aequa

Beyond Visibility 2021
2021-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/Berlin)
31st March, Noon (CST), 6pm (GMT/UK), 7pm (CEST/Germany),

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Sometimes visibility isn’t enough. During these intense times, solidarity has never been more important. For this Trans Day of Visibility, Kes Otter Lieffe and aequa are organising a solidarity event to write to trans folk in prisons.

While many people on the outside are beginning to understand what isolation means, incarcerated trans people know it all too well and receiving letters and cards can be a lifeline to a caring community.

>>The session will be online and in English.<<

We’ll hear some short presentations from prisoner solidarity organisations, then we can write our letters and cards separately – but also together, gathered in a cozy, online space – and send them off.

We’ll provide you with addresses to post them to in the UK and possibly the US and other places*. We’ll also give some considerations for writing/posting safely during the pandemic.

Don’t worry if you’ve never written to someone in prison before, we’ll give you some tips and starters!

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This event is hosted by:

aequa (a community for social equity working on mutual support, collective empowerment and collaborative action in Berlin, Germany )

Kes Otter Lieffe (trans feminist author and organiser)

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in collaboration with:

Books Beyond Bars UK, a collective of volunteers who send books and other educational materials, free of charge, to incarcerated LGBTQIA+ people across the United Kingdom.

LGBT Books to Prisoners (A trans-affirming, racial justice-focused, prison abolitionist project sending books to incarcerated LGBTQ-identified people across the United States)

Solidarity Apothecary (UK herbal apothecary materially supporting revolutionary struggles and communities with plant medicines)

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*We’ll update this description as we confirm other participants and details.

Freelance Peer Support Group - Get Great Clients
2021-03-30 19:00 - 21:00
Deutsch unten //

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Join us for our PILOT evening for a Freelance Peer Support Group! As our first topic we will be looking at how to land new clients as a freelancer and any blocks we might be facing on the way there.

This workshop will be held in English.

============================WHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP?============================

PSGs are a chance for a group of individuals with a common trait (in this case being freelance or self-employed) to collaborate to solve common problems. We will be able to voice our current challenges, and then be giving each other feedback, advice and ideas to help us conquer them. This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise if you’ve been in the freelance game for a while, or of course for people starting out and looking to grow a client base to get work from.

For now, this is a one-time pilot event. If we enjoy and learn from it and, most importantly, feel that these discussions add value to our freelancer life, then further sessions on different topics can be added in the future.

============================HOW IT WORKS============================

We’re going to be having a structured conversation led my facilitators where everyone can share either their struggles or experiences finding clients as a freelancer, and we’ll then brainstorm some solutions to share. It’s all about finding inspiration, sharing knowledge and taking positive action. There will be a 10-minute access break in the middle of the session.

============================WHO IS THE FREELANCE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR?============================

aequa PSGs give folks with certain affinities (for example: similar interests, challenges or experiences) the chance to offer mutual aid in the form of peer-to-peer mentorship, feedback, advice and discussion. This also gives a forum to wrestle with how those with shared challenges or advantages can help to build a more equitable future for all.

============================WHO CAN JOIN?============================

The Freelance Peer Support Group is for freelancers or self-employed people, or anyone interested in becoming so.

This meetup is for anyone with an open, respectful, and collaborative mindset.

Prior attendance to a PSG meetup or aequa event is not required.

RSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrD5klWEb8MX9Cce

============================YOUR FACILITATORS============================

Alexandra Koken (she/her) has been working as a freelance copywriter for 1.5 years. Her favourite things about freelancing is constantly experimenting to find a sustainable and happy balance between work and life, and her least-favourite thing about freelancing is when she’s taking notes on a call and not a single pen works.

Magdalena Klein (she/her; them/they) has been freelancing in the field of market research, communication management and marketing consulting. Her favourite thing about freelancing is variety of projects she had opportunity to work on, while learning new things from each project. Her least favourite thing is keeping track of her expenses.

============================ABOUT AEQUA============================

aequa is a community for social equity — a network of people united by our shared vision of a world in which everyone can thrive. We co-create spaces for mutual support, collective empowerment, and collaborative action. With diverse experiences and perspectives, we are brought together by our desire to learn, and to share what we have learned on our individual journeys. Together, we explore both our individual potential and our collective power.

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DEUTSCH

Freelance Selbsthilfegruppe (Peer Support Group): Finde Kunden!

Dienstag, 30 März 202119:00-21:00 Uhr Berlin Zeit (UTC+1)Auf Zoom

Mach mit beim ersten Pilot-Treffen für eine Selbsthilfegruppe von und mit anderen Freelancern! Als erstes Thema beschätigen wir uns damit, wie man tolle Kunden findet, und welche Probleme uns dabei vielleicht im Wege stehen.

Dieses Workshop wird auf Englisch gehalten.

============================WAS IST EINE SELBSTHILFEGRUPPE?============================

Selbsthilfegruppen (Peer Support Groups) sind ein Weg für Menschen mit einem gemeinsamen Merkmal (in diesem Fall dass sie als Freelancer oder Selbstständig beschäftigt sind) zusammen zu arbeiten und gemeinsame Probleme zu lösen. Wir werden unsere derzeitigen Herausforderungen besprechen und uns gegenseitig Feedback, Tips und Ideen geben, um diese zu überwinden. Der Abend ist eine tolle Chance, deine Erfahrungen und Expertise als Freelancer zu teilen, wenn du schon länger im Game bist, und natürlich auch für Leute die mit der Selbstständigkeit gerade anfangen und sich eine gesunde Kundenbasis aufbauen wollen.

Im Moment ist dies ein einmaliges Gruppentreffen. Falls es uns Spass macht, wir etwas dabei lernen, und vor allem, wenn wir glauben dass solche Unterhaltungen wertvoll für unsere Arbeit sind, können zukünftige Treffen organisiert werden.

