Hey everyone,
Day 2 arrived! The learning sessions on health, livelihoods, and agriculture were a great way to kick start motivations for JFs to own their safety and learning throughout the summer.
While the day started great, it ended in real disappointment. I won't bother you with my outrage towards the thought of 4 years with a Conservative majority, but I would like to address something. Use this as a reminder that we need to take our political drive past today. Today, Canada voted in a government that will neglect to advocate for the rights of people who really need their support. It's our responsibility as Canadians to not only vote, but to keep that message strong. Get your voice heard, work towards solutions, and keep your government accountable - everyday. Anything less would lead to a dilution of our messages.
*sigh*.. aside from that, I have a few thoughts from the day.
Best Workshop of the Day:
Introduction to Agriculture by Arthur Kong, who is a returned African Program Staff memeber from the Agricultural Value Chains sector in Zambia. The workshop outlined the differences between staple and cash crops, the role of colonialism in crop diversity (and lack thereof), and the use of agricultural practices and technologies as a indicator of wealth or prosperity in a community. I guess the most important thing that was received from this workshop is that farming is important, and it directly affects most in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Great Advice to Take Overseas:
On the journey to find root causes, ask "why?" 5 times.
Thought that Stuck With Me Today:
Why is it that more often than not, we group culture and religion together? In what ways do they influence each other? And in what ways are they independent of each other?
Great Quote:
"Commit to act towards social change in solidarity, and not out of guilt."
Time to grab some sleep for Day 3!
Be well, and much love.
Kevin
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