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- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Anita J. McKenzie](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-anita-j-mckenzie/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Janett Walker](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-janett-walker/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Constance Rose](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-constance-rose/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Victoria Barrow - Williams](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-victoria-barrow-williams/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Dr Peggy Warren](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-dr-peggy-warren/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Mia Morris OBE](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-mia-morris-obe/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Yvonne Christie](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-yvonne-christie/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Barbara Gray](https://ubele.org/news/canerow-threads-of-intergenerational-leadership-with-barbara-gray/) - Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication and released for Black History
- [Funding Without the Fuss: Helping You Navigate Grant and Loan Support with Confidence ](https://ubele.org/news/funding-without-the-fuss-helping-you-navigate-grant-and-loan-support-with-confidence/) - Let’s be honest, applying for funding isn’t exactly anyone’s idea of fun. Especially when it involves both a grant and a loan. Forms, business plans, budgets, repayment terms… it can feel like you need a degree just to get started. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it alone! At Ubele, supported
- [Manifesting Dreams: A Personal Reflection on Faith, Resilience and Collective Action](https://ubele.org/news/manifesting-dreams-a-personal-reflection-on-faith-resilience-and-collective-action/) - My daughter Omolara recently suggested I write a book about manifesting. Her comment came after I successfully achieved a long-held wish: attending the final day of the Chelsea Flower Show—thanks to a last-minute, freebie ticket from a friend. One of my surprising superpowers seems to be cosmic ordering About 13 years ago, I wrote a
- [Elevate Women’s Leadership Programme: Challenging Inequities and Building Community](https://ubele.org/news/elevate-womens-leadership-programme-challenging-inequities-and-building-community/) - By Dr. Peggy P. Warren The Elevate Leadership Programme is a six-month journey designed to empower global majority women in higher education. With a mix of face-to-face and online facilitated sessions, action learning sets, and mentoring, the programme is delivered in partnership with six universities—Bristol, Bath, Bath Spa, Exeter, Cardiff, and UWE. At its core, Elevate encourages participants to critically examine
- [International Women's Month: Yvonne Field OBE](https://ubele.org/news/international-womens-month-yvonne-field-obe/) - As we celebrate International Women’s Day with this year’s theme of accelerating gender equity through action some of us are watching with dismay the dismantling of decades of EDI legislation, policies and programmes. Before the black ink dries on the White House paper, the sweeping actions of one of Britain’s closest political allies is further compounded by swathes of
- [Reflections on The Black Systemic Safety Fund: An Exchange Between Adrian Jones & Tamanda Walker](https://ubele.org/news/reflections-on-the-black-systemic-safety-fund-an-exchange-between-adrian-jones-tamanda-walker/) - In this interview, Adrian Jones, a local expert and participant in the Black Systemic Safety Fund speaks with Dr. Tamanda Walker, a member of the social lab’s learning partnership team, to discuss representation, diversity, and who and what we mean by the word 'black' in the context of Black-led systems change initiatives. Tamanda: Hi Adrian.
- [Leadership Training - Apply now for Art of Hosting in Crete](https://ubele.org/news/leadership-training-apply-now-for-art-of-hosting-in-crete/) - Course name: Art of Hosting Dates: Sunday 24th April to Saturday 30th April 2022 Location: Crete, Greece Fee: £130 Project: Ubuntu Social Leaders Academy Travel information: Please check here entry requirements and travel guidelines to Greece Application deadline: Monday 11 April 2022 apply here Description of the course Explore hosting and harvesting conversations as a core leadership practice and
- [£2m in blended grant funding announced for the Recovery Loan Fund to support Black and Minoritised Ethnicity-led charities and social enterprises](https://ubele.org/news/ps2m-in-blended-grant-funding-announced-for-the-recovery-loan-fund-to-support-black-and-minoritised-ethnicity-led-charities-and-social-enterprises/) - The Social Investment Business (SIB), Access – The Foundation for Social investment, The Ubele Initiative and Create Equity have today announced £2m worth of grant and support funding to be made available to be used alongside the Recovery Loan Fund to support Black and minoritised ethnicity-led charities and social enterprises based in and delivering impact in
- [How UGiveHope saved the lives of many during COVID lockdown by Yvonne Witter FRSA](https://ubele.org/news/how-ugivehope-saved-the-lives-of-many-during-covid-lockdown-by-yvonne-witter-frsa/) - On the 23rd of March 2022 at Conway Hall, London UGiveHope had an in-person event, not unlike the online events that started in April 2020. They were initiated by Dr Yansie Rolston Associate Director of Heath & Wellbeing at The Ubele Initiative, and became a regular Friday night love-in for regulars during the pandemic. However,
- [A Celebratory Day in Wood Green: The Ubele Initiative's Black History Month Event at Wolves Lane Centre](https://ubele.org/news/a-celebratory-day-in-wood-green-the-ubele-initiative-s-black-history-month-event-at-wolves-lane-centre/) - In honor of Black History Month, The Ubele Initiative is set to host an engaging and inclusive community event in Wood Green this coming Sunday, the 15th. This free, community-driven celebration is aimed at bringing people together and fostering stronger community bonds. Event Details: Date: Sunday 15th October Location: Wolves Lane Centre, Wood Green The
- [A fantastic event at Wolves Lane at the weekend](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-event-bhm-success/) - Our Ubele Black History Month event at The Wolves Lane Centre was a resounding success, drawing an impressive and diverse crowd that included esteemed guests such as the Mayor, enthusiastic community members and local families.The day was filled with an array of activities that engaged and delighted attendees. Guided tours of our new buildings, giving visitors
- [World Menopause Day 2023](https://ubele.org/news/world-menopause-day-2023/) - 18th October is World Menopause Day The conversation around menopause is getting louder but there is still a lot of misinformation. Join the launch event, hosted by Louise Minchin, on a news-style programme, 18 October 2023. This is produced in partnership with ITN Business. YouTube Live Premiere 12.00 on Wednesday 18 October 2023 In the
- [Ubele Round Table Event - 23rd November](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-roundtable-event-november-2023/) - Ubele Round Table Event - 23rd November Roundtable event 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join our mission to empower young people from Black and Racially Minoritised communities in the world of employment! Are you an advocate for change in the landscape of work? If you're a young person, employer, work in employment services, job centers,
- [Independent Creative Programmer - GLA vacancy](https://ubele.org/news/independentprogrammer-gla/) - Ubele Round Table Event - 23rd November Independent Creative Programmer - GLA vacancy The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking an Independent Creative Programmer to shape the vision and curate the content for two events in 2024 & 2025 by building on the success of the first Black on the Square event in Trafalgar Square
- [The Phoenix Way - New Round Open](https://ubele.org/news/phoenix-way-new-round-november-2023-funding/) - Phoenix Way - New Grant Round Open Apply for The Phoenix Way before the deadline ends. The Phoenix Way has just EXTENDED a grant funding round for non-profit organisations led by Black and racially minoritised communities in England and Wales with a specific focus on Children and Youth. You can apply for project funding of
- [National Launch : Agbero 2100](https://ubele.org/news/agbero-launch-manchester-2023/) - The National Launch : Agbero 2100 Towards Sustainable Black and Racially Minoritised Communities The Ubele Initiative invites you to the national launch of Agbero 2100 – a programme to support community wealth building within Black and racially minoritised communities. This is your opportunity to find out how you might become involved and benefit from Agbero 2100.
- [Wolves Lane Christmas Market & Workshops - 10th December](https://ubele.org/news/christmas-market-wreathmaking-december/) - Wolves Lane Christmas Market The Wolves Lane Centre is delighted to invite you to our 2023 Christmas Market. Join us on Sunday 10th December, 10am till 4pm, for a festival extravaganza filled with family fun. We will have a range of activities on offer, including: ● an array of local artisan craft stalls; ● our
- [National Grief Awareness Week 2-8 December](https://ubele.org/news/national-grief-awareness-week/) - Grief is an experience that affects people from all backgrounds. It is therefore important to acknowledge and understand diverse experiences of grief, foster inclusivity in grief support services and resources - but this isn't always the case. National Grief Awareness Week 2-8 December, aims to raise awareness about the impact of grief and provide support
- [Young Men Speak Out: London Kick-off](https://ubele.org/news/young-men-speak-out-london-kick-off/) - We just hosted our partners from the Netherlands, Stichting Interlock and Hirda Amsterdam, for a kick-off meeting. Young Men Speak Out is an Erasmus+ project that aims to encourage young men and boys to raise the topic of FGM in their families and to provide boys with the understanding and skills to challenge the myth
- [Not Waving but Drowning!](https://ubele.org/news/not-waving-but-drowning/) - by Yvonne Field (A Reflection on the Coronavirus pandemic) As the impact of the Coronavirus takes hold in London followed closely by the West Midlands and with the number of positive cases and death toll rising daily. I keep seeing images of the Titanic in my minds’ eye which seems to be playing tricks with me,
- [Brother George Floyd by Michael Hamilton](https://ubele.org/news/brother-george-floyd-by-michael-hamilton/) - I can hear me brother crying I can’t breath Now I’m in the struggle Saying can’t leave Brother George Floyd I was drawn to today by a lurching in my belly I was called to today by A madness in my head I am Confused Saddened Horrified Angry Mad By the news of yesterday
- [We’ve launched legal action with Leigh Day against the Government over their failure to take action over the toll that COVID-19 has had on BAME communities](https://ubele.org/news/weve-launched-legal-action-with-leigh-day-against-the-government-over-their-failure-to-take-action-over-the-toll-that-covid-19-has-had-on-bame-communities/) - View fullsize Continue reading About #WeNeedAnswers Campaign The #WeNeedAnswers Campaign calls for an independent public inquiry into the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s BAME communities. We wrote two letters to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking to support the call and recently have launched legal action with Leigh Day against the Government over their failure to take
- [The Emerging Leaders Advocacy project & #WeNeedAnswers campaign](https://ubele.org/news/thenbspemerging-leaders-advocacynbspproject-amp-weneedanswers-campaign/) - The Emerging Leaders Advocacy project was created as a result of young BAME leaders within the Ubele network wanting to understand the reasons Covid 19 is having such a vast and disproportionate impact on BAME communities. A conversation was organised by our Director, Michael Hamilton, bringing together the young emerging leaders. It was here that the idea
- [Thank you to all who voted for us and supported our National Diversity Awards nomination! We are delighted to be shortlisted!](https://ubele.org/news/thank-you-to-all-who-voted-for-us-and-supported-our-national-diversity-awards-nomination-we-are-delighted-to-be-shortlisted/)
- [CommUnity through Yoga by Amenda Davis](https://ubele.org/news/community-through-yoga-by-amenda-davis/) - A big thank you to Amenda, Yogamenda's online commUnity yoga Classes organiser, and to everyone who made donations via her classes to the Majonzi Fund! Yogamenda’s yoga classes had been running in Millfield House in Edmonton for just under a year before lockdown in March. Classes were held twice a week on Monday and Thursday
- [Have your say about the future of the Wolves Lane Centre!](https://ubele.org/news/have-your-say-about-the-future-of-the-wolves-lane-centre/)
- [Majonzi Fund – Public Artwork Installed in Newington Green, London](https://ubele.org/news/majonzi-fund-public-artwork-installed-in-newington-green-london/) - The Majonzi Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new public artwork by artist Henny Beaumont, commissioned by Patrick Vernon OBE, to be displayed in Newington Green, London and commemorating members of London’s BAME communities who have lost their lives to the Covid-19 pandemic. The artwork will be formally unveiled on September 21st
- [Racial Justice Under the Microscope – Past, Present and Future by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/racial-justice-under-the-microscope-past-present-and-future-by-yvonne-field/) - Not many people know that I was home schooled. A single act of defiance by my Windrush generation mother against the then local education authority found me unwittingly being taught in my parents’ front room. I won’t go into the detail of this story of my 11 year old self (!), however the impact of her
- [A research study & film documenting the perspectives and experiences of young, racially minoritised adults from across England](https://ubele.org/news/a-research-study-amp-film-documenting-the-perspectives-and-experiences-of-young-racially-minoritised-adults-from-across-england/) - Given the relative invisibility of young adults in national discussions and policy approaches relating to COVID-19, The Ubele Initiative has partnered with University College London’s Bartlett Development Planning Unitand FOAM20, to bring you Navigating Space Under Lockdown (NSUL), a collaborative, mixed methods research project, documenting the perspectives and experiences of Black and racially minoritised young adults (aged 18 to
- [Vacancy: Project Director - 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance](https://ubele.org/news/vacancy-project-director-81-acts-of-exuberant-defiance/) - In Partnership with 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance’s Steering Group and Deliberative Assembly (The Exuberant Forum), The Ubele Initiative are looking for an experienced Project Director. This position is funded by National Heritage Lottery Fund under the management of The Ubele Initiative. We seek someone who is dynamic, passionate, knowledgeable and experienced in managing complex projects
- [Black History Month 2021 - Proud to Be by Dr Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/black-history-month-2021-proud-to-be-by-dr-yansie-rolston/) - When I was asked to complete the sentence Proud to Be… my immediate reply was Proud to Be An Unapologetically Black Woman, but I was then asked to think of something else. I paused, took a deep breath, and reflected on some of my more recent accomplishments. Then it came to me - I am proud to
- [Scarman Told His Story. Now Let’s Help You Tell Yours!](https://ubele.org/news/scarman-told-his-story-now-lets-help-you-tell-yours/) - On this day, in 1981, Lord Scarman published his Report — his story, from his perspective, about what happened in, and what caused, the ’81 Uprisings. The Scarman Report was based on the Scarman Inquiry, to which a few people had been invited to give spoken or written testimony — to tell their story. But
- [#LondonInformed: Community events - COVID-19 and the Booster Vaccine](https://ubele.org/news/londoninformed-community-events-covid-19-andnbspthe-booster-vaccine/) - With cases rising significantly in every London borough, it is more important than ever to ensure Londoners from all backgrounds and ages have the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and receive expert advice on the COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses and the Omicron variant. Together, the NHS, Greater London Authority, Association of Directors of Public
- [Creative learning opportunities in Europe - Apply now to develop your leadership skills](https://ubele.org/news/creative-learning-opportunities-in-europe-apply-now-to-develop-your-leadership-skills/) - We have exciting leadership courses coming up! Apply now to be a part of creative learning opportunities in Europe. With increased competencies and professional skills, you will be able to put new knowledge to practical use in your communities. AVAILABLE COURSES Organisational Systemic Constellations Location: Crete, Greece Dates: 31 May – 6 June 2022 Fee:
- [Yvonne Field has been awarded The Churchill Fellowship 'Activate Grant' for Intergenerational Leadership](https://ubele.org/news/yvonne-field-has-been-awarded-the-churchill-fellowship-activate-grant-for-intergenerational-leadership/) - Today The Churchill Fellowship announced the winners of their ‘Activate Grant.’ £590,688 of grants from their Activate Fund will go to 22 Churchill Fellows including our Founder and CEO, Yvonne Field. The Activate Fund aims to increase the impact of Churchill Fellows’ activities across UK society. Click here to read how Yvonne Field will be using
- [Ubele Celebrates Jamaica’s 60th year of Independence](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-celebrates-jamaica-s-60th-year-of-independence/) - By Tracy Durrant On August 6 1962, Jamaica became an Independent Nation and a member of the British Commonwealth. As well as this being a time to celebrate Jamaica no longer being dependent on Britain to control specific functions of the country, it's also a time to honour all of the people involved in the
- [Embarking on the Black & Minoritised Communities ‘Enterprise Development Programme’ (EDP) 2022](https://ubele.org/news/embarking-on-the-black-and-minoritised-communities-enterprise-development-programme-edp-2022/) - By Yvonne Witter Following the launch of this year's BMC Enterprise Development Programme and welcoming our new Cohort in January 2022, it was a joy for us to deliver on our support package of Finance and Business, Advice and Coaching as well as the six weekly Peer Action Learning sessions in smaller groups. This was
- [Reigniting a Nation for Greatness: Further to Go Moving Beyond Celebration to Legacy Building](https://ubele.org/news/reigniting-a-nation-for-greatness-further-to-go-moving-beyond-celebration-to-legacy-building/) - By Tishauna Mullings Jamaicans represented the largest Black Caribbean group in Britain with a total of 160,000 people according to the 2011 Office for National Statistics Census. While there are other growing populations of diasporic Black groups in the UK, Jamaicans continue to move for work, to unite with family and for other reasons. Jamaica's
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news10/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Last chance to see the A Mile in My Shoes exhibition! A Mile in My Shoes closes on the 27th of Apri. It
- [Windrush 75 - Special Ubele Newsletter](https://ubele.org/news/windrush75-specialnewsletter-ubele/) - The Ubele Initiative special edition newsletter is here
- [Wolves Lane Centre Crowdfunder](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-centre-crowdfunder-2024/) - The Wolves Lane Centre is on a mission to finish our new eco-buildings, creating an open, accessible and flourishing green space for the whole community. We are excited to announce the launch of our crowdfunding campaign. Do you share our passion for making a difference in sustainable urban food production, creating welcoming spaces for Black
- [SBQ Elizabeth](https://ubele.org/news/introducing-elizabeth-drysdale/) - Ms Elizabeth Drysdale Introducing Ms Elizabeth Drysdale Elizabeth was created from the combined love of a lady from Glasgow in Scotland and a man from Kingston in Jamaica. She was born in Liverpool. Ms Elizabeth packed a lot in her teenage years, leaving school, embracing love, relocating to London, marriage, as well as working as
- [Two new legal publications launched](https://ubele.org/news/sistren-legal-collective-publications-launch-2024/) - Sistren Legal Collective are delighted to present their first two publications: Community Lawyering and Community Legal Toolkit You can access these resources as tools for empowerment, designed to revolutionise the way legal support is provided to communities fighting for social and racial justice: they are free to download and share on this website. Pictures from the
- [Ubele Turns 10](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-initiative-turns-10/) - Message from Yvonne Field, CEO and Founder of Ubele Initiative Saturday 11th May 2024 was a very special day, marking ten years of Ubele. We celebrated at our home in Wolves Lane with our team, our partners and most importantly our community! We ceremonially planted a time capsule (to be opened in the year 2100), used
- [Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship Programme now live](https://ubele.org/news/youth-employability-and-entrepreneurship-programme-2024/)
