Bermuda Is Love December campaign focuses on empathy
Bermuda Is Love has launched a campaign aimed at cultivating compassion, understanding and meaningful acts of kindness.
The #EmpathyInAction drive seeks to inspire everyone on the island to practise empathy as a daily, intentional act.
A series of free events is planned throughout the month including a legal advice clinic, toy, clothing and food drives, and even a holiday party.
There is also a community garden session and blood donation drive.
A spokesman for Bermuda is Love said: “Empathy goes beyond acknowledging someone else’s experiences, it’s about stepping into their shoes and taking action to address their needs.
“Through #EmpathyInAction, we aim to empower individuals to view Bermuda and the world through a new lens, fostering understanding of the challenges others face, such as poverty and socio-economic inequality.
“With this understanding, we encourage everyone to act with kindness and contribute to tangible solutions.
“When we help others, whether by offering our time, skills or resources, we not only address immediate needs but also gain insights into their lives and challenges.
“Participating in acts of service nurtures a deep sense of our shared humanity, of our connectedness to one another, reminding us of the strength in unity and collective effort.
“At its core, empathy is a bridge, a powerful tool for reducing division, resolving conflicts and creating spaces where all individuals feel valued and seen.
“By actively listening, volunteering and acting, we can strengthen our communities and deepen our connections to one another.”
• December 7 — Free legal advice clinic
At the Sammy Wilson Community Centre, 3 Angle Street, from 9am to 11am
• December 8 – Blanket and toy drive
Drop off donations at 7 McKenzie Way, Cedar Hill, Warwick, from 10am to midday
• December 11 — Solar panel discussion
At Devonshire Seventh-day Adventist Church, 62 Roberts Avenue from 6pm to 8pm
• December 14 — Free clothing giveaway
At Elliot Primary School, 12 Hermitage Road, Devonshire from 10am to 2pm
• Wednesday, December 18 — Blood donation drive
At the Blood Donor Centre, First Floor, General Wing, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital from 8.30am to 2.30pm
• December 21 — Volunteer at Christ Church Warwick’s feeding programme
At Christ Church Warwick, 96 Middle Road, from 9am to 11am
• December 22 — Community garden
At T N Tatem, 60 Middle Road, Warwick from 10am to midday
• December 28 — Bermuda Is Love Holiday Party
From 6pm to 8pm with the location to be determined