreamed in, spaces that challenge, spaces of becoming – who we are today spaces to create belonging – where we can all sit around a table and weave the future we wantContinue reading “Diaspora”

Beyond Individualism

There is so much power in the connection of artists within community. It keeps me optimistic no matter what else happens. The conversations, the friendships, and the thoughtfulness. Behind the scenes, for a few months now, I have been connecting with Sandra, Minaira and several other people to work on a special publishing project toContinue reading “Beyond Individualism”

Befriend a Child in Detention

If you see this card around, flip it over and have a peak! Anyone concerned about the mandatory detention of children can sign their name on the back and send it off the to PM. ‪#‎FreeTheChildren‬ (from the Avant Card facebook page) “Many thanks to Avant Card who have generously supported Befriend a Child inContinue reading “Befriend a Child in Detention”

Footpath Libraries

I just came across a project that is amazing – libraries for the homeless. This project was founded in 2003 Sarah Garnett and ‘grew out of sorrow, a simple observation, and the desire to make a difference,’ and inspired by her friend Benjamin Andrew.  The vision of this project is that ‘homeless people’ are  ‘contributingContinue reading “Footpath Libraries”