Khalia Ismain

How many times have we heard that we have to stick to the fidelity of the programme even though we know it is not working, because this is how the research is being done. How much evidence is considered sufficient before we can prove that it does not work? How long do we have to keep collecting data that no one is looking at because someone determined this 5 years ago and no one has the time to review it. How many funders will dare to tweak or even scrap a programme that fails to deliver? How do we keep practitioners at the ground doing what is not working for the sake of a larger mission and keep up the hope that things will finally change?

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An excellent content lineup for the latest edition of CIH Unlocked, in what has been a roller coaster two weeks for the housing industry. 💥Liam Turner interviews housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa on his learnings about the sector over the last three years and what should become the top priorities of the new government. 💥Sarah Shaw CIHCM talks about improving tenant satisfaction and building a strong tenant-landlord relationships. 💥Darren Huitema talks about what Believe Housing Australia and partners have been doing to lower energy costs for tenants and supporting their sustainability efforts. 💥And I explore housing association rebranding, with two recent case studies who have successfully undergone a rebrand. 👉Salvation Army Homes new chief executive Lynne Shea talks about how their recent rebranding has supported their commitment as a more responsive, inclusive, and community focused service provider. 👉And Ark People Housing Care chief executive Bobby Duffy explains to Unlocked why using their tenants’ feedback was a driving force for their rebrand and five year plan. Log in to read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/ewycgKAZ #housingnews #activism #rebranding #sustainability

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Charities are stepping up to report their impact on Climate and Equity Diversity and Inclusion. However the largest of the UK's charities are doing better than those in the next tier down. This statistic may also reflect how large and small businesses are responding. Reporting on this survey should continue to drive more effort and impact. CFG : Charity Finance Group Civilsociety

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🌟 Black Inclusion Week 13th May to 19th May 2024- Together for a better tomorrow 🌟 Thank you Aggie Yemurai Mutuma FCIPD and team What is Black Inclusion Week??? Black Inclusion Week is an opportunity for organisations to show its commitment to Black Inclusion and work towards creating an anti-racist culture This week has been amazing we such great webinars including "Addressing Anti-Black Racism in the South Asian Community" A bit of the ants in the pants moment - uncomfortable truths.... However the webinar explored the following: Racism knows no borders, and this important event will address anti-Black racism within the South Asian community. Through an honest and open dialogue, we aim to foster understanding and solidarity that transcends cultural lines. With panel @Mamata Saha, Ritika Wadhwa, Dr. Zaheer Ahmad MBE, Dr. Sonya Makhmood (PhD MBPsS CPsychol RDI®), Sahar Yusuf Why Historical Contexts: Understanding the roots of anti-Black racism. • Intercommunity Relationships: Fostering connections between Black and South Asian communities. • Media Representation: Challenging and changing narratives in media and popular culture. • Youth and Education: Equipping the younger generation with knowledge and empathy. • Collective Activism: Mobilising together for social justice causes. And a webinar "Empowered Black Men" - Black men are Human with lived experiences! The empowerment of Black men is a critical issue that intersects with various facets of society. Hosted by david mcqueen, this event will discuss the challenges and opportunities for Black men in the context of modern society and how they can navigate their paths to success while staying true to their identity. The panel Sope Agbelusi, Elliott Rae and Gavin Lock dived into topics such as: • Challenging Stereotypes: Reclaiming the narrative surrounding Black masculinity. • Mental Health: Creating safe spaces for conversation and support. • Economic Empowerment: Financial literacy and independence. • Mentorship: The role of mentorship in personal and professional development. • Social Responsibility: The importance of community involvement and leadership. • Cultural Legacy: Preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage. Attendees will come away with a renewed sense of purpose, equipped with practical knowledge to effect change in their personal and professional circles. #blackinclusionweek2024 #beanantiracist

