Author: Ari Turrentine

Category: Ari Turrentine

Women leaders are building mutual support in the time of Covid-19
As the Global Pandemic hits certain communities harder than others, people are turning to each other to solve local problems. And, women are on the front lines of creating and spreading these solutions. A group of women in the barrio of Garrochales in Arecibo, Puerto Rico are spearheading an urban farming movement in their backyards […]
With AtmaGo, communities rise to the challenge of COVID-19
We want to thank you so much for your support, guidance, and partnership as we work together with communities on the front lines of Covid-19 to meet immediate needs, lift up their voices, and spread the solutions of hundreds of thousands of AtmaGo users in response to the Covid-19 crisis. It’s been an incredible journey […]
Heroes with Masks - Héroes con Mascarillas
In every crisis, there are heroes. In the Covid-19 crisis Puerto Ricans have praised police, nurses, and doctors by hanging banners and posting memes on social media about their heroic efforts. These are the most visible heroes of this pandemic. And, there are others who are behind the scenes and also on the front lines […]
Ramadan and Community in the time of Covid-19: Conversation with Zain Ahmed
“Let’s welcome the blessing Ramadan as a moment to break the chain of transmission of the plague for the sake of personal safety, relatives and the entire nation.” – Indonesian President Joko Widodo The holy month of Ramadan is vital for Covid-19 response in Indonesia and around the world. This fasting month, focused on community, […]
Update on 2020 Flood in the Greater Jakarta Area
Dear Atma Community, My belongings were destroyed during the flooding that struck Jakarta on the first day of the new year. This has been some of the worst flooding we’ve seen, and has been devastating for local residents and for the Atma Connect team in the area. Heavy rains struck and continued to flood over […]
Puerto Rico Update on 2020 Earthquakes
Dear Atma Community, I wanted to give you an update on what is happening in Puerto Rico right now, since the earthquakes that left the entirety of the island without power. We want to thank you so much for your support of Atma. Puerto Rico is an island that remains unprepared for disaster, and there […]
AtmaGo Builds Partnerships Towards Community-Based Resilience in Puerto Rico
We have been working to prepare AtmaGo and our partnerships to bring AtmaGo to Puerto Rico this year. Our Partnerships Coordinator, Natasha, originally from Puerto Rico, has moved back to the island and has been introducing AtmaGo to community based organizations working on resilience and recovery. Puerto Ricans are still trying to recover and rebuild […]