The Human Picture Initiative

For anyone interested in learning how to support our incoming Afghan refugees, (or others for that matter) resettlement agencies around the country will be desperate over the next year for volunteers to help families get oriented to their new communities. Regardless of your politics, these folks are here with little to no understanding of how to be here. If you're having a hard time understanding the need, imagine being picked up today and dropped off in another country where you've never been, and where you don't understand the language, to permanently live. Having a friendly, welcoming person or family available to help you understand basic things like using the grocery store, bank, bus system, etc... can be life changing. So, there will be many ways to get involved if you'd like to help folks know how best to be in our country while also learning and connecting with people from other parts of the world! What a great activity to do as a family, to commit to one family and walk alongside them as you all learn together. If we all do that... imagine.🌼 Look for a resettlement agency where you are, today!

UPDATE: Well, Covid has us postponed, again. That means it's a good time to be grateful we have the opportunity to be flexible, resilient, and full of hope and belief that we will gather together at exactly the right time 🌷 If you want to stay connected until our next retreat, please send a message to inquire about the Women In Motion FB Group.
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Women In Motion Annual Retreat is back! 🌼 Ladies, if you are ready to gather again for an infusion of joy, laughter, and rejuvenation, grab your spot, today. This retreat has become a much loved and anticipated event and we would love to welcome YOU. Dates: September 22-26, registration is due by July 1. You can read more about our Covid considerations at the link below.

2021 Women In Motion | humanpicture Join our annual women's retreat to refresh, reset, and rejuvenate!

Follow along with us as we interview folks and share stories in the The Random People Show! You can find it wherever you get your podcasts.

Are we truly "all" in this "together?" Yesterday, my
hometown of Springfield, MO in the US went into Stay-at-home status. However, many in our community have nowhere to stay at home. The statement that "we're all in this together" has different meaning when I look out from this viewpoint. Before I say, again, that we're all going to get through this together, I'm going to check myself - am I actually contributing in some way to making that happen? Who is taking responsibility for those who are vulnerable for entirely different reasons than health or age? In huge ways, it's regular folks that are taking responsibility for the wellness of our communities. Because I'm currently quarantined, I am doing the only thing I know to do for now - share stories. I've started interviewing those who are either experiencing this crisis as someone without shelter, or those working on the frontlines to support those folks. First up: Pastor Christie Love of The Connecting Grounds Church. This is not a post to incite debate about public policy, so please reserve those comments for the appropriate outlets. This is merely an opportunity to add to the conversation about the broad spectrum of vulnerability in crisis, community wellness and responsibility, and how we can do what makes the most sense for our own participation.

Pastor Christie Love

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Ladies, do you need some time away to rest, connect, and rejuvenate? Join us for this annual retreat of love, laughter, friendship, activity, workshops, wellness appointments, and more! Registration is now open, and we look forward to hosting you this summer in Eucha, Oklahoma, June 25th - 29th. Please feel free to message with any questions, or email us at [email protected].

2020 Women In Motion | humanpicture

YOUTH PHOTO ADVENTURE TO PENANG, MALAYSIA! This exciting adventure with international travel photographer David Dobson will be an an opportunity full of learning, creativity, cultural experience, and adventure. Be sure to sign up at the humanpictureinitiative.com to be notified of summer dates and when the application process opens!

Youth Photo Adventures | humanpicture

Conservation, Gorillas & Coffee!
Join us for our 2020 HPI International Learning Opportunity in Uganda! We are thrilled and honored to be hosted by Conservation Through Public Health and to learn from one of Uganda's leading gorilla health scientists, National Geographic recognized conservationist, founder of Gorilla Conservation Coffee, and leading gorilla veterinarian Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. ☕️🦍❤️

Uganda | humanpicture From CTPH: For many visitors, trekking the magnificent mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the experience of a lifetime. A trek with CTPH offers travelers the chance to experience mountain gorillas up close with one of Africa's premier primatologist. 

The 2019 Women In Motion Retreat was a beautiful experience for all. Deep appreciation to each participant and facilitator for your presence and contributions. Thank you for feeding us The Gracious Plate 💕 2020 dates and locations to be announced, soon! humanpictureinitiative.com

Folks, we've finally caught up and... drum roll... wait for it... joined the land of Instagram! Be sure to find us over there 💥🎉

New HPI Interview Series episodes up with Guido Masè. Guido is a clinical herbalist, educator, author, and garden steward. He is the chief herbalist at Urban Moonshine Cocktail Apothecary, clinician at the Burlington Herb Clinic at the Railyard Apothecary , faculty member and clinical supervisor at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, teacher in herbal medicine at the University of Vermont, and author of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters. His practice interweaves clinical experience, mythology, and science. If you love plants and plant medicine, or you are simply curious about this field, this one is for you. Find both episodes, Part 1 and Part 2 where ever you get your podcasts, and then let us know what you think in the comments below! 📸 (provided by Guido)

PODCAST | humanpicture