The Power of Connection: Cultivating Activist Resilience

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

Program Description:

Join Zoya El Miari as she explores the transformative power of connection in building and sustaining activist resilience, drawing from her personal experiences as a double refugee. This keynote will delve into how meaningful connections among activists, communities, and allies are crucial for maintaining momentum and achieving long-term goals in the fight for social and environmental justice. Through her personal narrative as a double refugee, Zoya will demonstrate how the power of connection fosters resilience, innovation, and sustained progress in activism. This keynote will inspire you to build and strengthen connections within your activist community, leveraging collective power to create lasting social and environmental change.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the importance of solidarity and collective action among activists. Explore how building strong networks and support systems can enhance resilience and amplify impact. Hear inspiring examples of successful activist movements where connection and collaboration played a key role. Learn how these movements overcame challenges and achieved their objectives through collective efforts. Discover the significance of mutual empowerment and mentorship within activist circles. Learn how sharing knowledge, skills, and resources can strengthen individual and collective resilience.