One Future Post Volume 9: Towards collective liberation
In this volume of One Future Post, curated by us, we ruminate on the necessity and impact of continuing social justice work amidst genocides and violence.
Curator Speaks
Recently, a quote from Ebyan Zanini, a writer and poetess, has reinvigorated sustained action against violence and genocides.
“If you give in to despair, who benefits? The oppressor or the oppressed?”
This singular quote represents the dichotomy of working on social justice. While the necessity of social justice cannot be overstated, its impact on those doing the work can be detrimental. There is evidence to suggest the effects of compassion fatigue, burnout and secondary traumatic stress on social justice workers. We are also deeply aware that it is a privilege to be able to continue our regular programming and operations at this time. As we constantly ask ourselves, what is the way forward and where are we even headed, we are reminded of our blog documenting our conversation with Amitabh Behar, Interim Executive Director of Oxfam India, on where what it takes to build social justice solutions.
Art Recos
Here is a specially curated set of art recommendations. Click on the image to know more.
DIY activity
We bring you a 7-week ‘Speak-Up Challenge’, you can continue it for longer of course. Through the course of this week:
Send an email/call your elected representative about a local issue that needs to be addressed.
Read up on a written piece that unpacks ongoing civic action in a context that you are not very familiar with.
Take part in a rally/vigil/protest/social media storm that seeks to express your solidarity.
One Future Fellowship 2024-25: We have exciting new notifications about the One Future Fellowship. We’ve heard all the requests we received and the last day for submitting applications has been extended to 10 March 2024 until 11:59 p.m. IST. To ensure the program's accessibility, the fee for the program is now INR 20,000 with EMI and financial aid options. All the more reason to go ahead and apply.
Healing Liberation Project: Join us on life-affirming experiences this month that help build supportive spaces for communities of activists, help navigate anxiety, and harness our intrinsic creativity through dance and movement. Don’t miss out!
Call for volunteers: We are seeking volunteers to raise funds for our Healing and Livelihood program. Volunteers will be required to organise donation drives in their housing societies and neighbourhoods and those who meet their targets will be eligible for letters of volunteering. If you are interested, please drop us an email at info@onefuturecollective.org.
Fundraiser lunch: We are pleased to extend an invitation for a fundraising lunch on March 9th (Saturday) at 12:00 PM, for our Healing and Livelihood Program that supports survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. This ticketed lunch at Pritam Da Dhaba (Juhu, Mumbai) is priced at INR 1350. Please drop by if you live in Mumbai and share it with your networks in Mumbai. To RSVP, drop us a DM on our social media and we will get back to you with payment details. We are counting on your support!
Oppression, Resistance and Manipur webinar series: As violence continues in Manipur, India, and is increasingly normalised, we are hosting a three-part webinar series, starting today, to learn and engage in conversation about the ongoing injustices. We will hear from activists and subject matter experts in geopolitics, tech-facilitated violence, and feminist resistance, from Manipur and across the country. Sign up for the upcoming webinars today.
Source for the image of Gemini, source for the image of NCW, source for the image of the farmers protest Thank you for reading the ninth volume of One Future Post! We hope it made for a fulfilling read.
Feel free to share your feedback and suggestions for us in the comments and share this volume among your circles!