- [A poem by Dr Peggy P. Warren](https://ubele.org/news/poem-dr-peggy-p-warren-2024/) - Ubele Time Capsule - 10 Years Sankofa from a Ghanian tribe, look back to learn, teck de learning, den move forward. Yo’ catch my vibe? We are Ubele, visionary: a catalyst for systemic, social, economic change, through empowering the Global majority. We’re culturally rooted, intergenerational, innovative, collaborative, and experiential. Our mission: to support
- [The Ubele Timeline](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-initiative-ten-year-celebration-timeline-2024/) - You can view and zoom in on the Ubele Timeline, here
- [Disaster Response in Mathare](https://ubele.org/news/disaster-response-in-mathare-2024/) - Ubele recently made a donation of £1000 in lighting light to support people affected by the flooding and recent disaster in Mathare. Apollo Murigi, of Masterpiece Kenya, is fundraising for lighting and detergents for the survivors of the flooding in the urban informal settlement. In Mathare, Nairobi, heavy rainfall over the past two weeks has
- [The Black Systemic Safety Fund](https://ubele.org/news/free-webinar-system-change-2024-ubele-june-july/) - The Black Systemic Safety Fund. REPLAY VIDEOS HERE How can centering lived-experience leadership promote equitable systems change? The Black Systemic Safety Fund was a social lab that explored exactly that, through a social lab and participatory grantmaking process. Join us for our two upcoming webinars as we share key learnings, outcomes and insights from this
- [Young People #GetInvolved with Patchwork](https://ubele.org/news/get-involved-patchwork-young-people/) - Message from Patchwork With the announcement of the General Election, we have a key opportunity to ensure young people across the country can get involved and have their voices heard. Our mission is to ensure young people are part of the conversation - not the silent majority. The Patchwork Foundation's #GetInvolved programme is delivering canvassing sessions, hustings, training
- [Children of Windrush Series](https://ubele.org/news/windrush-special-children-of-windrush-ubele-1/) - Watch our Children of Windrush Series online, here:
- [Yvonne Field receives RIBA Honour at special ceremony](https://ubele.org/news/yvonnefield-honorary-riba-fellow-2024-official-ceremony/) - Special Announcement: Yvonne Field OBE is one of nine non-architects that was awarded with a RIBA Honorary Fellow Award in 2024 and she recently attended an official ceremony to mark the occasion which included networking and a curator-led tour of the RIBA Exhibition Raise the Roof. RIBA President Muyiwa Oki opened the ceremony by saying
- [We are hiring at The Phoenix Way](https://ubele.org/news/phoenix-way-north-east-cumbria/) - We are hiring in The Phoenix Way North East & Cumbria and the vacancies are as follows: Community Connector - Sunderland based Administrative Officer - Hybrid working Communications Officer - Hybrid working You can find a full out more in their latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/d60c777e5443/so-much-to-share-17186858
- [Special Visit to Share Developments at Wolves Lane](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-haringey-visit-2024/) - Last month, Wolves Lane Consortium hosted a visit at our newly developed site, for Haringey Cabinet Members and Council officers who were incredibly impressed by Wolves Lane and the new buildings – remarking, “It is an oasis in the urban environment and its commitment to sustainability is truly outstanding and inspiring.” Whilst the build is
- [Celebrating Women in Leadership on the Elevate Programme](https://ubele.org/news/elevate-4o-final-celebrations-ubele/) - We recently celebrated the end of Elevate 4.0 - the fourth Elevate Leadership programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women organised by the University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of Cardiff, University of Exeter and the University of the West England. We celebrated with our cohort of 30 women and here are some
- [Flexible Finance Webinar - 17th July](https://ubele.org/news/flexible-finance-free-webinar-funding-july-17th/) - You can register for the Flexible Finance webinar and find out more details, here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flexible-finance-information-session-online-tickets-927183600107?aff=oddtdtcreator
- [London Assembly Environment Committee visit to OrganicLea](https://ubele.org/news/london-assembly-visit-organic-lea-ubele/) - London Assembly Environment Committee’s site visit to OrganicLea on Tuesday 16th July 2024 Ubele and Black Rootz participated in this important visit. The cross-party Committee focuses on the London Environment Strategy, the environmental impacts of infrastructure projects, as well as food waste management in London, water security and the Mayor’s target for London to be
- [London Land Justice Fair this Sunday 21st July](https://ubele.org/news/london-land-justice-fair/) - We're going to be at the London Land Justice Fair with this weekend. Let's make London a commons! More details are on the website: https://peopleslandpolicy.home.blog/ Sunday 21st July 12-6pm at Myatt's Fields Park, SE5 9LP. For food growing, housing, environment, green spaces, recreation, community, heritage, for all of us!
- [‘Not Putting the Lid Back On’, a post riots event (Tuesday 11 October 2011)](https://ubele.org/news/not-putting-the-lid-back-on-a-post-riots-event-tuesday-11-october-2011/) - In October 2011, Ubele contributed to an event hosted by LSx called Not Putting the Lid Back On. Londoners from all walks of life have played their part in prevention and clean-up of the August riots. Now there is an appetite from people across the city toaddress what needs to be done to ensure something
- [How it all began](https://ubele.org/news/how-it-all-began/) - We’re working on getting The Ubele Initiative story so far up on this blog, but for the time being here’s some background information about how Ubele began. Read this PDF article, written by The Ubele Initiative founder Yvonne Field about the questions that motivated her to set up the initiative. It was published in the
- [The Ubele Initiative – Working intergenerationally to secure the future of our community](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-working-inter-generationally-to-secure-the-future-of-our-community/) - By Yvonne Field Last November I wrote an article entitled, ‘My Big Question’ which was a personal enquiry into the long term sustainability of African and Caribbean communities here in the UK. Having spent all of my professional life working with individuals, groups and organisations which seek to promote social inclusion, I was raising challenging
- [When should our community stay silent and when should we speak out and act?](https://ubele.org/news/when-should-our-community-stay-silent-and-when-should-we-speak-out-and-act/) - By Yvonne Field In April 1993, when Stephen Lawrence was murdered I worked in Greenwich Council’s Community Education Service (Adult Education and Youth Services). Prior to Stephen’s murder in Eltham, the borough had already witnessed a number of racist murders of young black men, including that of Rolan Adams in Thamesmead. I remember the morning
- [Sisters in Conversation](https://ubele.org/news/sisters-in-conversation/) - The Sisters in Conversation event took place in January 2012 at the Women’s Resource Centre, in the Barbican. It attracted 24 amazing African and Caribbean community leaders, activists and change agents, plus a hosting team of six women, drawn from all over London. It was one of the activities delivered as part of Ubele project -
- [News from South Africa](https://ubele.org/news/news-from-south-africa/) - Hello, Greetings from a very hot and sunny Cape Town! The energy and spirit of Africa felt culpable once I step off the aircraft at Jo’burg airport. I feel I had arrived home. I had a lovely meal with Barbara Gray last night in Cape Town,(where I am now for a 2 day workshop which
- [Can South Africans teach black communities in the UK about how to create spaces for dialogue and social change?](https://ubele.org/news/can-south-africans-teach-black-communities-in-the-uk-about-how-to-create-spaces-for-dialogue-and-social-change/) - By Yvonne Field I was in Cairo airport yesterday on my way back to London after spending six weeks in South Africa. I had been asked to co-design and co-facilitate two x 2 day workshops, as part of the Reos Partners team (www.reospartners.com). The first workshop which was held in Noordhoek, Cape Town, invited almost
- [A visit to Limpopo and to the krall of the Rain Queen (Modjadji) of Balobedu](https://ubele.org/news/a-visit-to-limpopo-and-to-the-krall-of-the-rain-queen-modjadji-of-balobedu/) - On Wednesday 4th April, we drove six hours north of Johannesburg to the town of Tzaneen ( in the Limpopo Province of South Africa), to attend an ‘unveiling ceremony ‘ in one of the local villages. This is a ceremony whereby the family of a person who has passed formally unveils their headstone and celebrates
- [‘Cosmic Ordering’…..a story of be careful what you wish for….](https://ubele.org/news/cosmic-orderinga-story-of-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/) - By Yvonne Field Recently I was left feeling really astonished as three things I had wished for actually manifested themselves within a six week period. Although one of them had been wished for two decades earlier, two of them actually occurred within a week of each other! The reason why I wondered what on earth
- [The first Ubele’s Men’s Conversation from ‘The Griot’](https://ubele.org/news/the-first-ubeles-mens-conversation-from-the-griot/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Men's Conversation event took place on International Men’s Day on Monday 19th November 2012. Participants explored a series of questions around what work the African-Caribbean community needs to do intergenerationally (between older and younger people), in order to remain strong and viable for
- [Churchill Fellows attend Spelman College Women of Color Conference in Atlanta, Georgia](https://ubele.org/news/churchill-fellows-attend-spelman-college-women-of-color-conference-in-atlanta-georgia/) - By Yvonne Field This blog piece will also be included as an article in next month’s Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) newsletter.The Trust is now accepting applications from individuals for travel fellowships to be taken in 2014. Full details can be foound on their website at http://www.wcmt.org Each year a major travel and learning opportunity
- [A Kairos moment in Atlanta, Georgia](https://ubele.org/news/a-kairos-moment-in-atlanta-georgia/) - By Yvonne Field It can sometimes be difficult to find the words to describe a life experience which radically shifts and even transforms one’s thinking. When words elude me, which in all honesty is rarely, I usually feel a deep sense of something rather special unfolding. I had the pleasure of meeting with the Reverend
- [Let them eat cake! The story of Chestnuts Community and Community Arts Centre, Tottenham by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/let-them-eat-cake-the-story-of-chestnuts-community-and-community-arts-centre-tottenham-by-yvonne-field/) - After almost 20 years as a hallowed 'organisational consultant', I recently found myself in an interesting and at times rather uncomfortable place. As a result of this unexpected change of status and place, socially and physically, I ended up in the forefront of a campaign to save an African Diaspora managed community centre in Tottenham
- [About The First Steps programme by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/about-the-first-steps-programme-by-yvonne-field/) - Over the past year, the Ubele Initiative has provided more than 30 small BAME led organisations with practical advice, guidance, support and learning and development experiences about the opportunities available under the Localism Act 2011. We have tried to do this, (albeit as a team of volunteers), to try to help make the Localism agenda
- [Ubele Meets Our Young Emerging Leaders](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-meets-our-young-emerging-leaders/) - By Zahra Dalilah The Baton Passing Begins Creaking along the wooden floors in the corridors of the Cockpit Yard on a quiet Tuesday evening earlier this month, no one was quite prepared for the bursting excitement that met them when arriving at the door to step into The Ubele Initiative’s ‘Young Emerging Leaders’ evening’. After six
- [Five Years Since the Death of Mark Duggan: Where are we now? George Amponsah’s ‘The Hard Stop’ explores](https://ubele.org/news/five-years-since-the-death-of-mark-duggan-where-are-we-now-george-amponsahs-the-hard-stop-explores/) - “We reject pedestals, queenhood, and walking ten paces behind. To be recognized as human, levelly human, is enough.” The Combahee River Collective Statement Last week I found myself at the BFI Southbank watching the preview of George Amponsah’s The Hard Stop, a documentary following the lives of Kurtis and Marcus, two close friends of Mark
- [Forward Thinking – Ayo Wallace reflects on our Second Young Emerging Leaders Event](https://ubele.org/news/forward-thinking-ayo-wallace-reflects-on-our-second-young-emerging-leaders-event/) - In light of the recent murders of our brothers and sisters in the USA and the continued violence on the streets of UK and within mainland Europe in response to Brexit Backlash, we need to find real solutions to our struggles. How do we and respond to our needs with real purpose and intention? How
- [Churchill Travel Fellowships: broadening horizons and to gaining new ideas](https://ubele.org/news/churchill-travel-fellowships-broadening-horizons-and-to-gaining-new-ideas/) - The ‘Communities that Work’ travel fellowships were part of a three-year partnership between the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust and the Rank Foundation. 58 travel fellowships were awarded under the theme. A hastily completed application form led to a robust interview process and an offer of an opportunity of a lifetime for me in 2012. Across 2013-14
- [#ReclaimOurSpaces – Sharing our Stories and Collaborating for the Future](https://ubele.org/news/reclaimourspaces-sharing-our-stories-and-collaborating-for-the-future/) - #ReclaimOurSpaces was a collaborative event held on Saturday 25th of June at Conway Hall. The Ubele Initiative, Just Space and Spark were the main organisers who offered participants an opportunity for community organisations to come together and discuss how communities can influence government policy and secure community spaces. Other partner organisations who contributed to the running and organisation of
- [Leading Routes: Paths to University Success event](https://ubele.org/news/leading-routes-paths-to-university-success-event/) - On Saturday 08 April 2017, Leading Routes hosted the Paths to University Success event for parents and carers at Conway Hall in Central London. The one day event was supported by UCL, Ubele Initiative and the Conway Hall Ethical Society and aimed to enable parents, carers and young people from the African diaspora communities to
- [WWoW Cycling Sessions](https://ubele.org/news/wwow-cycling-sessions/) - WWoW Cycling Sessions Wise Women on Wheels, is a new and exciting 10 week cycling and road awareness training for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women 45+ living and/or working in Haringey. The Ubele initiative has collaborated with the Rockstone foundation to aid teaching and support the women in improving their cycling proficiency. This project
- [Black to the Future: Cologne visit, May 2017](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-cologne-visit-may-2017/) - 'Black to the Future: A Sankofa Exploration of Youth Work’ is a 20 month innovative intergenerational project for youth workers from the African Diaspora in Amsterdam (Stichting Interlock), Bonn (Verein fur Junge Afrikanische und andere Diaspora Vjaad EV) and London (The Ubele Initiative). The project facilitates an African Sankofa process (Sankofa in the Twi language
- [Creating Resilient Communities - Theory U Training in Berlin, June 2017](https://ubele.org/news/creating-resilient-communities-theory-u-training-in-berlin-june-2017/) - This training was the first of the two learning programmes of ‘Creating Resilient Communities through Social Leadership’ project. It was facilitated by Benjamin Kafka and Simoon Fransen from the organisations Impuls and the Presencing Institute, Berlin. Theory U Training took place from 6th to 9th June 2017 and involved 25 participants from all over the
- [Pandora - Staff mobility: My time at The Ubele Initiative by Anita Duda, Autokreacja Fondation, Poland](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-staff-mobility-my-time-at-the-ubele-initiative-by-anita-duda-autokreacja-fondation-poland/) - Introduction It is great to be part of the project Pandora that focuses on female entrepreneurship and to get a chance to exchange practices between partners and explore new opportunities in different countries. The Ubele Initiative is a new inter-generational community building initiative which aims to increase community’s capacity to lead, and create innovative and
- [Conversations about Youth Work with African Diaspora Young People in Conway Hall, 30 June 2017](https://ubele.org/news/conversations-about-youth-work-with-african-diaspora-young-people-in-conway-hall-30-june-2017/) - Conversations about Youth Work with African Diaspora Young People were targeted at formal and informal educators as well as policy makers and managers. Attendees to the event were invited to explore current practice and develop recommendations for future effective work with young people of the African Diaspora, through facilitated group discussions. All participants could share
- [PatHERways International - First seminar by Sandra Vacciana, Partnership for Young London](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-international-first-seminar-by-sandra-vacciana-partnership-for-young-london/) - Introduction In March I flew to Portugal with Laurie Fitzgerald of Ubele and Rasha Fara of FORWARD to attend PatHERways, an international seminar, funded by Erasmus +. This initiative intends to forge routes that lead more young women to greater civic activism. I was inspired by the potential to engage in dialogue on an international
- [Mali Enterprising Leaders Launch Event, 29th July 2017](https://ubele.org/news/mali-enterprising-leaders-launch-event-29th-july-2017/) - Mali Enterprising Leaders Launch Event Leadership Day Saturday, 29th July 2017 On Saturday, 29th July 2017, an intergenerational group of almost 50 people from London and Manchester gathered for the Mali Enterprising Leaders – MEL launch event at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London. This national inititiative for BAME communities, which is the first of its
- [The Positive for Youth Awards 2017 Winner - Meet Shwetal Shah](https://ubele.org/news/the-positive-for-youth-awards-2017-winner-meet-shwetal-shah/) - At the beginning of August 2017 in London took place The Positive for Youth Awards ceremony which recognized and rewarded outstanding youth contribution to the Three Global Goals of Educational Innovation, Empowering Everyone and Environmental Rejuvenation. We are more than happy to present you Shwetal Shah who won The Environmental Rejuvenation: Beyond Sustainability Award. Shwetal
- [PatHERways London project launch](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-london-project-launch/) - The Ubele Initiative aims to bring together 24 BAME women aged 18 to 30 years from four London boroughs who are interested in societal change, global awareness and creative enterprise. PatHERways London project provides a platform of support, information, inspiration and structured learning to enable the advancement of their ideas and projects. The aim of
- [Pandora: Palermo Visit - 17th July to 15th September 2017 by Yvonne Witter](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-palermo-visit-17th-july-to-15th-september-2017-by-yvonne-witter/) - My office location in Palermo, Human Rights Youth Organisation was Via M Puglia No:21, Palermo. I represented The Ubele Initiative, London on the Pandora Project, and visiting Palermo in Sicily to participate in shared learning. “The HRYO - Human Rights Youth Organization is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in Palermo in 2009 by its president
- [Join Mali Enterprising Leaders Manchester Launch](https://ubele.org/news/join-mali-enterprising-leaders-manchester-launch/) - Project Mali Enterprising Leaders in Manchester will be launching with a Community Business Event at the West Indian Centre in Moss Side on Saturday 30th September. The event will start at 10.30am with coffee and breakfast and a chance to meet the project team, stall holders and the project’s funders Power to Change. Power to
- [CRC Appreciative Learning Training Programme in Athens, September 2017](https://ubele.org/news/crc-appreciative-learning-training-programme-in-athens-september-2017/) - In September in Athens, Greece took place Appreciative learning training programme, as part of CRC project. The programme was based on the 4D Cycle (DISCOVER, DREAM, DESIGN & DESTINY) methodology of Appreciative Inquiry. Each day focused on a different element of the cycle. The participants could discuss with each other their ideas on ideal world
- [Participating in PatHERways London sessions by Shaneka Knight](https://ubele.org/news/participating-in-patherways-london-sessions-by-shaneka-knight/) - I was initially apprehensive about having to the attend the first PatHERways session, I didn’t know many of the females in the group and I was anxious about having to meet them all. With so many of us it was obvious that the first obstacle would be learning names, Odiri combated this by beginning the
- [Black History Month: Seven years of creating answers to ‘My Big Question’](https://ubele.org/news/black-history-month-seven-years-of-creating-answers-to-my-big-question/) - As we reach Black History Month we invite you to read Seven years of creating answers to 'My Big Question' where Yvonne Field reflects on the future sustainability of the African Diaspora community in the UK. Click HERE to view Black History Month 2017 Magazine Celebrating 30 years of Black History.
