Adolphina Wilson
Toronto, ONAdolphina Wilson (she / her) is a precision machinist with over 15 years of professional experience in robotics + AI automation; specializing in sustainable manufacturing and climate solutions. She coaches women through technical and vocational education and training to become highly qualified personnel in STEM.
Africentric Picnic Basket Project
The Africentric Picnic Basket Project is a Community Event featuring content creation, network-building opportunities, and skills-sharing workshops for youth parents and families from the GTHA community including seniors, at-risk youth, persons with disabilities, newcomers, immigrants, migrants, vulnerable individuals, racialized communities, and multi-barrier populations.
About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
- At risk youth & children
- Refugees & newcomers
- Persons with disabilities
- Indigenous Peoples
- LGBTQ2+ Community members
- Racial or visible minorities
- Vulnerable individuals (e.g. those experiencing addiction, abuse)
- Multi-barrier populations
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
- SDG 2: Zero hunger
- SDG 3: Good health and Well-being
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
- SDG 1: No poverty
How the project works
The Africentric Picnic Basket Project included a Trivia Blitz to encourage the safe exploration of parks and picnic areas. Volunteers packed and distributed 50 packages with a selection of flavorful nutrient-dense tropical plant-based foods and snacks for families to enjoy together. At the Community Event which took place in October 2023, collaborators delivered skills-sharing workshops to raise awareness of local Food Security Issues and promote Food Waste Diversion.
Project Impact
The project was successful in promoting Sustainable Development Goals including good health and well-being and zero hunger by actively involving local youth parents and families. Participants requested the program run annually with a desire to keep connected via social media. Some attendees expressed support as future volunteers and participants for next year. The skill shares promoted Sustainable Development Goals such as clean water and sanitation, responsible consumption and production leading to sustainable cities and communities. Outreach efforts raised awareness to support reduced inequalities and “no poverty”. Overall, community connections helped build partnerships toward achieving the project goals.
Project Mission
To mobilize food, health, tech and human resources to promote poverty relief and economic development for African immigrants, migrants, low-income households in the GTHA.
Project Team
This project is led by Adolphina Wilson, with the support of family and Community Partners.
- SPECIAL THANKS to all Volunteers and Collaborators including Community Elders, Who Ellse Artists Collective, Chop Love Café Chefs' Council.
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