How can Dementia Villages Guide us Towards a Better Tomorrow From a Village of Care to a World of Care by Ali Cresswell The Dutch village of Hogeweyk is cosy, colourful, and the perfect place to grow old. The catch? All of its residents have dementia. A cafe – seemingly like any other – in…
When staying silent serves whiteness
Racism disguised as humour in a student bar: what shared accountability and care really asks of us as the ones holding privilege as the racial majority. by Goda Jurkurnaite Content warning: racist language The night the word “trigger” held so much power A good friend of mine once told me an experience she had that…
The dark side of animal cafés
Caring for whom? by Sarah Brazier If you are an animal lover like me, an animal café sounds like the perfect place to visit. A place to go with friends, have a snack, sip a hot drink and interact with animals from cats, dogs, owls, reptiles and even otters. After all, according to the British…
“Breathe. Stay Loose.”
What rowing can teach us about care in a chaotic world by Bea Argyle The river is quiet in the early morning – mist hanging low over the water; the only sounds are the soft thud of footsteps on the towpath and the distant calls of coxes breaking the silence. My rowers arrive in waves:…
Meeting Points
Museums are changing lives—breaking down barriers, sparking inclusion, and reshaping what it means to care for both people and the past. Volunteering at my local museums is not just fun and fascinating—it sometimes feels like stepping into a quiet revolution.
Cute Aggression: The Unexpected Side of Caring
By Evie Lewis “Look at her! She’s got the Williams grit!” My Great Auntie said to me as I greeted my new baby cousin for the first time. “The Williams grit?” I questioned curiously. “The Williams grit! This side of the family always grits their teeth when they see something they love!” She expressed. I…
Berry-Carer vs. Berry-Possessor, Stewardship vs. Ownership
By Michael Tucker First, meet Carol and her Berry Bowl. Carol lives in a warm brick house near the middle of her village. She owns the Berry Bowl, which means she is the only one who can go to the village’s famous berry grove to pick the bright and delicious berries that grow there. Carol…
Mutual Aid and Solidarity: Shifting from Competition to Cooperation
By Zak Griffiths Man is appealed to be guided in his acts, not merely by love, which is always personal, or at the best tribal, but by the perception of his oneness with each human being. In the practice of mutual aid, which we can retrace to the earliest beginnings of evolution, we thus find…
Egotism, altruism and escapism in aid work
By Constance Webb The field of humanitarian aid provides thousands of jobs to people across the globe. The prospect of working in this industry can be daunting and dangerous at times, so what attracts so many to the field? Is it altruism and caring for others? Is it the egotism and recognition for doing something…
Alloparenting: reconnecting with our roots, and each other
By Rosie Gow The Kingdom of Cambodia is a beautiful Southeast Asian country, drenched in a long and turbulent history and dotted with vast mountains, flat plains, and pepper farms. My uncle, before the days of heavy tourism and gap year pursuits, was completely taken with the beauty of Southeast Asia and almost 40 years…
We must care for our oceans so they can care for us
By Reece Eldergill I have always been captivated by the world’s oceans, how they are so integral to cultures worldwide, and how their rich biodiversity has enamoured people for generations. When I gaze out into the sea, I feel an overwhelming sensation of calm, well-being, and a sense of wonderment. The rhythmic manner in which…
Caring through community
By Asha Foster Community care is important as it provides a place for people to feel supported and a sense of belonging. Figure 1 is an example of a community fridge project in Edinburgh, these initiatives are becoming more popular and are a way in which we can grow community connections. These community fridges are…
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