- [CRC Appreciative Learning Training Programme in Athens: 4D Cycle by Aisha Khan](https://ubele.org/news/crc-appreciative-learning-training-programme-in-athens-4d-cycle-by-aisha-khan/) - I recently went to Athens to participate in Appreciative learning training programme. I met some amazing people, who are involved in some incredible work. As a recent graduate, I feel like this training has helped me to gain clarity about what I would like to do in the future and has given me the confidence
- [Mali Enterprising Leaders Launch in Manchester, 30th September 2017](https://ubele.org/news/mali-enterprising-leaders-launch-in-manchester-30th-september-2017/) - On 30th September 2017 took place Mali Enterprising Leaders Launch in Manchester. Our first event in London looked at the processes behind becoming an Elder and a Young Emerging Leader. In Manchester the event focused on Community Businesses. It was an opportunity to learn more about 'what is a community business' and 'what are the
- [PASCF event: 'Passing the Baton - Reality or Myth?' workshop led by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/pascf-event-passing-the-baton-reality-or-myth-workshop-led-by-yvonne-field/) - Date: Friday, 20th October 2017 Time: 7.15pm for prompt start @ 7.30pm Venue: 336 Brixton Road, London SW9 7AA [Opposite Max Roach Park] DISABLED ACCESS This Friday, 20th October 2017, Pan Afrikan Society Community Forum (PASCF) is organizing workshop led by Yvonne Field. Yvonne will explore 'Passing the Baton - Reality or Myth?' and
- [Black to the Future: London visit, October 2017](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-london-visit-october-2017/) - After being in Cologne/Bonn between 24th and 29th May the group of the project’s participants came together again in London between 11th and 16th October. Together with our partners Migrafica from Cologne/Bonn and Stichting Interlock from Amsterdam we planned a week filled with activities – starting with an interesting learning introduction by Cecile Gutzmore (“to
- [University of Youth Development: Seminar on Diaspora as agents of inclusive societies by Shwetal Shah](https://ubele.org/news/university-of-youth-development-seminar-on-diaspora-as-agents-of-inclusive-societies-by-shwetal-shah/) - University of Youth Development, North South Centre Seminar on Diaspora as agents of inclusive societies 17th September to 24th September 2017 I represented The Ubele Initiative, London on the pan diaspora seminar organized by North South Centre part of the pop up University of Youth Development which takes place each year in Mollina exactly when
- [EVENT: MAPPING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS through the lens of Children and Grandchildren of Windrush](https://ubele.org/news/event-mapping-intergenerational-connections-through-the-lens-of-children-and-grandchildren-of-windrush/) - Are you a woman aged between 50 and 75? Are or were your parents of the Windrush Generation? Are you a first generation BAME female community based activist who was either born in the UK or came to the UK as a child/young person? Join us for an INTERGENERATIONAL gathering where STORIES and EXPERIENCES of
- [PatHERways International: Cabo Verde Training, October 2017 by Shaneka Knight](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-international-cabo-verde-training-october-2017-by-shaneka-knight/) - The Cabo Verde programme ‘Training of Trainers’ was based in Santiago, the largest island of Cabo Verde. The meeting was the second-time partners within the Erasmus+ PathHERways International project met face to face to discuss the progress of the project. Partner attended from Portugal, Peru, Mozambique, France and the United Kingdom (UK). The first meeting
- [Wolves Lane Festive Market, Sunday 10th December 2017](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-festive-market-sunday-10th-december-2017/) - Sunday 10th December 2017 1pm – 6pm Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre (Wood Green, London N22 5JD) The Wolves Lane Festive Market will be an afternoon of celebration with food, music, family activities and market stalls organised by a collection of community organisations. Activities on the day will include: - Visit the Palmhouse and meet the
- [PatHERways London – Residential gathering in Darsham, November 2017](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-london-residential-gathering-in-darsham-november-2017/) - As part of PatHERways London project, last weekend in November was reserved for a group of 10 young BAME woman who, together with Yvonne Field, Marija Biljan and Serieta Mullings from the Ubele Initiative, gathered in a big cosy house in Darsham, Suffolk. Below are two articles written by Saffron N Johnson and Marija Biljan,
- [Graphic Harvesting with European Forum to Build Bridges on FGM](https://ubele.org/news/graphic-harvesting-with-european-forum-to-build-bridges-on-fgm/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize The European Forum to Build Bridges on FGM was held on 28 November 2017 in Brussels by the End FGM EU. The Forum gave the opportunity to more than 100 actors working to end FGM - including NGOs, IGOs, service providers, practitioners, donors, researchers, experts, lawyers,
- [PatHERways London: Intergenerational Mapping Workshop, 5th December 2017](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-london-intergenerational-mapping-workshop-5th-december-2017/) - An intergenerational mapping workshop took place on 5th December 2017, where different generations of BAME women shared their stories around community activism. As a part of PatHERways London programme, this session was especially meaningful for those young women who are currently shaping their lives and activist paths. Community activism and social change has to be
- [Wolves Lane community market gets festive in the snow!](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-community-market-gets-festive-in-the-snow/) - A collection of community organisations, including the Ubele Initiative, worked through the snow to launch a new market at Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre on Sunday 10th December. With a festive look of white-capped greenhouses the day got in full swing with food, music, palmhouse visits, children’s activities and stalls selling all kinds of wares from
- [MALI ENTERPRISING LEADERS – WORKSHOP on 25th November 2017 at Firhill Road Sports Ground, Bellingham Lewisham](https://ubele.org/news/mali-enterprising-leaders-workshop-on-25th-november-2017-at-firhill-road-sports-ground-bellingham-lewisham/) - The Lewisham Sports Consortium (LSC) held a Mali Enterprising Leaders Workshop on 25 November at Firhill Road Sports Ground. The speaker was Kunle Olulode, Director of Voice4Change England, a partner in the project. The aims of the workshop were to give an overview of the Mali Enterprising Leaders programme run by The Ubele Initiative and
- [We are recruiting participants to attend a fully funded 5 day Erasmus+ programme on Women’s Enterprise!](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-recruiting-participants-to-attend-a-fully-funded-5-day-erasmus-programme-on-womens-enterprise/) - View fullsize View fullsize
- [Pandora Mobility: Marija Biljan](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-mobility-marija-biljan/) - Staff mobility – Pandora project H.R.Y.O. Human Rights Youth Organization – The Ubele Initiative 22nd October – 22nd December 2017, London, UK INTRODUCTION I arrived to London on 22nd October to spend two months with Ubele Initiative, my host organization on Pandora mobility programme. Ubele is a social enterprise that works around community development and
- [Aisha Khan writes about her recent trip to Palermo in Sicily for the start of a new Erasmus+ project on human trafficking](https://ubele.org/news/aisha-khan-writes-about-her-recent-trip-to-palermo-in-sicily-for-the-start-of-a-new-erasmus-project-on-human-trafficking/) - I recently went to Palermo, Sicily for a Kick-Off meeting for a new two year Erasmus+ project called ‘IRETI’ which means ‘Hope’ in Yoruba. This four (Italy, UK, Romania & Spain) country partnership project which is being led by HYRO – HUMAN RIGHTS YOUTH ORGANIZATION ASSOCIAZIONE in Sicily, has been developed to support women affected
- [Graphic Harvest FGM Conference in Brussels by Drew Sinclair](https://ubele.org/news/graphic-harvest-fgm-conference-in-brussels-by-drew-sinclair/) - The European Forum to Build Bridges on FGM was held on 28 November in Brussels by the End FGM EU. The Ubele Initiative was represented by Drew Sinclair who spent the day gathering some of the most prominent messages arising from the forum and transformed them into original works of art. My journey on
- [Developing workshops for Yo!Fest 2018, Meeting in Strasbourg, January 2018](https://ubele.org/news/developing-workshops-for-yofest-2018-meeting-in-strasbourg-january-2018/) - As the process of developing exciting workshops for Yo!Fest 2018 continues, recently took place another meeting in Strasbourg. The Ubele Initiative was represented by Macey McMullen who shares with us below her thoughts about this new experience: Today a group of enquiring minds walked downstairs into a room. This began an unknown journey which became
- [PatHERways International: Final seminar in Cascais, Portugal](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-international-final-seminar-in-cascais-portugal/) - PatHERways International final seminar took place in Cascais, Portugal from 7th-11th March 2018. We have been sharing and evaluating the work that we have developed in PatHERways London with our partner organisations from 6 countries! The project aims to develop the competences of youth workers, youth trainers and educators to efficiently engage young women in
- [PatHERways London: Programme overview by Rajaa Bouchab](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-london-programme-overview-by-rajaa-bouchab/) - The experience as a whole helped me progress as both an individual and an active member in society. PatHERways London allowed me to better myself individually, by progressing towards my social action goal. By attending the sessions regularly I gained a sense of constant support from the group. This support consisted with motivation, collaborations, and
- [We are now recruiting participants to attend MALI Enterprising Leaders "Young Trustee Programme" that includes coaching support!](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-now-recruiting-participants-to-attend-mali-enterprising-leaders-young-trustee-programme-that-includes-coaching-support/) - For further information and an application form please email: Aisha.Khan@ubele.org APPLICATION CLOSING DATE : 16th FEBRUARY 2018 For further information and an application form please email: Aisha.Khan@ubele.org APPLICATION CLOSING DATE : 16th FEBRUARY 2018
- [Pandora: Women's Enterprise programme in London by Kamilah Francis](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-womens-enterprise-programme-in-london-by-kamilah-francis/) - Pandora: Women's Enterprise residential programme in London 9th-15th January 2018 It's not often that we get the chance to switch off from the real world and really absorb ourselves in a learning experience, but the Pandora women's enterprise programme was just this. In just under a week I was able to meet incredible women from
- [Working on our power - a new training programme for 2018](https://ubele.org/news/working-on-our-power-a-new-training-programme-for-2018/) - We are excited to share with you the first glimpse of a new training programme for 2018: Working on our power - transformative leadership training for womxn of colour across Europe. It’s a 9 month programme for non-binary, trans and cis-women of colour working towards economic and political systems change across Europe. If this sounds
- [PANDORA Month 1: My Time With The Autokreacja Foundation, Poland by Saffron Johnson](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-month-1-my-time-with-the-autokreacja-foundation-poland-by-saffron-johnson/) - In the weeks that led up to my 2-month departure to Poland, I was filled with nerves and excitement, but mostly nerves. I was to embark on a new adventure into the unknown, in a country that I was unsure on how they would react to me, to work with an organisation whose agenda I
- [Erasmus+ PatHERways International: Timor Loro Sa ‘E (Sunrise in the East), February 2018 by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/erasmus-patherways-international-timor-loro-sa-e-sunrise-in-the-east-february-2018-by-yvonne-field/) - I had not consciously chosen to visit Timor Loro Sa ‘E (Timor Leste in Portuguese and East Timor in English) but I am here visiting Empreza Di’ak who are our partners on the job shadowing element of a 20 month Erasmus+ PatHERways International project on young women’s political participation which seven different countries and is
- [Black to the Future: Last study visit, Amsterdam, March 2018](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-last-study-visit-amsterdam-march-2018/) - With the visit to Amsterdam the international study visits for the project Black to the Future have come to an end. Black to the Future is an Erasmus+ project which focuses on intergenerational youth work practice within the African Diaspora community in Amsterdam, Bonn/Cologne and London. Through a series of study visits and dialogue
- [PatHERways International: Seminar in Cascais, Portugal, March 2018 by Adiam Yemane](https://ubele.org/news/patherways-international-seminar-in-cascais-portugal-march-2018-by-adiam-yemane/) - Last year I started participating at PatHERways London. For me it has been a fantastic opportunity to meet other like-minded women and to have the safe space to develop projects. Following from that I was invited to participate on the International level. I remember how excited I got when I got one out of
- [Black to the Future – Amsterdam on Reflection by Owen Clarke](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-amsterdam-on-reflection-by-owen-clarke/) - Amsterdam, the third and final frontier in our exploration of intergenerational youth work across the African diaspora. Arriving in the late Afternoon, at our quiet and cosy hotel, we de-bagged and made our way to the relaxed atmosphere of a diner on the South East – the mainstay of Surinam immigration to Amsterdam.
