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October 2019 - Newsletter Video blog Summary

October 2019 - Newsletter Video blog Summary

 

October 2019 

  

This October I continued with Plastic Free July. 

Participated in the Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme with Common Purpose UK.

 

Received my copies of His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim the Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley - Christina Longden
and
Generation Share The change-makers building The Sharing Economy -
Benita Matofska and Sophie Sheinwald.

 

 

 

Plastic Free July 2019 a continuation

October 2019 

This month I continued with Plastic Free July and received my reusable Fairtrade cup from the Fairtrade Foundation shop and my Traidcraft 40th Anniversary tote bag.

I would also like to thank my sister Irem for purchasing my favourite Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo, Aloe Vera Shower Gel and Superfruit Concentrate Oil.

 

My Thirsty for Change fairtrade reusable cup - Sabeena Ahmed

My Thirsty for Change fairtrade reusable cup 

 

My Thirsty for Change fairtrade reusable cup - Sabeena Ahmed

My Thirsty for Change fairtrade reusable cup

 

 Traidcraft 40th Anniversary Tote Bag - Sabeena Ahmed

Traidcraft 40th Anniversary Tote Bag 

 

Traidcraft 40th Anniversary Tote Bag - Sabeena Ahmed

Traidcraft 40th Anniversary Tote Bag 

 

Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo, Aloe Vera Shower Gel and Superfruit Concentrate Serum - Sabeena Ahmed and The Little Fair Trade Shop

Odylique Gentle Herb Shampoo, Aloe Vera Bath Wash and

Superfruit Concentrate Serum 

 

About Odylique

Odylique products are free from synthetic chemicals and are all certified to strict Soil Association organic standards. It is one of the first companies to create certified organic cosmetics and follow the precautionary principle to formulate the purest cosmetics possible.

Its 30-year focus on sensitive skin means that it also has a unique position on potential allergens. Odylique avoids all synthetic chemical irritants and possible allergens like artificial fragrance. In addition, it excludes lanolin, wheat, dairy and soya derivatives, salicylic acid, peanut oil, common allergen tree nut oils, and more.

Source: Odylique

To read my blog about Plastic Free July 2019 please click here.

 

 

Pakistani Disapora Leaders Programme

October 2019, London, UK

I wrote to the Common Purpose London team late September and was accepted on their prestigious 5 day Pakistani Disapora Leaders Programme. 

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 - Framing the Challenge, Photographer Sabeena Ahmed

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 -

 

Day 1 - Framing the Challenge

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 - Framing the Challenge Slide, Photographer Sabeena Ahmed

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 -

Framing the Challenge Slide

 

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 - Chatham House Rule Slide, photographer Sabeena Ahmed

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 -

Chatham House Rule Slide 

 

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 - Statements, photographer Sabeena Ahmed

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 - Statements

 

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 - Statements Disagree, photographer Sabeena Ahmed

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 -

Statements Disagree

 

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 - Statements Don't Know, photographer Sabeena Ahmed

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme October 19 -

Statements Don't Know

 

About Common Purpose

Common Purpose is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1989 that develops leaders who can cross boundaries. This enables them to solve complex problems both in organizations and in cities. 

We deliver face-to-face and online leadership programmes for multiple generations of leaders: from students in universities to senior leaders in organizations and society. 

 

Sabeena Ahmed and other inspirational Pakistani leaders - The Common Purpose Pakistani Disapora Leaders Programme October 2019, London UK

The Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme

- October 2019, London, United Kingdom

It was a wonderful experience and I hope to keep in touch with many leaders and pioneers.

Thank you Jo Hancox, Mahmoud Aladham and Alison Coborn for all your support and care during the course.

To read more about Common Purpose and the Pakistani Disapora Leaders Programme I hope to upload my blog soon.

 

Books to Read 

His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim

The Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley -

Christina Longden

Congratulations and thank you for my signed copy Chris!

Received my copy of His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim The Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley - Christina Longden

My signed copy of His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim The Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley - Christina Longden

My signed copy of His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim

The Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley 

 

My signed copy of His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim The Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley - Christina Longden

Christina Longden

 

Sabeena Ahmed, My signed copy of His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim The Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley - Christina Longden

My signed copy of His Own Man A Victorian 'Hidden' Muslim The Life and Times of Robert 'Reschid' Stanley - Christina Longden

Generation Share

The change-makers building the Sharing Economy - Benita Matofska & Sophie Sheinwald

I also received my copy of Generation Share.