============================WIE ES FUNKTIONIERT============================

Wir werden eine strukturierte und moderierte Unterhaltung führen, bei der jeder seine Mühen und Erfahrungen in der Kundenakquise als Freelancer nennen kann. Diese werden wir zusammen brainstormen, um Lösungsansätze zu finden. Es geht darum, Inspirationen zu schaffen, Wissen zu teilen und positive Taten zu tun. Es gibt eine 10 Minuten Pause zur Halbzeit der Sitzung.

============================FÜR WEN EIGNET SICH DIE FREELANCE SELBSTHILFEGRUPPE?============================

aequa Selbsthilfegruppen verhelfen Menschen mit bestimmten Affinitäten (wie zum Beispiel gemeinsame Interessen, Herausforderungen oder Erfahrungen) sich gegenseitig durch peer-to-peer Mentorship, Feedback, Rat und Diskussionen zur Seite zu stehen. Dies gibt uns auch den Raum, uns mit diesen gemeinsamen Herausforderungen und Vorteilen zu befassen, und zu helfen eine gerechtere Zukunft für alle zu schaffen.

============================WER KANN MITMACHEN?============================

Die Freelance Selbsthilfegruppe ist für Freelancer und Selbstständige, und solche, die es werden wollen.

Dieses Treffen ist für jeden mit einer offenen, respektvollen und kooperativen Denkart.

Vorherige Teilnahme an einer Selbsthilfegruppe oder einem aequa Event ist nicht erforderlich.

HIER anmelden um den Zoom link zu erhalten: https://airtable.com/shrD5klWEb8MX9Cce

============================DEINE MODERATOREN============================

Alexandra Koken (sie) arbeitet seit 1.5 Jahren als Freelance Copywriter. Am meisten gefällt ihr am Freelance Leben ständig zu experimentieren um eine nachhaltige und glückliche Work-Life Balance zu finden. Am wenigsten gefällt ihr am Freelance Leben wenn während eines Kundengespräches kein einziger Kulli funktioniert.

Magdalena Klein (sie; dey) arbeitet selbstständig in Marktrecherche, Kommunikationsmanagement und Marketing Consulting. Am meisten gefällt ihr am Freelance Leben die Vielfalt an Projekten an denen sie arbeiten konnte, bei denen sie immer etwas dazu gelernt hat. Am wenigsten gefällt es ihr am Freelance Leben, ihre Ausgaben zu managen.

============================ÜBER AEQUA============================

aequa ist eine Gemeinschaft für soziale Gerechtigkeit – ein Netzwerk von Menschen, vereint durch die gemeinsame Vision einer Welt in der jeder wachsen kann. Wir co-kreieren Raum für gegenseitige Unterstützung, kollektive Empowerment und kooperative Arbeit. Mit einer Vielfalt von Erfahrung und Perspektiven sind wir gebunden durch unseren Willen zu lernen, und zu teilen, was wir in unseren einzelnen Erfahrungen gelernt haben. Zusammen erkunden wir unser individuelles Potenzial und unsere kollektive Fähigkeit.

Breathwork with Anja (Pin Primrose)
2021-03-24 19:00 - 20:30
Anja is a breathwork* teacher and herbalist based in the UK. They offer group and 1:1 online breathwork sessions including LGBTQIA only spaces and breathwork with herbs. They are kindly offering monthly breathwork sessions to raise funds for aequa.

Next session: March 24th, 7pm-8.15pm, Berlin time (CET)

This event will be in English and online.

Sign up here

These sessions are offered on a sliding scale from 5€ (discount ticket) to 20€ (solidarity ticket) and all funds raised will go to the aequa save-our-space fund. No-one turned away for lack of funds – if you can’t afford a discount ticket, feel free to email us and we sort you out with a free ticket (hello@aequa.cc)

More information on saving our space here: https://aequa.cc/donate/

More information on Anja’s work here: https://www.pinprimrose.co.uk/breathwork/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

*Breathwork is an active guided breathing meditation. It bypasses the brain and lets us feel and clear any blocks or stuck emotions that are draining our life force. It enables us to access the wisdom within us and deepen our connection to source.

Critical Masculinity Reading Group - March
2021-03-10 19:00 - 21:00
On March 10th, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group.

While we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please register at the link below before 18:30 if you want to join us. We will e-mail you the login around 15-30 minutes before the meeting starts, so keep in mind to check your inbox. https://airtable.com/shr57PTnic2g9Ylot

At our next meeting, we will be discussing Jared Sexton’s book ‘The Man They Wanted Me To Be’ (chapters 7-9), but don’t worry if you haven’t read that much (or any) of the book, you’ll still be welcome in the discussion.

The discussion will be in English. Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help!

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Event info from the organisers:

In this group, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.

Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities, relationships, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others, becoming a source of oppression, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.

There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms, such as “beta male,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.

With this group, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help, mindset and input.

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In our first meeting, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism, cis-sexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.

Design Action Teams (Designer Peer Support Group)
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:00
(Deutsch unten)

ENGLISH

Design Action Teams

Thursday, February 25th 2021

7pm-8pm Berlin time (UTC+1)

Zoom

Join us for a special, virtual “Action Teams” edition of aequa’s Designer Peer Support Group.This workshop will be held in English.

WHAT IS AN ACTION TEAM?

Action Teams is a give-get exchange with a small team of participants. You give your feedback, advice, and ideas to help others break through current challenges. In exchange, they help you break through your blocks, too. Maybe you’re wondering how to polish your portfolio, find the freelance gigs you want, you need new sources of inspiration, want to get feedback on your designs, or you want to learn how to animate—every challenge you can think of is fair game to present to your Action Team. Prior attendance of a Designer Peer Support Group meetup or aequa event is not required.

RSVP here to join and get the Zoom link

HOW IT WORKS

Each participant will summarise their personal design-related challenge to the group in a timed session. Then your Action Team will have time to share their solutions, ideas, tips, resources or other gifts to help you face your challenge. It’s about accountability, inspiration, connection and—of course—action!

WHO IS THE DESIGN PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR?

