BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//aequa - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:aequa X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://space.aequa.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for aequa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210806T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210720T151622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T101748Z UID:2920-1628269200-1628276400@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Summer Picnic - Neukölln edition DESCRIPTION:Join us for an aequa summer picnic in Volkspark Hasenheide to connect\, meet like-minded people and have fun. \n\n\n\nBring food and drinks to share 🍉 \n\n\n\nMore details coming soon on our instagram! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCovid precautions: \n\n\n\nbring your own blanket\, (limit 4 people per big blanket)this event is outdoors and in a public place\, but we strongly recommend getting a negative covid-19 test within 24 hours to keep it as safe as possible URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/summer-picnic-neukolln-edition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210804T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210804T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210711T113602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T114437Z UID:2903-1628103600-1628110800@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Peer Support Group - August DESCRIPTION:RSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrLpVNPfUKPLu8FJ \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 4th 20217pm-9pm Berlin time (UTC+1)On Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next meeting of our Neurodivergent Peer Support Group! (More information on Neurodiversity here and here) \n\n\n\nThis group will be held in English. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP? \n\n\n\nPeer Support Groups are a chance for a group of individuals with a common experience (in this case being neurodivergent) to collaborate to solve problems they share. We will be able to voice our challenges\, and then be giving each other feedback\, advice and ideas to help us conquer them. This is a great opportunity to help someone struggling with the same challenges or share how you overcame them. \n\n\n\nThis is the pilot meeting in our newly founded Neurodivergent Peer Support Group. Our aim is to co-organise these meetings as a group and maintain its horizontal structure\, so anyone is welcome to step up as a facilitator. No prior experience with facilitation is needed. It’s a valuable skill for anyone and we will teach you how to do it in the safe space of the group. \n\n\n\nHOW IT WORKS \n\n\n\nWe’ll kick off the the group by having a structured conversation led by facilitators where everyone can introduce themselves\, and share either their struggles or experiences around living their life as a neurodivergent individual. We’ll then brainstorm possible ways how to support each other and decide on the future development and structure of this group. There will be a 10-minute access break in the middle of the session. \n\n\n\nWHO IS THE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR? \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nWHO CAN JOIN? \n\n\n\nThe Neurodivergent Peer Support Group is for anyone who is neurodivergent regardless of official diagnoses or lack thereof. Neurotypical people with neurodivergent partners or kids are welcome too. \n\n\n\nThis meetup is for anyone with an open\, respectful\, and collaborative mindset. \n\n\n\nPrior attendance of a PSG meetup or aequa event is not required. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrLpVNPfUKPLu8FJ \n\n\n\nABOUT AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nMore information about aequa events here. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/neurodivergent-peer-support-group-august/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210801T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210801T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210727T133411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T053935Z UID:2972-1627844400-1627855200@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:EXIT. 13 Popup event DESCRIPTION:aequa CC. Exerzierstraße 14\, 13357. Berlin \n\n\n\nFor the introduction of Studio EXIST.13 into the queer / BIPOC community and the Wedding neighborhood\, the inhabitants of the EXIT are organizing a bunch of popup events\, the first of which is a spontaneous exhibition that was the accumulation of 10 hours of creative and explosive outlet. The exhibition is still going so you can take a look when you stop by for our upcoming POP\, which is taking place in the space opposite the EXIT. Last time we prepared food for the souls\, this time we’re preparing food for our bodily vessels\, with the popup kitchen led by the Palestinian activist and artist Najwa Ahmed. \n\n\n\nWe also have something for the spirit\, once the sun starts descending MARXUS CORABSI will emerge from the shadows to take us down the lane of our lifetimes\, they’ll perform private Tarot reading sessions for the seekers of self-knowledge. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/exit-13-popup-event/ LOCATION:aequa CC\, Exerzierstr 14. Berlin. 13357 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210801T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210801T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210727T043043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T072054Z UID:2953-1627822800-1627848000@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Ausufern with Ufer Studios DESCRIPTION:[Deutsch unten]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, August 1st\, 13:00-18:00\, aequa is joining AUSUFERN\, a festival hosted by and at our neighbours at Ufer Studios in Wedding. \n\n\n\naequa will be organising a few main actions for the day: \n\n\n\nAbout aequa: \n\n\n\naequa is an community for social equity. Our Community Centre in Berlin Wedding is a home to an intersectional community united by our dreams of a world in which everyone can thrive. With diverse experiences and perspectives\, we are brought together by our desire to learn\, to share\, to support and show up for each other. Together\, we put our dreams into practice and strive to create something better for all of us. \n\n\n\nEmpowerment Screen Printing Station \n\n\n\nBring your old clothes or tote bags to print on at our screen printing station! We will provide the designs and the inks\, and show you how the screen printing works to print your chosen designs. Please bring only smooth and flat polyester or cotton fabrics to print on. We will also have a grab-bag of use clothes you can choose from! \n\n\n\nNeighborhood Meet-and-Greet \n\n\n\nJoin us for a one-hour session to get to know your neighbors a bit better. We will have some tables set up with a set of questions you can use for conversation\, in English and German\, to get to know the people who live nearby. Telling our stories is one way that we can build a stronger community and connect across our differences. \n\n\n\nInfotable from the aequa community \n\n\n\nLearn more about what is happening the aequa Community Centre at Exerzierstr. 