- [PANDORA mobility: My First Week in London by Ceyda Ozkan](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-mobility-my-first-week-in-london-by-ceyda-ozkan/) - I have come to London via Pandora Project from Turkey. I have been working at The Ubele Initiative and I have made good friends (Yvonne, Aisha and Tracey) at my office. Today is my tenth day In London and I have had amazing experiences. I have been working with people who are from all over
- [Spring Edition of LivingMaps Review](https://ubele.org/news/spring-edition-of-livingmaps-review/) - We’re pleased to share with you the two articles from the newest edition of LivingMaps Review. “BAME community assets mapping in England: the evidence gathered by the Ubele Initiative” written by Santa Pedone who has been working for Just Space and the Ubele Initiative. The article describes mapping exercises which were undertaken between 2014 and
- [Call for Participants! European Summer School: Towards Resilient Communities](https://ubele.org/news/call-for-participants-european-summer-school-towards-resilient-communities/) - We're looking for participants to attend European Summer School: Towards Resilient Communities training courses in Amsterdam and Berlin! Application deadline: Friday, 11th May 2018 To receive more information and an application form please contact Aisha Khan, Project Development Officer, at aisha.khan@ubele.org View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize
- [Pandora Mobility: Poland - Month 2 by Saffron Nnamdi-Johnson](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-mobility-poland-month-2-by-saffron-nnamdi-johnson/) - I started my journey in Poland with feelings of excitement and anxiety, and now that I am near the end of my journey I am feeling fulfilled, yet also a bit sad. 2 months in the beginning seemed quite daunting, and now perhaps it seems as if it was not enough time for
- [NoH8@All: We’re recruiting up to 3 participants to attend a 7 day training in Warsaw in June!](https://ubele.org/news/noh8-at-all-were-recruiting-up-to-3-participants-to-attend-a-7-day-training-in-warsaw-in-june/) - The Ubele Initiave is recruiting up to 3 participants to attend a 7 day fully funded Erasmus + training programme on combating online hate speech which is being led and delivered by The Autokreacja Foundation in Warsaw, Poland. Dates: 16th June – 23rd June 2018 Location: Warsaw, Poland NoH8@All was developed in response
- [Commonwealth Youth Forum 2018 - Reflections by Solomon Rose](https://ubele.org/news/commonwealth-youth-forum-2018-reflections-by-solomon-rose/) - The Commonwealth Youth Forum presented a tangible alternative future to the doom and gloom that is continually propagated. It exposed me to a generation of young people across the globe that are already doing incredible things. This generation will be more interconnected and interwoven than previous generations. I do not think that the Commonwealth as
- [IRETI Empowering Women – First weeks in Palermo, Sicily by Saffron N Johnson](https://ubele.org/news/ireti-empowering-women-first-weeks-in-palermo-sicily-by-saffron-n-johnson/) - So far I have been in Palermo, Sicily for just under 2 weeks and the though is still sinking in that I have been blessed enough to be here- truth be told, I visited Palermo at the beginning of March and was captivated by the beauty and authenticity of the city, and went around
- [Wolves Lane Community Market was back with a bang on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th May 2018!](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-community-market-was-back-with-a-bang-on-bank-holiday-monday-7th-may-2018/) - Wolves Lane Community Market was back for the second time, only without all the coats and snow! A number of Wood Green residents, particularly those that have lived here for a certain amount of time will know just how important and overall significant the centre was (and still is) to the local community. From being
- [Pandora - End of mobility at the Ubele Initiative by Ceyda Ozkan](https://ubele.org/news/pandora-end-of-mobility-at-the-ubele-initiative-by-ceyda-ozkan/) - Hi! I have been living in London since 13th of May and working at The Ubele Initiative. I came from Turkey (from Ankara) for a project which is called `Pandora: Discovering European Opportunities for Female Entrepreneurship`. I am a social worker and when I was living in Ankara I had been working with Yenimahalle Municipality
- [We're about to attend Yo!Fest 2018 in Strasbourg!!](https://ubele.org/news/were-about-to-attend-yofest-2018-in-strasbourg/) - Yo!Fest is the annual youth political festival organised by the European Youth Forum which acts as the youth voice for the European Parliament . Yo! Fest 2018, is a groovy combination of politics, debates and workshops with live music and a variety of artistic performances, creating the perfect mix for an enjoyable and meaningful experience.
- [Yo!Fest 2018: Working out for a Stronger Europe](https://ubele.org/news/yofest-2018-working-out-for-a-stronger-europe/) - Yo!Fest is the annual youth political festival organised by the European Youth Forum which acts as the youth voice for the European Parliament . This year it was held in Strasbourg on the 1st & 2nd June. The Ubele Initiative took a delegation of 20 young adults aged 18 -30 years from across the UK
- [IRETI: Learning about the realities of the women in Palermo, Sicily](https://ubele.org/news/ireti-learning-about-the-realities-of-the-women-in-palermo-sicily/) - I write this with only 2 weeks left of the project left, my days in Sicily slowing counting down to my return home. The aim of the project was to learn about the sex trafficking of Nigerian women that has been happening here in Palermo, and to learn about the realities of the women here,
- [Working out for a stronger Europe - Yo!Fest 2018 by Maya Campbell](https://ubele.org/news/working-out-for-a-stronger-europe-yofest-2018-by-maya-campbell/) - Heya, I’m Maya! I went to the European Parliament in Strasbourg with the Ubele initiative for Yo!Fest 2018. It was such a great weekend and I felt incredibly privileged to have met such an intelligent group of young people working hard in our own individual areas to contribute positively to society and promote political mobilisation
- [One year on from the tragic night that Grenfell Tower burned for over 24 hours by Rajaa Bouchab](https://ubele.org/news/one-year-on-from-the-tragic-night-that-grenfell-tower-burned-for-over-24-hours-by-rajaa-bouchab/) - One year on from the tragic night that Grenfell Tower burned for over 24 hours. Still the community bares pain and holds grief. As the 13th of June 2018 commenced to the 14th of June 2018 our community gathered together to hold a vigil. It was powerful and emotional- seeing those very same
- [First Film night at Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre, 22nd June 2018](https://ubele.org/news/first-film-night-at-wolves-lane-horticultural-centre-22nd-june-2018/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We are very happy and still recovering from the big night we had last Friday! Our first film night at Wolves Lane organised by StART in conjunction with The Ubele Initiative was a huge success! More than 50 people from very
- [BME Community Assets: People, Places and Next Generation Leadership - MEL Final Event in London](https://ubele.org/news/bme-community-assets-people-places-and-next-generation-leadership-mel-final-event-in-london/) - Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL) Final Event: BME Community Assets: People, Places and Next Generation Leadership The Ubele Initiative invites you to join us for lunch followed by presentations and a conversation! During the afternoon we will: Share the main areas of learning from the Mali Enterprising Leaders project (London and Manchester) Celebrate
- [Powerful 5 days in Amsterdam! European Summer School 2018](https://ubele.org/news/powerful-5-days-in-amsterdam-european-summer-school-2018/) - 45 participants, 2 courses, 1 city! What a great launch of European Summer School: Towards Resilient Communities! ‘Introduction to Black Europe’ and ‘Systems Thinking for Social Change’ courses took place in Amsterdam from 4th to 9th July 2018. These were very powerful days accompanied by learning, making connections, inspiring visits and great conversations. A big
- [Participating in ESS: Introduction to Black Europe course in Amsterdam by Jordi Reo](https://ubele.org/news/participating-in-ess-introduction-to-black-europe-course-in-amsterdam-by-jordi-reo/) - The first week of July, twenty-one leaders from diverse organisations, companies, universities were selected by Ubele Initiative in collaboration with UNTOLD to immerse in a 5 days course – Introduction to Black Europe - in Bijlmer Parktheatre in southeast Amsterdam. The group flew from London with big aspirations to discover, share and discuss
- [The journey starts with that first step - Systems thinking and the change process - ESS Amsterdam by Karl Murray](https://ubele.org/news/the-journey-starts-with-that-first-step-systems-thinking-and-the-change-process-ess-amsterdam-by-karl-murray/) - Have you heard the phrase "the more things change the more they remain the same"? Like many of you, this is something that I hear constantly, especially in the aftermath of a major incident and we look around for evidence of what has changed. As a student and watcher on social interaction I
- [Reflections of 4 students of Goldsmiths, University of London who attended the Erasmus+ European Summer School in Amsterdam](https://ubele.org/news/reflections-of-4-students-of-goldsmiths-university-of-london-who-attended-the-erasmus-european-summer-school-in-amsterdam/) - Forty- five people with a range of experience in youth and community work came together from across England – the group included a number of Goldsmiths former, current and future students and staff. Below are reflections and insights from some of the current students that attended the programme. James MacGregor Born and
- [Celebrating the activities and achievements of our national project, Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL)](https://ubele.org/news/celebrating-the-activities-and-achievements-of-our-national-project-mali-enterprising-leaders-mel/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Two events took place in Manchester (20th June) and London (18th July) which celebrated the activities and achievements of our national project, Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL). Funded by Power to Change, MEL provided 5 BME led community based organisations based in these cities with
- [Capturing the stories and history of BME community assets (people and spaces) of value to our community](https://ubele.org/news/capturing-the-stories-and-history-of-bme-community-assets-people-and-spaces-of-value-to-our-community/) - The Ubele Initiative started to collect stories about BME led (predominately African Diaspora) community assets i.e. community based people who acted as change agents and community spaces we ‘own’ or ‘owned’ in 2014/15. The information collected was put on a unique digital and an audio map which were included in our ground breaking
- ["The time has come for formal education to be restructured" - attending CSI Cross-Sectorial Conference in Istanbul, Turkey by S.M.Gedi](https://ubele.org/news/the-time-has-come-for-formal-education-to-be-restructured-attending-csi-cross-sectorial-conference-in-istanbul-turkey-by-smgedi/) - Such great 4 days at CSI Cross-Sectorial Conference in #Istanbul Turkey! Around 55 participants from 25 different nationalities. I met participants from across Europe and beyond, from places like Palestine, Russia, Armenia and many more amazing group of people enormous amount of dedication to community development and social justice. I found the first couple
- [IRETI mobility: London sounds like a story that is still to be told by Luca Delfino](https://ubele.org/news/ireti-mobility-london-sounds-like-a-story-that-is-still-to-be-told-by-luca-delfino/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Everytime I talk about my first weeks in London, I just can’t avoid relating to my deepest feelings. So, as I’m not supposed to go into the emotional side of the life I’m experiencing here, I’m about to start the following few lines by
- [Youth Change Makers Training by Adiam Yemane](https://ubele.org/news/youth-change-makers-training-by-adiam-yemane/) - I would like to start by thanking Ubele for selecting me to participate on YCM training. And resilience earth for creating an insightful training that has empowered me to continue developing my ideas and projects. A week or two before I was selected by UBELE to participate on YCM training I was hoping to find
- [Black to the Future: Sankofa Youth Work Practice by Dr Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-sankofa-youth-work-practice-by-dr-yansie-rolston/) - March 2017 How Did We Get Here? I’m in a space where I intend to learn a considerable amount and in some respects, it’s a space filled with trepidation. I have never worked in a youth club, but have mentored young people including at risk youth, and hosted learning events for young
- [LONDON CONNECTS… by Aleksander Kisiel](https://ubele.org/news/london-connects-by-aleksander-kisiel/) - View fullsize View fullsize My time and experience with The Ubele Initiative is not only about self-development and meeting new people, but also about gaining self-confidence in a multicultural setting. At the very beginning I was introduced to the organizational culture of Ubele and I learnt about all the projects and
- [We are pleased to share with you the first BME-led Community Enterprise toolkit!](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-pleased-to-share-with-you-the-first-bme-led-community-enterprise-toolkit/) - With funding from Power to Change (PtC), along with our national partners, including Locality, we have been working with BME community-based organisations to support their development and their sustainability through the Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL) Programme. Over eighteen months the MEL Programme delivered tailored support to five London and Manchester organisations, which collectively managed a
- [Black to the Future Evaluation weekend in London](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-evaluation-weekend-in-london/) - The 'Black to the Future - A Sankofa approach to the exchange of youth work practice' was an Erasmus+ innovative intergenerational project for youth workers from the African Diaspora in Amsterdam, Bonn/Cologne and London. It was based on the principles of Sankofa which in the Twi language of Ghana translates as ‘go back
- [Black in Academia: Staying the Course](https://ubele.org/news/black-in-academia-staying-the-course/) - Leading Routes designed new events to encourage and support black students who are studying in the UK and considering a Masters, PhD or career in academia. We’re pleased to support such a great initiative! Join us for informative discussions, exciting academic speakers and an evening to discover opportunities in academic research. Spaces are limited, so
- [Action Learning Facilitation, European Summer School in Berlin by Rachel Gnagniko](https://ubele.org/news/action-learning-facilitation-european-summer-school-in-berlin-by-rachel-gnagniko/) - "People bring their own live current issues and decide on their own action points and learning which results in commitment, motivation" "It is a collaborative process – with value coming from hearing others talk through problems and identifying options as well as exploring our own" Extracts from “Action Learning in a Nutshell” by
- [The power of sharing experience and learning, European Summer School in Berlin by Karina Morales](https://ubele.org/news/the-power-of-sharing-experience-and-learning-european-summer-school-in-berlin-by-karina-morales/) - The experience with the European Summer School run by The Ubele Initiative within Erasmus+ programme has been the most powerful training I have been part of until now. As a student I would have never thought I was going to be in different cities, such as Amsterdam and Berlin, learning from people’s professional and personal
- [Diving into two fascinating approaches to community work – Theory U and Action Learning, European Summer School in Berlin by Ahmed Mohammed](https://ubele.org/news/diving-into-two-fascinating-approaches-to-community-work-theory-u-and-action-learning-european-summer-school-in-berlin-by-ahmed-mohammed/) - Taking part in the European Summer School Programme ‘Towards Resilient Communities’ in Berlin was a great experience. I had the privilege to learn about and dive into two fascinating approaches to community work, ‘Theory U’ and ‘Action Learning’. I am a young person and Employment Adviser for Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, and my role involves engaging
- [Impactful methods of working with communities: Action Learning and Theory U, European Summer School in Berlin](https://ubele.org/news/impactful-methods-of-working-with-communities-action-learning-and-theory-u-european-summer-school-in-berlin/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize European Summer School: Towards Resilient Communities Part 2. took place in Berlin and it was as powerful time as in Amsterdam. Together with our partner, we organized 4 courses,
- [IRETI: London, where trains of chances never terminate by Luca Delfino](https://ubele.org/news/ireti-london-where-trains-of-chances-never-terminate-by-luca-delfino/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize It’s been seven days since I’ve came back from London. And now I’m physically here, in Palermo, my hometown, but my mind and heart are still playing the paths of my London life: it feels like a part of me is still wandering the
- [Be part of the steering group of 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance - a community-led programme!](https://ubele.org/news/be-part-of-the-steering-group-of-81-acts-of-exuberant-defiance-a-community-led-programme/) - Brixton based, arts activists Tony Cealy and Chloe Osborne are catalysing a cultural programme called 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance - a community-led programme of activity that will draw on the 40 year anniversary of the Brixton uprisings (2021) to: a) provide a lens on our contemporary experience of equity in the area
- [Aisha Khan writes about her recent trip to Ankara in Turkey for the closing meeting for the Pandora Project](https://ubele.org/news/aisha-khan-writes-about-her-recent-trip-to-ankara-in-turkey-for-the-closing-meeting-for-the-pandora-project/) - View fullsize View fullsize I recently returned from Ankara, for a closing meeting for a Erasmus+ project we have been working on for the past two years called Pandora. This four (Italy, UK, Poland & Turkey) country partnership project which was led by HYRO – HUMAN RIGHTS YOUTH ORGANIZATION ASSOCIAZIONE in
- [We have moved to a new office - check the space and support our Wolves Lane fundraising campaign!](https://ubele.org/news/we-have-moved-to-a-new-office-check-the-space-and-support-our-wolves-lane-fundraising-campaign/) - We have changed our official address to: Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre Wolves Lane London N22 5JD Wolves Lane is a thriving centre for growing and distributing wholesome food and a space for the local food economy to develop through education, enterprise and events, making good
- [Apply for our new social leadership programme!](https://ubele.org/news/apply-for-our-new-social-leadership-programme/) - We’re introducing new social leadership programme Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub. Check the flyer and find out more by contacting Michael Hamilton at Michael.Hamilton@ubele.org Deadline for applications is Monday, 3rd December 2018 ABOUT THE COURSES Appreciative Leadership While traditional leadership focuses on problems, Appreciative Leadership focuses on potential, improves organisations and individuals by finding out
- [Mayor of London announced his backing of our Wolves Lane solar crowdfunding project!](https://ubele.org/news/mayor-of-london-announced-his-backing-of-our-wolves-lane-solar-crowdfunding-project/) - Back Wolves Lane fundraising campaign The former Council plant nursery in Wood Green, now run by community organisations, inlcuding The Ubele Initiative, has just received a great promise from Sadiq Khan. City Hall has pledged £7500 towards our current fund-raising campaign. Under the title ‘Wolves Lane, Wood Green’s Mini-Eden’, we are crowdfunding for
- [Kuala Lumpur as a Resilient City by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/kuala-lumpur-as-a-resilient-city-by-yvonne-field/) - Good things come to those who wait…or so my mother used tell me when I was impatiently waiting for something to happen….. Two years after starting the Common Purpose, Commonwealth Senior Leaders Programme, I travelled to Kuala Lumpur (KL) in Malaysia. Significant work commitments in 2016 and 2017 meant that
- [One-week long WELCOMESHIP Training in Solna, Sweden](https://ubele.org/news/one-week-long-welcomeship-training-in-solna-sweden/) - Wow what an amazing journey! During the Welcomeship six days training in Solna, Sweden, we were taken on a complete journey of identifying personal passions, learning systems and methods to bring those passions into organisations to create real change in our communities and finally to create and manage organisations that will enable us
- [Building intersectional, intergenerational solidarity and knowledge: WOOP in Berlin by Nadia Nadesan](https://ubele.org/news/building-intersectional-intergenerational-solidarity-and-knowledge-woop-in-berlin-by-nadia-nadesan/) - This past October Working on Our Power, a transformational leadership programme, marked a huge milestone by hosting it’s very first retreat in Berlin! 24 women, trans and non binary people of colour from across the EU gathered for two and half exciting days, to build intersectional, intergenerational solidarity and knowledge. Because so many