The Designer Peer Support Group is for Graphic Designers, Art Directors, UX/Product Designers & Researchers, Illustrators, or anyone adjacent to or interested in those fields. aequa Peer Support Groups give folks with certain affinities (for example: similar interests, challenges or experiences) the chance to offer mutual support in the form of peer-to-peer mentorship, feedback, advice and discussion. This also gives a forum to wrestle with how those with shared challenges or advantages can help to build a more equitable future for all. This will be the 3rd meeting of the Designer’s Peer Support Group, held in English only for now. In July’s kickoff meeting we discussed shared challenges. In September, we discussed ways to find inspiration. New people are of course welcome.

WHO CAN JOIN?

This meetup is for anyone with an open, respectful, and collaborative mindset.Prior attendance to a design meetup or aequa event is not required.

RSVP here to join and get the Zoom link

ABOUT AEQUA

aequa is a community for social equity. Our vision is an equitable society in which every person can thrive. Our purpose is to activate, empower and connect a diverse, intersectional community — and to do so sustainably. We do that by hosting gatherings for folks to exchange resources, tackle shared challenges, and collaborate to create the world we dream of. Together, we explore both our individual potential and our collective power.

DEUTSCH

Design Action Teams

Donnerstag 25 Februar 2021

19:00-20:00 Berlin (UTC+1)

Zoom

Nehmen Sie an einer speziellen, virtuellen “Action Teams”-Ausgabe der aequa Designer Peer Support Group teil.Dieser Workshop wird in englischer Sprache abgehalten.

WAS IST EIN ACTIONSTEAM?

Action Teams ist ein Geben und Nehmen-Austausch mit einem kleinen Team von Teilnehmern. Sie geben Ihr Feedback, Ihren Rat und Ihre Ideen, um anderen zu helfen, aktuelle Herausforderungen zu überwinden. Im Gegenzug helfen sie Ihnen, auch Ihre Blockaden zu überwinden.Vielleicht fragen Sie sich, wie Sie Ihr Portfolio aufpolieren können, wie Sie die Freelance-Aufträge finden, die Sie sich wünschen, Sie brauchen neue Inspirationsquellen, wollen Feedback zu Ihren Entwürfen erhalten oder Sie wollen lernen, wie man animiert – jede Herausforderung, die Sie sich vorstellen können, ist faires Spiel, um sie Ihrem Action Team zu präsentieren.Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem Treffen der Designer Peer Support Group oder einer aequa-Veranstaltung ist nicht erforderlich.

RSVP hier, um teilzunehmen und den Zoom-Link zu erhalten. (auf englisch)

WIE ES FUNKTIONIERT

Jeder Teilnehmer fasst seine persönliche designbezogene Herausforderung für die Gruppe in einer zeitlich begrenzten Sitzung zusammen. Dann hat Ihr Action Team Zeit, ihre Lösungen, Ideen, Tipps, Ressourcen oder andere Geschenke zu teilen, die Ihnen helfen, Ihre Herausforderung zu meistern. Es geht um Verantwortlichkeit, Inspiration, Verbindung und – natürlich – Aktion!

FÜR WEN IST DIE DESIGN PEER SUPPORT GROUP?

Die Designer Peer Support Group ist für Grafikdesigner, Art-Direktoren, UX/Produktdesigner & -forscher, Illustratoren und alle, die mit diesen Bereichen zu tun haben oder daran interessiert sind.aequa Peer-Support-Gruppen geben Menschen mit bestimmten Affinitäten (zum Beispiel: ähnliche Interessen, Herausforderungen oder Erfahrungen) die Möglichkeit, sich gegenseitig zu unterstützen in Form von Peer-to-Peer-Mentoring, Feedback, Ratschlägen und Diskussionen. Dies bietet auch ein Forum, um darüber zu ringen, wie diejenigen mit gemeinsamen Herausforderungen oder Vorteilen helfen können, eine gerechtere Zukunft für alle aufzubauen.Dies wird das 3. Treffen der Designer’s Peer Support Group sein, das vorerst nur auf Englisch stattfindet. Beim Kickoff-Meeting im Juli haben wir gemeinsame Herausforderungen diskutiert. Im September besprachen wir Möglichkeiten, Inspiration zu finden. Neue Leute sind natürlich willkommen.

WER KANN MITMACHEN?

Dieses Treffen ist für jeden geeignet, der eine offene, respektvolle und kollaborative Denkweise hat.Eine vorherige Teilnahme an einem Design-Meetup oder einer aequa-Veranstaltung ist nicht erforderlich.

RSVP hier, um teilzunehmen und den Zoom-Link zu erhalten (auf englisch)

ÜBER AEQUA

aequa ist eine Gemeinschaft für soziale Gerechtigkeit. Unsere Vision ist eine gerechte Gesellschaft, in der jeder Mensch gedeihen kann. Unser Ziel ist es, eine vielfältige, intersektionale Gemeinschaft zu aktivieren, zu befähigen und zu verbinden – und das nachhaltig. Wir tun dies, indem wir Versammlungen für Menschen veranstalten, um Ressourcen auszutauschen, gemeinsame Herausforderungen anzugehen und zusammenzuarbeiten, um die Welt zu schaffen, von der wir träumen.Gemeinsam erforschen wir sowohl unser individuelles Potenzial als auch unsere kollektive Macht.

aequa Assembly (online)
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:30
(Deutsch unten)

Thursday Feb 18th, 18:00-19:30 Berlin time

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Our first community assembly of 2021!aequa has grown so much and especially since we opened the community centre last spring our networks have been expanding fast. As so much of our work has been online recently, we know it’s been hard to keep up with all the projects that are happening month to month.

This digital gathering will have representatives from aequa working groups, collectives, reading groups and various other projects so we can all get to know each other better and learn about the work our wonderful community has been busy with.

Individuals who are not yet part of a group but would like to get to know the aequa ecosystem better are very welcome too!