Many thanks to Benita Matofska for taking the time to sign my copy of Generation Share.

Thank you for kind and considerate message while I heal. 

Congratulations on your successful international book tour.

My copy of Generation Share kindly signed by Benita Matofska - Sabeena Ahmed and The Little Fair Trade Shop

 My copy of Generation Share 

 

My copy of Generation Share kindly signed by Benita Matofska - Sabeena Ahmed and The Little Fair Trade Shop

My copy of Generation Share kindly, Benita Matofska and

Sophie Sheinwald 

 

My copy of Generation Share kindly, Benita Matofska and Sophie Sheinwald - Sabeena Ahmed and The Little Fair Trade Shop

My copy of Generation Share, Benita Matofska and Sophie Sheinwald 

 

My copy of Generation Share kindly signed by Benita Matofska - Sabeena Ahmed and The Little Fair Trade Shop

My copy of Generation Share kindly signed by Benita Matofska

 

 

Thank you for reading my October blog.

I look forward to recording more videos once I regain my energy and my shoulders have healed.

Sabeena X

 

Further Reading and Links

Plastic Free July 2019

Odylique

Pakistani Diaspora Leaders Programme

Common Purpose

Christina Longden

Generation Share





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My right shoulder is still very painful and inflamed again and I have struggled to type this blog.

Despite my pain I managed to attend a webinar and record videos about PIE Community members expressing an interest to join.

I celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 by creating a poster in Urdu and English.

I participated in a School for Social Entrepreneur webinar with Chris Hines MBE.

Translation in Urdu

اردو میں ترجمہ

میرا دایاں کندھا اب بھی بہت تکلیف دہ ہے اور دوبارہ سوجن ہے اور میں نے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنے کے لیے جدوجہد کی ہے۔

اپنی تکلیف کے باوجود میں ایک ویبینار میں شرکت کرنے اور PIE کمیونٹی کے ممبران کے بارے میں ویڈیوز ریکارڈ کرنے میں کامیاب ہو گیا جو اس میں شامل ہونے میں دلچسپی کا اظہار کرتے ہیں۔

میں نے کینسر کا عالمی دن 2024 منایا

میں نے Chris Hines MBE کے ساتھ ایک سکول فار سوشل انٹرپرینیور ویبینار میں حصہ لیا۔

اردو میں ترجمہ

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THRIVE LDN - Great Mental Health Day Webinars January 2024 (English and Urdu)
THRIVE LDN - Great Mental Health Day Webinars January 2024 (English and Urdu)

My sister sent me links to webinars about Great Mental Health Day which took place 26th January 2024.

I am grateful to all the guest speakers and trainers who took time out of their busy schedules to talk about Suicide Prevention, Bereavement and Write to Speak Your Poetry.

Translation in Urdu

میری بہن نے مجھے عظیم دماغی صحت کے دن کے بارے میں ویبینرز کے لنکس بھیجے جو 26 جنوری 2024 کو ہوا تھا۔

میں ان تمام مہمان مقررین اور ٹرینرز کا مشکور ہوں جنہوں نے اپنے مصروف شیڈول میں سے وقت نکال کر خودکشی کی روک تھام، سوگ اور اپنی شاعری لکھنے کے بارے میں بات کی۔


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January 2024 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary
January 2024 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all my fair trade friends and family around the world.

My right shoulder is still very painful and inflamed again and I have struggled to type this blog.

Despite my pain I managed to attend a webinar and record videos about PIE Community members expressing an interest to join.

I joined a couple of sessions about Mental Health and Suicide Training.

These sessions were organised by THRIVE LDN.

Translation in Urdu

نیا سال مبارک ہو!

دنیا بھر میں میرے تمام منصفانہ تجارتی دوستوں اور اہل خانہ کو نیا سال مبارک ہو۔

میرا دایاں کندھا اب بھی بہت تکلیف دہ ہے اور دوبارہ سوجن ہے اور میں نے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنے کے لیے جدوجہد کی ہے۔

اپنی تکلیف کے باوجود میں ایک ویبنار میں شرکت کرنے اور کمیونٹی کے ممبران کے بارے میں ویڈیوز ریکارڈ کرنے میں کامیاب ہو گی جو اس میں شامل ہونے میں دلچسپی کا اظہار کرتے ہیں۔

میں دماغی صحت اور خودکشی کی تربیت کے بارے میں کچھ سیشنز میں شامل ہوے۔

ان سیشنز کا اہتمام THRIVE LDN نے کیا تھا۔

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