"It is of concern what we are seeing and hearing on the news, in our streets and within our communities. It is important that we come together in a time of great stress and anxiety and support each other. Such trauma affects people differently, and at different times, and often in many months after. It can also re-trigger trauma from our past.
I originally started writing this over the weekend, wanting to capture my rising sense of anger and anxiety at what we’ve been seeing. I've gone back to it a few times, feeling a need not to just roll out some fairly obvious words at a time like this. This isn’t meant to be a ‘briefing’ or a ‘statement’ - it’s a reflection and some thoughts I would encourage you to consider.
Home Truths 2: Race Equity Series Session Three continues this event series hosted by ACEVO and Voice4Change England. This is an integral part of ACEVO and Voice4Change England’s ongoing initiative aimed at challenging and addressing racial inequality in the civil society.
The MYRIAD: Spark Project Fund is offering funding for test and learn projects exploring how culture and creativity can reduce mental health inequalities in global majority communities. Through these projects the aim is to create opportunities to explore new practice, new approaches and new partnerships. Expressions of interest are being invited from VCFSE, cultural sector and statutory organisations.
These meetings are a chance for GM Ethnic Communities Network members and allies to connect, share experiences and learn from one another as well as hear from guest speakers on relevant topics.
Free refreshments and a vegetarian lunch will be provided.
Intersectionality remains a crucial topic, and this series aims to address the compounded disadvantages and challenges faced by Ethnically Diverse and Neurodiverse individuals.
The reality check:
This guide aims to pull together some basic principles/considerations for organisations and community groups to guide their thinking when making decisions about how to keep staff, volunteers and the people they are working with feeling safe and supported. It also offers solidarity with the people who are most affected by far-right violence as we stand together as one community.
Promoting and delivering an inclusive work environment is crucial for fostering a positive culture, improving the wellbeing of staff and generating productive outcomes. Over the past few years, more and more charities are committing to EEDI (equity, equality, diversity, inclusion) and taking steps to become fully diverse and inclusive, which is fantastic news for the sector.
This free workshop is for researchers and others interested in fair and meaningful public involvement and engagement with underserved communities. The workshop will challenge you to walk a mile in the shoes of a community champion and, guided by their voices, forge a path to working alongside them in the best possible way.
Refreshments will be provided. For any access requirements, please contact us at [email protected]
These meetings are a chance for GM Ethnic Communities Network members and allies to connect, share experiences and learn from one another as well as hear from guest speakers on relevant topics.
Free refreshments and a vegetarian lunch will be provided.
You can find out more about the GM Ethnic Communities Network here