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

You are part of an aequa project, working-group, reading group or other collective and want to network with other aequa folks, share ideas or get support

You have heard of aequa and are interested in learning more or getting more involved

You are part of our extended digital community

MUTUAL RESPECT

We host and invite people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each of us is made up of a collection of intersecting privileges and oppressions. The languages spoken and understood are many and varied. We strive to celebrate these differences and encourage an open, respectful and compassionate mindset. We try to avoid making assumptions about others, or projecting our own opinions as the only valid truth. We assume positive intent while addressing any hurt that happens as a result of these exchanges. We do NOT tolerate racism, cissexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. If you or anyone around you expresses or experiences discomfort, please get in touch.

aequa Assembly (online)

Donnerstag, 18. Februar 2021, 18:00-19:30 Uhr Berliner Zeit

Melde dich hier an, um den Zoom-Link zu erhalten.

Unsere erste Gemeinschaftsversammlung in 2021!

aequa ist sehr stark gewachsen, insbesondere seit das Community Centre im letzten Frühjahr eröffnet wurde hat sich das Netzwerk stark erweitert. Da wir in letzter Zeit so viel online gearbeitet haben, wissen wir, wie schwierig es ist, mit all den Projekten Schritt zu halten, die Monat für Monat stattfinden.

An diesem digitalen Treffen werden Vertreter von aequa-Arbeitsgruppen, den Kollektiven, den Lesegruppen und den verschiedenen anderen Projekten teilnehmen, damit wir uns alle besser kennenlernen und mehr über die Arbeit erfahren können, mit der sich unsere wunderbare Gemeinschaft beschäftigt.

Personen, die noch nicht Teil einer Gruppe sind, aber das aequa-Netzwerk besser kennenlernen möchten, sind ebenfalls herzlich willkommen!

Die Versammlung wird hauptsächlich in englischer Sprache durchgeführt, aber wir werden auch eine deutsche Übersetzung zur Verfügung stellen.

DIE ASSEMBLY IST FÜR DICH:

Wenn Du Teil eines aequa Projekts, einer Arbeitsgruppe, einer Lesegruppe oder eines anderen Kollektives bist und Dich gerne mit anderen aequa Mitwirkenden treffen möchtest, Ideen austauschen willst, oder Unterstützung benötigst

Wenn Du von aequa gehört hast und gerne mehr darüber erfahren oder mitmachen möchtest

Wenn Du Teil unserer größeren digitalen Gemeinschaft bist

GEGENSEITIGER RESPEKT

Wir heißen Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Hintergründen und Erfahrungen willkommen. Jeder von uns trägt eine Vielzahl sich überschneidender Privilegien und Unterdrückungen in sich. Die gesprochenen und verstandenen Sprachen sind vielfältig. Wir bemühen uns, Unterschiede zu feiern und eine offene, respektvolle und mitfühlende Denkweise zu fördern. Wir versuchen zu vermeiden, Annahmen über andere zu machen oder unsere eigenen Meinungen als die einzig gültige Wahrheit anzuerkennen. Während wir davon ausgehen, dass unser Gegenüber stets eine positive Absicht hat, verschweigen wir nicht, wenn sich jemand im Austausch verletzt fühlt. Wir tolerieren KEINEN Rassismus, Cissexismus, Ableismus, Altersdiskriminierung, Klassismus, Homophobie, Transphobie, Fremdenfeindlichkeit oder andere von Hasserfüllte Meinungen oder Verhaltensweisen. Wenn Du oder jemand in Deiner Umgebung Unbehagen äußert oder verspürt, setzt Euch bitte mit uns in Verbindung.

Fundraising Working Group Kickoff Meeting
2021-02-11 18:00 - 19:30
Deutsch unten.

This is the official kickoff meeting for the newly formed aequa FUNDRAISING WORKING GROUP.

The goal of this volunteer Fundraising Working Group is help us to organise fundraising initiatives and applications to support aequa Community Centre and related projects throughout and beyond the pandemic. Here are some of the tasks we might work together on:

Creating a database of applicable funds we could apply forWriting and translating applications togetherWorking with the Outreach Working Group to promote crowdfunding initiativesMaybe: approaching brands, individuals or bigger organisations to see if they would sponsor certain projects

The idea for this first meeting is that we meet together, get to know each other a bit, decide how we want to co-organise, and then meet on a regular basis (for example once a month) to check in on tasks we’ve decided to tackle together. If you’re not regularly available but could help us out with things like feedback on applications or translations in-between meetings, please let me know.

Meeting will be conducted in English with German translation available if needed.

Signup for the working group using this form to receive the Zoom info:

https://airtable.com/shrlOWmzMT8RmxRvR

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Dies ist das offizielle Kickoff Meeting für die neu gegründete aequa FUNDRAISING WORKING GROUP.

Das Ziel dieser freiwilligen Fundraising-Arbeitsgruppe ist es, uns dabei zu helfen, Fundraising-Initiativen und -Anträge zu organisieren, um das aequa Community Centre und verwandte Projekte während und nach der Pandemie zu unterstützen. Hier sind einige der Aufgaben, an denen wir gemeinsam arbeiten könnten:

Erstellen einer Datenbank mit anwendbaren Fonds, für die wir Anträge stellen könntenGemeinsames Schreiben und Übersetzen von AnträgenZusammenarbeit mit der Outreach Working Group, um Crowdfunding-Initiativen zu fördernVielleicht: Ansprechen von Marken, Einzelpersonen oder größeren Organisationen, um zu sehen, ob sie bestimmte Projekte sponsern würden

Die Idee für dieses erste Treffen ist, dass wir uns treffen, uns ein bisschen kennenlernen, entscheiden, wie wir zusammenarbeiten wollen und uns dann regelmäßig treffen (z.B. einmal im Monat), um uns über die Aufgaben zu informieren, die wir gemeinsam angehen wollen. Wenn du nicht regelmäßig zur Verfügung stehst, aber uns mit Dingen wie Feedback zu Bewerbungen oder Übersetzungen zwischen den Treffen aushelfen könntest, lass es mich bitte wissen.

Die Treffen werden auf Englisch abgehalten, eine deutsche Übersetzung ist bei Bedarf verfügbar.

