Different is COOL – that’s my message to the world
Recently I watched the video of Alan Silva’s AMAZING acrobatic performance – I LOVE that Dwarfism hasn’t stopped Alan from flying high (literally). Watch “ Alan Silva: Emotional Acrobat Is Out To Prove To His BULLIES That Size Does NOT Matter! “ below:
“As a brand, we can elevate the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line further to showcase a multi-dimensional view of beauty and fashion,” Mattel said in a statement.
Today I was delighted to find out that Mattel has introduced a range of differently-abled Barbies. THANK YOU MATTEL for creating a Barbie that represents me it’s so nice to see myself in a Barbie.
The Muslim Association of South Africa (MASA) has embarked on its #WarmMzansi campaign, with the aim to deliver blankets and food essentials to poverty-stricken vulnerable communities and homeless individuals in Johannesburg.
As a community who cares, MASA are helping to provide homeless people with relier as the cold front has been hitting us, wanting to make a warm difference to the orphaned, disabled, sick and needy housed in care centres and those who are homeless.
Chairman Yaseen Theba says Joburg’s homeless has already begun succumbing to COVID-19, and warns the worst is yet to come.
“As colder weather bears down & “shelters risk becoming hotbeds for infection”, assessments continue as we strategically plan relief for the poorest of the poor.”
“While many are under warm duvets, it’s a challenging period for the homeless, forgotten amid the Covid-19 pandemic, volunteers are spending their evenings handing out food, blankets & masks,” says Theba.
Theba has invited any company, school, organization or individual to help by taking hands in this huge effort.
“MASA would like to thank our loyal partners who have already committed themselves to be part of this worthy project.”
For more information, email: info@muslim.co.za
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“We know better and thus MUST DO BETTER, BE BETTER, DEMAND BETTER, BRING SOLUTIONS AND BE FEARLESS IN THE PURSUIT OF EQUALITY & JUSTICE!!! We have both an individual and collective responsibility to fight against inequality and injustice and to break down systemic inequality, femicide, GBV, racism and the many other ills we face in 2020, we need to build a new, conscious of where we have come from, understanding the pain and struggle of the past but the reality of where we are focussed on fighting for a future for all!!!!” – Catherine Constantinides
Today is Youth Day here in South Africa – a day that honours the youth of 1976 who fought against the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools – and I reflect on the kind of South African I need to be to create the South Africa of our dream. Thanks to the youth of 1976 for their sacrifice – I will honour all of you by living in service of South Africa and the world.
Vision Tactical –
Private security company Vision Tactical has launched its COVID-19 ‘Strategic Preparedness Unit’ in collaboration with its emergency medical partners ER24. The unique vehicle will be deployed to support risk communication, community engagement and internal staff training in relation to the pandemic.
Partnerships with law enforcement, provincial departments and health authorities will develop, monitor and implement an effective plan for communicating with the public and creating a better awareness of the risks associated with COVID-19.
The non – operational EMS vehicle will be coordinated by medics from ER24 and trained members of the Vision Tactical team, that will dedicate their skill to dawning and doffing of PPE and supporting scenes during the pandemic.
This critical function will extend to preparing venues when essential services, law enforcement, health workers and burial societies need to engage.
In addition to the COVID-19 strategic preparedness and response plan and the COVID-19 strategy update, there are four key areas that local authorities of cities and urban settlements should focus on in ensuring preparedness for a robust response to COVID-19:
• Coordinated local plans in preparation for effective responses to health risks and impacts;
• Risk and crisis communication and community engagement that encourage compliance with measures;
• Contextually appropriate approaches to public health measures, especially physical distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette;
• Access to health care services for COVID-19 and the continuation of essential services.
Director of Vision Tactical, Yaseen Theba says that optimal preparedness in cities and urban settlements is critical for effective national, regional and global response to COVID-19.
“To be effective, the units public measures are implementable and designed in a way that will promote willingness to comply,” Theba says.
Theba adds that slowing the transmission of COVID-19 and protecting communities will require the participation of every member in various communities to prevent infection and transmission.
“Understanding knowledge, behaviours, perceptions, and identifying the right channels and community-based networks and influencers to promote scientific and public health messages will be a key determinant of the effectiveness of the response.”
Programmes will be targeted to individual facilities equipping them with the knowledge, procedures and preventative measures to mitigate the risks of contracting COVID-19.
Community engagement will include accurate information on risks, what is still unknown, what is being done to find answers, what actions are being taken by health authorities, and what actions people can take to protect themselves.
“Sustainability really is enough for all forever.” –Catherine Constantinides
Today is World Environment Day let’s reflect on our environmental impact both as individuals and as a collective and decide to tread lightly on the Earth today and every day it’s the only home we have in this life.
“There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Recently I watched a part of the video of George Floyd’s murder and honestly I still don’t have words but I’ll try to express myself as best as I can.
When somebody says or does something racist and you say nothing YOU ARE COMPLICIT. I know some will say “All lives matter” and that is true but all people aren’t getting murdered as much as some people AND THAT IS MY POINT #BlackOutTuesday
“May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!” – Proverbs 23: 25
Last week Monday I was featured as a nominee for the Daily Dispatch Local Hero Awards 2020. Thank you Daily Dispatch I’m truly HONOURED and HUMBLED to even be considered for such an award.
Beauty is confidence – that’s my message to the world
Recently I asked the women of Twitter to show me their faces without make-up in an effort to teach little girls what true beauty is and I was blown away by the response. Take a look
Every cloud has silver linings – that’s what I’ve realized
Today marks 50 days since South Africa has been in lockdown due to COVID19 and although I’m deeply saddened that many have died, gotten sick and lost their jobs I have found a few silver linings in this dark lockdown cloud.
Silver linings of Global Lockdown