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Good morning all! Today marks a very important day as the Black Mental Health Manifesto is launched. This manifesto was put together by a group of Black individuals with lived experience and organisations. These are asks that have come from the community and when the community speaks we need to listen. Everyone deserves and SHOULD HAVE access to the right support, environment and care to thrive. Unfortunately, due to the impact of racism and systemic inequalities, this is not a reality for Black communities. This manifesto calls for change with asks of the government, academia, schools, the NHS and more. Support the manifesto today. #mentalhealth #ProtectBlackMentalHealth #Communities #LivedExperience #Racism #SystemicRacism #RaceEquity

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What is the point of Black & Asian led businesses or organisations? We keep talking about engaging under-served communities but what are we doing to take a lead on this? I'd love to know your view. What's the point of having Black & Asian led organisations? #leadershipmatters #equity #walthamforest #blackandasian

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💸 Small charities lack funding for communications training + often struggle to represent their mission and brand effectively online. 👉 To address these issues, I recently ran a marketing and communications workshop for non-profit founders. Amidst litres of tea (it was Manchester, after all), I showed new founders how to set and achieve reach and engagement targets while: 🕐 Reducing time spent by 90% 💰 Cutting costs by 50% 🚁 Securing top-tier help from tech firms at no cost Though I was too busy to take photos, AI provided a pretty accurate idea of what it was like... #NonProfits #Marketing #Communications #CharityWork #TechForGood #charity #PR #brand #tech

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Could this be the first thing this Government has said that I agree with? 😮 Lisa Nandy’s powerful words on the “national shame” of cuts to youth services hit home. Having worked closely with young people, I know first-hand how vital youth clubs are—not just as safe spaces, but as spaces that can transform the trajectory of a young person’s life. You see, youth clubs are more than just a place for young people to stay warm or grab a bite to eat. They offer a unique space for young people to grow, connect, and explore. Most importantly, they allow young people to be challenged and challenge. This is incredibly important, as most times, society loves to tell young people what they can’t do without having a chance to hear from them. Youth clubs are spaces where young people are encouraged to show up as their authentic selves without the need to perform or meet expectations. And through that authenticity, something magical often happens: they gain confidence, make friendships, and discover the power of their own potential. Parents and guardians also place immense trust in these clubs, knowing their children are safe, supported, and cared for. This peace of mind is invaluable. But most importantly, youth services allow young people to simply be young people—without pressure or judgment. I’m by no means a youth worker, but from my experience as I’ve learned that it isn’t our role to tell young people what to do but to show them what’s possible. We guide, encourage, and equip them with the tools and confidence they need to turn their ideas into reality and shape their own futures. Youth services aren’t just a nice-to-have even though that’s what its been like for so long; they’re a lifeline. Investing in these spaces is an investment in hope, growth, and opportunity for the next generation. We owe it to our young people—and to society as a whole—to ensure these spaces not only survive but continue to grow and develop. The call for a National Youth Strategy is more than timely, it’s essential. It’s time to listen, act, and build a future that believes in our youth and instills that belief in them. #YouthWork #NationalYouthStrategy #InvestInYouth #FutureGenerations

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Extract-Tackling racism crucial to protecting young Black people report says RACISM SHOULD be named as a safeguarding issue to protect the lives of young Black people, according to a new report by Black safeguarding professionals. The Protecting Young Black Lives, Celebrating Black Professionals report, says it is critical for racism to be named as a safeguarding issue. It also makes a number of calls for action, including urging the Department for Education to coordinate a cross-Government strategy to address the impact of racism on the welfare of Black young people. The report published by London youth charity Power the Fight and the Contextual Safeguarding Programme at Durham University is based on discussions at a conference for 50 Black professionals working in violence reduction across different sectors… Recommendations The report contains six key recommendations for policymakers, funders, white leaders and employers, and event participants and their Black colleagues, aiming to address systemic challenges. They are: Naming racism as a safeguarding issue: including calls for a strategic Government approach. Valuing Black professionals’ contributions: including recommendations for funders and employers to recognise and promote these contributions. Creating safe and inclusive services: both for Black young people to access, and Black professionals to work within. Trauma-informed service delivery: ensuring that potential harms to young people are duly considered, and that professionals have reflective spaces to decompress. Addressing resource disparities: including recommendations for funders, employers, and professionals to ensure services meet young people’s needs. Encouraging collective action: with calls for continued engagement, follow-up activities, and diverse stakeholder involvement in policy development. Ben Lindsay OBE, CEO of Power the Fight, said: “For too long there has been a lack of understanding of the impact and issues that currently compromise the safety of Black young people, and the contributions made by Black professionals who are committed to keeping them safe. “This vitally important report aims to shine a light and explore what’s necessary in changing decades of racism, neglect, misunderstandings, discrimination, and prejudice, that puts Black lives at risk.” https://lnkd.in/eA7veTVg