Melde dich über dieses Formular für die Arbeitsgruppe an, um die Zoom-Infos zu erhalten (Formular auf Englisch):

https://airtable.com/shrlOWmzMT8RmxRvR

Critical Masculinity Reading group
2021-02-10 19:00 - 21:00
On February 10th, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group.

While we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please register at the link below before 18:30 if you want to join us. We will e-mail you the login around 15-30 minutes before the meeting starts, so keep in mind to check your inbox. https://airtable.com/shr57PTnic2g9Ylot

At our next meeting, we will be discussing Jared Sexton’s book ‘The Man They Wanted Me To Be’ (prologue + chapters 1-6), but don’t worry if you haven’t read that much (or any) of the book, you’ll still be welcome in the discussion.

The discussion will be in English. Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help!

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Event info from the organisers:

In this group, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.

Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities, relationships, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others, becoming a source of oppression, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.

There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms, such as “beta male,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.

With this group, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help, mindset and input.

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In our first meeting, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism, cis-sexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.

Community Check in
2021-01-28 18:00 - 19:30
Thursday Jan 28th, 18:00-19:30 Berlin time

This is our regular digital community meet up, an online gathering focused on quick updates and taking care of each other. You are welcome to join from anywhere!

On this month’s agenda:

Warm-up: self massage by KesLearn more about our upcoming (and first) aequa Assembly meeting in FebruaryInfo on the upcoming Community SurveyFind out about the Working Groups where you can volunteerChecking in with each other

This event is FREE and open to everyone with a collaborative, open and respectful mindset.

The agenda will be presented in English, and the group discussions will also be in English. If anyone can help with doing some live translation to German or other languages into the chat box as we go, please let us know.

Register for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpdumopzMpG92tf77YLkJhUfgK7QyfuuBK

Please download Zoom ahead of the meeting:[https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting]

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

You are looking to speak to and connect to others during this time of social distancing

You have heard of aequa and are interested in learning more or getting more involved

You have attended an aequa event before

You are part of our extended digital community

You care about issues like social justice, intersectional feminism and climate justice — or if you are are interested in learning more about these ideas within a supportive community

MUTUAL RESPECT

We host and invite people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each of us is made up of a collection of intersecting privileges and oppressions. The languages spoken and understood are many and varied.We strive to celebrate these differences and encourage an open, respectful and compassionate mindset. We try to avoid making assumptions about others, or projecting our own opinions as the only valid truth. We assume positive intent while addressing any hurt that happens as a result of these exchanges.We do NOT tolerate racism, cissexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours.If you or anyone around you expresses or experiences discomfort, please get in touch.

MOSAIC: Illustrations and conversations on the relationships between future, ritual and memory
2021-01-24 14:00 - 18:30
GET YOUR TICKET (From zero to 15 EUR – pay what you can)

MOSAIC is an exhibition exploring the meanings of — and relationships between — memory, ritual and future, featuring original works of illustration by 18 BIPOC, migrant and diasporic artists. The collection has been curated by OUSA Collective for permanent display at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding.

In Berlin, a city of transplants, it can be hard for those of us with roots sprouted elsewhere to feel belonging. Sometimes that feeling springs from shared memories, from our shared sensory connections to histories or cultures we have come from. Sometimes it appears in shared rituals of celebration, spirituality, healing and commemoration. Often, despite our differences of experience, it’s our dreams of a shared future that bind us.

Shared space can be critical to discovering these connections. Spaces in which we can be our most authentic selves offer us a sanctuary — places to recharge from a world that so often drains us. There, we can explore the relationship between ourselves as singular individuals and our roles as pieces of a complex, constantly-expanding composite — a mosaic of our experiences and perspectives.

Join us on Sunday, January 24th for MOSAIC, a digital vernissage, including introductions of the works by the artists themselves, as well as community discussions, workshops and a musical performance around the themes that inspired these works. Like most aequa gatherings, this one will be grounded in conversation, so please join us to add pieces of your story to the picture, too.

Featured illustrations from:

Alexis Jang

Ana Filipa Maceira

Aude Nasr

Bilge Emir

Chiny Udeani

Christina S. Zhu

Crapulerie

Devorah Livadna

Ellen Gabriel Ndure

Ezequiel Hyon

Hong Le

Ilki

Irem Kurt

Kirim

Magió

Rahel Süßkind

Seda Demiriz

Sheree Domingo

Critical Masculinity Reading Group - #07
2021-01-20 19:00 - 21:00
On 20th January, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group.

While we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please register at the link below before 18:30 if you want to join us. We will e-mail you the login around 15-30 minutes before the meeting starts, so keep in mind to check your inbox. https://airtable.com/shr57PTnic2g9Ylot

At our next meeting, we will read Jared Sexton’s book ‘The Man They Wanted Me To Be’ (prologue + chapters 1-3). The discussion will be in English.Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help!

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Event info from the organisers:

In this group, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.

Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities, relationships, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others, becoming a source of oppression, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.

There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms, such as “beta male,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.

With this group, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help, mindset and input.

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In our first meeting, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism, cis-sexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.

https://airtable.com/shr57PTnic2g9Ylot

Life Architecture part 4
2020-12-20 14:00 - 17:00
Tickets here: www.universe.com/events/life-architecture-4-part-online-learning-series-tickets-Z3WH49

To build the life you dream of, start by designing it. And what better time to reassess the lives we want to live than in the midst of this great shake-up?

This four-part collaborative learning series is about getting unstuck — to move from where you are now in your life to where you want to be.

That could mean one change in your life, or many in combination — committing yourself to a cause you care about, finding a new residence, activating a career change, seeking a new type of relationship, going deep on a personal passion, adding family members like a pet or kiddo, or just finding more time for yourself and the things and people you care most about.

Each session is three hours long (with breaks!), every Sunday afternoon for four weeks in a row, made up of reflection activities, discussions, food for thought and…yes, a little bit of homework.

PRICES AND ACCESS

Space is limited to 16 spots. We strongly recommend that you only join if you can commit to all four weeks of the series.

