In a time of full-scale war waged by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, when its people are on the brink of annihilation, under conditions of total uncertainty and terror, contemplative practices such as mindfulness meditation can truly serve many people uniquely to increase their mental and psychological resilience, reduce suffering, optimize performance and improve connection …
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In 2023, we worked ̉with a mental health organisation to take a few workshops with the young girls in our community on ‘Compassion and Resilience’, informed by Buddhist philosophy. We were astounded at the kinds of insights our girls were able to arrive at by working with their own emotions, and contemplating on the truth …
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Green Muslims will host outdoor spiritual retreats with a focus on connecting with the natural environment utilizing a Muslim perspective. The goals are twofold: 1) to facilitate an understanding that connection to nature is a connection to the Creator, and, 2) to encourage Muslims to connect with and honor nature in order to fulfill their …
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In response to the youth mental health crisis that disproportionately affects historically and traditionally underserved communities, we are proposing to pilot an accessible nature-based summer program that helps youth begin the school year with a sense of belonging, confidence, and purpose. We aim to empower youth (12-14 year olds, largely BIPOC) through a strong grounding …
The POEM Program at Jubilee Farm will engage 20 undergraduate Black and multi-racial students in a holistic healing program to enhance their mental wellbeing and resilience, equip them as accredited peer support specialists and positively influence their leadership ability. The project will run over the course of 10 months and target undergraduates in central North …
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The project seeks a contemplative theatre workshop for incarcerated women in Chile to enhance their social skills and facilitate their social reintegration. 30 Inmates from the Rancagua City penitentiary will engage in mindfulness techniques within theatre-based exercises. This approach aims to foster compassionate relationships with oneself and others, increasing empathy and ultimately reducing recidivism. The …
The project seeks to contribute to improving the socio-emotional capacities and skills of Mayan children and young people from San Pedro, Chenalhó in the state of Chiapas, Mexico through mindfulness practices. The contemplative approach to the practice of mindfulness or the energy of being aware and awake in the present moment represents an opportunity to …
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HEALthyME – Mental Wellbeing of Young People at Schools in MK,” as project address the issues of bullying and mental health among students and teachers in two primary schools (PCs) in underserved municipalities of Skopje, one in the biggest Roma community in Europe, and second one in urban municipality targeting socially excluded children. The project …
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The project will provide training to the nursing, CHCW and other support staff at HW in the utilisation of contemplative practices, including meditation and reflective writing, to assist them with the psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual stresses that result from providing palliative care. This in turn would support and enhance their care for their patients. This …
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Kenyan women, with their vibrant salon culture, visit these havens of grooming and beauty at least once a month, often spending over 6 hours in a single session. These extended visits become spaces for confiding in fellow women and hairdressers, sharing life’s joys and burdens. Unfortunately, while these conversations reveal the prevalence of mental health …
