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November 2021 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary

November 2021 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary

November 2021

 Another painful month and a stressful MRI scan and multiple appointments to see my orthopaedic consultant. My left shoulder has been excruciatingly painful.

I was happy to receive my copy of Bruce Crowther's book 'Not In My Lifetime.'

I attended day one of the virtual annual International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2021 organised by the Swiss Fair Trade team.

 

Surgeries 2017-2020

My surgery March 2020 - Blog about my endometriosis and PCOS by Sabeena Ahmed

For those that don't know I was admitted to hospital after a few weeks of excruciating pain in my left ovary and required urgent surgery.

My cyst was removed 17th March 2020. This was my third polycystic ovarian surgery since 2004.

During November 2017 I had my first rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder, and then a year later October 2018 I had the same surgery on my left shoulder.

Its been a long 4 years of excruciating pain, sleepless nights and slow healing.

I still have bouts of low energy, pain and anxiety.

This month was another particularly bad month, my left shoulder was very painful and typing has been incredibly difficult.

I hope the orthopaedic consultant can provide me with pain relief and ideas for pain management.

Thank you to all my friends and family who pray for my recovery and good health.

  

A COPY OF 'NOT IN MY LIFETIME'

BRUCE CROWTHER MBE

Congratulations to the Godfather of Fair Trade Bruce Crowther MBE and the launch of his book, 'Not In My Lifetime.'

Thank you for my signed copy.

Not in My Lifetime book Bruce Crowther front cover

 Not in My Lifetime a book by Bruce Crowther MBE

 

 Not in My Lifetime a book Bruce Crowther, signed copy for Sabeena Z Ahmed

My signed copy, thank you Bruce!

 

Not in My Lifetime a book Bruce Crowther back cover

Back cover 

 

 

International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2021 with the Swiss Fair Trade Team

#BuildBackFairer

OPENING SESSION

 

For the first time I attended the virtual Fair Trade Towns Conference 2021.

Sadly, due to my painful left shoulder I could only attend day one of the conference.

This year the conference was organised by Swiss Fair Trade and held virtually during from 18-20 November 2021.

Hashtag for the week was #IFTTC21.

Many thanks to the Swiss Fair Trade team and guest speakers for their time.

 

Day 1 - November 2018

OPPORTUNITIES OF COVID-19

IDENTIFY AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES ARISING FROM COVID-19: BUILD BACK FAIRER TOGETHER

 

 

 WORKFLOW IMPACT SESSION

 

 

Day 2 - 19th November 

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

PROMOTING CITIES AS GAME CHANGERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

 

INNOVATION

BRINGING THE NEEDS OF CONSUMERS AND PRODUCERS TOGETHER: SHOWCASING FAIR TRADE INNOVATION

 

 INNOVATION TOURISM SESSION

 

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

HOW TO ENGAGE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR FAIR TRADE

 

Day 3 - 20th November

WORKFLOW YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: YOUTH PANEL

HOW TO ACTIVATE THE ENGAGEMENT OF YOUTH - FAIR TRADE UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS

 

 

 OPPORTUNITIES DIGITALISATION SESSION

 

 

 CLOSING SESSION

 

 

About the International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2021 

Fair Trade Town is an international campaign that is active in over 30 countries and strives for more justice and sustainability in the international trade and awards communities for their commitment to sustainable and fair consumption patterns. Fair Trade Towns empowers you to explore the positive impact of Fair Trade purchasing.

Many thanks to the Swiss Fair Trade Team for their professionalism.

All videos and credit: Swiss Fair Trade and International Fair Trade Towns  

Thank you for reading and I hope to bring you another monthly blog next month health prevailing.

Love and respect to everyone making and being the difference.

Sabeena

 

Further Reading and Links

Living with PCOS and Endometriosis - by Sabeena Ahmed

International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2021 - Swiss Fair Trade

 





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May 2024 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary
May 2024 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary

This month my right shoulder is still very painful and I have struggled to record this vlog and type this blog.

Despite my pain I managed to edit my Fairtrade Ramadan 2024 video.

I happy to announce that I completed my 12th year participating in the Six Items Challenge 2024 with Labour Behind The Label.

I hope to upload videos of my Six Items Challenge 2024 when I feel better.

Translation in Urdu

اردو میں ترجمہ


اس مہینے میرے دائیں کندھے میں اب بھی بہت درد ہے اور میں نے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنے کے لیے بہت جدوجہد کی ہے۔

اپنی تکلیف کے باوجود میں اپنی فیئر ٹریڈ رمضان 2024 ویڈیو ایڈٹ اور پوسٹ کرنے میں کامیاب رہی 

مجھے یہ اعلان کرتے ہوئے خوشی ہو رہی ہے کہ میں نے لیبر کے پیچھے لیبر کے ساتھ سکس آئٹمز چیلنج 2024 میں حصہ لیتے ہوئے اپنا 12 واں سال مکمل کر لیا ہے۔

مجھے امید ہے کہ جب میں بہتر محسوس کرونگی  تو اپنے سکس آئٹمز چیلنج 2024 کی ویڈیوز اپ لوڈ کرونگی ۔

 

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World Fair Trade Day 2024, ۲۰۲۴ ورلڈ فیئر ٹریڈ ڈے with Sabeena Z Ahmed
World Fair Trade Day 2024, ۲۰۲۴ ورلڈ فیئر ٹریڈ ڈے with Sabeena Z Ahmed

This year the World Fair Trade Day was observed on the 11th May 2024.

The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) theme was ''Business Revolution.''

This year I was unable to record a video in English or Urdu but did manage to handwrite a poster in English and Urdu.

Translation in Urdu

اس سال عالمی منصفانہ تجارت کا دن 11 مئی 2024 کو منایا گیا۔

ورلڈ فیئر ٹریڈ آرگنائزیشن (WFTO) کا تھیم ''بزنس ریوولوٹن'' تھا۔

اس سال میں انگریزی یا اردو میں ویڈیو ریکارڈ  نہیں کر سکی لیکن انگریزی اور اردو میں پوسٹر ہاتھ سے لکھنے میں کامیاب رہی۔

 

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World Cancer Day 2024 ورلڈ کینسر ڈے (Engish and Urdu) with Sabeena Z Ahmed
World Cancer Day 2024 ورلڈ کینسر ڈے (Engish and Urdu) with Sabeena Z Ahmed

This World Cancer Day 2024 I  hand wrote the poster in Urdu and English and posted it to my Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Profiles.

I attended a sisters only art therapy workshop with my sister Irem, this workshop was organised by The Muslim Bereavement Support Service.

Due to my own going shoulder issues I have struggled with my right shoulder to type this blog has been painful to type.

اس ورلڈ کینسر ڈے 2024 میں میں نے ہاتھ سے پوسٹر اردو اور انگریزی میں لکھا اور اسے اپنے X، Facebook اور LinkedIn پروفائلز پر پوسٹ کیا۔

میں نے اپنی بہن ارم کے ساتھ ایک سسٹرس اونلی آرٹ تھراپی ورکشاپ میں شرکت کی، یہ ورکشاپ دی مسلم بیریومنٹ سپورٹ سروس نے منعقد کی تھی۔

میرے اپنے کندھے کے مسائل کی وجہ سے میں نے اپنے دائیں کندھے سے ٹائپ کرنے کے لئے جدوجہد کی ہے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنا تکلیف دہ رہا ہے۔

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