The series is open to everyone with a collaborative, open and respectful mindset. That said, these gatherings do try to center those who are usually marginalised, and if the signups get full, we will prioritise those who might not have access to these kinds of resources otherwise.

The cost is €100 plus 16% VAT for the four sessions. You can pay all at once or in four installments of €29.00. The ticket prices go towards paying for our platform, facilitators and design time. You can choose to pay at once or in four installments.

Three no-cost spots will be available for those who do not have the financial means to buy a ticket. Please email hello@aequa.cc to request a free spot.

The workshops are taught in English on Zoom.

WORKSHOP DATESAll workshops take place 14h-17h (2pm-5pm) Berlin time (UTC+1)

SUN NOV 29th MODULE 1: “CLARIFY MY PRIORITIES”Rediscover what’s most important for you with activities to reflect on your values and purpose.

SUN DEC 6th MODULE 2: “IMAGINE MY POSSIBILITIES”Explore options for different dimensions of your life, and check for alignment with your values and purpose.

SUN DEC 13th MODULE 3: “PROTOTYPE MY OPTIONS”Time to refine your possibilities. Learn to use research and experiments to test factors like compatibility and viability.

SUN DEC 20th MODULE 4: “BUILD MY ACTION PLAN”Decide on steps to move from blueprint to reality. Set a plan for accountability.

YOUR HOSTS

This series was designed by learning designers Angie Porcel, Heidi Higginbottom — two personal development experts who bring between them more than 20 years of experience in learning design, facilitation and coaching — together with aequa co-founder Sarj Lynch.

This round will be facilitated by Heidi Higginbottom, Sarj Lynch, Jarral Boyd and Liz Thamm.

Questions? Contact us at hello@aequa.cc

Discussion Circle: Me & White Supremacy Workbook
2020-12-17 18:30 - 20:30
[doors open at 6.15, event starts at 6.30]

If you are someone who might benefit from white privilege — if you’re not sure, this might be a good way to find out — we encourage you to take the month of June to read and reflect on the prompts of Layla F. Saad’s “Me & White Supremacy” and explore the ways in which whiteness plays out in your own life.

SIGNUP HERE: https://airtable.com/shr8ur6lnxwkRUa2i

From the book’s website: “*Me and White Supremacy: A 28-Day Challenge to Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor* leads readers through a journey of understanding their white privilege and participation in white supremacy, so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on black, indigenous and people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too. The book goes beyond the original workbook by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and includes expanded definitions, examples, and further resources.”

This group will give folks who have COMPLETED the workbook a place to discuss what they learned over the course of that month, talk about next steps and share their action and accountability plan. The discussion will be held in English.

The workshop will be held in English online and limited to 20 participants.

MUTUAL RESPECT at aequa eventshttps://aequa.cc/mutual-respect/

Life Architecture part 3
2020-12-13 14:00 - 17:00

Equity Reading Circle - poetry edition
2020-12-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-11-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:30
You can join this meetup in person or via online video.The Equity Reading Circle is a reading, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism, equality/equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or readings from authors from minority, marginalised or underrepresented groups.

We meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English.

Since Wednesday, October 14, we decided as a group that we would like to focus on quarter on co-reading poetry on these topics. In particular, we will take our time together to read from Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s Postcolonial Banter poetry collection. You can buy the ebook here or watch the author performing many of the poems online. The idea is that each meeting, someone else will “host” by sharing a poem or poems of their choice, which the group can then discuss. As previously, we will adopt some methods of The Circle Way, to try to share the work of organising this meetup.

Email hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.

Life Architecture part 2
2020-12-06 14:00 - 17:00

Life Architecture part 1
2020-11-29 14:00 - 17:00

Critical Masculinity Reading Group #05
2020-11-25 19:00 - 21:00
This Wednesday we’re hosting the next edition of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group.While we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please contact hello@aequa.cc before 18:30 on November 25th if you want the link to join us. The discussion will be in English.

This week, we’ll be discussing the second half of JJ Bola’s “Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined.” Let us know if you’re interested in joining but need help getting the text.__

Event info from the organisers:

In this group, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.

Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities, relationships, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others, becoming a source of oppression, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms, such as “beta male,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.With this group, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help, mindset and input

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In our first meeting, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism, cis-sexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.If you can, please consider supporting aequa on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aequa

aequa Community Check-In #7
2020-11-19 18:00 - 19:30
18h / 6pm on Thursday, November 19th

Free to join – registration required:https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZctce6pqT8rGdINE9f10JtoZWMWp…

This is our regular digital community meet up, an online gathering focused on quick updates and taking care of each other. You are welcome to join from anywhere!

On this month’s agenda:

* Movement warm-up by dance practitioner Sabina Moe – how to get rid of that computer neck!* Community members Alexandra and Kes on how to form a lockdown care-pod (based on the idea of affinity groups from direct action organising)* Upcoming events to care for each other through lockdown* Fundraising updates – how you can help save aequa CC http://www.aequa.cc/donate/

This event is FREE and open to everyone with a collaborative, open and respectful mindset.

The agenda will be presented in English, and the group discussions will also be in English. If anyone can help with doing some live translation to German or other languages into the chat box as we go, please let us know.Register for the event here:https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZctce6pqT8rGdINE9f10JtoZWMWp…

Please download Zoom ahead of the meeting:https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

You are looking to speak to and connect to others during this time of social distancing You have heard of aequa and are interested in learning more or getting more involved You have attended an aequa event before You are part of our extended digital community You care about issues like social justice, intersectional feminism and climate justice — or if you are are interested in learning more about these ideas within a supportive community

MUTUAL RESPECT

We host and invite people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each of us is made up of a collection of intersecting privileges and oppressions. The languages spoken and understood are many and varied.We strive to celebrate these differences and encourage an open, respectful and compassionate mindset. We try to avoid making assumptions about others, or projecting our own opinions as the only valid truth. We assume positive intent while addressing any hurt that happens as a result of these exchanges.We do NOT tolerate racism, cissexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours.If you or anyone around you expresses or experiences discomfort, please get in touch.

