When:
Thursday, January 30, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CT
Where: Online
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact:
Rignesha Prajapati
Group: Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
Sponsor: Vietnamese Association Of Illinois (VAI)
Category: Multicultural & Diversity
MSA & VAI: Building Stronger Communities - An Introduction to Mutual Aid
Facilitated by Huong Trinh & Victoria Pham from Vietnamese Association Of Illinois (VAI), this workshop will explore the principles behind mutual aid, its history, and its importance especially in times of crisis. Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, you’ll learn how mutual aid networks empower individuals and communities to care for one another and build collective resilience.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM :
Solidari-Tea is a signature MSA program which takes place bi-weekly during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. This is a community gathering space which focuses on topics pertaining to Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) communities as well special edition sessions which involve crafts. While the topics center the lived experiences of the APIDA community, the events are open for all BIPOC students to attend. Over tea, topics, and crafts, BIPOC students are welcome to use this gathering space as an opportunity to build relationships and community with each other.
Hosted by: Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
Contact info: apida-msa@u.northwestern.edu