Well, i missed out on a lot of community action in Cite Soleil in December (but Sabina was here and they really rocked it!). Now i'm back and the place is looking pretty spruced up! …and the people are now in chill-mode. 2011 was an epic year, marking the beginning of new hope and new life in the Cite w/ Konbit Soley Leve. The new year brings both a lot to reflect upon and a lot to envision for the months ahead. This year, there remains a ton to be accomplished.. but we've all decided to kick it into lower gear and to move forward both slowly and thoroughly. A big priority for 2012 is to really drive home what Cite Soleil does well and to polish up the shiniest spots. One thing that really rises to the surface here is ART. Cite Soleil has truly brought up some pretty amazing talent… the passion is there, for sure. …so how can we give them a boost? Let's get more studio time for inspirational singers/songwriters like Rene Gueldy and Emmanuel Celestine from Bois Neuf! let's promote breakdancing w/ a cause by getting more gigs for Cyborg Dance outside of the Cite! let's create an artisan cooperative that features up-cycled goods! and let's find a steady market for these artisans! let's get business training for these artisans! Let's push forward with an edgy, yet positive, street-art campaign. let's, each Soleyan community, make a unique mark for itself (i.e.: an eiffel tower in Paris)!
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| glass bottle artists |
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| Rene Gueldy |
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| cyborg dance rehearsal |
on another note.. we're planning to green up this year by starting up neighborhood gardens and tree nurseries. plus we're moving forward with our civic education plan to cultivate healthier relationships between individuals, communities and the environment.
BRING it, 2012! we're ready
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