Have you ever heard of a tree that is made of chainsaws? Quite ironic, isn’t it? Well, such a thing actually exists in Cambodia! Deforestation has been a major global environmental issue for several decades, negatively affecting not only nature, but us humans as well. According to newsmongabay.com, an estimated 6.7 million acres of forest […]
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Orenda Learning is an impact driven social enterprise that guides young people, educators and community in best practice service. We dream of ‘a flourishing global community built on foundation of love; where deep connection, compassionate action and sustainable living are grounded in everyday life’. Orenda Learning was founded in 2018 by Alice Whitehead, an educator
Partnership is not a posture but a process – a continuous process that grows stronger each year as we devote ourselves to common tasks. (John F. Kennedy) Have you ever tried to accomplish something alone and lost drive, motivation or energy? Have you ever lacked courage and wished for reassurance? Have you ever needed to
Partnership for the SDGs; becoming a true global village Read More »
Service is, for me, not an opportunity to “rescue” or to “bring others up”. It is a path of joy and growth, hopefully for everyone involved. Not as givers and receivers but as friends, partners, collaborators and fellow travellers “walking each other home”, as Ram Dass so aptly stated. I was given another opportunity to
Learning and Teaching Together; a model for Refugee Education Partnership Read More »
Service Programs — Transformative or Detrimental? Service is an integral part of the learning journey of many students globally, with a large number of schools including service learning as part of their curriculum. When facilitated well, service programs can be transformative for students and their communities, leading to deep learning and positive change. When implemented
The global situation remains a challenge for service programs, with many schools around the world now facing additional months of online delivery. Schools in face to face learning have also found themselves needing to assess the service experiences undertaken by their students, and make adjustments that have replaced in person action with different ways to serve.
Service Action in the Online Space — Hosting a Student Led Summit Read More »