- [Join us for Reconnect and Reflect events in London and Liverpool!](https://ubele.org/news/join-us-for-reconnect-and-reflect-events-in-london-and-liverpool/)
- [Join our team! We're looking for Administration Intern and Social Media Intern](https://ubele.org/news/join-our-team-were-looking-for-administration-intern-and-social-media-intern/) - Administration Intern We are looking for an Administration Intern to help with administrative support, the role will be to carry out general administrative tasks and to provide support to our team. What you will be doing: · Handling e-mails and telephone calls in a polite and professional manner · Using basic computer programs, such as
- [J Hus pledges to our Wolves Lane, Wood Green’s Mini-Eden crowdfunding campaign](https://ubele.org/news/j-hus-pledges-to-our-wolves-lane-wood-greens-mini-eden-crowdfunding-campaign/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize In celebration of the success of our Crowdfunding campaign, we held an intimate festive gathering Tuesday 13th November 2018 at the Wolves Lane Garden and Horticultural Centre. During this event, we were joined by JHUS, a well-known London rapper who generously pledged to our
- [Power to Change to help Wolves Lane Community Food Hub and Market](https://ubele.org/news/power-to-change-to-help-wolves-lane-community-food-hub-and-market/) - Recently, we secured £20,000 grant plus support to develop a regular community market and to formalise a consortium structure. We aim to progress two key areas of development which will enable us to go beyond mainly operating separately as individual businesses, and maximise the benefit of working at the site together and engaging with the
- [Exploring mental health and mental wellbeing in Tobago](https://ubele.org/news/exploring-mental-health-and-mental-wellbeing-in-tobago/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize 16 community activists were brought together by The Lily Foundation for human development in Tobago to take part in a four-day process of exploring mental health and mental wellbeing
- [We're looking to recruit young leaders (18 - 30 year olds) from BAME communities for our Young Emerging Social Leaders programme](https://ubele.org/news/were-looking-to-recruit-young-leaders-18-30-year-olds-from-bame-communities-for-our-young-emerging-social-leaders-programme/) - The Ubele Initiative is looking to recruit young leaders (18 - 30 year olds) from BAME communities for our Young Emerging Social Leaders programme. This programme will provide a safe space for young leaders to explore their role in society as changemakers and how they can make a deep and lasting impact in
- [Being a young woman in the tech industry, Shwetal Shah](https://ubele.org/news/being-a-young-woman-in-the-tech-industry-shwetal-shah/) - Shwetal has been involved in Ubele’s various programmes for over a year now. It is great to observe how this amazing young woman is growing. Recently, Shwetal was nominated for the WISE Awards (WISE Technology Award category). The WISE Awards is a unique annual event, a special opportunity to recognise inspiring organisations and individuals actively
- [EPALE UK’s Conference in Birmingham “Celebrating Adult Learning” by Aisha Khan](https://ubele.org/news/epale-uks-conference-in-birmingham-celebrating-adult-learning-by-aisha-khan/) - I recently attended EPALE UK’s Conference “Celebrating Adult Learning” held in Birmingham. It was an incredible programme of various activities which brought together almost one hundred delegates working in adult learning from across the UK. The keynote address was given by Sir Alan Tuckett who gave us a thought-provoking perspective on adult community learning, its role in society,
- [A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who made yesterday’s Festive Market a real success!](https://ubele.org/news/a-big-thank-you-to-everyone-who-made-yesterdays-festive-market-a-real-success/) - Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre was filled with great vibes yesterday! It was the second year we hosted Festive Market and again it was a great success. It was a brilliant day and the atmosphere was wonderful. Stall holders were selling all kinds of wares from jewellery, Christmas hampers to plants and veggies. St
- [ESS: Reflecting on our learning journeys in Amsterdam and Berlin](https://ubele.org/news/ess-reflecting-on-our-learning-journeys-in-amsterdam-and-berlin/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize On Tuesday evening, 11th December we hosted ESS Reflect and Reconnect event. European Summer School: Towards Resilient Communities is a social leadership training programme that aims to create and develop an intergenerational group of skilled
- [Attending 'Fostering critical thinking and media literacy' - a transnational cooperation activity seminar in Berlin by Aisha Khan](https://ubele.org/news/attending-fostering-critical-thinking-and-media-literacy-a-transnational-cooperation-activity-seminar-in-berlin-by-aisha-khan/) - I recently returned from a transnational cooperation activity seminar in Berlin. The theme of this seminar was “Fostering critical thinking and media literacy – Strengthening European democracy through adult education” 10th – 12th December 2018. When I saw the publicity for this seminar, I knew I wanted to attend because I know that imperative role of
- [End of the Year Message from Yvonne Field, Founder and Managing Director of The Ubele Initiative](https://ubele.org/news/end-of-the-year-message-from-yvonne-field-founder-and-managing-director-of-the-ubele-initiative/) - It is hard to believe that we are approaching another year end. The adage that reminds us that time goes faster as you get older seems to be playing out, for me at least. So many exciting things have happened over the past twelve months. It has been, to be honest,a bit of whirl
- [Voyage volunteers support Wolves Lane Festive Market](https://ubele.org/news/voyage-volunteers-support-wolves-lane-festive-market/) - Voyage wishes to use this opportunity to thank our amazing partners at Ubele Initiative for welcoming us and facilitating and supporting our young leaders to act as Volunteers. Our volunteers arrived early to open up and launch the Wolves Lane Festive Market which took place on Sunday 9th December 2018. The Festive Market was
- [Thank you for supporting Wolves Lane fundraising campaign - we have reached our target!](https://ubele.org/news/thank-you-for-supporting-wolves-lane-fundraising-campaign-we-have-reached-our-target/) - Thank you so much to everyone who supported our cause! We got 189 backers and raised £16,633. That means that we have reached our target so we’re good to start on installing those solar panels! Wolves Lane Centre team is so grateful for all the generous pledges. And, since we raised a bit more,
- [#OurSpaceLaunch An inclusive community business revolution in Lambeth](https://ubele.org/news/ourspacelaunch-an-inclusive-community-business-revolution-in-lambeth/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We celebrated OurSpace launch together with forty-five guests, at a bursting Impact Hub Brixton. Participants were able to take part in an interactive workshop, explore and share their thoughts on
- [Attending the first day of the public examination of Sadiq Khan’s draft New London Plan 2019- 2040 by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/attending-the-first-day-of-the-public-examination-of-sadiq-khans-draft-new-london-plan-2019-2040-by-yvonne-field/) - Yvonne Field and Aisha Khan attended City Hall for the first day of the public examination of Sadiq Khan’s draft New London Plan 2019- 2040. This new plan will drive development across London’s for the next 20 years, extending the number of ‘Opportunity Areas’ which are targeted for gentrification. Yvonne was asked to give evidence
- [IRETI comes to London by Yvonne Witter](https://ubele.org/news/ireti-comes-to-london-by-yvonne-witter/) - Did you know that 80% of the Nigerian women arriving in Italy are victims of human trafficking? These women are recruited with the promise of a better life. Most of the victims come from Benin City, are aged between 17-28 years and have a low level of education and come from poor families. Once they
- [A Purple Cow in Leadership Training by Syriah Bailey](https://ubele.org/news/a-purple-cow-in-leadership-training-by-syriah-bailey/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize In early February, I attended welcome weekend of Ubele’s Young Emerging Social Leaders (YESL) programme for BAME changemakers. It went the way we expect the first day of a training programme to go. Small talk. Good vibes. Comfortable uncertainty. A lot of coffee. “We’re
- [Explore our work with 6 BAME community organisations in London and Manchester in the newest publication](https://ubele.org/news/explore-our-work-with-6-bame-community-organisations-in-london-and-manchester-in-the-newest-publication/) - I am delighted to launch the Evaluation Report for Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL). This 18 month project funded by Power to Change offers an important insight into the support needs, and aspirations of BAME led organisations with community. It also sheds light on the interventions offered, some of the main outcomes and impact achieved. The
- [What I learned about Mentorship during the Leadership Training by Laurentine Insonere Amaliza](https://ubele.org/news/what-i-learned-about-mentorship-during-the-leadership-training-by-laurentine-insonere-amaliza/) - View fullsize View fullsize I came into the Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub Appreciative Leadership Training in Athens with an open-mind. This was my second training with The Ubele Initiative. So, I knew what to expect from the organisation and felt confident that I would learn a lot, meet a groupof like-minded
- [#IWD2019 Our Young Emerging Leaders are organising a free event on 8th March to celebrate International Women's Day](https://ubele.org/news/iwd2019-our-young-emerging-leaders-are-organising-a-free-event-on-8th-march-to-celebrate-international-womens-day/) - Join us on Friday, 8th March at 7pm @ The Brixton Pound!
- [OurSpace Leaders Programme: Applications are open NOW!](https://ubele.org/news/ourspace-leaders-programme-applications-are-open-now/) - The OurSpace Leaders Programme empowers community leaders to create change in their neighbourhoods and community centres. Want to learn the skills to facilitate inclusive spaces that can harness community action & gain the knowledge to support the launch of project ideas from within your community? OurSpace project is going to work with 21
- [Leading Routes: Paths to University Success' event for parents and carers is coming back!](https://ubele.org/news/leading-routes-paths-to-university-success-event-for-parents-and-carers-is-coming-back/) - View fullsize View fullsize Leading Routes is ogranising third annual ‘Paths to University Success' event for parents and carers. The registration is open now! The event is aimed at African Caribbean parents and students interested in finding out more about higher education and the student journey. This free event is sponsored by University College London (UCL) and
- [APPLY NOW! Only few places left on the upcoming Action Learning course in Athens, Greece in June 2019](https://ubele.org/news/apply-now-only-few-places-left-on-the-upcoming-action-learning-course-in-athens-greece-in-june-2019/) - What is Sankofa Integrenerational LEarning Hub Programme?
- [Capturing Art of Hosting in Greece & Welcomeship Training in Italy](https://ubele.org/news/capturing-art-of-hosting-in-greece-amp-welcomeship-training-in-italy/) - Recently we travelled to Greece and Italy as part of our two Erasmus+ projects. Enjoy some great photos and find out more about the learning journeys. Art of Hosting in Athens, Greece Another Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub course took place in April in Athens, Greece. Our participants learnt how to guide the meetings and conversations
- [Conversations from Seed to Plate and Beyond!](https://ubele.org/news/conversations-from-seed-to-plate-and-beyond/) - Another food values converations took place at Wolves Lane Centre on Tuesday, 16th April 2019. We’ve discussed the food values graphic harvest and each of the participants came up with one food intention for the year. It was also an opportunity to learn about and make the traditional Polish pierogi that we served
- [Wise Women Wellness: Achieving Life Work Balance](https://ubele.org/news/wise-women-wellness-achieving-life-work-balance/) - Six women will work together in a pilot scheme based on the wellbeing wheel in an innovative workshop - “Achieving Life Work Balance”, to create a personal self-care plan and improve their health and mental wellbeing in a supportive group. Wise Women Wellness is one of our latest projects funded by Lambeth’s Wellbeing
- [Exploring the colourful Chihuly artworks, Kew Gardens visit](https://ubele.org/news/exploring-the-colourful-chihuly-artworks-kew-gardens-visit/) - Last week, we went to Kew Gardens to see a wide selection of Chihuly’s art, including large-scale installations, sculptural works, and drawings. It was a beautiful sunny day spent with wonderful people. Here’s a poem written by Kim Smith who visited Kew Gardens with us: Freedom Take me to the top of
- [Right space, right time: Reflections on the Art of Hosting](https://ubele.org/news/right-space-right-time-reflections-on-the-art-of-hosting/) - By Rianna Raymond-Williams As I reflect on the training course I attended just over a month ago with UBELE on the Art of Hosting (AOH) in Athens, Greece, I think back to how unaware and unprepared, but excited I was about taking part in the training course. I didn’t do any prior research on the
- [As we celebrate our official 5th anniversary...](https://ubele.org/news/as-we-celebrate-our-official-5th-anniversary/) - On May 12th we turned 5! Thank you for being part of our journey so far and all your support. We are very excited about the future! View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize
- [A.U.R hosts IRETI Transnational Meeting in Bucharest, Romania](https://ubele.org/news/aur-hosts-ireti-transnational-meeting-in-bucharest-romania/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize IRETI Planning meeting got off to a good start on the evening of our first day in Bucharest. The hotel was located across the road from the office of AUR and of course our host Raluka had the meeting room well prepared with
- [We had 2 fantastic weekends at Wolves Lane Centre!](https://ubele.org/news/we-had-2-fantastic-weekends-at-wolves-lane-centre/) - May is a busy month for Wolves Lane crew. Recently, we hosted two community events. On Sunday 12th May we celebrated Garden Day and on Sunday 19th May Wolves Lane Community Market reopened to present some of the local businesses. Thank you for joining us and more events are coming up, so stay tuned! Enjoy
- [APPLY NOW for Introduction to Black Europe course this July in Amsterdam](https://ubele.org/news/apply-now-for-introduction-to-black-europe-course-this-july-in-amsterdam/) - Want to participate in the Introduction to Black Europe course? When? 5th-11th July 2019 Where? Amsterdam Last few places available, so hurry up and apply! Apply now Learn more about the sankofa programme ’Black Europe’ will immerse you in an exploration of what it means to be an activist and development worker in the context
- [Black to the Future: The Rites of Passage & INCUBATING OUR NEW BABY by Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-the-rites-of-passage-amp-incubating-our-new-baby-by-yansie-rolston/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Author: Yansie Rolston The Rites of Passage – Black to the Future I A community child – Black to the Future (BTTF) A Sankofa Exploration of Youth Work Project was delivered after a planned pregnancy and an 18 month gestation period (I have
- [Wolves Lane is recruiting!](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-is-recruiting/) - Our home, Wolves Lane Centre is looking for new staff members! With a funding award from the National Lottery, we are now looking for a Projects Coordinator and a Site Maintenance Coordinator to support the development of the site and its activities, the first role holding an overview of the various projects taking place, and
- [Black to the Future 2.0. Kick off meeting in London](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-20-kick-off-meeting-in-london/) - The first transnational meeting for the Black to the Future II : Sankofa approach to youth work in the African Diaspora community took place in London, UK from 17th to 19th May 2019. The main aim of the preparatory meeting was to talk and agree with the partners on the project plan, budget, action plan
- [June events at Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre](https://ubele.org/news/june-events-at-wolves-lane-horticultural-centre/) - We prepared some exciting activities and events for you in June! Join us for Sunday Afternoon Drawing and Painting Classes and Windrush Food Fest! Sunday Afternoon at the Palm House: Drawing & Painting for adults When? 16th June - 7th July 2019 at 1.30pm - 3.30pm register here Register now for one or more Introduction
- [Join our workshop at Stir to Action Festival in Frome this July!](https://ubele.org/news/join-our-workshop-at-stir-to-action-festival-in-frome-this-july/) - We’re excited to be part of Stir to Action Festival! It will be a unique three days of inspiring conversations, participatory theatre, virtual reality experiences, live podcasts, interactive workshops, idea surgeries, live crowdfunding, sustainable food, craft beer, and, of course, live music! When? 16th-18th July 2019 Where? Frome, Somerset Our workshop on Wednesday, 17th July,
- [In partnership with Conway Hall, we present "Not Just a Refugee" exhibition by Adiam Yemane](https://ubele.org/news/in-partnership-with-conway-hall-we-present-not-just-a-refugee-exhibition-by-adiam-yemane/) - In partnership with Conway Hall, we present "Not Just a Refugee" exhibition by Adiam Yemane to celebrate Refugee Week 2019. The exhibition offers inspiring stories of newcomers who entered the UK claiming asylum or as refugees and celebrates the lives of people who have worked hard to fulfil their potential and despite, in many cases
- [The Wolves Lane Consortium was officially formed](https://ubele.org/news/the-wolves-lane-consortium-was-officially-formed/) - The Wolves Lane Consortium was officially formed last month. Ubele along with Crop Drop and Organiclea are now legal partners and ‘stewards’ of the 3 acre site. This will enable Ubele to build its’ Community Engagement and Development, Leadership Development and Social Business offer at Wolves Lane. It also means that
- [Windrush Food Fest brought together the elderly and young people to mix and converse](https://ubele.org/news/windrush-food-fest-brought-together-the-elderly-and-young-people-to-mix-and-converse/) - On 17th June 2019, we organized Windrush Food Fest to celebrate and honour the Windrush Generation across the Borough of Haringey. It brought together the elderly and young people to mix and converse. We had a lovely day at Wolves Lane Centre. Thank you to all who came and helped to bring that
- [Action Learning: The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but having new eyes](https://ubele.org/news/action-learning-the-real-voyage-of-discovery-consists-not-in-seeking-new-landscapes-but-having-new-eyes/) - As The Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub programme continues, another group of participants had an opportunity to travel to Athens and explore Action Learning. Read this blog article from Amran to find out more View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize
- [Inspiring Takeaways From The Wise Women Wellness ’Social Wellbeing Fest’](https://ubele.org/news/inspiring-takeaways-from-the-wise-women-wellness-social-wellbeing-fest/) - Wise Women Wellness saw the launch of the first held quarterly ‘Social Wellbeing Fest’ at the grand and funky creative space of the Tripod, Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton south London last month. The doors opened to a diverse melange of intergenerational women of multicultural descent ready to have fun, engage, mix & mingle at
- [On becoming an African Jamaican in the Diaspora by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/on-becoming-an-african-jamaican-in-the-diaspora-by-yvonne-field/) - My life experience has shown me that very little happens by chance. A seemingly chance encounter in Malaysia last year, mixed with unsuccessfully trying to resolve complex Jamaican paperwork led me to speaking at the 8th Bi-annual Jamaican Diaspora Conference in Kingston earlier this month. The conference theme: Building Pathways for Sustainable Development
- [Windrush Food Fest: Imparting Windrush Generation wisdom by Sabah](https://ubele.org/news/windrush-food-fest-imparting-windrush-generation-wisdom-by-sabah/) - I had the pleasure of attending Ubele’s recent event Windrush Food Fest on 17th June 2019. I attended in the capacity of a volunteer, and while I did help a little where I could, I found myself so immersed in the food, events and people, that I became one of many participants. One highlight of
- [We're recruiting participants for the IRETI International Meeting in Spain (15-21 September 2019)](https://ubele.org/news/were-recruiting-participants-for-the-ireti-international-meeting-in-spain-15-21-september-2019/) - Find out more about IRETI project?