14 — just around the corner from Ufer Studios. There are many initiatives and projects created by members of this community\, which focuses on gatherings and actions of mutual support\, solidarity and social equity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAm Sonntag\, den 1. August\, 13:00-18:00 Uhr\, beteiligt sich aequa an AUSUFERN\, einem Festival\, das von und bei unseren Nachbarn in den Ufer Studios in Wedding veranstaltet wird.aequa wird ein paar Hauptaktionen für den Tag organisieren: \n\n\n\nÜber aequa \n\n\n\naequa ist eine Community für soziale Gerechtigkeit. Unser Community Centre in Berlin Wedding ist ein Zuhause für eine intersektionale Gemeinschaft\, die durch unsere Träume von einer Welt\, in der alle gedeihen können\, vereint ist. Mit unterschiedlichen Erfahrungen und Perspektiven bringt uns der Wunsch zusammen\, zu lernen\, zu teilen\, zu unterstützen und füreinander einzustehen. Gemeinsam setzen wir unsere Träume in die Tat um und streben danach\, etwas Besseres für uns alle zu schaffen. \n\n\n\nEmpowerment Siebdruck Station \n\n\n\nBring deine alten Klamotten oder Tragetaschen mit\, um sie an unserer Siebdruckstation zu bedrucken! Wir stellen die Designs und die Farben zur Verfügung und zeigen dir\, wie der Siebdruck funktioniert\, um deine ausgewählten Designs zu drucken. Bitte bringe nur glatte und flache Polyester- oder Baumwollstoffe zum Bedrucken mit. Wir werden auch eine Wundertüte mit Gebrauchskleidung haben\, aus der du wählen kannst! \n\n\n\nNachbarschaftliches Meet-and-Greet \n\n\n\nKomm zu einer einstündigen Sitzung\, um deine Nachbarn besser kennenzulernen. Wir werden einige Tische mit einem Satz von Fragen aufstellen\, die du für Gespräche nutzen kannst\, auf Englisch und Deutsch\, um die Menschen\, die in der Nähe wohnen\, kennen zu lernen. Das Erzählen unserer Geschichten ist ein Weg\, wie wir eine stärkere Gemeinschaft aufbauen und uns über unsere Unterschiede hinweg verbinden können. \n\n\n\nInfotable aus der aequa Gemeinschaft \n\n\n\nErfahre mehr darüber\, was im aequa Community Centre in der Exerzierstr. 14 – gleich um die Ecke von den Ufer Studios. Es gibt viele Initiativen und Projekte\, die von Mitgliedern dieser Gemeinschaft ins Leben gerufen wurden\, die sich auf Versammlungen und Aktionen zur gegenseitigen Unterstützung\, Solidarität und sozialen Gerechtigkeit konzentriert. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/ausufern-with-ufer-studios/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210726T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210726T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210711T111628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T111920Z UID:2889-1627326000-1627333200@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle late July DESCRIPTION:The Equity Book 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. \n\n\n\nThis round we meet every other Monday evening on Zoom. 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. \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to add your email to the calendar invite. \n\n\n\nMore about aequa events: https://aequa.cc/aequa-events-info/ URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-reading-circle-2-late-july/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210722T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210722T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210524T133513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T103006Z UID:2845-1626978600-1626985800@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:aequa Assembly DESCRIPTION:[Deutsch unten]\n\n\n\nThursday July 22nd\, 18:30 – 20:30 CEST \n\n\n\n18:30 – 19:00 gathering and hanging out time\n\n\n\n19:00 – 20:30 the assembly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up here to receive the zoom link \n\n\n\nOur second 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nIndividuals who are not yet part of a group but would like to get to know the aequa ecosystem better are very welcome too! \n\n\n\nTHIS IS FOR YOU IF: \n\n\n\nYou 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 supportYou have heard of aequa and are interested in learning more or getting more involvedYou are part of our extended digital community\n\n\n\nMUTUAL RESPECT \n\n\n\nWe 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 behaviors. If you or anyone around you expresses or experiences discomfort\, please get in touch. \n\n\n\nMore about aequa events \n\n\n\nDonnerstag\, 22. Juli\, 18.30 – 20.30 Uhr (MESZ) \n\n\n\n18:30 – 19:00 Ankommen und plaudern19:00 – 20:30 die Versammlung\n\n\n\nMelden dich hier an\, um den Zoom-Link zu erhalten \n\n\n\nUnsere zweite aequa Assembly in 2021! \n\n\n\naequa ist enorm gewachsen\, besonders nach der Öffnung der aequa Gemeinschaftsräume hat sich unser Netzwerk schnell ausgedehnt. Da in letzter Zeit so viel von unserer Arbeit online stattfindet\, können wir nachvollziehen\, dass es schwierig ist mit allen Projekten der letzten Monate Schritt zu halten. \n\n\n\nAm kommenden online Treffen werden Mitglieder der aequa Arbeitsgruppen\, Kollektive\, Lesegruppen und von verschiedenen anderen Projekten dabei sein. Es soll uns helfen uns alle besser kennenzulernen und mehr über die Arbeit zu erfahren\, mit der unsere wunderbare Gemeinschaft sich auf Trab hält. \n\n\n\nDiejenigen die noch nicht Teil einer Gruppe sind\, aber mehr aber das aequa-Ökosystem erfahren möchten\, sind ebenfalls herzlich willkommen! \n\n\n\nDAS TREFFEN IST FÜR DICH\, WENN: \n\n\n\ndu Teil eines aequa Projekts\, einer Arbeitsgruppe\, einer Lesegruppe oder eines anderen Kollektivs bist oder dich mit anderen Leuten von aequa vernetzen\, Ideen austauschen und Unterstützung erhalten möchtestdu von aequa gehört hast und interessiert bist mehr über uns zu lernen oder dich stärker engagieren möchtestdu Teil unserer erweiterten digitalen Gemeinschaft bist\n\n\n\nGEGENSEITIGER RESPEKT \n\n\n\nWir beherbergen und heißen Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Hintergründen und Erfahrungen willkommen. Jeder von uns besteht aus einer Sammlung von sich überschneidenden Privilegien und Unterdrückungen. Die Sprachen\, die wir sprechen und verstehen\, sind vielfältig und unterschiedlich. Wir bemühen uns\, diese Unterschiede zu feiern und eine offene\, respektvolle und mitfühlende Haltung zu fördern. Wir versuchen es zu vermeiden\, Annahmen über andere zu treffen oder unsere eigenen Meinungen als die einzig gültige Wahrheit abzubilden. Wir gehen von positiven Absichten aus\, während wir alle negativen Auswirkungen ansprechen\, die sich aus diesem Austausch ergeben. Wir tolerieren NICHT: Rassismus\, Cis-Sexismus\, Behindertenfeindlichkeit\, Altersdiskriminierung\, Klassismus\, Homophobie\, Transphobie\, Fremdenfeindlichkeit oder andere hasserfüllte Meinungen oder Verhaltensweisen. Melde dich bitte bei uns\, wenn du oder jemand in deiner Umgebung sich nicht wohl oder sicher fühlt. \n\n\n\nMehr über Events von aequa URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/aequa-assembly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210721T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210721T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210711T113125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T114359Z UID:2900-1626883200-1626890400@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Peer Support Group - July DESCRIPTION:RSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrLpVNPfUKPLu8FJ \n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 21st 20214pm-6pm Berlin time (UTC+1)On Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for the next meeting of our Neurodivergent Peer Support Group! (More information on Neurodiversity here and here) \n\n\n\nThis group will be held in English. