“It feels like I have so much more language to describe things. It has informed my politics and campaigning further and pushed me to think about alternative healing infrastructures more often. It has radically influenced my teaching. Personally, the course has given me the space to slow down and to imagine when maybe I was very busy with doing - this has been really helpful. I’ve seen the power of gentleness and care in spaces like these first-hand and continue to take this forward in my life/practice.”
“I wouldn't describe myself as a very spiritual person, but I really resonated with the idea of land-body connection in a way I hadn't before. I hadn't fully considered the ways in which our environment interacts with our health systems (both physical and mental health) and with other systems such as capitalism.”
“I came into the programme with the intention to absorb as much as I can. I often felt overwhelmed in approaching and speaking to others about health justice, capitalism and all the things we are oppressed by. The process of this programme was very informative, I felt encouraged, listened to, stable and loved. I was able to ask questions, learn and share. I felt appreciated as part of the group.”
“The programme was transformative and allowed me to re-imagine health and community in ways I had not in a very long time. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to take part and love all those I met and now know as a result <3”
“It has given me more confidence in my ability to advocate for the marginalised in my community, and also exemplified the need for co-production of knowledge with them. It has been helpful to improve my understanding of the theory behind social justice issues, and given me the language to discuss these things - terms like "planetary dysregulation" have been really helpful.”
We experienced not having to justify ourselves in a space, feeling like we share values, and a space to be vulnerable and co-learn, I did not feel isolated anymore
Going beyond criticism but towards visions of healing and reparations has been beautiful, it has not just been getting more knowledge but mind opening