- [Learning about black activism during Sankofa course in Amsterdam](https://ubele.org/news/learning-about-black-activism-during-sankofa-course-in-amsterdam/) - We had a fantastic week of learning and sharing during the Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub programme in Amsterdam. Thank you to our Introduction to Black Europe hosts Untold. Read poems and reflections about Introduction to Black Europe
- [Poems & Reflections on Introduction to Black Europe](https://ubele.org/news/poems-amp-reflections-on-introduction-to-black-europe/) - At Home by Alton Winter-Brown At home, I was Alton, The son of the local singer. The baby of the family, who was always known to some as the quiet one. I was a bossy kid as my mama would always say. “Alton was always telling someone what to do” I was the little guy
- [Stirring up the action!](https://ubele.org/news/stirring-up-the-action/) - Last week, we travelled to Frome, Somerset to take part in the Stir to Action Festival. These unique three days included inspiring conversations, participatory theatre, virtual reality experiences, live podcasts, interactive workshops, idea surgeries, live crowdfunding, sustainable food, craft beer, and live music! We run one of the workshops, called “Does community innovation
- [Wolves Lane Solar Panel Celebration](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-solar-panel-celebration/) - We’re delighted that Wolves Lane solar power is now up and running! On Saturday, 20th July, we celebrated this achievement with our community. Drinks and nibbles accompanied great conversations and fun afternoon. Our wonderful solar panels installers, Luke Jeffreys and Ben Venus of Drakes Renewables, joined us to answer questions about our installation
- [Off to the theatre... The Barber Shop Chronicles](https://ubele.org/news/off-to-the-theatre-the-barber-shop-chronicles/) - The Barber Shop Chronicles is a play by Nigerian poet and playwright Inua Ellams, set in six barber shops in six cities, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who work in and frequent them - and, in the process, giving us a unique study of black masculinity. The Roundhouse is set out,
- [Racism, Resistance and Resilience – Introduction to Black Europe by Rianna Raymond-Williams](https://ubele.org/news/racism-resistance-and-resilience-introduction-to-black-europe-by-rianna-raymond-williams/) - I attended the Introduction to Black Europe a year ago with UBELE and Untold Empowerment. Here I had one of the best Erasmus+ exchange experiences of my life. So much so, that I decided to come back a second time around to take part in the immersive, inspiring and nourishing learning experience, but also play
- [Power to Change celebrated their Summer Party at Wolves Lane Centre](https://ubele.org/news/power-to-change-celebrated-their-summer-party-at-wolves-lane-centre/) - It was lovely to host Power to Change at Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre last week. “Back to Nature” Summer Party was a fantastic Wolves Lane team achievement! It included creative workshops delivered by Edible London, Black Rootz, Pavement2Catwalk and us, as well as Tobi Akingbolagun’s incredible vegan feast. It was a great opportunity to talk
- [Exploring the power of Systemic Constellations](https://ubele.org/news/exploring-the-power-of-systemic-constellations/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We’re back from Athens! Sankofa’s Systemic Constellations course was a very special moment in the life of Ubele's evolution. We had 19 hearts and minds contributing to our future. It was a truly unforgettable time and space of learning, insights, movement and deepening connections. Thank you
- [Another brilliant market day at Wolves Lane!](https://ubele.org/news/another-brilliant-market-day-at-wolves-lane/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Last Sunday, we hosted another Community Market at Wolves Lane Centre. It was a lovely day and everyone was enjoying the sunshine. We had a lot of newcomers who enjoyed exploring the site for the first time. It was also a great opportunity to ask the
- [Wise Women Wellness presents a free six week self-development 'Sista Self-Care Coaching Circle'](https://ubele.org/news/wise-women-wellness-presents-a-free-six-week-self-development-sista-self-care-coaching-circle/) - Register for this free 6-week self-development 'Sista Self-Care Coaching Circle' where while socialising with a small group of like-minded women, you will learn and be empowered with simple self reflective tools to: Assess your current reality and set goals to improve life-balance and wellbeing. Identify strengths - boost confidence and nurture life domains - reduce
- [Bring your views on the future development of Wolves Lane Centre!](https://ubele.org/news/bring-your-views-on-the-future-development-of-wolves-lane-centre/) - Come along to give your views on the future development and design of the Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre in Wood Green! Register for the consultation event on 24th september For the last weeks we’ve been developing plans for the development of the site. Find out what we came up with so far! Consultation plans Our
- [Systemic Constellations: Creating our ‘knowing fields’ by Ornette D Clennon](https://ubele.org/news/systemic-constellations-creating-our-knowing-fields-by-ornette-d-clennon/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize The most important thing that I took away from my Systemic Constellations time in Athens with Ubele and Fractality, was the power of building a ‘knowing field’. In systemic constellations, the creation of a ‘knowing field’ enables all the participants in the space to (somehow) get
- [My 5 key take aways from Sankofa's Systemic Constellations programme in Athens, Greece by Stuart Taylor](https://ubele.org/news/my-5-key-take-aways-from-sankofas-systemic-constellations-programme-in-athens-greece-by-stuart-taylor/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Travelling to Athens in Greece with Ubele Initiative this September was an attractive and exciting prospect to me for three main reasons. Firstly, I’d spent a week under Ubele’s auspices travelling in July with a larger group of thirty diverse emerging and established leaders from the
- [IRETI: Intercultural exchange of good practices in Salamanca](https://ubele.org/news/ireti-intercultural-exchange-of-good-practices-in-salamanca/) - Last week we travelled to Salamanca, Spain to take part in IRETI’s intercultural exchange of good practices on how to empower and support women who are victims of human trafficking in their socio-economic integration. We had an opportunity to meet practitioners who shared their knowledge and experience of working with victims of human trafficking and
- [Systemic Constellations – Stepping into the Unknown by Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/systemic-constellations-stepping-into-the-unknown-by-yansie-rolston/) - Systemic Constellations – Stepping into the Unknown Yansie Rolston What do you do when you are unsure of your destiny, unsure of the journey you will traverse to get there. What do you do when you are worried about fitting in, concerned about dynamics, politics, the opposing views that you may face. The heart says“Turn
- [Black to the Future II was visiting Munich last week](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-ii-was-visiting-munich-last-week/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Black to the Future (BTTF II) is a 24 months strategic partnership and inter-generational project for youth workers from the African Diaspora in Munich, Rotterdam, Lisbon and Manchester. It is the follow up of 'BLACK TO THE FUTURE (2017-2018) - A Sankofa approach
- [Becoming a social entrepreneur. Attending a DYPALL international programme in Tilburg](https://ubele.org/news/becoming-a-social-entrepreneur-attending-a-dypall-international-programme-in-tilburg/) - Finding myself in the midst of 11 different nationalities with hope for achieving a common goal was an eye-opening for me in Tilburg, the Netherlands for DYPALL’s Social Entrepreneurship programme in October. As a young person and social entrepreneur, this was a perfect program for me to attend as I learned and understand the different
- [The Hook is Football. How is the Welcomeship project supporting entrepreneurship learning with local young people?](https://ubele.org/news/the-hook-is-football-how-is-the-welcomeship-project-supporting-entrepreneurship-learning-with-local-young-people/) - View fullsize View fullsize by Odiri Ighamre Welcomeship is an exciting new model for entrepreneurship learning with local young people and a great tool for inclusion. Ubele have been working closely with leaders Alfred Ekpenyong and Romario Hines - Mcleod from Youth Engagement Solutions in Brent. An organisation that uses football to engage
- [My mentoring journey with Michael Hamilton from Ubele and how it helped me become a change agent in STEM. An interview with Paulette Watson.](https://ubele.org/news/my-mentoring-journey-with-michael-hamilton-from-ubele-and-how-it-helped-me-become-a-change-agent-in-stem-an-interview-with-paulette-watson/) - “There are so many different issues that our children and young people are exposed to, for instance, high levels of obesity, and mental health issues. When they come and work with us it’s like another world for them. They get engaged in conversations with the staff and volunteers from all around the world. We also
- [Our Sankofa participants had an opportunity to reflect and reconnect on their learning journeys](https://ubele.org/news/our-sankofa-participants-had-an-opportunity-to-reflect-and-reconnect-on-their-learning-journeys/) - View fullsize View fullsize On Friday, 6th December 2019, we hosted the “Reconnect and Reflect” event for Sankofa participants that attended courses in Athens and Amsterdam. Here’s some feedback from attendants: It was powerful to see other black organisation [Untold, Amsterdam] being so independent. It was a great opportunity to make a connection
- [Black to the Future II: Munich experience & Visiting LORA Radio – Afro Youth](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-ii-munich-experience-amp-visiting-lora-radio-afro-youth/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize MUNICH Otis Thomas My
- [We had a brilliant day at Festive Wolves Lane Community Market](https://ubele.org/news/we-had-a-brilliant-day-at-festive-wolves-lane-community-market/) - Yesterday, we hosted the Festive Market at Wolves Lane Centre for the third year in a row! Thank you all for joining us! It was a brilliant day Aisha Khan, our Project Development Manager, said: Wolves Lane Festive Community Market was an absolute joy to be at! It was wonderful to see how the market
- [Strengthening the voices of current and new generation leaders from BME communities](https://ubele.org/news/strengthening-the-voices-of-current-and-new-generation-leaders-from-bme-communities/) - Today’s and tomorrow’s leaders need a multitude of skills that equip them to lead their communities and community spaces. Mali Enterprising Leaders (Europe) programme [MEL(E)] offers the opportunity for 212 participants from the UK to visit, exchange experiences and gain knowledge and skills in the company of other leaders and training providers in Greece, the
- [As we approach the end of the year and a new decade beckons' by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/as-we-approach-the-endnbspof-the-year-and-a-new-decade-beckons-by-yvonne-field/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize As we approach the end of the year and a new decade beckons, I find myself reflecting on some of
- [Our incubation projects in 2019](https://ubele.org/news/our-incubation-projects-in-2019/) - OurSpace As 2019 comes to an end, we'd like to take the opportunity and be grateful for our achievements and learnings over the last year. This would not have been possible without your support and participation, and the work of 21 fantastic community leaders who applied their talents and experience to build inclusive community spaces for
- [Organisations that began the Welcomeship project in 2018 came back together in Berlin to... by Odiri Ighamre](https://ubele.org/news/organisations-that-began-the-welcomeship-project-in-2018-came-back-together-in-berlin-to-by-odiri-ighamre/) - Six of seven groups that began the Welcomeship project in 2018 came back together in Berlin to share the learning and experience of delivering the Welcomeship Project, disseminating the outcomes and thinking about next steps. The workshops were organised creatively by YEPP, everyone led different parts of the process and feedback flowed easily, sharing the
- [WHAT IS INTERGENERATIONAL WORKING – conversations with a young person by Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/what-is-intergenerational-working-conversations-with-a-young-person-by-yansie-rolston/) - WHAT IS INTERGENERATIONAL WORKING – conversations with a young person Yansie Rolston How will we, can we understand what is our true purpose Our brain is not even yet fully mature You expect us to fill some really big boots Can’t you see that we are still seeking, searching, growing Help us, nurture us, guide
- [Join our WOOP Team!](https://ubele.org/news/join-our-woop-team/) - Working On Our Power is hiring. Find out more and apply! As 2020 begins, we are very excited to announce our come back! We've been brewing, planning and re-working this training program and we're excited to go live soon. Before we embark on the training journey, we need to hire the rest of our team
- [APPLY NOW for MEL Europe courses](https://ubele.org/news/apply-now-for-mel-europe-courses/) - MEL Europe is our new exciting Erasmus+ project that will offer a series of creative learning opportunities which will further feed into Ubele’s vision of creating a dynamic and expanded cohort of BME social leaders. Apply now for the courses below: The application deadline is Monday 17th February 2020 If you’re interested in applying for
- [BttF 2: Strange things do happen in Rotterdam & Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot by Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/bttf-2-strange-things-do-happen-in-rotterdam-amp-feeling-hot-hot-hot-by-yansie-rolston/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Recently, we went to Rotterdam for another Black to the Future 2.0 study visit. Read the blogs below to find out more about our learning journey. By Yansie Rolston Strange things
- [Black to the Future 2.0: Visiting Rotterdam](https://ubele.org/news/black-to-the-future-20-visiting-rotterdam/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize
- [Yvonne Field received the first Ethical Award from Conway Hall Ethical Society](https://ubele.org/news/yvonne-field-received-the-first-ethical-award-from-conway-hall-ethical-society/) - Yvonne Field received the first Ethical Award from Conway Hall Ethical Society during Tuesday’s Gala event (4th February 2020). Dr Jim Walsh, Conway Hall CEO, presented the award by saying: “Yvonne Field gives a voice, with the Ubele Initiative, to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, women and young people. She is an active campaigner
- [BttF 2: Angeli Sweeney reflects on the trip to Rotterdam](https://ubele.org/news/bttf-2-angeli-sweeney-reflects-on-the-trip-to-rotterdam/) - By Angeli Sweeney R - Reality Of this place, Reverberates, O- Opens my mind; it’s energizing, T- Talks to my creative, speaks to my muse T- Telling me, unequivocally, that we are rising , E- Everywhere I turn, surprised I see my hue, R- Reflected in Rotterdam, imagined in Netherlands D- Do they really See
- [Decolonising Economics: Personal thoughts and critical thinking by Anabela Semedo](https://ubele.org/news/decolonising-economics-personal-thoughts-and-critical-thinking-by-anabela-semedo/) - Recently, I had a pleasure to attend Stir for Action workshop. I felt empowered to be surrounded by positive thinkers as well as seeing strong women of colour, sharing excellent knowledge and facilitate a space where I could see things from a different angle. Going into the workshop, I was expecting that we would be
- [More than £600,000 awarded to support equalities programmes across London](https://ubele.org/news/more-than-ps600000-awarded-to-support-equalities-programmes-across-london/) - City Hall has announced the beneficiaries of a £600,000 fund to support specialist civil society organisations in the delivery of programmes to promote equality across the capital and we’re amongst them!! Yvonne Field our Founder and Managing Director said: “Ubele are excited to have been offered an opportunity to support BAME led organisations to create
- [Wise Women Wellness returns with the 'Sista Self-Care Coaching Circle' workshop](https://ubele.org/news/wise-women-wellness-returns-with-the-sista-self-care-coaching-circle-workshop/) - The upcoming Wise Women Wellness 'The Achieve Life Balance' workshop on the 21st March has been postponed. Health and safety remains our top priority, so it will be deferred to a time later in the year. Wise Women Wellness presents a free six week self-development workshop 'Sista Self-Care Coaching Circle' where women of culturally diverse
- [Exciting plans to develop the Wolves Lane Centre can go ahead thanks to new funding from the Mayor of London](https://ubele.org/news/exciting-plans-to-develop-the-wolves-lane-centre-can-go-ahead-thanks-to-new-funding-from-the-mayor-of-london/) - The Wolves Lane Centre in Haringey and Organiclea's market garden site in Chingford have been awarded grants from the Good Growth Fund, which is investing £24 million across the capital in innovative projects which help Londoners shape the future of their local communities. This investment will enable the development of those two flagship food growing
- [UBELE message due to the Covid-19 outbreak](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-message-due-to-the-covid-19-outbreak/) - Dear Friends, due to the developing situation with the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19), we have decided to postpone all travels and gatherings organised by our team in the next 3 months. This includes the following: MEL Europe courses: Art of Hosting (March 2020), Systems Thinking: Introduction (April 2020) and Appreciative Leadership (April/May 2020) MEL Europe Organised
- [SURVEY: Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the BAME community and voluntary organisations](https://ubele.org/news/survey-impact-of-coronavirus-covid-19-on-the-bame-community-and-voluntary-organisations/) - ***Urgent response required, latest by midday Monday 23rd March 2020*** The Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is changing rapidly and it already has an impact on the community and voluntary sector in the UK. If you’re working in a BAME community and voluntary organisation in the UK, please fill out this short survey. Your participation will help
- [Urban Claims and the Right to the City' book is out now!](https://ubele.org/news/urban-claims-and-the-right-to-the-city-book-is-out-now/) - Our work is showcased in one of the chapters of the “Urban Claims and the Right to the City” book. It explores how contested processes of urban development, and the rights of city dwellers, are understood and interpreted from the perspective of women and men working, in different ways, at the grassroots in Salvador da
- [From London to Addis Ababa, becoming an African Union Youth Volunteer by Jordi Reo](https://ubele.org/news/from-london-to-addis-ababa-becoming-an-african-union-youth-volunteer-by-jordi-reo/) - The journey started in June 2018 by submitting my application to become an African Union Youth Volunteer, from my house in Stepney Green in London. It was a long time that I was wishing to contribute to Africa’s development and at the same time living in the continent. The AU-YVC is a flagship program of
- [We have been nominated for The National Diversity Awards 2020! Vote for us!](https://ubele.org/news/we-have-been-nominated-for-the-national-diversity-awards-2020-vote-for-us/) - The National Diversity Awards is a prestigious black tie event, which celebrates the excellent achievements of grass-root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work. We have been nominated for this year’s Awards in the category Community Organisation (Age)! Vote for us here to support our
- [SURVEY RESULTS: Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the BAME community and voluntary organisations](https://ubele.org/news/survey-results-impact-of-coronavirus-covid-19-on-the-bame-community-and-voluntary-organisations/) - Last week, we released a survey to measure the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the BAME community and voluntary organisations in the UK. Thank you for taking part in it and sharing your feedback. We will undertake further research over the next week. In the meantime, see below what we found out in our first
- [WAVE 2 SURVEY: Impact of COVID-19 on the BAME Community](https://ubele.org/news/wave-2-survey-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-bame-community/) - ***Urgent response required, latest by midnight Friday 3rd April 2020**** The Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is changing rapidly and it already has an impact on the community and voluntary sector in the UK. If you’re working in a BAME community and voluntary organisation in the UK, we would like to hear from you. click here to
- [Sign our Petition: BAME communities and the impact of Covid-19](https://ubele.org/news/sign-our-petition-bame-communities-and-the-impact-of-covid-19/) - We have now launched a national petition BAME communities and the impact of Covid-19 which calls on the government to urgently conduct a full independent public investigation into why and how BAME front line staff is being disproportionately impacted. We will launch a Call to Action with a 10-point Community Action Plan on Monday 27th April
- [Tribute to National Icon and Pillar of our Community Dame Jocelyn Barrow by Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/tribute-to-national-icon-and-pillar-of-our-community-dame-jocelyn-barrow-by-yansie-rolston/) - Our community is saddened by the passing of Dame Jocelyn Barrow a Stalwart, Activist, Pioneer and Campaigner. Words alone cannot convey the appreciation that I have for the tremendous impact that she has had on me. Dame Barrow laid the cornerstone for my journey into activism. Six months ago there were about 150 of her
- [Launch of The Majonzi Covid-19 Bereavement Fund](https://ubele.org/news/launch-of-the-majonzi-covid-19-bereavement-fund/) - In collaboration with the Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon OBE, we have launched The Majonzi COVID-19 Bereavement Fund on GoFundMe, to support members of the BAME community who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Donate now Frontline staff from BAME backgrounds have lost their lives to COVID-19 throughout the past weeks, with the BAME community disproportionately affected by
- [Reflection on the last night's Emergency Community Conversation by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/reflection-on-the-last-nights-emergency-community-conversation-by-yvonne-field/) - Over 2000 people joined our Emergency Community Conversation last night. As one of our panellists, Dr. Elizabeth Henry, mentioned, the global devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, also offers us a 'Kairos' moment. I last experienced a similar moment back in 2013, when visiting Atlanta Georgia. I spent the day with Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley a
- [Thank you for attending The Emergency Community Conversation & What's Next?](https://ubele.org/news/thank-you-for-attending-the-emergency-community-conversation-amp-whats-next/) - We would like to thank you for attending The Emergency Community Conversation on the 27th April 2020. We appreciate your engagement and we hope you had an insightful evening. To help us to better understand who we are engaging with and how we can meet the needs of our communities we kindly request that you
- [9 out of 10 BAME micro and small organisations set to close if the crisis continues beyond 3 months following the lockdown](https://ubele.org/news/9-out-of-10-bame-micro-and-small-organisations-set-to-close-if-the-crisis-continues-beyond-3-months-following-the-lockdown/) - Download Press Release The findings of surveys we conducted suggest that if the crisis continues for up to 3 months, close to 90% of 137 BAME led micro and small organisations who responded to the survey could close permanently within 3 months if the crisis extends into June. The report, Impact of COVID-19 on BAME community
- [LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON](https://ubele.org/news/letter-to-prime-minister-boris-johnson/) - Today, as part of a coalition, we have launched a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking to support our call for an independent public inquiry into the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s BAME communities. Read the letter here This letter is open for new signatories, if you would like to sign please
- [Launch of The National Survey on BAME mental health services in the United Kingdom (UK)](https://ubele.org/news/launch-of-the-national-survey-on-bame-mental-health-services-in-the-united-kingdom-uknbsp/) - In collaboration with BAMEStream, a new alliance of practitioners, therapists, policy specialists, organisations, activists and academia who specialise in the areas of mental health, we have launched The National Survey on Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) mental health services in the United Kingdom (UK). The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on BAME communities and
- [Why an independent inquiry? by Michael Hamilton](https://ubele.org/news/why-an-independent-inquiry-by-michael-hamilton/) - I was 31 in 1993 when Stephen Lawrence was murdered. I remember, as if it was yesterday, the anger, the frustration, the feeling that we (black people) had had enough! That this was not right, that something needed to be done. I remember at the time wanting to find a place to vent that anger.
- [New grants help organisations in the capital working with those most affected by COVID-19](https://ubele.org/news/new-grants-help-organisations-in-the-capital-working-with-those-most-affected-by-covid-19/) - Funding of £75k has been awarded to Ubele, Council of Somali Organisations, London Gypsy and Travellers, Inclusion London, Women’s Resource Centre and Consortium to ensure BAME, Deaf and Disabled, Women’s and LGBTQ+ led organisations are reached and supported by the London Community Response. The London Community Response was launched with support of the Mayor of
- [We Need Answers - Second Letter to the Prime Minister](https://ubele.org/news/we-need-answers-second-letter-to-the-prime-minister/) - WE NEED ANSWERS - SECOND LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER PUBLIC INQUIRY NEEDED OVER BAME WORKER DEATHS June 3rd, 2020 The Prime Minister 10, Downing St SW1A 2AA Dear Boris Johnson The sudden release of the Public Health England report 'Disparities in the Risks and Outcomes of Covid 19 into the impact of COVID-19' on
- [WE ARE TIRED: Racial Battle Fatigue and Trauma by Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-tired-racial-battle-fatigue-and-trauma-by-yansie-rolston/) - We have all read and heard the news over the past two months about the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affecting Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people (BAME). To BAME people the huge gap in health outcomes was always evident, but to many others the disparities only became obvious by the numbers of BAME health care workers,
- [We are looking for An Online Event & Community Manager!](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-looking-for-an-online-event-amp-community-manager/) - We at the Ubele Initiative are looking for An Online Event & Community Manager! What is the role: We are looking for someone who can help us with our internal and external communication as well as data administration. Are you the person who enjoys bringing people together online and have a thing for numbers and
- [London Community Gospel Choir gifted song in support of the Majonzi COVID -19 BAME Bereavement Fund](https://ubele.org/news/london-community-gospel-choir-gifted-song-in-support-of-the-majonzi-covid-19-bame-bereavement-fund/) - The London Community Gospel Choir (LCGC) has gifted a promotional song “Sun in the Rain” to support the Majonzi Fund which raises funds to provide small grants to help families and work colleagues, community and faith groups to organise memorial events and supports affected community members to access bereavement counsellors and therapists. Learn more &
- [Ubele goes to Manchester and the North East by Yvonne Witter](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-goes-to-manchester-and-the-north-east-by-yvonne-witter/) - My involvement with The Ubele Initiative has remained constant as an organisation close to my heart since its inception. It is somewhat like being close to a pregnant mother and having a relationship with her child when it is born. To witness that metaphorical child, mature into the nucleus of the superb organisation that the
- [BlackRootz: Impact of COVID-19 and plans for the future by Alinah Roberts](https://ubele.org/news/blackrootz-impact-of-covid-19-and-plans-for-the-future-by-alinah-roberts/) - BLACKROOTZ is our incubation project with its home at Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre. Upon arrival at the Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre you can find volunteers and local growers by the main gate happily chatting away, sharing plant tips, requesting advice and information, and purchasing seedlings. Founded in April 2019, BLACKROOTZ is a black growers group
- [A personal reflection on the past 100 days by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/a-personal-reflection-on-the-past-100-days-by-yvonne-field/) - As I write this personal reflection, I deliberately shift focus from what Ubele (and I) have been doing and what has resulted during this period ….that is indeed a whole other story…..which I will share when the time feels right. Yesterday marked 100 days since lockdown began on 23rd March and was for most of us,
- [Multi-million pound Covid-19 recovery scheme launches for community-led organisations](https://ubele.org/news/multi-million-pound-covid-19-recovery-scheme-launches-for-community-led-organisations/) - Today, a new £9.5million funding scheme that will support community-led organisations in England affected by the Covid-19 crisis, has been unveiled. The Covid-19 Community-Led Organisations Recovery Scheme (CCLORS) will provide grants up to £100,000 to community-led organisations in England that are facing severe financial difficulties as a direct result of the coronavirus lockdown. The scheme
- [We are a convening partner of the Phoenix Fund, a new black and ethnic minority-led fund, that will support communities and BAME leadership practice in England](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-a-convening-partner-of-the-phoenix-fund-a-new-black-and-ethnic-minority-led-fund-that-will-support-communities-and-bame-leadership-practice-in-england/) - The Phoenix Fund is now open for applications! Learn more & Apply The National Lottery Community Fund has today announced that it is committing £1.4 million to a new partnership with Global Fund for Children. The investment will support the co-creation and delivery of the Phoenix Fund, a new black and ethnic minority-led fund, that
- [The impact of Covid-19 on BAME healthcare workers](https://ubele.org/news/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-bame-healthcare-workers/) - This survey is being conducted by Kanlungan Filipino Consortium, The UBELE Initiative and Filipino Unite, UK charity organisations, with support from Leigh Day Solicitors. The purpose of the survey is to understand whether individuals from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic or BAME communities (referring to members of non-white communities in the UK) have faced discrimination
- [BAMEStream launch their National Mapping of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Mental Health Services Survey and Report](https://ubele.org/news/bamestream-launch-their-national-mapping-of-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-bame-mental-health-services-survey-and-report/) - Implications and Impact: A Case for Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Services in Response to Covid-19 is the newly released report detailing the findings from their National Mapping of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Mental Health Services Survey. Organisations including NHS Foundation Trusts, Local Authority commissioners of health and wellbeing services, as well as Voluntary
- [MEL Europe is back and open for applications!](https://ubele.org/news/mel-europe-is-back-and-open-for-applications/) - MEL Europe is our exciting Erasmus+ project that will offer a series of creative learning opportunities which will further feed into Ubele’s vision of creating a dynamic and expanded cohort of BME social leaders. Learn more With increased competencies and professional skills, you will be able to put your new knowledge to practical use in your communities.
- [APPLY NOW! Manchester BAME systems Exploration Interviews](https://ubele.org/news/apply-now-manchester-bame-systems-exploration-interviews/) - Visit The Systems Change Leadership in Manchester project page to learn more Fill in the Manchester BAME systems Exploration Interviews form
- [[SURVEY] London's Recovery: Help us amplify BAME voices](https://ubele.org/news/survey-londons-recovery-help-us-amplify-bame-voices/) - As London begins its recovery, engagement is taking place with Londoners to reimagine our city through London’s Recovery. The London Recovery Board is asking charities and community organisations to take part in shaping the missions that will rebuild our city by hosting a community conversation. This questionnaire is one way that The Ubele Initiative is
- [Collective intelligence for social change by Karina Morales](https://ubele.org/news/collective-intelligence-for-social-change-by-karina-morales/) - A friend told me that she went to this training and it transformed her mindset and she said to me “You should go! “ So, I did go and took part in the Appreciative Leadership training (25th-31st August 2020). It was a great experience taking part in MEL Europe project in Crete, Greece. It was
- [We are excited to be one of the Community Partners of The Windrush Caribbean Film Festival](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-excited-to-be-one-of-the-community-partners-of-the-windrush-caribbean-film-festival/) - We are excited to be one of the Community Partners of The Windrush Caribbean Film Festival & are inviting you to join the Media Launch Screening & Program Reveal online event on Tue 29th Sept. See you there! About WCFF The Windrush Caribbean Film Festival aims to engage and educate audiences on the contributions of
- [Communities responding to Covid-19 - Stories from 2020](https://ubele.org/news/communities-responding-to-covid-19-stories-from-2020/) - We believe it is essential to share our learnings and practice. In Spring and Summer 2020, we collected stories from our communities across the country. Learn more about how they responded to Covid-19 pandemic. Arts ACE DANCE AND MUSIC BLACK ARTS FORUM (BAF) COLLAGE ARTS THEATRE PECKHAM CREATIVE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE Read here
- [Applications open for the Community Business Trade Up Programme to help rebuild communities](https://ubele.org/news/applications-open-for-the-community-business-trade-up-programme-to-help-rebuild-communities/) - · £6.5million community business programme opens final round of support · £0.5million worth of new Trade Back grants available · Community businesses on program report a 64% typical increase in income from trading Learn more about Trade Up programme From today, 9000+ community business leaders in England can apply for an entrepreneurial learning programme and a grant of
- [Join our Team! We are looking for two exceptional people to join us in the following roles: Strategic Programme Manager and Finance Manager](https://ubele.org/news/join-our-team-we-are-looking-for-two-exceptional-people-to-join-us-in-the-following-roles-strategic-programme-manager-and-finance-manager/) - We recently secured National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Covid-19 emergency funding (6 months) and are now on a trajectory of organisational growth and improvement both regionally and nationally. We are looking to recruit a number of new and important roles to strengthen our core operational team and help us deliver exciting new and existing projects.
- [COVID-19: We received £360k of National Lottery funding to help BAME community organisations through crisis and develop our organisational strategy and infrastructure](https://ubele.org/news/covid-19-we-received-ps360k-of-national-lottery-funding-to-help-bame-community-organisations-through-crisis-and-develop-our-organisational-strategy-and-infrastructure/) - Ubele has been awarded almost £360k in National Lottery funding to support its work with black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community organisations, throughout this time of COVID-19 crisis. We will use the funding to provide targeted support to 50 BAME led organisations across England, as they begin to re-open and to help them increase
- [Community-based research and engagement is crucial in understanding the lived experiences of Londoners](https://ubele.org/news/community-based-research-and-engagement-is-crucial-in-understanding-the-lived-experiences-of-londoners/) - The Ubele Initiative’s recent report calls for action to tackle inequality as the voices of the lived experiences of Londoners ring out to confirm the stark extent of the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minorities, disabled people and those living in deprived areas. READ RAPID REVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF COVID -19 ON THOSE
- [We're looking for a Consultant! Help us map and develop our Membership Structure](https://ubele.org/news/were-looking-for-a-consultant-help-us-map-and-develop-our-membership-structure/) - Ubele is looking for a Consultant! Help us map and develop our Membership Structure Why is it needed? The Ubele Initiative (TUI) was established in 2014 as an African Diaspora led intergenerational social enterprise. The Ubele is a unique social enterprise in that it was built from bottom-up and is intentionally an intergenerational organisation. It has
- [Celebrate Black History Month with us!](https://ubele.org/news/celebrate-black-history-month-with-us/) - Join us for the following events! Learn more
- [Wolves Lane Development: Community Co–Design Workshop Day by Aisha Khan](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-development-community-co-design-workshop-day-by-aisha-khan/) - Ubele has been leading on the Wolves Lane Community Consultation process, we understand that community involvement in the redevelopment of the site is key. Earlier this month we hosted two Community Co-design Workshops with local children (Under 11) and Young People (Over 11). The workshops were delivered by Ubele Associates, experienced Children & Youth workers, Sandra
- [Staying open and curious - MEL Europe: Writings on a journey](https://ubele.org/news/staying-open-and-curious-mel-europe-writings-on-a-journey/) - About MEL Europe MEL Europe is our exciting international project that offers a series of creative learning opportunities which will further feed into Ubele’s vision of creating a dynamic and expanded cohort of BME social leaders. With increased competencies and the professional skills they will be able to put their new knowledge to practical use
- [Are you a young adult (18-30) from a BAME background?](https://ubele.org/news/are-you-a-young-adult-18-30-from-a-bame-background/) - The Ubele Initiative is looking for 12 BAME adults (18-30 year olds) to participate in a 4 month project to capture and share young BAME adults’ experiences of COVID-19 and associated lockdown responses. Are you a young adult from a Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background? Are you aged 18-30? Are you interested in
- [BHM: Reflecting on unsung Sheroes… by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/bhm-reflecting-on-unsung-sheroes-by-yvonne-field/) - As part of a social labs exercise, I recently produced a map which allowed me to surface some of the major policies, people, events and publications which had influenced my life over a period of 50 years. I was surprised by the number of insights which emerged and the real sense that the majority of
- [History of anti-racism by Leonie Mills](https://ubele.org/news/history-of-anti-racism-by-leonie-mills/) - The British Youth Council (BYC) reached out to Ubele, as one of their partner organisations, to run a workshop on the history of anti-racism from a youth perspective. This was for a group of young people who were on a leadership programme that were being trained to create their own social action projects. A member
- [Launching Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL) England, a capacity support and development programme](https://ubele.org/news/launching-mali-enterprising-leaders-mel-england-a-capacity-support-and-development-programme/) - We are proud to announce the launch of the Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL) England, a capacity support and development programme focused on the needs of micro and small Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) led voluntary and community organisations, that has been impacted upon negatively by the pandemic. The aim of MEL England is to
- [To Work on Our Power by Violeta Ligrayen Yañez](https://ubele.org/news/to-work-on-our-power-by-violeta-ligrayen-yanez/) - Since 2018, Working on Our Power (WOOP) has been incubated in the Ubele Initiative as a Transformative Leadership training programme for trans*, non-binary and cis women of colour activists throughout Europe. We are currently finalizing our second rounds of programmes and have trained 58 organisers, activists, healers and facilitators from 11 different countries in 2020.