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP? \n\n\n\nPeer Support Groups are a chance for a group of individuals with a common experience (in this case being neurodivergent) to collaborate to solve problems they share. We will be able to voice our challenges\, and then be giving each other feedback\, advice and ideas to help us conquer them. This is a great opportunity to help someone struggling with the same challenges or share how you overcame them. \n\n\n\nThis is the pilot meeting in our newly founded Neurodivergent Peer Support Group. Our aim is to co-organise these meetings as a group and maintain its horizontal structure\, so anyone is welcome to step up as a facilitator. No prior experience with facilitation is needed. It’s a valuable skill for anyone and we will teach you how to do it in the safe space of the group. \n\n\n\nHOW IT WORKS \n\n\n\nWe’ll kick off the the group by having a structured conversation led by facilitators where everyone can introduce themselves\, and share either their struggles or experiences around living their life as a neurodivergent individual. We’ll then brainstorm possible ways how to support each other and decide on the future development and structure of this group. There will be a 10-minute access break in the middle of the session. \n\n\n\nWHO IS THE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR? \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nWHO CAN JOIN? \n\n\n\nThe Neurodivergent Peer Support Group is for anyone who is neurodivergent regardless of official diagnoses or lack thereof. Neurotypical people with neurodivergent partners or kids are welcome too. \n\n\n\nThis meetup is for anyone with an open\, respectful\, and collaborative mindset. \n\n\n\nPrior attendance of a PSG meetup or aequa event is not required. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrLpVNPfUKPLu8FJ \n\n\n\nABOUT AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nMore information about aequa events here. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/neurodivergent-peer-support-group-july/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210712T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210712T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210711T111356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T111824Z UID:2886-1626116400-1626123600@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle July DESCRIPTION:The Equity Book 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. \n\n\n\nThis round we meet every other Monday evening on Zoom. 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. \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to add your email to the calendar invite. \n\n\n\nMore about aequa events: https://aequa.cc/aequa-events-info/ URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-reading-circle-july/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210626T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210626T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210503T143057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T143242Z UID:2791-1624719600-1624728600@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Career Gxrls - June DESCRIPTION:Details for this workshop coming soon…If you have any questions\, email us at careergxrls@protonmail.comRegister here!https://form.jotform.com/211013090801033Follow the organisers on Instagram at @careergxrlsThe workshop series is free of charge for participants. Open for s*x worker and accomplices; Suggested LGBTQIA* between the ages of 18-27\, but it’s not a must. QT*BIPoC* will be prioritised. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/career-gxrls-june/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210623T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210623T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210617T212928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T213130Z UID:2873-1624474800-1624482000@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading Group - June DESCRIPTION:On June 23rd\, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group. \n\n\n\nWe are still 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 \n\n\n\nOur next meeting will be on June 23rd. We’ll be discussing the essay: “The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction” by Ursula K Le Guin. It’s nice and short and you can read it here: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/ursula-k-le-guin-the-carrier-bag-theory-of-fiction \n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nMasculinity 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-june/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210616T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210616T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210613T102325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T102326Z UID:2871-1623859200-1623859200@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION:RSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrLpVNPfUKPLu8FJ \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 16th 20214pm-6pm Berlin time (UTC+1)On Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2nd meeting of our Neurodivergent Peer Support Group! (More information on Neurodiversity here and here) \n\n\n\nThis group will be held in English. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP? \n\n\n\nPeer Support Groups are a chance for a group of individuals with a common experience (in this case being neurodivergent) to collaborate to solve problems they share. We will be able to voice our challenges\, and then be giving each other feedback\, advice and ideas to help us conquer them. This is a great opportunity to help someone struggling with the same challenges or share how you overcame them. \n\n\n\nThis is the pilot meeting in our newly founded Neurodivergent Peer Support Group. Our aim is to co-organise these meetings as a group and maintain its horizontal structure\, so anyone is welcome to step up as a facilitator. No prior experience with facilitation is needed. It’s a valuable skill for anyone and we will teach you how to do it in the safe space of the group. \n\n\n\nHOW IT WORKS \n\n\n\nWe’ll kick off the the group by having a structured conversation led by facilitators where everyone can introduce themselves\, and share either their struggles or experiences around living their life as a neurodivergent individual. We’ll then brainstorm possible ways how to support each other and decide on the future development and structure of this group. There will be a 10-minute access break in the middle of the session. \n\n\n\nWHO IS THE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR? \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nWHO CAN JOIN? \n\n\n\nThe Neurodivergent Peer Support Group is for anyone who is neurodivergent regardless of official diagnoses or lack thereof. Neurotypical people with neurodivergent partners or kids are welcome too. \n\n\n\nThis meetup is for anyone with an open\, respectful\, and collaborative mindset. \n\n\n\nPrior attendance of a PSG meetup or aequa event is not required. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrLpVNPfUKPLu8FJ \n\n\n\nABOUT AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nMore information about aequa events here. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/neurodivergent-peer-support-group/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210602T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210602T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210520T164705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T071829Z UID:2839-1622660400-1622667600@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Neurodivergent Peer Support Group: Kick-off and Introductions! DESCRIPTION:RSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrD5klWEb8MX9Cce \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 2nd 2021 \n\n\n\n7pm-9pm Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nOn Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for the pilot meeting of our Neurodivergent Peer Support Group! After a short survey exploring an interest in having such a group\, we’re delighted to announce our first meet-up. The aim is to get to know each other and explore ways how we can support and empower each other in a respectful way outside of the official medical structures. (More information on Neurodiversity here and here) \n\n\n\nThis group will be held in English. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP? \n\n\n\nPeer Support Groups are a chance for a group of individuals with a common experience (in this case being neurodivergent) to collaborate to solve problems they share. We will be able to voice our challenges\, and then be giving each other feedback\, advice and ideas to help us conquer them. This is a great opportunity to help someone struggling with the same challenges or share how you overcame them. \n\n\n\nThis is the pilot meeting in our newly founded Neurodivergent Peer Support Group. Our aim is to co-organise these meetings as a group and maintain its horizontal structure\, so anyone is welcome to step up as a facilitator. No prior experience with facilitation is needed. It’s a valuable skill for anyone and we will teach you how to do it in the safe space of the group. \n\n\n\nHOW IT WORKS \n\n\n\nWe’ll kick off the the group by having a structured conversation led by facilitators where everyone can introduce themselves\, and share either their struggles or experiences around living their life as a neurodivergent individual. We’ll then brainstorm possible ways how to support each other and decide on the future development and structure of this group. There will be a 10-minute access break in the middle of the session. \n\n\n\nWHO IS THE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR? \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nWHO CAN JOIN? \n\n\n\nThe Neurodivergent Peer Support Group is for anyone who is neurodivergent regardless of official diagnoses or lack thereof. Neurotypical people with neurodivergent partners or kids are welcome too. \n\n\n\nThis meetup is for anyone with an open\, respectful\, and collaborative mindset. \n\n\n\nPrior attendance of a PSG meetup or aequa event is not required. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrD5klWEb8MX9Cce \n\n\n\nYOUR FACILITATORS \n\n\n\nMagdalena Klein (she/her; them/they) has been active with aequa community since last autumn\, where she has been one of the facilitators of the Freelance Peer Support Group\, and as of May 2021\, one of the members of the Advisory Team. \n\n\n\nShe is interested in anything on the intersection of bodies\, technologies\, art\, and queerness. \n\n\n\nShe’s been living in Berlin since 2017 with her plants and wonderful cat Cicciolina. \n\n\n\nABOUT AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nMore information about aequa events here. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/neurodivergent-peer-support-group-kick-off-and-introductions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210531T070000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210527T161510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T194237Z UID:2862-1622444400-1622494800@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Equity Reading Circle: Unapologetic DESCRIPTION:The Equity Book 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. \n\n\n\nOur next book is: \n\n\n\nUnapologetic: A Black\, Queer\, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movementsby Charlene A. Carruthers (Author) \n\n\n\nFor this first meetup for this book\, we’re aiming to read the introduction and first chapter\, but please feel free to join us even if you don’t have your copy of the book yet\, or if you haven’t done the reading.The more the merrier. \n\n\n\nThis round we meet every other Monday evening on Zoom. 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. \n\n\n\nEmail hello [at] aequa.cc if you’d like us to add your email to the calendar invite. \n\n\n\nMore about aequa events: https://aequa.cc/aequa-events-info/ URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/equity-reading-circle-unapologetic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210529T050000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210529T053000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210503T142952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T142953Z UID:2789-1622264400-1622266200@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Career Gxrls - May DESCRIPTION:Details for this workshop coming soon…If you have any questions\, email us at careergxrls@protonmail.comRegister here!https://form.jotform.com/211013090801033Follow the organisers on Instagram at @careergxrlsThe workshop series is free of charge for participants. Open for s*x worker and accomplices; Suggested LGBTQIA* between the ages of 18-27\, but it’s not a must. QT*BIPoC* will be prioritised. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/career-gxrls-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210520T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210504T072559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T162331Z UID:2795-1621537200-1621544400@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Freelance Peer Support Group: Tame your finances! DESCRIPTION:(Deutsch unten) \n\n\n\nFreelance Peer Support Group: Tame Your Finances! \n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 11th 2021\, 7pm-9pm Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nOn Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for the second meeting of our Freelance Peer Support Group! We will be tackling the important topic of finances as a freelancer – how we can best manage them\, hone positive mindsets and any blocks we might have around this theme. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be held in English. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP? \n\n\n\nPeer Support Groups 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 getting to grips with managing their finances and money mindsets as a self-employed person. \n\n\n\nThis is our second meeting in our newly founded Freelance Peer Support Group. Our aim is to co-organise these meetings as a group\, so anyone is welcome to step up as a facilitator. It’s a valuable experience which adds up to the skillset of anyone who’s freelancing or working remotely often and we will teach you how to do it. \n\n\n\nHOW IT WORKS \n\n\n\nWe’re going to be having a structured conversation led by facilitators where everyone can share either their struggles or experiences around managing finances 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. \n\n\n\nWHO IS THE FREELANCE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR? \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nWHO CAN JOIN? \n\n\n\nThe Freelance Peer Support Group is for Freelancers or Self-Employed people\, or anyone interested in becoming so. \n\n\n\nThis meetup is for anyone with an open\, respectful\, and collaborative mindset. \n\n\n\nPrior attendance to a PSG meetup or aequa event is not required. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrrYNxIUbMJNWVUd \n\n\n\nYOUR FACILITATORS \n\n\n\nAlexandra 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. \n\n\n\nMagdalena 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. \n\n\n\nABOUT AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nDEUTSCH \n\n\n\nFreelance Selbsthilfegruppe (Peer Support Group): Finde Tolle Kunden! \n\n\n\nDienstag\, 30 März 2021\, 19:00-21:00 Uhr Berlin Zeit (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nAuf Zoom \n\n\n\nMach mit beim zweiten Treffen unserer Selbsthilfegruppe von und mit anderen Freelancern! Als Thema beschäftigen wir uns mit dem Thema Finanzen als Freelancer: wie man sie am besten in den Griff bekommt\, eine positive Einstellung zu Finanzen gewinnt und welche Blockaden wir haben könnten. \n\n\n\nDieses Workshop wird auf Englisch gehalten. \n\n\n\nWAS IST EINE SELBSTHILFEGRUPPE? \n\n\n\nSelbsthilfegruppen (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. \n\n\n\nIm 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. \n\n\n\nWIE ES FUNKTIONIERT \n\n\n\nWir 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. \n\n\n\nFÜR WEN EIGNET SICH DIE FREELANCE SELBSTHILFEGRUPPE? \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nWER KANN MITMACHEN? \n\n\n\nDie Freelance Selbsthilfegruppe ist für Freelancer und Selbstständige\, und solche\, die es werden wollen. \n\n\n\nDieses Treffen ist für jeden mit einer offenen\, respektvollen und kooperativen Denkart. \n\n\n\nVorherige Teilnahme an einer Selbsthilfegruppe oder einem aequa Event ist nicht erforderlich. \n\n\n\nHIER anmelden um den Zoom link zu erhalten: https://airtable.com/shrrYNxIUbMJNWVUd \n\n\n\nDEINE MODERATOREN \n\n\n\nAlexandra 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. \n\n\n\nMagdalena 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. \n\n\n\nÜBER AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/freelance-peer-support-group-tame-your-finances/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210519T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210519T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210423T080447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T080448Z UID:2783-1621450800-1621456200@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Breathwork with Anja (Pin Primrose) - May DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nNext session: May 19th\, 7pm-8.15pm\, Berlin time (CEST) \n\n\n\nThis event will be in English and online. \n\n\n\nSign up here \n\n\n\nThese 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). \n\n\n\nWe will email information for payment after you’ve signed up. We’ll send out the zoom link to participants on the day of the event. \n\n\n\nMore information on Anja’s work here: https://www.pinprimrose.co.uk/breathwork/ \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \n\n\n\n*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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/breathwork-with-anja-pin-primrose-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210502T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210401T150459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T115132Z UID:2755-1619964000-1619974800@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Life Architecture - collaborative learning series DESCRIPTION:Register here\n\n\n\nLiving our lives to fit our dreams is a challenge. Many of us are too busy and too caught up in the day to day details to find space to think about what we truly want or what we would change.  \n\n\n\nBy taking this course you are making that space – working out ways to move from where we are now in our lives to where we want to be. It invites us to design something for ourselves in a collaborative\, supportive learning environment.  \n\n\n\nThese changes are different for each one of us – maybe you want to make changes relating to your work\, to relationships and friendships\, or activism\, or just find more time for yourself and the things you care about most. Life Architecture is full of tools that can be adapted in many ways to design your own plan.   \n\n\n\nEach 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. \n\n\n\nIn designing this learning series\, we know that each of us experiences the world differently. We try to be as inclusive\, relevant and safe as possible\, but we know that this will always be a work in progress. All activities are by consent – you will never be pressured to do something you don’t want to. That said\, you will be invited to participate in ways that might stretch and challenge you! \n\n\n\nWho is this course for?\n\n\n\nActivities are often interactive and conversation-based\, so it is important to have an open\, collaborative\, and respectful mindset. We are committed to anti-oppression and centring people who might not have access to these kinds of resources due to the many barriers in our society. If the spots fill up\, we will prioritise those people.  \n\n\n\nHow much does this course cost?\n\n\n\nThe ticket prices of the paying attendees go towards paying for our facilitators\, platform\, and design time. Tickets for this course will be offered on a sliding scale from €80 – €200 plus VAT (so €95.20 – €238) for the four weeks. If you can pay more\, you will help fund the course for those who can’t. \n\n\n\nWe request that you pay in advance for the whole course and we’ll send out payment details once we receive your registration. \n\n\n\nWe strongly encourage people with less financial resources to apply for this course and we have three no-cost spots available. Email us for details: hello@aequa.cc \n\n\n\nOther details: \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 16 spots.  \n\n\n\nThe workshops are taught in English on Zoom. \n\n\n\nWe believe that you’ll get the most out of this course if you can attend all four weeks of the series. That said\, we know how busy and unpredictable life can be. If you can’t complete some homework or need to suddenly skip a week\, we will understand. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Dates:\n\n\n\nAll workshops take place 14h-17h (2pm-5pm) Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nSUN MAY 2nd🎯 MODULE 1: “CLARIFYING MY PRIORITIES”Rediscovering what’s most important for you with activities to reflect on your values and goals. \n\n\n\nSUN MAY 9th🏖 MODULE 2: “IMAGINING MY POSSIBILITIES”Exploring options for different parts of your life\, and checking how well your plans line up with your values and goals. \n\n\n\nSUN MAY 16th🚧 MODULE 3: “TESTING OUT MY OPTIONS”Narrowing down your possibilities; learning to use research to test how well your plans may work and what feels right for you. \n\n\n\nSUN MAY 23rd🏗 MODULE 4: “BUILDING MY ACTION PLAN”Deciding on steps to move from design to reality. Setting a plan for the next steps. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/life-architecture-collaborative-learning-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210428T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210425T085134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T085135Z UID:2786-1619636400-1619643600@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity reading group - May DESCRIPTION:On April 28th\, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group. \n\n\n\nWhile 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 \n\n\n\nAt our next meeting\, we will be discussing Jared Sexton’s book ‘The Man They Wanted Me To Be’. We will finish the last 3 chapters of the Jared Sexton book in this session (chapter 13-15)\, but don’t worry if you haven’t read that much (or any) of the book\, you’ll still be welcome in the discussion. \n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nMasculinity 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-may/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210428T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210401T084754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T122022Z UID:2739-1619636400-1619640000@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Imagining trans feminist futures DESCRIPTION:Dignity book reading by Kes Otter Lieffe \n\n\n\n28th April\, 6pm (GMT/UK) 7pm (CEST/Germany)>>The reading will be online and in English.<< \n\n\n\nSign up for the reading here. \n\n\n\nDignity is the latest novel by Kes Otter Lieffe. In this cosy book reading\, the author will be reading from Dignity and her other novels with lots of space for discussion and questions. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but if you’d like to make a paypal donation (hello@aequa.cc) to aequa’s Save-Our-Space fund\, we’d be really grateful. All donations help us to continue our work community organising for mutual aid\, solidarity and social equity. We’ll send payment details for donations by email after you register. \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ \n\n\n\nhttps://otterlieffe.com/dignity/ \n\n\n\n“Isolation and community. Restrictions and freedom. \n\n\n\nThe near future is a militarised state\, a fractured continent\, and a world in which fascism is resurging following pandemics and climate devastation. \n\n\n\nAgainst this grim backdrop\, the characters of Dignity form a deeply diverse resistance movement that brings connection\, strength and hope to those who need it most. \n\n\n\nSurvival is an act of resistance.” \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by: \n\n\n\naequa (a community for social equity working on mutual support\, collective empowerment and collaborative action in Berlin\, Germany ) https://aequa.cc/ \n\n\n\nKes Otter Lieffe (trans feminist author and organiser)https://otterlieffe.com/ \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/imagining-trans-feminist-futures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210424T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210424T173000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210420T161612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T161725Z UID:2777-1619276400-1619285400@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:CareerGxrls - Finding Your Inner Wh*re DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, @shahd.a.kat will guide you through their techniques to help develop new personas that you can use to get to work work work. Personas can help us keep our anonymity\, preserve our mental health and be playful with our clients!There will be a discussion afterwards on how and where to advertise our personas based on our positionality. But mostly\, this is a chance to play with your persona around safer people and meet other s*x workers!If you have any questions\, email us at careergxrls@protonmail.comRegister here!https://form.jotform.com/211013090801033Follow the organisers on Instagram at @careergxrlsThe workshop series is free of charge for participants. Open for s*x worker and accomplices; Suggested LGBTQIA* between the ages of 18-27\, but it’s not a must. QT*BIPoC* will be prioritised. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/careergxrls-finding-your-inner-whre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210421T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210401T134611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T175514Z UID:2745-1619031600-1619037000@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Breathwork with Anja (Pin Primrose) - April DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nNext session: April 21st\, 7pm-8.15pm\, Berlin time (CEST) \n\n\n\nThis event will be in English and online. \n\n\n\nSign up here \n\n\n\nThese 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). \n\n\n\nWe will email information for payment after you’ve signed up. We’ll send out the zoom link to participants on the day of the event. \n\n\n\nMore information on Anja’s work here: https://www.pinprimrose.co.uk/breathwork/ \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \n\n\n\n*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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/breathwork-with-anja-pin-primrose-april/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210414T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210414T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210413T143142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T143143Z UID:2763-1618426800-1618434000@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity reading group - April DESCRIPTION:On April 14th\, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group. \n\n\n\nWhile 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 \n\n\n\nAt our next meeting\, we will be discussing Jared Sexton’s book ‘The Man They Wanted Me To Be’ (chapters 10-12)\, but don’t worry if you haven’t read that much (or any) of the book\, you’ll still be welcome in the discussion. \n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nMasculinity 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-april/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210331T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210331T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210301T151859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T183546Z UID:2636-1617217200-1617222600@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Beyond Visibility 2021 DESCRIPTION:31st March\, Noon (CST)\, 6pm (GMT/UK)\, 7pm (CEST/Germany)\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up here to receive a zoom invitation. \n\n\n\nSometimes 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. \n\n\n\nWhile 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. \n\n\n\n>>The session will be online and in English.