Prima Darishini Vello Atchiah
"To use my writing skills to inspire and educate others around the world to make a change"
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participant impact
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UP TO17advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO18minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0poundwaste avoided
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UP TO0.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18public officials or leaderscontacted
Prima Darishini's actions
Balancing Consumption
Track My Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.
Nourishing Food
Im foodie
Life's is uncertain. Eat dessert first
Enacting Equity
Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!
I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.
Enacting Equity
Advocate for Green Spaces
I will call or write 1 public officials per day to advocate for more green spaces around my town, particularly in neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to green spaces.
Cultivating Communities
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).
Cultivating Communities
Volunteer During My Local Election
I will contact my local election office to volunteer during the upcoming election.
Cultivating Communities
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
Cultivating Communities
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company, college, or city and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Balancing Consumption
Reduce Social Media Use
I will use my social media only once per day.
Balancing Consumption
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
Regenerating Nature
Take Shorter Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnacting Equity Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!In your community, how can you work to address systemic racism, sexism, ableism and additional forms of exclusion in the businesses?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Advocate for Greener VehiclesReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Volunteer During My Local ElectionWhy do you volunteer during elections? What meaning does it give to your civic life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Repair a Broken ItemWhat did you fix and how did it go? Share a few pics if you can!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Take Shorter ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Reduce Social Media UseSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
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Prima Darishini Vello Atchiah 10/15/2022 7:18 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnacting Equity Advocate for Green SpacesWhat services, benefits, or value does nature provide for you?
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Prima Darishini Vello Atchiah 10/14/2022 1:54 AM