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More than 90% of the young people agreed that carrying a knife doesn’t keep anyone safe 👏🏾👏🏾
Godwin Lawson Foundation
Primary and Secondary Education
The Godwin Lawson Foundation is a registered charity set up to advance the education of young people
About us
The Godwin Lawson Foundation is a registered charity commemorating the life of Godwin Lawson. Set up to advance the education of young people so they can develop their capabilities as members of a tolerant society, we do this through personal development, educational and sporting activities that improve the self-esteem of young people; helping them develop a team spirit while also raising awareness of social issues and cultural diversity. On Saturday 27th March 2010, 17-year-old Godwin Lawson was walking home with his friends in North London when they were attacked by a group of men. The attack was unprovoked and when Godwin went to help his friends he was fatally stabbed. His life was abruptly taken away from all who knew and loved him. One of the most worrying factors in today’s “postcode wars” between gangs is when someone’s life becomes increasingly synonymous with affiliation to a gang. This means a significant number of young people are exposed to gang culture solely because of where they live. This can lead to isolation, ostracism, prejudice, and genuine fear of not being able to venture into certain areas of their borough or other parts of London without being attacked. We believe that early intervention can be a fundamental element in combating postcode and area rivalry on our London streets. The Godwin Lawson Foundation invests in young people who want to be part of positive community initiatives and helps them to develop so they can lead rich and fulfilling lives and contribute to a safer society.
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https://godwinlawsonfoundation.org/
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- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
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Godwin Lawson Foundation reposted this
Are you ready to change our next generation ??
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Our Founder, Yvonne Lawson, has just appeared on #bbcbreakfast to discuss the recent knife amnesty and the upcoming legislation banning zombie-style knives and machetes. During her interview, Yvonne emphasised that while the objective of the knife amnesty is good, we must remember that this and laws banning the carrying of knives are not enough. Read more on her thoughts here
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Join us tomorrow on #BBCBreakfast at 8.30am as our founder, #YvonneLawson, speaks with Sally Nugent and John Kaye about the ongoing knife amnesty. The police are urging the public to turn in zombie-style knives and machetes before they become illegal to own under new legislation. Starting from 24 September, these weapons will be banned under laws passed by the previous Conservative government. Residents in England and Wales have until 23 September to surrender these knives, with the amnesty period running from 26 August to 23 September. #knifeamnesty #metpoliceuk
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An informative educational day with Tottenham Hotspur foundation where Elizabeth Umoke and Bumi offered career choices @Arriva Rail London Careers Asha Iqbal offered public speaking and Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Myri took them on an amazing tour thanks @tottenharris👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Working with year6s, encouraging them to learn about the ripple impact of knife crime, peer pressure , decision making Transitioning into secondary school awareness London's Violence Reduction Unit my ends#homecooked # prevention
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Great opportunity for our mentors to meet their mentees excited about the life changing journey they are about to embark on, providing a safe space for talk is great for their well being .
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