A member of our Leeds Craftivists campaign shares their experience of and reflections on Eco-Anxiety as part of our Eco-Anxiety campaign…. At first it was motivating; I was anxious, angry, upset, yes, but also in love, full of curiosity for the world. I threw myself into campaigning, volunteering, studying problems and solutions. I had purpose,… Continue reading Making sense of eco-anxious emotions
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Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
How do we act for climate justice without burning out? Our next Craftivists campaign will look at Eco Anxiety, and how we take care of ourselves as climate activists. Many people are so overwhelmed by the climate emergency that they struggle to even begin to take action. Some ignore the problem entirely, some people take… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Food Waste
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna talks to Husain from Compost-It and Emma Temple from Leeds Craftivists about the current Leeds Craftivists campaign on Food Waste. This is a really fascinating conversation covering the complexities of sustainable disposal both in general and also here,… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Food Waste
We’re talking rubbish!
In our new campaign for Spring 2024, we’re talking rubbish! We want to see food waste collection offered to everyone in Leeds. That would help every household do their bit to reduce emissions and create a more sustainable food system. This week a new fund was announced by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural… Continue reading We’re talking rubbish!
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Justice: Public Transport
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna talks to Matthew Topham of We Own It, an organisation that campaigns for public ownership. Matthew is Lead Campaigner for Better Buses in West Yorkshire, a campaign which Leeds Craftivists have contributed to in January, February and March… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast – Justice: Public Transport
Sketch Walk: David Oluwale and Hibiscus Rising
We are thrilled to share the details of our first Sketch Walk in 2024, in partnership with Leeds Church Institute and Sketch Club Social. We will be meeting at our office at 43 The Calls on the evening of Monday 11 March, walking to David Oluwale Bridge and "Hibiscus Rising" to learn more about our… Continue reading Sketch Walk: David Oluwale and Hibiscus Rising
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Asylum and Sanctuary
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna has a conversation with Mary Brandon of Asylum Matters, Emma Temple of Leeds Craftivists, and Anne, Wan, Ali and Sithembile, campaigners with lived experience the asylum system (names have been changed). They discuss the challenges of the UK… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Asylum and Sanctuary
Leeds Craftivists: Crafting for Sanctuary
We’ve all seen the news. Migration is a contentious subject at the moment, with politicians sadly promising to "stop the boats" ahead of the elections next year. But we want the UK to be a safe place for those who need one most. Leeds Craftivists have always had a focus on climate justice. The climate… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Crafting for Sanctuary
Leeds Craftivists on Climate Migration
We've all seen the news. Migration is a contentious subject right now, with politicians sadly promising to "stop the boats". We want the UK to be a safe place for those who need one most. Our focus is climate justice. The climate crisis is already forcing people to flee their homes due to flood and… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists on Climate Migration
Leeds Craftivists: Water Quality Showcase
Leeds Craftivists have been working with campaigners and community groups across Leeds on improving Water Quality since April of this year, and it has been so inspiring to see just how much support there is for this campaign. Raw sewage was dumped into our rivers and seas 398,000 times in 2022 alone, creating a serious… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Water Quality Showcase