We are Mother Earth and Mother Earth is us. When we are disconnected from this relationship and out of balance with Nature, we tend to turn to polarized, fear-based, anxiety-driven action causing intentional and unintentional harm to ourselves, each other and our planet. This mini-retreat for stakeholders features AHAM Education’s documentary Healing People Heal the Planet and an reflective exploration of how a gender-informed, healing-centered “eco-affinity” lens can serve as a catalyst for sustainable, nature-positive, nonviolent and transformative outcomes for people and planet.

A panel of youth, BIPOC, indigenous and faith leaders from the Americas will guide our multi-stakeholder audience in restorative, nature-centered, mindful SDG action-planning to co-create and integrate sustainable, gender-informed policy and program practices in harmony with nature that address root causes of environmental stressors, gender and socio-economic injustices in our communities. Our aim is to bravely lead change from the inside out with all voices at the table in our respective worlds of influence.