Our Impact
Traces of Home community impact focuses on shedding emotional walls and interrupting generations of trauma stored in the body from forced displacement. Utilizing the transformative power of body-based practices, we facilitate spaces of collective healing for all marginalized people.
Supporting displaced peoples, immigrants, children of immigrants, people of the diaspora, and all marginalized peoples to learn with the themes of the film, Traces of Home. Through interactive somatic workshops participants are supported to explore themes of belonging, shedding emotional walls and interrupting generations of trauma stored in the body through forced displacement.
Our Impact Campaign
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Partner directly with organizers fighting for Palestinian Liberation, Immigrant Rights and mental health advocates. Strategize with partners, offer access to the film, and materially support screenings and workshops when we can.
Support organizers on the front lines of organizing and direct action, where families are in fear of displacement, deportation and the subsequent violences.
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Plan a series of events featuring high-profile leaders from various movements in direct dialogue with prominent Palestinian, Latinx and Immigrant voices.
Emphasize shared struggles and opportunities for coalition-building.
Generate press, video clips, and quotes to cross-promote to our distinct audiences, broadening support for all.
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Partner with organizations who work directly with the community and offer sliding scale screening and workshop fees, maximizing access to the film and workshop.
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Use screenings, discussion and practice guides as an educational tool in high schools and universities.
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Make screenings accessible to immigrants and children of the immigrant community, their families, and allies with free tickets, direct outreach, tabling to share resources, and the opportunity to fundraise.
Feature talk-backs with local speakers so audiences learn how to get involved with local initiatives.
Tailor our calls-to-action to support local campaigns and initiatives.
A Brief Introduction to Somatics
Somatics is an embodied practice of reclaiming our wholeness and integrity through resourcing collectively and individually.
By joining the community, you will be equipped with tangible tools and resources to unpack your own disconnect to home alongside individuals ready to break cycles of trauma for our collective liberation. Watch the video for a gentle introduction to the practice of connecting with your body, breath, sensations, and inner experience.
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