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I've heard from a few of my friends from Black, Asian, and Arab queer communities that as a result of the extremists they don't feel safe attending UK Black Pride this weekend and instead plan on staying home. Whilst I think it's vital that we support UK Black Pride if you feel able to, it breaks my heart knowing that people won't have the chance to celebrate their identity this weekend. With that in mind, I wanted to try our best to offer a slightly more private & smaller alternative. My team and I will be running workshops through Blossom LGBT CIC for queer people above 16 on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. These will be taking place in private locked venues in Guildford, Surrey. About 30 mins direct from Waterloo. Attendance is free but ticketed to ensure we have the details of anyone who comes along. I know it's not the same, but I want to say how welcome you are and make a point of saying we will find a way to ensure we still celebrate your identity during these event. Im also speaking with the venue to also offer a social/network opportunity following the events if we have enough people interested. I get people have probably already paid out for prebooked tickets, transport, hotels etc so we have a small pot to help cover travel expenses which is usually reserved for repeat service users. If you're a QTIPOC person traveling from London and money is tight - we will likely be able to help. Just let me know what you need & if you want more details and I'll try everything I can to make sure you still have a space. (I don't want this to seem like I'm trying to take away from UK Black Pride as in truly not... but I can't stand the thought of people feeling excluded because of the actions of a bunch of racist extreme meat heads)

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Only few things make me as excited as sharing ideas, thoughts and generally having conversations about nation-building and how humans can optimise their potential. So, you can imagine how excitedly I chatted away when my husband asked me; What led to the Rwandan genocide of 1994? This was off the back of an Instagram live session I've been planning for in prep of the 30th anniversary after the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Reading this, you might also wonder 🤔 ❓What led to the Rwandan genocide of 1994? ❓How did they achieve peace? ❓What is the state of the nation now? Well, I am eager to bring you some answers as I host a conversation tomorrow with someone who lived through that crisis, and bore the brunt of losing many of his family members including watching his father murdered during that war. He however choose the path of peace and has been working to get others on that journey through his organisation - Be the Peace. I'm talking about no other but Hyppolite Ntigurirwa, a peace and conflict prevention advocate. Join us tomorrow at 7pm as we look at the aftermath of the conflict 30 years on. We will be sharing facts and opinions about the journey to peacebuilding, the state of politics, Rwandan recent election and much more. Time - 7pm (WAT) Location - https://lnkd.in/efxizQWK See you there and be sure to invite someone 😃 ♻️Share and follow for more #Africa #peacebuilding #Rwanda #genocide #governance #politics

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We haven't got a huge diverse response to these opportunities as yet... One of the things I am most proud of at Junction Point events is that you'll never see an all white, middle aged, male speaker line up. This takes a huge amount of time and effort to achieve and so this is my plee to please share the opportunities below & apply to them yourselves. 👉 Deadline is Wednesday 👈 For the panels, I am looking for people who are running social enterprises (in whatever legal structure form, not just CICs). I want a range of experiences to help enrich the discussion around: 1.) Money: does the 50% income from trade target reaaaaaally matter? How do social entrepreneurs balance the need to income generate with having an impact? We also know financial forecasting and budgeting are important parts of business... are there any tips to keep this chewy work simple? 2.) Impact measurement: if noone asks, should we even care? Are there any good Frameworks you've used to keep this process efficient & effective? Are there any ethical principles we need to consider when measuring impact/sharing stories? It's all stuff that social entrepreneurs have to grapple with on a day to day basis. We want to open the floor to a round table discussion to share best practice & help everyone in the room to consider new perspectives. It's a new way of helping people to make new connections in a meaningful way; around topics that matter. We are offering £50 speaker honorarium and free ticket to the Social Enterprise Day event. So don't be shy!! It'll be a facilitated chat so we'll help guide the discussion which means this is a great first speaker role for anyone interested in dipping their toes in. We want 3 panel members per topic so you'll be in excellent company on stage. 💙 Please see original post for all the links to apply 👇 #SocialEnterpriseDay24 #CallForSpeakers #NorthEast

