Vancouverites are being invited to talk about their feelings 鈥� in particular, feelings of loneliness and isolation in the city...
Vancouverites are being invited to talk about their feelings 鈥� in particular, feelings of loneliness and isolation鈥�
Joyce Murray, , is hosting an MP Breakfast Connections event later this month in the hope residents will join in on a conversation on how to reduce loneliness and isolation in 麻豆传媒映画and make the City a friendlier place.
In a press release, Murray highlighted that in 2012, a multilingual 麻豆传媒映画Foundation survey found Metro 麻豆传媒映画residents were finding it difficult to make friends, that neighbourhoods are friendly but lack lasting and meaningful social connections, and that there is a decline in community participation.
It stated a follow-up survey in 2017 found similar themes.
鈥淔eelings of loneliness and isolation are especially prevalent among younger people, and those with lower incomes or experiencing unemployment,鈥� the release stated.
鈥淗ealth and psychology experts have long found that long-term feelings of loneliness can undermine mental health, contributing to depression and addiction. Loneliness can also drastically affect physical health. Those who are chronically lonely have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and weaker immune systems.鈥�
Tesicca Truong, co-founder of , a non-profit organization on a mission to transform the way that young people are engaged in the planning, decision-making, and shaping of their cities, will be a guest speaker at the breakfast.
She will discuss the theme, 鈥業solation and Loneliness in Vancouver: Is This the New Normal?鈥�
The morning discussion will cover a number of questions:
鈥� How can individuals and organizations help create and strengthen networks of real, meaningful connections, especially for the vulnerable?
鈥� Can we change Vancouver鈥檚 reputation as an unfriendly city?
鈥� How does a stronger sense of connection and belonging impact our willingness to act on climate change, poverty reduction, and other community challenges?
Truong is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, citizen engagement, and community building. She also co-founded several initiatives, including 麻豆传媒映画Youth4Tap, a Vancouver-wide movement to promote tap water over bottled water, and 麻豆传媒映画School Board Sustainability Conference.
She is a sustainability activist, a serial change-maker, and an engagement innovator.
Event details:
Date: Friday April 26, 2019
Time: 7:30 am - Registration + Buffet Breakfast
7:50 - 8:45 Speaker and Q and A
Location: Aphrodite Restaurant - 3605 West 4th Ave.
Cost: The cost of the breakfast is $25 / $10 for students. (Cash only at the door)
Please RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 604-664-9220.
