2022 marks a record number of British-Somali councillors in the UK’s local local elections
In Britain’s recent local election that took place on the 5th of May 2022, 30 councillors of Somali heritage were elected, setting a new diversity…
Stephen Lawrence Day 2022
Each year on the 22nd of April, we celebrate the life and the legacy of Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence was only 18 when he was killed…
We Stand Ready: Lead and Be Led Social Action
My name is Ayan Hussein and I was part of this year’s cohort of Lead and Be Lead cohort 2022! At first, I was really…
International Somali Awards 2021 Djibouti
The International Somali Awards (ISA) was created to honour the greatest achievements of the global Somalis while also celebrating, appreciating and recognising the successes of…
The Significance of Youth Social Action
Social action is the act of mobilising communities to empower, encourage and raise awareness on various social issues. It is about identifying community problems and…
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Today marks the 5th day of activism against gender-based violence, an annual international campaign established in 1991. The 25th November –International Day for the Elimination of…
Anti-Bullying Week 2021
As Anti-Bullying Week comes to a close, it is important to acknowledge the significance of raising awareness so that people can identify and tackle the…
International Day For Tolerance
The International Day for Tolerance is a day committed to the strengthening of tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This day was…
International Stress Awareness Week: Identifying and Managing Stress
This week was International Stress Awareness Week, an annual event campaigning against stigma associated with stress and mental health issues. Following the establishment of Stress…
Black History Month: Celebrating Somali Excellence
Black History Month gives us the chance to look back on how far the Black community has come during their time in British History. This…