DON’T GIVE UP
As social service workers, community organizers and advocates, we are not always comfortable sharing the struggles that our work brings into our lives. We sometimes need to step back, to simply recharge and find the passion, the fire that drove us to action against social and environmental injustices. These short videos are testimonials of peers who went through the fire that could have burnt them out. They found a way, and in these videos they humbly share a bit of their wisdom, hoping to send you some support and love.
Let’s build a community of supporters
We need to find better ways to support our energy and passion when we feel low.
This video is a personal testimonial: Some thoughts about the ups and downs of social activism. You are not alone. We need new ways to support each other and maintain our energy despite this complex, unpredictable and chaotic work environment.
Video Produced + Directed: by Sandrine Espie
Film + Edit + Voice: by Emanuela Roxana Hagen
Vancouver, Canada - 2022
Why social work and activism?
Sandrine is a social service worker and entrepreneur. In this short video, she is sharing her hopes and ways out of stressful times.
Colour
“Colour is often where I Escape to Restore my energy and wellbeing" . In this video Anastasia Sapelnikova, Community Facilitator in Vancouver, explains why it important for community facilitators and advocates to stay strong, healthy and nourished. She offers suggestions on how to find joy and nourishment creating and embracing colour through painting and being in the nature.
