Look out for each other in your community
Life can be tough. What would it be like if you had people who ‘had your back’ when that happened?
Camerados think that the way to get through life is by behaving in a way that means we all look out for each other more in our communities, we call this radical mutuality. And it appears every day in spaces called Public Living Rooms, and in the actions of people who are part of the Camerados Movement, through the use of our principles.
Radical mutuality is different to charity, it’s about everyone being involved, valued and contributing to their community, not just being in receipt of help.
Public Living Rooms are spaces to meet that Camerados create for their community, each one is different, they are in shops, parks, schools, libraries, community centres and even online. And we want there to be one in every neighbourhood.
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One of the things I love about Camerados is that excuse to 'look out' for strangers, just chat with no strings, find common ground and have a laugh!
How to be a camerado.
A camerado can be anyone. We always say a camerado is someone who’s halfway between a stranger and a friend – someone who may not know you well but they will listen, treat everyone the same, won’t judge or try to fix you.
The Camerados movement is open to anyone, all that is asked is that you try to follow the principles below. We’ve tried these in the toughest of situations and we’ve found they work amazingly well to create that radical mutuality and break down barriers to connecting better.
MIX WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT LIKE YOU
ASK SOMEONE WHO IS STRUGGLING TO HELP YOU
NO FIXING – JUST BE ALONGSIDE ONE ANOTHER
IT’S OK TO DISAGREE RESPECTFULLY
TO BE SILLY IS TO BE HUMAN
IT’S OKAY TO BE A BIT RUBBISH SOMETIMES
