Dear friends,
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2022 is the year of COMMUNITY JOY for The Bloom. Looking ahead, what brings us overwhelming motivation is the prospect of connecting you to each other, and evolving the newsletter to become even more of a community-driven publication. We're in the process of building the digital structures to make it easier for us all to see, exchange, and support one another across borders. But to do this, we will need your ongoing wisdom💜 As a first step, please take a moment to share your feedback in our bloom annual survey – it should take no more than 3 minutes :) Ok, now... go check out the phenomenal seeds we've collected for you this week!! 🌱 ​
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with gratitude,
Jasmine

fresh soil

🌍 A podcast on the psychology of happiness: Yale University professor Dr Laurie Santos teaches the most famous class in the university's 300 year history, and transformed it into a podcast! In "The Happiness Lab" Dr Santos takes you through the latest scientific research and shares surprising stories that will forever alter the way you think about happiness. → Podcast
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🌍 Returning the gift – stories from Native American Potawatomi ancestors: "The practice of gratitude can, in a very real way, lead to the practice of self-restraint, of taking only what you need. Naming and appreciation of the gifts that surround us creates a sense of satisfaction, a feeling of ‘enoughness’ that is an antidote to the societal messages that drill into our spirits, telling us we must have more. Practicing contentment is a radical act in a consumption-driven society.”→ Essay​
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🌍 How to own the room – secrets of brilliant speaking: Comedian and radio and TV presenter Viv Groskop has created a masterpiece of a podcast laden with tips, tricks, and advice leveraging the stories of some of the most famous speakers in the world from all disciplines. → Podcast

water your soul

🔥 When a flute starts a magical FIRE.
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🇷🇺 A story spanning long Russian railways.
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🏝 Meet at the source of rising seas.
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🐢 Take your sweet ol' time.
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😂 Finally, a tutorial for how to walk in snow.
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🦔 January slow morning in Azerbaijan.

community garden

Spotted in our garden this is a poem...about THE BLOOM submitted by our dear South African writer, KK 💚

branch out

🦋 GROW
​100+ green job resources and work learning opportunities.
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​Cisco Youth Leadership Award ($250K!!) that honors a young changemaker helping create a better future for all.
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📆 JOIN​
​Gender, Feminism, and Islam – This 3-day workshop is for international development and humanitarian workers who want to better understand gender, Islam, and feminist movements in the Muslim world.
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The Gordon N. Fisher Journalism Fellowship is an annual opportunity for a journalist from Sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East to work with the University of Toronto.
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​Google Europe's Women Developer Academy is a free initiative that helps women in tech to become active leaders in the industry. The online classes and 1:1 mentorship sessions start in Feb and will focus on public speaking, crafting technical presentations, leadership and marketing yourself.

sponsor seed

For our USA friends passionate about wellness... meet Ness Well, a card that rewards you for healthy choices 🌿 You'll be able to redeem points for tons of different perks. Our favorites: healthy grocery stores, mental health subscriptions, and spa experiences. Ness just launched its waitlist, and the first batch of humans approved off the waitlist receive extra perks like a custom card, invites to experiences, wellness retreats and more!

grow new roots

ASIA + OCEANIA​
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🌱Philippines climate journalism fellowship – Climate Tracker
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​EUROPE ​
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🌱Event curator – Center for Intersectional Justice
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​AFRICA + MIDDLE EAST ​
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🌱Language services coordinator – Translators Without Borders
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​LATIN AMERICA
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🌱Human rights specialist for Latin America + Caribbean – Danish Institute for Human Rights
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​NORTH AMERICA​
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🌱Donor relations assistant – Ms. Foundation for Women
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REMOTE
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🌱 Feminist consultant *Global South candidates preferred* for monitoring, learning, & evaluation – CREA

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