If people who are literally going to die if they don’t find money for their healthcare can’t raise it with the economy bring so awful (one is @Tinu who could really use the help), then what chance do I have to escape abuse and pay for all the steps to freedom?
But if ask for volunteers in #advocacy to #help or a place to stay, it just just doesn’t work so there’s no spare money but even with this economy people struggling with a spare room would rather not help or would rather advertise for a stranger? I can pay you rent so we’re helping each other! I’m a stranger for a lot of you but not all & I have people who can vouch for me not being a psychopath! 👍
I would really appreciate people to help because I live in a safe Labor seat so accessing services is impossible in many cases because the books are closed or they don’t exist. I’ve had so many people in rich catchments tell me it isn’t so because they have the red carpet rolled out. I challenge them to call the local council and they won’t…
I’ve contacted the local and federal MPs 3 times and they don’t care. Some senators have been okay but can’t do much because they aren’t in power.
There’s no funding. I’ve been waiting for advocacy services for 2 years & no DV orgs help the disabled or chronically ill. I’ve tried them all & have emails for proof (a lot of people don’t understand that most services cease to exist as soon as you’re disabled). It got so bad I’ve even asked a priest for help (no help). He just victim blamed. Maybe I should try protestants?
Am I just not asking the right way? If you can word things better #volunteers are welcome.
Our team at @watchdutyapp is looking for more passionate volunteers outside California who want to bring their communities accurate, timely information on wildfires.
🧵 1/3 The mixture of #museum and #culturalHeritage centre makes visitors of all generations happy. Yesterday we had a #cake competition for our special #chocolate exhibition. I spontaneously found myself on the jury, which had to try all the cakes in order to to give points. A calory heavy work (now you know, why many museums are closed on Mondays - we have to digest.😁 ) Then cakes and torts were slaughtered for the visitors.😋 Women of our association had baken the treasures. #volunteering
🧵 2/3 It is this mixture of #association and the official institution that makes the centre so lively. The building and cashiers belong to the region, everything else is done by an association of #volunteers. It has more members than villagers. We give #guidedTours, keep the #archives in order, repair items on display, organise #exhibitions and two international #festivals, show #handicrafts and bake #cakes. The cakes served in the cafeteria on Sundays are always home-baked by the women on duty.
🇺🇦After arriving in Kherson for my humanitarian trip, I paid my respects to the fallen Ukrainian heroes at Liberty Square. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten🌅
🌏Let’s stand together in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Our collective effort can make a positive difference.🕊️
"These are the heroes of World Central Kitchen. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our memories. And we have countless memories of them giving their best selves to the world. We are reeling from our loss. The world's loss.” - Erin Gore, CEO
#Zomi Frankcom built her life around helping others.
“Food is not just calories,” she told a gathering of donors to her aid agency, World Central Kitchen, in a speech last year. “It’s hope, it’s love, it’s knowing people care.”
Great videos @sober_pirate - I like the fact that the way you film and edit them makes it so easy to follow. From music and the audio overall, or the cuts, you do a great job. People should be more aware of the so many volunteers out there doing good work.
“We long to see the sun from the street, but being near the window means risking our lives. The sniper targets anything that moves inside the hospital.”
#Kyiv, #Ukraine
Ukrainian servicemen carry a coffin with the body of German combat medic Diana Wagner during her funeral at St Michael’s Golden-Domed cathedral in Kyiv. Wagner was a German citizen who volunteered with the International Legion for the Defence of Ukraine and was killed earlier this month near the front
The Vanguard community centre for the #blind.
We are supporting them this week with the supply and installation of a new #electrical catering #water#heater.
This will be totally #free, and it will help them to provide a more comfortable service for their many users and #volunteers/#staff.
Working together with cross agencies to support the #public.
🧤Beyond warmth, Malden Warming Center provides hope!
📚Tonight, I volunteer with others offering winter clothes, hot meals, a chance to connect and learn, entertainment, books, personal care items for comfort and well-being, and vital resources.
🎯But most importantly, we offer dignity and a place to belong. Together, we say: You're not alone.
🇺🇦Witnessing the war firsthand during my 2023 humanitarian volunteer trip to Kherson sparked an enduring connection with my Ukrainian friends. Despite my distance, I continue to support them through donations.
💬Their recent message revealed the immediate dangers they face, making continued support more crucial than ever.
🇺🇸 For those in the US: call your reps, write letters, demand continued support for Ukraine.
So #FOSDEM24 has finished. It was again an awesome weekend with a lot of cool people, stands and devrooms 🤘🏻
A big thank you to all our #volunteers and @matrix for the huge huge huge help 🎉 It was also cool to have a nice chat with @thibaultamartin and finally meet @travisr 🤘🏻