This virtual 10-week program uses a social justice framework to explore veganism, patterns of oppression and injustice in the United States food system, and the treatment of farm animals.
Farm Sanctuary
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Social Justice & Our Food System
Community Learning Program
Are you interested in connecting with a community of people who are curious to learn more about veganism, our food system, and social justice?
Farm Sanctuary's Social Justice & Our Food System Program offers a unique opportunity to be in community and conversation around issues of social justice in the United States food system.
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The Social Justice & Our Food System Program is a free virtual 10-week program that incorporates community-building, dialogue, and reflection alongside a compilation of videos from guest speakers, a curated reading list, and a collection of educational resources. During each week of the program, participants will take part in an interactive and participatory 2-hour virtual community meeting for shared learning and discussion.
Included among the speakers and authors featured in the program are pattrice jones, writer, educator, and co-founder of VINE Sanctuary; lauren Ornelas, founder and president of Food Empowerment Project; and Syl and Aph Ko, co-authors of Aphro ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters.
The Social Justice & Our Food System Program is open to individuals of any age, 18 and older. The program dates are March 15, 2021 to May 21, 2021 and space is limited to 20 participants. Spots are expected to fill up quickly. Apply today!
Program applications will be accepted through January 25, 2021.
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Program Objectives
* To foster community among those interested in veganism and social justice
* To provide an opportunity for counter-oppressive learning, critical thinking, and dialogue
* To create a supportive environment to learn about and explore issues of social justice in the U.S. food system
* To inspire action and a commitment to practices for promoting greater justice and compassion
* To support the development of emerging leaders in contributing to transformative change in their communities
Additional Program Information
* All components of the program are virtual
* The program is open to adults of any age, 18 and older, who are interested in social justice and veganism
* The program features recorded talks and presentations from external guest speakers
* Participants do not have to be vegan but are expected to be open to conversations about veganism as a central component of programming
* Participation is open to international applicants but focuses on issues specific to the U.S. food system
* The program involves a 5-hour weekly commitment where participants take part in a weekly 1.5 - 2-hour interactive virtual meeting and are expected to review required learning materials prior to each meeting and to make contributions to a weekly group discussion forum
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