Meet a Young Changemaker: Maria Juganaru
Maria is studying at a health conscious college in Newham. She is really excited about putting her many ideas about health in Newham out there and making significant changes.
Changemakers
Community, as one of the major determinants of health, has a vital role in improving health and wellbeing. Schools, places of worship, community groups, businesses and more all play an important part, and the level of activity around health and wellbeing in Newham is outstanding. We want to celebrate, showcase and encourage this. We are relaunching our ‘Changemakers’ programme to celebrate people who go above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities in Newham.
This is a constantly growing community, where people can meet, share ideas and inspiration, network and make connections. Changemakers will be celebrated at our annual health event and have the opportunity to access free training and capacity building.
There are also young Changemakers – celebrating the children and young people who already do so much to make Newham a healthier place.
Meet a Young Changemaker: Darcey Williams
Having grown up in Newham, Darcey spends her time helping young people with their mental health and advocating for youth safety services across the borough. She has represented Newham young people at a scrutiny meeting with the Mayor and councillors,…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Colin Haye
Colin is an advocate for change within Newham. He feels particularly strongly about the education system and how it can be changed – especially for ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. He has devoted time to helping the youth zone…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Brandon Mangava
Brandon lives in Newham and has gone to school here all his life. In the future, he wants to be a paramedic and contribute to the health of the public, and to promote healthcare careers to others.
Meet a Young Changemaker: Gia
Gia attends Stratford Youth Zone and has been part of the Children in Care Council (CICC). She is part of the Today Not Tomorrow Youth Citizens Assembly planning team. She hopes one day to get a job. Gia says: ‘I…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Tiffany Bella Voile Coles
Tiffany attends Stratford Youth Zone and participates in activities there such as Girls Group. She is part of the Today Not Tomorrow Youth Citizens Assembly planning team. She hopes one day to be an artist and footballer. Tiffany says: ‘I…
Meet a Young Changemaker: Dollie Stifflell
Dollie has had an enormously transformative year, overcoming several personal trials in remarkable displays of resilience. She has gone from never eating at school since nursery to now regularly having lunch. Additionally, she has broken a generational cycle of being…
Meet a Changemaker: Jane Williams, CEO of The Magpie Project
Jane set up The Magpie Project in 2017 to help local families facing insurmountable barriers to accessing help for their children – such as bus fares, concerns about immigration, lack of information, shame, and concerns that their parenting would be…
Meet a Changemaker: Bethan Lant, Advocacy, Training & Development Manager, Praxis
Bethan has worked with migrants in east London, including many Newham residents, for over 22 years. Through her work at Praxis she has been involved in identifying the many health problems caused by having restricted entitlement to services due to…