JUST LAUNCHED: New Community Climate Initiative to Address Climate Anxiety and Foster Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA: The Walk Unafraid Foundation, in collaboration with One Resilient Earth, is proud to announce the launch of a new community initiative to address climate-related anxiety and stress with monthly online Community Climate Circles. This initiative, supported in part by Lee Bank Foundation, offers a vital mental health resource for individuals grappling with the emotional impacts of climate change. The virtual circles, facilitated by creative activist and empowerment coach, Gabrielle Senza, commencing on Tuesday May 14, 2024, at 6 PM EST, will provide a supportive environment for expressing feelings and fostering resilience.
“The emotional toll of extreme weather events, environmental degradation, and rapid climate change is real and profound,” states Gabrielle Senza, who is the founder and Artistic Director of Walk Unafraid. “It affects our mental health, our relationships, and our ability to envision and work towards solutions. These circles are meant to be a supportive space for anyone feeling overwhelmed or alone in their concern for our planet.”
Event Details:
Start Date: May 14, 2024
Frequency: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 6 PM – 7 PM EST
Location: Online (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)
Admission: Free (Registration required)
Registration Link: bit.ly/CommunityClimateCircle
“We’re creating a space where we can talk openly about the injustice, exhaustion, frustration and sadness that we are experiencing or witnessing. In the same way, we celebrate moments of joy, hope, togetherness and inspiring experiences,” states Senza. “Through creative expression and deep listening exercises, these circles allow participants to safely explore their emotions any way they choose – in art, poetry, song, sound, movement, or simple shares.”
The initiative seeks to not only provide emotional support but also to empower participants by connecting them with a community of like-minded individuals. Each session will include open discussions, sharing personal stories, and exploring ways to engage in meaningful environmental action collectively.
“We believe that by coming together to share our experiences and emotions, we can build a more resilient and proactive community,” adds Senza. “These circles are about transforming our anxiety and sorrow into collective action and hope.”
To participate in the Community Climate Circles or to learn more about the initiative, please click the button below, visit https://bit.ly/CommunityClimateCircle or contact hello@walkunafraid.org
Contact Information:
Gabrielle Senza
Founder & Artistic Director
Walk Unafraid Foundation
hello@walkunafraid.org
walkunafraid.org
Have questions?
Please email hello@walkunafraid.org with any questions.
About Walk Unafraid
The Walk Unafraid Foundation is a forward-thinking foundation dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to engage in social, environmental, and economic change. Founded on the principles of courage, community, and collaboration, Walk Unafraid works to foster environments where people can speak out, stand up, and enact change fearlessly. Through art-based initiatives, educational programs, and community partnerships, Walk Unafraid seeks to amplify the voices of the marginalized, encourage civic engagement, and inspire individuals to act with conviction and resilience in the face of challenges.
About One Resilient Earth
One Resilient Earth is a global non-profit organization committed to enhancing the resilience of communities against the backdrop of climate change. By bridging the gap between science, policy, and grassroots action, One Resilient Earth facilitates transformative dialogues, conducts research, and implements on-the-ground projects to foster environmental sustainability and societal well-being. Their work centers on empowering communities to adapt, respond, and thrive amidst the complexities of our changing world, ensuring that resilience is built from the ground up and is accessible to all, particularly the most vulnerable and underrepresented populations.
About Gabrielle Senza
GABRIELLE SENZA is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary artist, a trauma-informed empowerment coach, and the founder and artistic director of the Walk Unafraid Foundation. She has devoted her creative practice to addressing human rights and environmental issues for more than 30 years. Her work has been included in solo and traveling group shows throughout the U.S. and abroad, and is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, MoMA New York, Lifetime Entertainment, and numerous other corporate and private collections. She is happiest working out in the world where she can creatively engage with individuals in a variety of public and intimate spaces. Gabrielle seeks to make visible the invisible through multidisciplinary projects and to create opportunities for people to feel seen, heard, respected and connected.
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