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The Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living crisis can be described as the rapid increase of the cost of basic goods, such as food, gas and electricity and…

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Anti - Tribalism Movement (ATM)

  • ATM Summit 2021

    By using our convening power and grassroots knowledge, we recently brought together the leading community organisations, community leaders, interlockers, academic, young leaders, and practitioners across the UK to help add value and practical solutions that will have a measurable impact on the lives of the Somali community in the UK as well to discuss post-Covid19 community recovery.

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  • International Somali Awards ISA 2021

    The 6th International Somali Awards brought together talented Somalis to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Somalis from across the globe, from Sport, Tech, Education, the Arts, Business & Community Impact.

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  • ATM Young Leader’s Awards

    ‘Lead and Be Led’ is The Anti-Tribalism Movement’s flagship leadership programme. Over 60 young people have completed the programme to develop confidence, decision-making and critical thinking skills. We celebrated their hard work with a special awards ceremony to recognise their achievements with family and friends.

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  • 💌 Want to hear the latest ATM updates? Subscribe to our newsletter and discover project news, testimonies and opportunities at the Anti-Tribalism Movement! 🖇️
  • We are wishing you a very blessed Ramadan Mubarak! May your fasts and duas be accepted during this month and may we all become closer to Allah ✨🤲🏾 #Ramadan2023
  • Happy #InternationalWomensDay2023! This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and we believe that women from all walks of life should have the opportunity to be their truest selves. It is essential that we advocate and amplify women’s voices 💁🏾‍♀️🧕🏾
  • 🙇🏾‍♀️ Two participants of Lead and Be Led and the Project Lead’s for the Social Action Campaign both share their experience with the programme. We are glad that they enjoyed it as much as we did and we look forward to supporting them as they continue their leadership journeys
  • ATM’s youth employment newsletter has the latest updates on youth opportunities, events and vacancies! Have you signed up? 👀✉️ 🔗
  • 🚨NEW BLOG POST 🚨 Read all the details about what went down during our young leaders social action campaign.👇🏾 @TNLComFund
  • A video recap on our young leaders’ Social Action Campaign! We are so proud of our Lead and Be Led group for building their skills and influencing their peers to connect with potential role models! We appreciate everyone who got involved and made the day as special as it was! 👏🏾
  • Lead and be Led Social Action campaign is off to an amazing start! Who do you aspire to be?
  • Only 3 days left until our Young Leaders’ Social Action Project event? Who Do You Aspire To Be connects young people with role models and aims to build strong mentor/mentee relationships 🫂 Have you got your ticket 👀 🎟️ @TNLComFund
  • Tickets are still available! Secure them now before they’re gone 👇🏾
  • Our hearts go out to those affected by the devastating earthquake in #Turkey. Our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost loved ones and all those impacted. We stand in solidarity with the Turkish people. #TurkeyEarthquake
  • Today is the International Day for Zero Tolerance to FGM. Check out this campaign by @MOPACLdn @MayorofLondon to fight this harmful practice that robs women and girls of their autonomy #fgmstopshere
  • We are pleased to announce our Young Leaders’ Social Action Campaign ‘Who Are You Aspiring to Be?’ An event dedicated to connecting young people with role models to inspire their peers and combat fears of perfectionism! Get your tickets now! 🔗
  • Our first newsletter of 2023 is now live! Sign up to read all about what we get up to in our monthly newsletters ✉️ 🔗
  • 📫 Get ready to read our first youth employability newsletter of the year filled with opportunities and events! 🔗
  • ‼️Join out next cohort of young leaders! If you are a young person looking for a fresh new experience in a fun environment then sign up for Lead and Be Led! 🔗 @TNLComFund
  • Our group of young leaders are working hard on their social action campaign. We can’t wait to share their ideas with you all!! 🔥🔥 @TNLComFund
  • Learn more about the triple threat of droughts, floods and desertification in Somalia due to climate change. Check out our latest blog. 👇 #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #Somalia
