Mutual aid, harnessing community spirit and how to build resilience in the wake of a crisis

11th Jan 2021

The Voluntary Norfolk Communities Team are hosting a series of online screenings of the documentary The Response: How Puerto Ricans are restoring Power to the People followed by an informal discussion about mutual aid, harnessing community spirit and how to build resilience in the wake of a crisis.

About the film

The Response is a 30 minute film made by the team at Shareable.net and looks at what happened when Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in 2017. What began as an impromptu community kitchen meant to help feed survivors in the town of Caguas quickly grew into an island-wide network of mutual aid centres (Centros de Apoyo Mutuo). You can watch a trailer for the film here.

Who is the event for?

This screening and discussion will take place via Zoom and is an opportunity to reflect on the spontaneous community response in Puerto Rico and relate it to our own experiences of community during the current pandemic. This event is open to anyone who has an interest in community development, in either a professional or voluntary capacity.  Screenings will have a limited numbers of participants to create a friendly informal environment for conversations and networking.

Thursday January 28^th, 4pm – 5.30pm:  Book your Place

Thursday February 4^th, 4pm – 5.30pm:  Book your Place

Thursday February 11^th, 4pm – 5.30pm:  Book Your Place