Our Leeds Craftivists community will be celebrating a year of campaigning on 02 December, and we'd love for you to come if you've been involved in any of our campaigns this year, in any way at all. We'll be making Christmas Cards to say thank you to our favourite sustainable businesses, or you're welcome to… Continue reading Craftivists’ Christmas!
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Making sense of eco-anxious emotions
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
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
What is Gentle Activism?
Emma Temple from our Craftivists group tells us about Gentle Activism and it's value as she sees it... Have you been feeling burned out by the news recently? It seems like every time we tune in, or scroll through social media, we’re being bombarded with horrific images and stories. Whether it’s global conflict, poverty, oppression… Continue reading What is Gentle Activism?
Self-Esteem
In this informative blog, our Wellbeing Practitioner, Sam Havis, shares some information on Self-Esteem... What is self-esteem?The term ‘self-esteem’ is often confused and used to refer to three separate but connected aspects of what makes up our perception of ourselves: Self-Worth - Temporary state of feeling good or bad about ourselves. How we feel when… Continue reading Self-Esteem
Leeds Craftivists Spring 2024 Campaign: Public Transport
Leeds Craftivists are back in 2024 with a brand new campaign on Public Transport. We are partnering with Leeds Citizens and Better Buses for just that – better buses in Leeds. We want to hear your stories of why you do or don’t use the bus, your experiences of the bus and what the priorities… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists Spring 2024 Campaign: Public Transport
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