  • The news of the fire at Bakara Market in Mogadishu has deeply saddened us. Our thoughts are with those affected by the loss of businesses and livelihoods. We stand in solidarity with the business communities in this difficult time. #BakaraMarketFire #Mogadishu #ThoughtsAndPrayers
  • As we celebrate our 13th anniversary as an organisation, we are filled with gratitude for all who have helped us along the way. We are excited for the possibilities that this year holds, and we will continue to strive towards our goals! 🎂🎉
  • Holding our final workshop session to wrap up all the work our young leaders have done and build on their social action campaign 🤩 We are excited for the end result! @TNLComFund
  • Happy New Year! 🎉 We appreciate all of our supporters, staff, trustees, beneficiaries and funders who have contributed to ATM’s mission to uplift our communities and share powerful stories. 🎥 Watch our 2022 recap highlighting our journey throughout the year.
  • Today we completed an entire day of social action with our young leaders. They established their vision and missions for their upcoming social action campaign! 👏🏾 @TNLComFund
  • Tonight we had another Lead and Be Led session. This workshop focussed on critical thinking, qualities vs skill & strong role models! We had a great time with our young leaders who shared their honest opinions and opened up to the group 🙌🏾 @TNLComFund
  • Earlier today we hosted a housing workshop for local residents and our Housing Advocacy Champions. 🏡 It was a moment for participants to build knowledge, share stories and develop advocacy skills. @trustforlondon
  • 📝 One of our young leaders shares her experience with Lead and Be Led. Aaliyah joined Lead and Be Led last year and has since been on an amazing personal journey which she expresses in a testimony! Give it a read and celebrate Aaliyah’s achievements with us 👏🏾 @TNLComFund
  • One of our Housing Champions, Ikran has placed on the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ Social Housing Quality Resident Panel! Read our blog to learn more ✨ @trustforlondon
  • Week 2 of Lead and Be Led ✅😎 Our young leaders shared what confidence means to them and created a confidence pizza! 🍕 They also identified the different elements of confidence and how it is developed in one’s leadership journey.
  • Our November wrap up just went out! Sign up to read all about what we get up to in our monthly newsletters 👉🏾
  • Our guests have started arriving for our OPEN MIC NIGHT this evening, stay tuned for performances and a session with our keynote speaker Abdirahman Warsame
  • Today is the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women, it is also the first day of the #16DaysOfActivism Against Gender-Based Violence! Join us in taking part in the campaign to fight for a world where women and girls are safe from gender-based violence 🙏🏾
  • Ticket’s are now live! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to connect with diaspora and meet emerging artists 🗣️ 🖇️
  • We kicked off Lead and Be Led workshop sessions today with our new future leaders! Today the group got to know each other and established group values. 🗣️🙏🏾
  • 🎤 Save the date Next Friday we will be joined by @moamohamud and Abdirahman Warsame who will be sharing the story behind his nee book “From Addict to Advocate”. It will be an inspirational and touching night with poetry, live performances and a book signing!
  • This morning we joined @Esdeg_UK’s Northolt Community Forum. We enjoyed networking, presenting our projects and having insightful conversations!
  • Our latest blog post discusses the cost of living crisis, and includes many helpful resources! Have a read right here 👇🏾 #CostOfLivingCrises
  • This week our young people celebrated their dedication to #NatwestThrive with @marcusrashford. We’re proud of everyone for taking part & are especially grateful for @natyouthagency for providing our young people with an inspiring opportunity that will have a long-lasting impact!
  • The NatWest Thrive Graduation and Award ceremony is on and we couldn’t be more excited! Well done to our young leaders for participating in Natwest Thrive with @MarcusRashford - They have been amazing! #MarcusRashford #NatWestThrive
  • Last chance to apply and join the ATM team as a Social Media Officer. Click the link in the below for more information👇🏾
  • November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month and the theme this year is #TacklingDenial. Half of religious hate crime in England and Wales is directed at Muslims and we condemn all forms of hate. We must centre Muslim voices and stand against this form of prejudice. #IAM2022
  • 📢 We’re excited to share that we are hiring a Social Media Officer to join our team! 👩🏾‍💻 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Deadline is the 4th of November, send in a CV and Cover Letter to info@theatm.org The link to the job description 👇🏾
