‘No one deserves to be left behind’
Community group Bermuda Is Love has issued a call to action for every person to recognise and act on their duty to love one another.
It has launched a #LoveYourNeighbour campaign, which seeks to “transform the hearts and minds of all individuals to always act in love and recognise our shared humanity”.
A spokesman said: “We must all see ourselves in each other. See that we are all human, deserving of equal rights and dignity. Equally deserving of being loved and treated with respect.
“We must seek to go beyond the barriers of illusory status. No one is better than another. No one deserves to live in poverty while others live in extreme wealth. No one deserves to be left behind.
“It is only when a person’s basic needs are secured, that they are better able to connect with one another, fostering a community built on love, care, and shared responsibility.
“And it is only by us recognising and acting on our duty to love that humanity can truly flourish.”
July 6: volunteer at the Transformational Living Centre for Families, 28 Parson’s Road, Pembroke, from 10am to noon.
July 10: blood drive at the Blood Donor Centre, 1st floor, general wing, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital from 8.30am to 2.30pm.
July 13: clothing drive at 7 McKenzie Way, Harbour Vista, Cedar Hill, Warwick, from 10am to 1pm.
July 14: feminine care products giveaway at Gulfstream, 79 Southside Road, St David’s from 11am to 1pm.
July 20: volunteer at Christ Church Warwick’s feeding programme at Christ Church Warwick, 96 Middle Road, Warwick, from 9am to 11am.
July 24: young leaders discussion, at the BUEI, Tradewinds Auditorium, from 6pm to 8pm.
July 27: free legal advice clinic at the Adult Education School, 16 Dundonald Street, Pembroke, from 9am to 11am.
July 28: trash clean-up, at Waterworks, 32 Parsons Lane, Devonshire, from 10am to noon.
• All events are free and no registration required
He added: “The meaning of Bermuda Is Love is to care for others, to be kind, to be selfless. It is the vision we set for all of Bermuda. To recognise our collective duty to love each other.
“We believe in building a compassionate, supportive community where every person is committed to the wellbeing of others, recognising and acting on our shared responsibility to make Bermuda a better place, where every act is done in the name of our shared love for humanity.
“Please join us this month for a variety of community events to put your love for others into action, and help build a better Bermuda where every individual feels valued, respected, and loved.”
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