Auction for aequa!
2020-11-15 18:00 - 2020-11-29 18:00
It’s auction time!

2020 has been one hell of a year to open a community centre. While we struggle with financial crisis and pandemic shut-downs, while we work endlessly to keep our doors open, what gives us hope is the community that is building, maintaining and growing aequa. This project has been deeply collective from the outset and we couldn’t have made it this far without all our beautiful community members showing up every day in a thousand different ways.As we expand our call for community support with a crowdfunder (coming soon), we’re excited to also launch ‘Auction for aequa’, an online auction to raise funds to keep the doors of our community centre in Wedding, Berlin open.

Join the auction from Sunday 15th November to Sunday 29th November in this facebook group – and get ready to bid on some gorgeous community-donated items and services. You’ll find a full explanation of how the auction works in the group.

If you’d like to donate items or services to the auction, fill in this form and we’ll add your item to the auction.Thank you as always for all your community spirit. We’re so grateful to be in this adventure with you.your aequa team

Critical Masculinity Reading Group - #04
2020-11-11 19:00 - 21:00
This Wednesday we’re hosting the next edition of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group.While we normally like to meet in person at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding, due to social distancing rules we’re hosting our meetings online for the time being. Please contact hello@aequa.cc before 18:30 on November 10th if you want the link to join us. The discussion will be in English.

This week, we’ll be discussing the first half of JJ Bola’s “Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined.” Let us know if you’re interested in joining but need help getting the text.

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Event info from the organisers:

In this group, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities, relationships, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others, becoming a source of oppression, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms, such as “beta male,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.With this group, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help, mindset and input.

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In our first meeting, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism, cis-sexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.If you can, please consider supporting aequa on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aequa

The Left and the US Presidential Election
2020-10-30 19:30 - 20:30
NOTE: only a very limited number of places are available at aequa, but this meeting will be livestreamed

Joint meeting with DSA Berlin.The Left is offered two unappealing choices in the upcoming US Presidential election: a right-wing authoritarian in Trump and a centrist Democrat in Biden. Is removing Trump from office the primary political imperative? Or should Biden’s record—supporting austerity, overseas interventions, and refusing to ban fracking—rule out any left-wing support for him? This meeting will examine the dilemma facing socialists in November, discuss arguments in favor and against each option, and explore alternate forms of political action to fight for progressive change after the election.This meeting will be livestreamed, and there is limited opportunity to view the meeting live. Please send an e-mail to lag.internationals@die-linke-berlin.de for information about coming to the live event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/998580087322384/

Book Swap 8 - aequa Fundraiser
2020-10-25 16:00 - 19:00
Book Swap is back for a new edition – hurray!

Bring any printed matter you’d like to get rid of – all kinds, sizes, shapes, conditions, and languages welcome – and hopefully walk away with some new reading material.

This event will be a fundraiser for our beloved aequa Community Centre, which is in danger of closing due to the huge financial blow of the Covid-19 crisis.

Due to current Covid-19 health regulations, this Book Swap is limited to TEN people. Please register for the event only if you can come. If necessary, there will be a waiting list and you’ll be informed if a spot opens up

Register here: https://airtable.com/shrRJ06LdZHaJg7sw

The fine print:

16h-16h30: arrival, chit-chat

16h30-18h00: Book Swap!

18h00-19h00: chit-chat, ciao ciao

You can bring a stack of books to swap or arrive empty-handed – it’s all fine.

For every book you take home, we kindly ask a sliding scale donation of 3€-9€. All funds raised will go directly to paying aequa’s bills and ensuring this vital space can continue serving the community.

At the event, please follow health and hygiene guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible – stay home if you feel unwell, wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth, wash your hands frequently, and keep a distance of 1.5m from others at all times.

A selection of beverages (tea, coffee, cola, maté, etc.) ice cream, and other little snacks will be available for purchase.

The aequa library:

aequa has a library for social equity and has a wish list of titles if you’d like to donate some books directly to the collection. Click the link below, and select “wishlist” from the drop-down bar in the upper left corner.

https://www.librarything.com/catalog/aequa.library

Also, check out what’s in the library’s stacks:

https://www.instagram.com/aequa.library/

Curious about aequa? Learn more:https://aequa.cc/

Book Swap background:The Book Swap was founded in 2017 by Liz Thamm as a way to circulate reading material amongst Berlin bookworms in a fun, interactive way. To date, Book Swap events have raised almost 300€ for Books Beyond Bars UK – a collective of volunteers who send books and other educational materials, free of charge, to incarcerated LGBTQIA+ people across the United Kingdom. Check out more about their important work here: https://beyond-bars.org/

Access information for the space:The aequa CC is an open community space. We are in the ongoing process of improving accessibility and welcome feedback and suggestions.

This is a multi-room and multi-purpose semi-public space. There are usually flowers and plants in the space, which is used by diverse groups of people and occasionally dogs, too. Therefore we are unfortunately not able to guarantee a scent- or allergen-free space.

The space is **not** wheelchair accessible at this time. We are looking into solutions to make both spaces wheelchair accessible.The main event space is reached via two (2) steps, each approximately 20 cm tall. Inside, the restrooms can only be reached only by going down a staircase to the basement level.

Equity Reading Circle - poetry edition
2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:30
UPDATE 13 OCT: For this session we will have to meet online. Please contact hello@aequa.cc by 18:30 on October 14th to request the login details. Those who are already on the mailing list will receive an updated calendar invite.

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The Equity Reading Circle is a reading, discussion and action group focused on readings about or related to intersectional feminism, equality/equity, diversity, inclusion, and/or readings from authors from minority, marginalised or underrepresented groups.

We meet every other Wednesday evening at aequa CC in Wedding. The circle is open to everyone who has an open, collaborative and respectful mindset. The discussions take place in English. The length of this circle will depend on the book we select.

