HIP Newsletter - Issue 0016

Welcome to Issue 0016

Welcome to the end-of-year edition of our newsletter! In this issue, we'll be highlighting some inspiring stories of heroism and the power of taking action. We will be slowing down a bit over the holidays but if you have any questions or feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. And be on the lookout for updates on our upcoming training events in the new year – we have four exciting events planned for the first few months alone! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to continuing to work with you in the coming year.

Eliza Conley-Lepene escaped a violent relationship, got a degree, and started a business. She then devoted herself to creating and managing a system to help others escape domestic and sexual violence. Her nonprofit SafeHouse app provides secure, simple links that thousands of people have used to get help. From the immediacy of an emergency services call to their needs for shelter, legal help, and for emotional support. You find here website Here.

Environmental activist Annie Leonard has faced threats, arrests, and insults for her decades-long work to protect the planet. Despite this, her videos, books, and articles have been viewed by millions and she continues to speak out about the dangers of wasteful "throw-aways." To read Leonard's Story of Stuff and learn more about her work to educate and advocate for a more sustainable future click Here

German climatologist Friederike Otto is breaking scientific protocols. She aims to quickly share information about the climate crisis and the role of human actions in causing and addressing it. Despite this, her work has been recognized by a UN panel on the climate emergency. To follow her research and analyses and to learn more about the urgent need for action on climate change click Here

State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia rescued Marlene Wing-Quay from waist-deep floodwaters during the state's flood crisis. Almost two months later, Wing-Quay was reunited with her rescuers, Braden Verity and Trent Ross, expressing her gratitude for their bravery and thanking them for saving her life. The flood crisis has led to an influx of people wanting to volunteer to protect their community from future disasters. Read the full article Here

Thanks for reading

We hope you've enjoyed this edition of our newsletter and have been inspired by the stories of heroism and the power of taking action. As we wrap up this year and prepare to spend time with loved ones, we want to express our gratitude to all of our readers and supporters. We look forward to continuing to work together in the coming year to make a positive impact in our communities and envision a more positive future for everyone. From all of us at the Heroic Imagination Project, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

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