with light

Dobryden' (hello, in Ukrainian) 💙
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​A summary of our newsletter this week:
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🌱A monk's perspective on habits to start your mornings with greater intention
🌱Fun podcast episode introducing you to the concept of 'indigenous science'
🌱A paid writing opportunity from The Bloom in honor of International Women's Day
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with light,
Jasmine
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fresh soil

🌍 Conversations on love – a newsletter investigating love one interview at a time: The newsletter features interviews with writers or experts who have something valuable to say about relationships. The hope is that these conversations uncover useful truths about love in all its forms - not only the romantic kind, but the love of parents, siblings and friends. Even between strangers. → Newsletter​
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🌍 Innovations from the humanitarian world: A new 6-episode podcast series exploring innovations across the emergency aid sector. Each episode will focus on people, projects, or start-ups working in creative ways to improve the lives of those affected by conflict and disaster. → Podcast
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🌍 Intro to indigenous science: Indigenous peoples represent about 5% of the world’s population—and sustain nearly 80% of the world’s biodiversity. Dr. Jessica Hernandez (Maya Ch’orti’ & Binnizá) is a transnational Indigenous scholar, scientist, and community advocate based in the Pacific Northwest. She breaks down why western conservationism isn’t working–and offers Indigenous models informed by case studies, personal stories, and family histories that center the voices of Latin American women and land protectors. → Interview

water your soul

😂 The art of setting boundaries.
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🌿 Mindful morning routine.
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🔮 Have you heard of wabi-sabi?
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👀 The joy of guessing countries.
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🦋 That's how light gets in.
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🥖Around the world in...breads!

community garden

Spotted in The Bloom's garden this week is...a paid writing opportunity 🎉

As many of you know, International Women's Day is coming up – and to honor the occasion we're looking to fund two articles from women of color in our community 💸 🌈

Journalists, writers, storytellers are invited to submit a short max 200 word pitch for an original piece that intersects with a core value of The Bloom: JOY. We're keeping the guidelines open to welcome ideas of all shapes and sizes – ideally though, there is some practical element to the piece, so that it can become a resource for the community💜 The final articles will be featured in our newsletter and website.

Please send your pitches to info@readtobloom.com no later than Wednesday March 9th. We can't wait to hear from you!!

branch out

🦋 GROW
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​Fellowship program for human rights defenders from the Global South, working with Colombia-based nonprofit Dejusticia.
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​African Women Techsters program is a free experiential learning technology upskilling program for young girls and women between 16 - 40 years old across Africa.​
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​A truly *phenomenal* opportunity for women journalists around the world. The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship gives professional opportunities to women journalists committed to human rights and social justice reporting. During the fellowship, you will have the chance to complete research and coursework at MIT’s Center for International Studies and to participate in internships with The Boston Globe and The New York Times. For fellows residing outside of the United States, the fellowship also covers the costs of applying for and obtaining a U.S. visa!!
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​One World Media Fellowship for aspiring journalists and filmmakers who seek to make a career out of reporting on stories from the global south. Beyond mentorship, workshops, and networking, the fellows will receive a £1,000 production grant.
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💸 FUND

As part of Visa’s commitment to support small businesses, 10 exceptional Canadian women entrepreneurs will be selected to receive a 10,000 CAD grant plus a one-year annual coaching membership with a leading USA startup community.
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Funding for studies in Mexico! For asylum seekers or recognized refugees in a first country of asylum in Latin America and the Caribbean and would like to continue university studies in Mexico.

⛵️ EXPLORE
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​How to tell if a brand is greenwashing.
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​A 10-part email course about building on the internet.
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Why Swahili became Africa's most spoken language.
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Remarkable dives into India's culture, history and politics in Fifty Two.

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grow new roots

ASIA + OCEANIA​
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🌱Social mobilizer for girls education program – Room to Read​
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​EUROPE ​
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🌱Development coordinator – Osez le Féminisme​
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​AFRICA + MIDDLE EAST ​
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🌱International justice in Africa fellow – Amnesty
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​LATIN AMERICA
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​🌱LGBTQI+ campaigns fellow – All Out
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​NORTH AMERICA​
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🌱Diversity, equity, & inclusion manager – Too Good To Go
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REMOTE
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🌱Comms manager – Global Fund For Women​

Thank you to our sponsor 🖤

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