<< \n\n\n\nWe’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. \n\n\n\nWe’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. \n\n\n\nDon’t worry if you’ve never written to someone in prison before\, we’ll give you some tips and starters! \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by: \n\n\n\naequa (a community for social equity working on mutual support\, collective empowerment and collaborative action in Berlin\, Germany ) \n\n\n\nKes Otter Lieffe (trans feminist author and organiser) \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ \n\n\n\nin collaboration with: \n\n\n\nBooks 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. \n\n\n\nLGBT Books to Prisoners (A trans-affirming\, racial justice-focused\, prison abolitionist project sending books to incarcerated LGBTQ-identified people across the United States) \n\n\n\nSolidarity Apothecary (UK herbal apothecary materially supporting revolutionary struggles and communities with plant medicines) \n\n\n\n_ _ _ _ \n\n\n\n*We’ll update this description as we confirm other participants and details. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/beyond-visibility-2021/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210330T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210330T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210318T135346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T173348Z UID:2713-1617130800-1617138000@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Freelance Peer Support Group - Get Great Clients DESCRIPTION:Deutsch unten // \n\n\n\nSIGN UP: https://airtable.com/shrD5klWEb8MX9Cce \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will be held in English. \n\n\n\n============================WHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP?============================ \n\n\n\nPSGs 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. \n\n\n\nFor 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. \n\n\n\n============================HOW IT WORKS============================ \n\n\n\nWe’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. \n\n\n\n============================WHO IS THE FREELANCE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR?============================ \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\n============================WHO CAN JOIN?============================ \n\n\n\nThe Freelance Peer Support Group is for freelancers or self-employed people\, or anyone interested in becoming so. \n\n\n\nThis meetup is for anyone with an open\, respectful\, and collaborative mindset. \n\n\n\nPrior attendance to a PSG meetup or aequa event is not required. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link. https://airtable.com/shrD5klWEb8MX9Cce \n\n\n\n============================YOUR FACILITATORS============================ \n\n\n\nAlexandra 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. \n\n\n\nMagdalena 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. \n\n\n\n============================ABOUT AEQUA============================ \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\n======================================================== \n\n\n\nDEUTSCH \n\n\n\nFreelance Selbsthilfegruppe (Peer Support Group): Finde Kunden! \n\n\n\nDienstag\, 30 März 202119:00-21:00 Uhr Berlin Zeit (UTC+1)Auf Zoom \n\n\n\nMach 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. \n\n\n\nDieses Workshop wird auf Englisch gehalten. \n\n\n\n============================WAS IST EINE SELBSTHILFEGRUPPE?============================ \n\n\n\nSelbsthilfegruppen (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. \n\n\n\nIm 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. \n\n\n\n============================WIE ES FUNKTIONIERT============================ \n\n\n\nWir 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. \n\n\n\n============================FÜR WEN EIGNET SICH DIE FREELANCE SELBSTHILFEGRUPPE?============================ \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\n============================WER KANN MITMACHEN?============================ \n\n\n\nDie Freelance Selbsthilfegruppe ist für Freelancer und Selbstständige\, und solche\, die es werden wollen. \n\n\n\nDieses Treffen ist für jeden mit einer offenen\, respektvollen und kooperativen Denkart. \n\n\n\nVorherige Teilnahme an einer Selbsthilfegruppe oder einem aequa Event ist nicht erforderlich. \n\n\n\nHIER anmelden um den Zoom link zu erhalten: https://airtable.com/shrD5klWEb8MX9Cce \n\n\n\n============================DEINE MODERATOREN============================ \n\n\n\nAlexandra 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. \n\n\n\nMagdalena 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. \n\n\n\n============================ÜBER AEQUA============================ \n\n\n\naequa 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/freelance-peer-support-group-get-great-clients/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210324T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210318T131049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T131243Z UID:2707-1616612400-1616617800@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Breathwork with Anja (Pin Primrose) DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nNext session: March 24th\, 7pm-8.15pm\, Berlin time (CET) \n\n\n\nThis event will be in English and online. \n\n\n\nSign up here \n\n\n\nThese 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) \n\n\n\nMore information on saving our space here: https://aequa.cc/donate/ \n\n\n\nMore information on Anja’s work here: https://www.pinprimrose.co.uk/breathwork/_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \n\n\n\n*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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/breathwork-with-anja-pin-primrose/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210310T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210310T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210303T104135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T104424Z UID:2644-1615402800-1615410000@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading Group - March DESCRIPTION:On March 10th\, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group. \n\n\n\nWhile 