Shamitha D.

Program Advisor with the Government of Ontario. Passionate about youth rights and empowerment. Enjoys eating and believes it is a legitimate hobby.

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

Drooling as I watch @ManeetChauhan make her quinoa peach chaat at the #sayftyselfcare summit. Can’t wait to make this! Thank you @SayftyCom for organizing an amazing Day 2 summit!

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

Experienced an amazing chair yoga session at the #sayftyselfcare summit! I feel so relaxed and excited for the other sessions! Thank you @SayftyCom for giving space to focus on myself!

[GIM @GimK_]

everyone on twitter when Instagram is down. #instagramdown

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

@sanchika_gupta @SayftyCom One thing I have been recommended is getting audio books instead to listen to while I commute to and from work. Another suggestion was to inform someone of my reading goals and have them keep me accountable #SayftyChat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

A6: I’m currently reading Dare to Lead by @BreneBrown. But once I’m finished, I would like to read, Seven Fallen Feathers, The Skin We’re In, The Vanishing Half and Postscript

[Sayfty @SayftyCom]

Q6: What’s on your reading list?

#sayftychat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

A5: Because of books, I learned a lot about current issues, I’ve diversified my learning and read things from different perspectives, I fostered creativity by reading a lot of fictional stories and I continue to grow by reading #SayftyChat

[Sayfty @SayftyCom]

Q5: How have books shaped you?

#Sayftychat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

@alilayaal @SayftyCom I absolutely love Roald Dahl! My favourite story as a kid was the BFG! #SayftyChat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

@SayftyCom A4: I grew up reading many books with a lot of adventure! I loved reading about different lands and creatures. My mom also got me interested in ready fables from different countries #SayftyChat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

@SayftyCom A3: Make sure to read books from a vast variety of authors. Reading books written by females, BIPOC, and from individuals who live differently than you do is a great way to promote gender equality and diversify your learning #SayftyChat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

@SayftyCom A2: As someone once told me, reading is also one of the cheapest ways to travel #SayftyChat

[Pragya Vats @pragyavats]

@SayftyCom A2. Books are like window to the world beyond, to exploration of human possibilities and expanse of imagination and emotion. It allows us to experience a larger canvas of real and imagined, past and present #SayftyChat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

A2: Reading is a great way of gaining knowledge about a certain topic or learning about something from a different perspective. Reading for me, also brings me on an adventure where I feel like I’ve been swept away from my couch and into a new world #SayftyChat

[Sayfty @SayftyCom]

Q2: Why is reading important?

#sayftychat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

A1: I read a vast variety of books from non-fiction books relating to leadership or Russian history to fictional stories from the mystery/thriller genre. I also like reading poetry and re-reading my favourite children’s books #SayftyChat

[Sam. @mwas_2]

@Shikoohz @alilayaal @wangechigitahi @_Yeshna #sayftychat

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

Hi everyone! I’m tweeting from Toronto. Sorry to be joining #Sayftychat a little late but happy to be here!

[Down with US Empire... Yankee Go Home @jaybeware]

3) reducing the capacity of the existing state to inflict harm upon communities as we hold political power within our own communities to impose the changes we want upon the existing system. It's not about electing officials & giving our power up to those people to represent us

[Down with US Empire... Yankee Go Home @jaybeware]

more things that are a part of the abolitionist process:
1) dismantling systems of oppression: racial capitalism/imperialism, racism, military, police, prisons, cishetpatriarchy, settler colonialism, ableism, Empire, the capitalist state
2) building new systems of kindship & care

[Down with US Empire... Yankee Go Home @jaybeware]

Here are some things that are a part of an abolitionist process:
1) defunding police & other non-reformist reforms
2) communities developing new modes of non-carceral/non-punitive justice (transformative justice, etc)
3) developing new ways to prevent harm in community

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

@Jack_Fisher_4 I think both shows are like a fine wine getting better with time...for the most part

[Shamitha D. @shamithad]

.@SayftyCom would love to hear your thoughts! #HeForSheAtHome

[Sayfty @SayftyCom]

Men & boys how are you supporting women/partners at home in times of #COVID__19 ? @HeForShe @TwitterIndia

#HeForSheAtHome #sayftychat #eachonereachone

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

COVID deaths are disproportionately spiking in Black + Brown communities.

Why? Because the chronic toll of redlining, environmental racism, wealth gap, etc. ARE underlying health conditions.

Inequality is a comorbidity. COVID relief should be drafted with a lens of reparations.