B. organises coffee mornings to empower women and improve their mental health. Her support group fosters a sense of community, providing a safe space for women from diverse backgrounds to connect, find strength, and encourage personal growth. By collaborating with…
Kathy has lived and worked in Newham for over 43 years – primarily in early years education and later in mental health support. After retiring, she began suffering from anxiety and depression; seeking a way to help herself and others,…
Having lived in Newham for over 20 years, Halima’s focus is on reducing social isolation and encouraging physical activity among the local community, particularly among Muslim women. She started cycling to overcome the limitations of public transportation and found it…
Aisha volunteers for the Friendship Club, a social inclusive disability group aimed at people with autism or learning disabilities. The group encourages people with disabilities to come together to chat and have fun, with the aim of reducing isolation and…
Loneliness Awareness Week raises awareness of loneliness and empowers everyone to make local connections. This year’s theme of Random Acts of Connection encourages everyone to increase those simple, everyday moments of connection which help us feel happier and less lonely.…
Josie has worked in Newham for 30 years, spending her time supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). When she moved to Kay Rowe Children’s Centre, she found there was no SEND Stay and Play there – so…
Bo and Zoe met in 2004 when a neighbour introduced them, and established Salmagundi Films. Withbackgrounds in art direction and TV they were both driven by the desire to empower their communities to exploit the language of film and media…
Katy has always been interested in helping people to build knowledge and community connections; in a previous role she supported isolated older people with community engagement and volunteer management. She currently leads a team of Social Prescribers who support people…
For the past eight years, Samantha has helped homeless people by providing them with food, clothes and showers. The food bank she set up eight years ago, which supports people who are struggling with the cost of living, has become…