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 \n\n\n\nAt 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nMasculinity 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group-march/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210225T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210217T131405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T160303Z UID:2582-1614279600-1614283200@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Design Action Teams (Designer Peer Support Group) DESCRIPTION:(Deutsch unten) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENGLISH \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesign Action Teams \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 25th 2021 \n\n\n\n7pm-8pm Berlin time (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nZoom \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special\, virtual “Action Teams” edition of aequa’s Designer Peer Support Group.This workshop will be held in English. \n\n\n\nWHAT IS AN ACTION TEAM? \n\n\n\nAction 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. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link \n\n\n\nHOW IT WORKS \n\n\n\nEach 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! \n\n\n\nWHO IS THE DESIGN PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR? \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWHO CAN JOIN? \n\n\n\nThis meetup is for anyone with an open\, respectful\, and collaborative mindset.Prior attendance to a design meetup or aequa event is not required. \n\n\n\nRSVP here to join and get the Zoom link \n\n\n\nABOUT AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEUTSCH \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesign Action Teams \n\n\n\nDonnerstag 25 Februar 2021 \n\n\n\n19:00-20:00 Berlin (UTC+1) \n\n\n\nZoom \n\n\n\nNehmen Sie an einer speziellen\, virtuellen “Action Teams”-Ausgabe der aequa Designer Peer Support Group teil.Dieser Workshop wird in englischer Sprache abgehalten. \n\n\n\nWAS IST EIN ACTIONSTEAM? \n\n\n\nAction 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. \n\n\n\nRSVP hier\, um teilzunehmen und den Zoom-Link zu erhalten. (auf englisch) \n\n\n\nWIE ES FUNKTIONIERT \n\n\n\nJeder 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! \n\n\n\nFÜR WEN IST DIE DESIGN PEER SUPPORT GROUP? \n\n\n\nDie 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. \n\n\n\nWER KANN MITMACHEN? \n\n\n\nDieses 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. \n\n\n\nRSVP hier\, um teilzunehmen und den Zoom-Link zu erhalten (auf englisch) \n\n\n\nÜBER AEQUA \n\n\n\naequa 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/action-teams-for-designers-design-psg/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210218T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210218T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210128T142741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T095216Z UID:2537-1613671200-1613676600@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:aequa Assembly (online) DESCRIPTION:(Deutsch unten) \n\n\n\nThursday Feb 18th\, 18:00-19:30 Berlin time \n\n\n\nSign up here to receive the zoom link \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nIndividuals who are not yet part of a group but would like to get to know the aequa ecosystem better are very welcome too! \n\n\n\nTHIS IS FOR YOU IF: \n\n\n\nYou 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\n\n\n\nYou have heard of aequa and are interested in learning more or getting more involved\n\n\n\nYou are part of our extended digital community\n\n\n\nMUTUAL RESPECT \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\naequa Assembly (online) \n\n\n\nDonnerstag\, 18. Februar 2021\, 18:00-19:30 Uhr Berliner Zeit \n\n\n\nMelde dich hier an\, um den Zoom-Link zu erhalten. \n\n\n\nUnsere erste Gemeinschaftsversammlung in 2021! \n\n\n\naequa 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. \n\n\n\nAn 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. \n\n\n\nPersonen\, die noch nicht Teil einer Gruppe sind\, aber das aequa-Netzwerk besser kennenlernen möchten\, sind ebenfalls herzlich willkommen! \n\n\n\nDie Versammlung wird hauptsächlich in englischer Sprache durchgeführt\, aber wir werden auch eine deutsche Übersetzung zur Verfügung stellen. \n\n\n\nDIE ASSEMBLY IST FÜR DICH: \n\n\n\nWenn 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 \n\n\n\nWenn Du von aequa gehört hast und gerne mehr darüber erfahren oder mitmachen möchtest \n\n\n\nWenn Du Teil unserer größeren digitalen Gemeinschaft bist \n\n\n\nGEGENSEITIGER RESPEKT \n\n\n\nWir 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/aequa-assembly-online/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210211T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210204T110928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T110929Z UID:2556-1613066400-1613071800@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Fundraising Working Group Kickoff Meeting DESCRIPTION:Deutsch unten. \n\n\n\nThis is the official kickoff meeting for the newly formed aequa FUNDRAISING WORKING GROUP. \n\n\n\nThe 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: \n\n\n\nCreating 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\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nMeeting will be conducted in English with German translation available if needed. \n\n\n\nSignup for the working group using this form to receive the Zoom info: \n\n\n\nhttps://airtable.com/shrlOWmzMT8RmxRvR \n\n\n\n=== \n\n\n\nDies ist das offizielle Kickoff Meeting für die neu gegründete aequa FUNDRAISING WORKING GROUP. \n\n\n\nDas 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: \n\n\n\nErstellen 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\n\n\n\nDie 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. \n\n\n\nDie Treffen werden auf Englisch abgehalten\, eine deutsche Übersetzung ist bei Bedarf verfügbar. \n\n\n\nMelde dich über dieses Formular für die Arbeitsgruppe an\, um die Zoom-Infos zu erhalten (Formular auf Englisch): \n\n\n\nhttps://airtable.com/shrlOWmzMT8RmxRvR URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/fundraising-working-group-kickoff-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210210T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T005030 CREATED:20210202T105224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T105225Z UID:2548-1612983600-1612990800@space.aequa.cc SUMMARY:Critical Masculinity Reading group DESCRIPTION:On February 10th\, we will host the next session of our Critical Masculinity Reading Group. \n\n\n\nWhile 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 \n\n\n\nAt 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nEvent info from the organisers: \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nMasculinity 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nWith 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. \n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n\nIn 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. URL:https://space.aequa.cc/event/critical-masculinity-reading-group/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR