Jennifer McKinley
"I want to educate myself and others on how to become part of the solution, instead of continuing to be part of the problem. I also want to help our kids have a clean safe earth to learn to care for - become stewards of - in a way that helps bring harmony to them and their future families."
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Jennifer's actions
Action Track: Social Justice
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 30 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Give a MicroloanGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. Why do you think that is?
Jennifer McKinley 4/24/2019 6:35 PMBecause women are typically focused on the well being of their children. Men too, but it seems we're generally socialized to leave the caring and nurturing of children to women. I know that's changing slowly... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
Jennifer McKinley 4/09/2019 5:41 PMEating smaller portions also helps aid in healthy digestion. We feel better and more energized by our food when our digestive system isn't overburdened. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Start a Social Media CampaignHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
Jennifer McKinley 4/08/2019 6:00 PMThey are warming up to it, I think. Because I'm posting mostly about women & girls, people are hesitant to participate, but I think the consistency will help. -
Jennifer McKinley 3/26/2019 5:34 PMWe're watching Ted Talks and checking out websites.