The purpose and hope for this collective
is to come together, build a deeper connection with nature, invite some calm into our lives and, if comfortable, discuss our current challenges in the world & help create a better environment for BIPOC, on indigenous land.
WHO WE ARE
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WHO WE ARE •
Founded in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Afros in Nature (AiN) is a collective aiming to connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with nature. Our mission is to plant seeds of safety in natural environments so that individuals of color—regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, creed, or economic status—can create self-sustaining lifestyles with love, support, and community.
With more than 7.5 million African-Americans diagnosed with mental illness, and as many as 7.5 million more affected but undiagnosed (Davis, 2005), we cannot afford to ignore the well-being of ourselves and our community. Afros in Nature is committed to addressing mental health concerns through nature-based healing and therapeutic meetups, including group hikes, nature walks, paddles, bike rides, whitewater rafting, camping trips, and more!
OUR CORE VALUES
#1
Fostering meaningful relationships
We’re committed to helping create a sense of belonging and safety where we and others can flourish & grow with compassion at the forefront.
Integrity
#2
We hope to help meetup participants stay connected to one’s true self and nature by being encouraging authenticity, honesty, transparency & vulnerability with one another.
#3
We hope to foster a sense of commitment, drive, dependability and responsibility.
Accountability
Service to others
#4
We believe in making intentional decisions and actions to benefit others. By supporting one another, we can focus on our values with the hope of positively impacting the people we connect with.
#5
We yearn to work efficiently by taking initiative and creating personal responsibility for what is presented to us in and out of meetups.