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We’re still hatching and closer to being ready to enjoy some time together. 8 local people joined in with an ABCD Discovery programme with Cormac Russell and on Friday we got together to have a natter about it, and decided we might like to keep gathering to share stories and practice Wigan ABCD Practice Network Asset Based Community Development is a way of working that starts with what’s strong rather than what’s wrong. And shifts from doing to and for communities, to creating conditions that enable communities to do what they do best for themselves. It doesn’t ignore what’s wrong but instead understands that if solutions to problems are truly going to be community led then we need to rekindle the practice of being in community with each other. It’s a powerful process that enables communities and those who work alongside to get themselves into right relationship with each other. So that communities can flourish in their natural functions without fear of displacement, replacement or harm. Conditions for deep collective muscle growing includes gift, skill and passion sharing, joy, laughter and feeling a sense of belonging. Mutuality, reciprocity and solidarity. Asset Based Community Development does that by: Discovering the assets, passions & gifts of a place Connecting them which can lead to Mobilisation This practice network invites people to come together who are: Practicing asset based community development And / Or interested in and curious about asset based community development You can be a neighbour or a strategic director, a cake maker or a car park attendant. Anyone and everyone is welcome in this space. At each gathering we will explore an idea, a principle or an ABCD practice / story We will practice art of hosting and small group ways and use powerful questions and appreciative inquiry to gather the collective wisdom that exists between us There’ll be plenty of space for possibility and doubt We’ll agree to talk about our opinions and not from them. We’ll hopefully let go of the idea of being wrong, so we won’t need to try to be right . These gatherings will be bi monthly for 90 minutes. People are welcome to arrive 30 mins before the start for a brew and a natter. Friday 28th June - 3-4.30 Monday 2nd September 4-5.30 - little people welcome Friday 8th November 1 - 2.30 Monday 13th January 9.30-11 The Wigan ABCD Practice Network is brought to you by Northern Heart and Soul and Grass Roots of Wigan

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This coming Wednesday 17th July 2024, I will be speaking to schools and suppliers in the education sector around what modern slavery is, how it manifests in their context, and what they can do about it. With increasing legislative requirements internationally and more expectation from consumers around environmental and human rights protection, this webinar will be useful in helping schools and SMEs identify what first steps they can take to stay on top of compliance changes. Find the registration link here: https://lnkd.in/e-mVQn_f Having supported organisations with their modern slavery approaches and training staff from frontline to board level at international banks to UK local governments, I’m confident you will walk away from this session with a new view on operating ethically for your school and business. #modernslavery #humantrafficking #MSHT #humanrights #netzero #education #educationsector #sustainability #esg #socialresponsibility #ethicalbusiness #webinar

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As I raise my head and catch a glimpse of the weekend on the horizon, I just had a little reflect on my week. It’s been filled with connections via one tech platform or another and yet, despite being more connected than ever through technology, many of us still feel lonely. Feelings of loneliness can impact anyone, regardless of success or social status. It's a reminder that meaningful connections and authentic interactions are vital to our well-being. So, as we head into the weekend, let's check in on those around a us. A simple “hello” a quick message or a call can make a world of difference and provide the human connection that helps enrich our lives. #MarmaladeTrust #LonelinessAwareness #HumanConnection #WellBeing #FridayThoughts #MakeConnections

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