Nourishing Our Seeds of Strength was a community-led wellbeing and collective care day that created a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space at Centre 151 for ESEA 25 women and families to rest, connect, and share.
Participants arrived with a mix of emotions, from excitement and confidence to nervousness and fatigue, but quickly found comfort through food, movement, creativity, and open reflection.
They most valued the sense of togetherness, cultural food-sharing, dancing and laughter, opportunities to be heard, and the presence of childcare, which enabled fuller participation.
Looking ahead, participants expressed shared hopes for safety, stability, financial security, health, and solidarity, alongside a strong desire for more training, culturally rooted wellbeing activities, and community-building events.
100% of participants reporting that they felt safe, welcomed, respected, and had a strong sense of belonging, and that their voices, culture, and lived experiences were valued. All respondents also felt more confident and empowered after attending, with 89% reporting improved emotional well-being and feeling calmer, more grounded, and nourished. Importantly, 100% said they now feel more comfortable engaging with SEEAWA in the future and have a clearer understanding of the support available, demonstrating increased trust and accessibility.
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