Starting Wednesday, October 14, we decided as a group that we would like to focus on quarter on co-reading poetry on these topics. In particular, we will read from Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan’s Postcolonial Banter poetry collection. You can buy the ebook here. The idea is that each meeting, someone else will “host” by sharing a poem or poems of their choice, which the group can then discuss. As previously, we will adopt some methods of The Circle Way, to try to share the work of organising this meetup.

Email hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to already add your email to the calendar invite.

Critical Masculinity Reading Group - #03
2020-10-13 19:00 - 21:00
UPDATE 13 OCTOBER –

Unfortunately we need to move tonight’s event online. Please contact hello@aequa.cc before 18:30 on October 13th if you want the link to join us and we’ll send you the link.

===We will be hosting a group of community members interested in kicking off a Critical Masculinity Reading Group.The event is in English and space is limited due to social distancing requirements. Please register here:https://airtable.com/shr8PcCCoBYD0nruU

At our last meeting, we read the chapters six to eight of The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity and Love by bell hooks. Until our next meeting on 13 October, we want to discuss chapters nine to twelve.Please let us know if you have any needs in regards to the accessibility of the book. We’re glad to help!

Don’t forget to bring your mask for moving inside the Aequa space.

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Event info from the organisers:In this group, we want to reflect on the social construction of masculinity, and how it can be improved. We want to create a space to reflect on our experiences of our own masculinity.Masculinity is a complex concept with a huge influence on people’s lives. It affects identities, relationships, mental health and overall wellbeing. One’s masculinity can be harmful to others, becoming a source of oppression, aggression and bullying. It can also be harmful to the masculine individual themself, limiting their emotional development and ability to properly connect with the people they care about. Critically reflecting on one’s masculinity can help reduce the damage this social construct inflicts, while also paving a way toward greater happiness and self-realisation.There are people who grapple with their own masculinity and who ask themselves what being masculine means for them. Looking for answers on the internet, one easily encounters movements such as the “manosphere” or “red pill,” which promote misogyny and are breeding grounds for the alt-right. Their terms, such as “beta male,” have become part of everyday language. We don’t want to give these groups the power to promote their harmful interpretation of masculinity. We see the Critical Masculinity Reading Group as an opportunity to build and promote a positive, 21st century interpretation of masculinity through our discussions.With this group, we are trying out something we haven’t done before. It’s our first experience running a group like this and we rely on your help, mindset and input.

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In our first meeting, we made a decision together that we will not tolerate racism, cis-sexism, ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia or other hateful opinions or behaviours. We avoid making assumptions about others in the group and while sharing our experiences we strive to respond with care and empathy.VENUE INFO:This event will take place at aequa Community Centre.

Find out more about the space here:https://aequa.cc/And access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access/

Volunteer Sunday #2
2020-10-11 13:00 - 17:00
(Deutsch unten)It’s time for a community-powered love-up for our spaces!Join us for a day of coffee, community building, cleaning, painting, decorating, gardening, repairs and more. Come by for an hour, or join us for the whole day.Please sign up with this form to help us with co-ordination, especially in light of new Corona measures for October:https://airtable.com/shrYxkQMyvGo3OfrbWhen: Sunday October 11th, 1pm-5pm (13:00-17:00)Where: Exerzierstr. 14, 13357 BerlinFind out more about the Community Centre here: https://aequa.cc/And access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access/– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –Es ist Zeit für einen von der Gemeinschafts- Sommersputz in unseren Räumen!Begleiten Sie uns zu einem Tag mit Kaffee, Gemeinschaftsaufbau, Putzen, Malen, Dekorieren, Gartenarbeit, Reparaturen und mehr. Kommen Sie für eine Stunde vorbei oder schließen Sie sich uns für den ganzen Tag an.Bitte melden Sie sich mit diesem Formular an, um uns bei der Koordination zu helfen: https://airtable.com/shrYxkQMyvGo3OfrbWann: Sonntag 11. October, 13.00-17.00 UhrWo: Exerzierstraße 14, 13357 BerlinMehr über das Gemeindezentrum erfahrt Ihr hier (auf Englisch):https://aequa.cc/Informationen zur Anfahrt findet Ihr hier (auf Englisch):https://aequa.cc/access/

Plant swap
2020-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 | aequa CC,, Exerzierstr. 14, Berlin, Germany
(Deutsch unten)Join us for our third plant swap at the aequa Community Centre in Wedding, Berlin!

When: Saturday October 3rd, 2-5pmWhere: Exerzierstrasse, 14Price: Free

Did you plant a hundred tomato plants during lockdown and finally ran out of space? Is your spider plant taking over the kitchen with a million little babies? Come swap with us!Bring your seedlings and seeds, cuttings and plants and pick up some new plant friends along the way. Weather permitting, the swap will be outside in our garden with some chilled music and plenty of social distancing. The cafe will be open as usual for coffee and other hot drinks. You can ‘check in’ to pay per minute or pay per individual drink. The plant swap itself is free.

Find out more about the Community Centre here: https://aequa.cc/spaces/And access information is here:https://aequa.cc/access/

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Nehmt an unserer dritte Pflanzentauschbörse im aequa Community Centre Wedding in Berlin teil!

Wann: Samstag 3. October, 14.00-17.00 Uhr

Wo: Exerzierstraße 14, 13357 Berlin

Preis: Kostenlos

Habt Ihr zur Selbstversorgung während des Lock downs hunderte von Tomaten gepflanzt und nun habt Ihr keinen Platz mehr? Übernimmt die Grünlilie Eure Küche mit einer Million kleiner Babys? Tauscht mit uns!Bringt Eure Setzlinge und Samen, Stecklinge und Pflanzen mit und holt Euch ein paar neue Pflanzen ab. Wenn das Wetter es zulässt, findet der Tausch draußen in unserem Garten bei entspannter Musik und der notwendigen Distanz statt. Das Café wird wie üblich für Kaffee und andere Heißgetränke geöffnet sein. Ihr könnt “einchecken”, um pro Minute oder pro Getränk zu bezahlen. Der Pflanzentausch selbst ist kostenlos.

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