  • We’re finding out what #BlackHistoryMonth means to us all. Head over to our instagram to share your thoughts ✊🏾
  • We have just posted a blog on National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022. Read here 👉🏾 If you or someone you know have been a victim of hate crime, please call 07852 176798 or email: hatecrime@theatm.org #NationalHCAW
  • ✊🏾 Happy National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022. We have encouraged local residents to say NO to hate! Thank you to all of those who took part and continue to provide a #SafePlaceForAll.   #NationalHCAW
  • #HCAW2022 Day 1 ✅ Today we visited Tower Hamlets Town Hall to celebrate No Place For Hate champions. We also hosted a Hate Crime workshop for young people to understand the importance of hate crime awareness and identifying hate crimes.
  • 📢Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay! Mental health, particularly in ethnic minority communities remains under-resourced and under-researched. In 2020, our young leaders made this the focus of their social action campaign, watch the full video 👇🏾
  • Happy National Hate Awareness 2022. As individuals, it is important to highlight what we have in common rather than our differences. “We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us” (Jo Cox). #NHCAW2022
  • A good read for this Black History Month! In 2020, our young leaders came together to create this brilliant brief highlighting the achievements of black people in the UK 🙌🏾 Link 👉🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth
  • October is Black History Month in the UK! The theme for this year is “Time for Change: Action not Words” At ATM we recognise the importance of celebrating this month, stay tuned to see what we get up to! #BlackHistoryMonth
  • This week we were delighted to host @phf_uk Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s India team at Culture House! We discussed tribalism, Somali history and the way our organisation works. We also learnt about the projects they are funding in India!
  • This was an exciting week for our young people ✨ As part of Lead and Be Led, our young leaders continued to develop their social action campaign and they got really creative with their ideas 1/2
  • Lead and Be Led provides exclusive training on confidence building, public speaking, and managing relationships. We also provide employment support, such as CV building and preparing for interviews. Don't miss out & share this amazing opportunity 🙌🏾 🔗
  • We held a successful workshop with our young people for Natwest Thrive’s financial literacy programme! We explored the meaning of success and how they can use inspiration to achieve short-term & long-term goals 🚀 #NatwestThrive
  • Happy #InternationalDayofPeace! Today we reflect on how we can build peace in all of our communities and strive for fairer societies 🙏🏾
  • Every other Friday our Youth Opportunities Newsletter goes out! Make sure to sign up to not miss out👇🏾
  • 💁🏾‍♀️ Social action is a key element in our flagship youth leadership programme, Lead and Be Led. By joining the programme you can influence change and shed light on the problems young people face. Be a part of our next cohort of young leaders! 📧 yasmin.moalin@theatm.org
  • We amazing spaces to hire, with charity prices too! Contact ahmed.ibrahim@theatm.org to visit, book or ask any questions!
  • Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s important that we keep raising awareness and break the stigma around mental health. #WorldSuicidePreventionday
  • Our Housing Champions project empowers BAME residents to engage with stakeholders and amplify their advocacy. Contact us to learn more!
  • Our Youth Engagement Officer participated in an Evidence Gathering Session with the Greater London Assembly’s Planning and Regeneration Committee. We are delighted to share the experiences of our community and advocate for their needs
  • SAVAH (Supporting and Advocating for Victims Against Hate) is our dedicated hate crime service for Somali victims based in London. If you are or know someone that has been a victim of hate crime, please call 07852176798 or hatecrime@theatm.org
  • Today our young people contributed to research with @childrensociety Research in Practice & University of Bedfordshire on develiping a set of pracrice principles for when responding to child exploitation and extra-familial harm. A great example of demonstrating leadership!
  • 🚨CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE 🚨 Lead and Be Led is back for another cohort! If you are aged 16-24 looking to build new skills and gain new life experiences then this is the programme for you! Click the link below and signup for the programme 🔗