

Faten Bel
"Let's celebrate the Earth Month every month!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 933 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO255conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1,719milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,325minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,190minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO440minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,005minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Faten's actions
Economy & Communities
connect with people interested in same cause
it is a great way to engaged throughout the year not just for the challenge and learn more.
Basic Needs & Security
change water / heat system
I found out that it helps in consuming less water and less energy in heating it
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG 6
I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice in my region.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Donate Food
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation
SDG 5
I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG 13
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG 13, 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 10 people about what I learned.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Faten Bel 4/10/2023 4:21 PMThe first documentary to ever mention climate change was The Unchained Goddess in 1958! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Support Indigenous & First Nations CommunitiesWhy is it important to honor native and indigenous peoples and cultures? What have you learned that is important to you? If you identify with or are a member of an indigenous group, how does your community practice sustainability?
Faten Bel 4/10/2023 4:18 PMI live in Virginia. I learned that Virginia has 7 recognized tribes: Rappahannock, Eastern Chickahominy, Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Chickahominy, Upper Mattaponi, Nansemond and Monacan. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or PeaceWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
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Faten Bel 4/03/2023 11:05 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Practice MindfulnessWhat was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Faten Bel 4/01/2023 6:53 PMbringing my attention to the present-moment experience and energy of the ground, air and sun -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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Faten Bel 3/31/2023 5:42 PMExcited to join this team. What is your favorite task on the categories?