- [National Grief Awareness Week 2020 #NGAW20 Official Launch of the BAMEStream Bereavement Support Service](https://ubele.org/news/national-grief-awareness-week-2020-ngaw20-official-launch-of-the-bamestream-bereavement-support-service/) - BAMEStream is an alliance of practitioners, therapists, policy specialists, organisations, activists and academia who specialise in the areas of mental health and wellbeing and who’s core purpose during this Covid-19 pandemic is to bring the mental health needs of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community into the mainstream. BAMEStream emerged as part of our
- [New Partnership with Enrol Yourself](https://ubele.org/news/new-partnership-with-enrol-yourself/) - We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Enrol Yourself, to offer 2 fully-funded bursaries on their programmes for our community. Read the announcement in full The Learning Marathon is a different kind of learning experience. It brings together a group of peers, each with their own learning question. Over 6 months, participants collaborate, pool
- [“BAME led community and voluntary sector organisations need a national supporting infrastructure body, if they are to take advantage of regional and national supporting initiatives” says report](https://ubele.org/news/bame-led-community-and-voluntary-sector-organisations-need-a-national-supporting-infrastructure-body-if-they-are-to-take-advantage-of-regional-and-national-supporting-initiatives-says-report/) - Read our first report from April 2020 - 9 OUT OF 10 BAME MICRO AND SMALL ORGANISATIONS SET TO CLOSE IF THE CRISIS CONTINUES BEYOND 3 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE LOCKDOWN The Ubele Initiative undertook a follow up ‘deep dive’ interview and survey process with 31 micro and small Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) led
- [Survey: Vaccinations - Questions, Concerns, Queries](https://ubele.org/news/survey-vaccinations-questions-concerns-queries/) - At The Ubele Initiative, we want to know your top three concerns and questions about the COVID-19 vaccinations. We want to hear your views as loudly and clearly as possible. This is so we can understand your perspective and hopefully help the relevant bodies respond better to your queries. All the responses will be collated
- [We are delighted to be amongst the grantees for the Black Thrive Employment Project!](https://ubele.org/news/we-are-delighted-to-be-amongst-the-grantees-for-the-black-thrive-employment-project/) - Ubele is delighted to be amongst the grantees for the Black Thrive Employment Project. The project aims to empower the Domino Clubs members by increasing their awareness of their skills, providing them with training to develop new skills and creating social entrepreneurship opportunities. The project will also use systems mapping as a tool to further
- [Building a network of BAME led growers pan-London: We launched a new project at Wolves Lane Centre](https://ubele.org/news/building-a-network-of-bame-led-growers-pan-london-we-launched-a-new-project-at-wolves-lane-centre/) - Rootz into Food Growing (RiFG) aims to challenge and disrupt some of the structural inequalities that exist within the current UK food growing sector through the creation of a network of BAME led growers pan-London who will receive relevant skills development and training opportunities enabling them to grow commercially. RiFG is a
- [Navigating Space Under Lockdown: Experienced professional “Baby Boomers” & “Gen-X’s” are working for and alongside “Millennials” to promote their views and voices](https://ubele.org/news/navigating-space-under-lockdown-experienced-professional-baby-boomers-amp-gen-xs-are-working-for-and-alongside-millennials-to-promote-their-views-and-voices/) - Coming into the Xmas break - Parise, Nikwhat, Mooed, Tyler, Simin, Sufiatu, Ayisatu, Serayna, Nasra, Nasar, Ella & Sajidah - our team of regional research partners, have almost completed their training and preparation to launch the nationwide Covid-19 BAME 18-35 surveys, as part of our Navigating Space Under Lockdown programme. They have been working closely
- [End of Year Reflection from Yvonne Field, Founder and CEO of The Ubele Initiative](https://ubele.org/news/end-of-year-reflection-from-yvonne-field-founder-and-ceo-of-the-ubele-initiative/) - I felt slightly nervous last Friday as end of year reflections started to arrive in my inbox. I felt I might struggle to write with already so much being said over the past few days about the past 9 months. However, as the news unfolded over the weekend about a new strain of the Coronavirus
- [Are you a 35-65-year-old living in Lambeth? Do you want to learn skills that will help you transform your community?](https://ubele.org/news/are-you-a-35-65-year-old-living-in-lambeth-do-you-want-to-learn-skills-that-will-help-you-transform-your-community/) - Black on Track programme aims to encourage 35-65-year-old Black people from Lambeth to use community action as a first step to becoming active citizens in order to re-engage with the economy. This is our new project funded by Black Thrive and Impact on Urban Health which will empower early middle-age adults engaged in social projects
- [My enemy's enemy may not be my enemy by Michael Hamilton](https://ubele.org/news/my-enemys-enemy-may-not-be-my-enemy-by-michael-hamilton/) - Everything that is happening at the moment in the United States of America, coupled with Brexit and a new national lockdown leave a lot to be desired as we usher in 2021. And so wishes for a happy new year seem to have had their gloss knocked off them even before they have been spoken
- [Tackling food poverty one shopping bag at a time by Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/tackling-food-poverty-one-shopping-bag-at-a-time-by-yansie-rolston/) - View fullsize View fullsize Some people embody kindness and compassion, and whenever those people reach out for help you just cannot say “no”, especially when the call is to benefit the community. Food insecurity and poverty which the Department of Health defines as ‘The inability to afford, or to have access
- [Join our Team! We're looking for a Digital Content Officer](https://ubele.org/news/join-our-team-were-looking-for-a-digital-content-officer/) - The Digital Content Officer is a new post created to shape and drive forward The Ubele Initiative’s online content and presence. They will be responsible for maintaining and developing Ubele’s brand, identity and messaging. Working as part of the Communications Team, the Digital Content Officer proactively develops and designs content to present it in an
- [13 dead and nothing said by Michael Hamilton](https://ubele.org/news/13-dead-and-nothing-said-by-michael-hamilton/) - Today, for the fourth or fifth time this week, I received a message from a friend telling of another persons’ child who had died from Covid 19. Today, I opened my WhatsApp to read a message from one of our long-term volunteers who is having to deal with the death of her son. She is
- [Ubele Emergency Conversation Part 2: Lockdown, Vaccines and the Virus](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-emergency-conversation-part-2-lockdown-vaccines-and-the-virus/) - register There are a lot of questions without answers around the vaccine and virus impacts for the BAME community. Disproportionately affected by the health system, valid reason to mistrust the government and the vaccine- are issues now added to a high level of grief, bereavement and loss in our communities. The death count is rising
- [Elevate takes off!](https://ubele.org/news/elevate-takes-off/) - January saw the culmination of almost a year’s planning and preparation with the launch of the Elevate Women’s Leadership Development Programme. This 7 month pilot programme for thirty women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities (BAME) employed as academic and professional services staff at Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and Exeter universities, offers a creative learning
- [12 Black middle age Lambeth residents to be trained in community entrepreneurship](https://ubele.org/news/12-black-middle-age-lambeth-residents-to-be-trained-in-community-entrepreneurship/) - As part of our new project, Black on Track, we have now recruited 12 vibrant Black middle age residents of Lambeth. They have started 2021 with a commitment to improving employability and entrepreneurial skills using community action as the tool to sharpen their skills as a first step to becoming active citizens in order to
- [COVID-19 Has Robbed Us by Dr Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/covid-19-has-robbed-us-by-dr-yansie-rolston/) - COVID-19 has robbed us – not only on account of the lives lost, but it has also stolen our traditional symbolic end of life rituals, experiences and celebrations. During the first wave of the pandemic, the media was full of stories and imagery of the Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic health care workers who were
- [A call for open and trusting grant-making](https://ubele.org/news/a-call-for-open-and-trusting-grant-making/) - We are calling on funders to adopt more open and trusting practices that make life easier for those they fund, in light of the ongoing uncertainty caused by Covid-19. This new campaign is coordinated by IVAR, with London Funders and a small group of UK funders and charities including The Ubele Initiative. We have developed
- [The Ubele Emergency Conversation: Lockdown, Vaccines and the Virus Roundup by Natalie Armitage](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-emergency-conversation-lockdown-vaccines-and-the-virus-roundup-by-natalie-armitage/) - On January the 28th, The Ubele Initiative hosted a two-hour long conversation around the virus, vaccine and lockdown’s impact on our community. Prior to this event, we ran a survey to hear your concerns and questions about the COVID-19 vaccinations. These included: Will I be forced to have it? What are the side effects? How
- [Statement of Intent: Can the truth of a pandemic and centering a previously hidden sector present a once-in-a-generation opportunity for funders to address structural racism?](https://ubele.org/news/statement-of-intent-can-the-truth-of-a-pandemic-and-centering-a-previously-hidden-sector-present-a-once-in-a-generation-opportunity-for-funders-to-address-structural-racism/) - As the second wave of the pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the country, hopes that it would be possible to turn to a “post-Covid” rebuilding and recovery phase have been dashed. Yet again, we are seeing disproportionate impacts on black and brown people due to structural inequalities. Yet again, this reality continues to be
- [The UK’s first and largest survey of its kind documenting the lives of ethnic and religious minority people during Covid-19 launches today](https://ubele.org/news/the-uks-first-and-largest-survey-of-its-kind-documenting-the-lives-of-ethnic-and-religious-minority-people-during-covid-19-launches-today/) - The UK’s first and largest survey of its kind to document the impact of Covid-19, and the lockdowns, on the lives of 17,000 ethnic and religious minority people will be announced at a virtual press conference today (Tuesday 16th February 2021). The Evidence for Equality National Survey (EVENS) aims to transform the policy landscape, inform
- [SURVEY: Perspectives and Experiences of Young Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Adults](https://ubele.org/news/survey-perspectives-and-experiences-of-young-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-bame-adults/) - Navigating Space under Lockdown: Perspectives and Experiences of Young Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Adults - Survey If you are aged 18-35 from a BAME background and have been affected by Covid-19 and associated ‘lockdown’ responses, we would like to hear from you! The needs and experiences of young people from minority ethnic backgrounds
- [International Women's Month Festival](https://ubele.org/news/international-womens-month-festival/) - International Women’s Month is a global month celebrating the achievements of women. This year we have chosen the theme #IntergenerationalActivism. This International Women’s month, the Ubele Young Emerging Leaders Collective invites you to attend and participate in our online International Women’s Month Festival on Wednesday 31st March 2021 from 11:00am – 8:00pm. The festival is
- [You be you: A thank you to Malcolm Ball](https://ubele.org/news/you-be-you-a-thank-you-to-malcolm-ball/) - You be you I’ll be me Let’s see what we can do Together I arrived at the St Andrews centre aged 23 in 1985 having won a place on a youth and community work course. My interview for my placement was a very strange one, where the chair of the panel started reading
- [Apply for Black on Track 2.0. & Join our Fiesta event to celebrate the Black community-based entrepreneurs in Lambeth and beyond](https://ubele.org/news/apply-for-black-on-track-20-amp-join-our-fiesta-event-to-celebrate-the-black-community-based-entrepreneurs-in-lambeth-and-beyond/) - The Black on Track Fiesta 25 april, 5-7pm The Black on Track Fiesta is a celebration of the Black community-based entrepreneurs in Lambeth and beyond. This online event for everyone who is committed to building stronger, more resilient communities. The Fiesta will be jam-packed with entertaining sessions, music, taster workshops designed to give you a
- [Ubele responds to the Commission on Race and Ethnic disparities’ report](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-responds-to-the-commission-on-race-and-ethnic-disparities-report/) - I expressed shock and dismay as to the outcomes of the summary report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities today. The Commission had a unique opportunity to act as trailblazers for the future of race relations in this country. Unfortunately, this was completely missed. The summary report feels like a real slap in
- [Booska Paper: Exposing structural racism in the third sector](https://ubele.org/news/booska-paper-exposing-structural-racism-in-the-third-sector/) - read booska paper here National funders urged by Black and minoritised community organisations to address structural racism and demonstrate commitment in their long-term strategies Although funders are now acknowledging the importance of addressing entrenched inequalities, it remains to be seen whether tackling systemic racism will feature in their long-term strategies this year. For over ten
- [We're looking for National Enterprise Development Programme Manager and Finance Manager](https://ubele.org/news/were-looking-for-national-enterprise-development-programme-manager-and-finance-manager/) - National Enterprise Development Programme Manager The Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (BMEDP) will contribute to one of the key delivery objectives within the Ubele Initiative’s new three-year strategic plan. The BMEDP will provide targeted strategic interventions over a three-year period to support Community Wealth Building within Black and Minoritised communities. We are looking
- [Black on Track: Building Pathways for Black & Minoritised Community Based Entrepreneurs in Lambeth by Tishauna Mullings](https://ubele.org/news/black-on-track-building-pathways-for-black-amp-minoritised-community-based-entrepreneurs-in-lambeth-by-tishauna-mullings/) - Imagine an evening filled with empowering words of inspiration from the man dubbed as a most successful entrepreneur from Dragons Den UK, Levi Roots plus good Sunday evening musical vibes from a number one Vibes FM DJ, Senator B, and an excited bunch of Community Entrepreneurs sharing their stories. Well, this was a
- [Black Rootz and the journey to become the first Black-led Growers enterprise by William Welch](https://ubele.org/news/black-rootz-and-the-journey-to-become-the-first-black-led-growers-enterprise-by-william-welch/) - I was appointed by The Ubele Initiative to support the development of Black Rootz (BRz), a Black growers’ collective, committed to Black empowerment and self-reliance who, collectively have over 100 years of organic food growing experience in their respective fields. The group had been in existence for over 18 months when I got involved, and at the
- [The Ubele Initiative join the Enterprise Development Programme as Black and Minoritised Communities Sector Partner](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-join-the-enterprise-development-programme-as-black-and-minoritised-communities-sector-partner/) - The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) is expanding to be able to support charities and social enterprises operating in the Black and Minoritised Communities sector. The EDP is led by a partnership of national infrastructure bodies seeking to support the development of enterprise models in charities and social enterprises working in certain thematic sectors. It has
- [Guest blog: Black Funding Network - Putting Words into Action by Patricia Hamzahee](https://ubele.org/news/guest-blog-black-funding-network-putting-words-into-action-by-patricia-hamzahee/) - In 2020, the world slowed down and witnessed the Coronavirus pandemic’s disproportionate impact on Black and Asian communities. Then, after the brutal murder of George Floyd in May 2020, the world connected for a moment to their humanity and acknowledged the disparity of treatment of Black people globally. Both moments sparked soul searching by many
- [EVENS: Your experience of COVID matters](https://ubele.org/news/evens-your-experience-of-covid-matters/) - Reports of the uneven effects of the pandemic on ethnic minorities suggest that certain groups have experienced severe and long-lasting impacts on their health and economic circumstances. These reports have spurred much debate about why such inequalities are emerging; however, one of the problems in advancing these debates – and policy responses – is that
- [I am so surprised, that you claim you are surprised by Michael Hamilton](https://ubele.org/news/i-am-so-surprised-that-you-claim-you-are-surprised-by-michael-hamilton/) - The death of George Floyd a year ago today, has another focus on racism by the majority European community in a way that only happens when that community is forced to do so. In the UK, there was the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993, the Brixton uprisings in 1981. Published facts that Black people are nine time more likely to
- [Reimagining Finance for Black-owned businesses](https://ubele.org/news/reimagining-finance-for-black-owned-businesses/) - Black Business Matters is a response to the racial disparities brought into sharp focus by the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on the Black and minoritised communities. The murder of George Floyd amplified a broad-based demand for racial equity. In response, The Ubele Initiative convened a working group of Black and minority ethnic business leaders and senior professionals, to address the challenges facing Black-owned
- [Grant and learning support for Black and Minoritised led charities and social enterprises](https://ubele.org/news/grant-and-learning-support-for-black-and-minoritised-led-charities-and-social-enterprises/) - The Ubele Initiative has recently joined the Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) as the Black and Minoritised Communities sector partner. The EDP is led by a partnership of national infrastructure bodies seeking to support the development of enterprise models in charities and social enterprises working in certain thematic sectors. It has been developed and is funded by Access – The Foundation for
- [Connect and learn about the voyage and experiences of the Windrush Generation](https://ubele.org/news/connect-and-learn-about-the-voyage-and-experiences-of-the-windrush-generation/) - About The Windrush Caribbean Film Festival (WCFF) The Windrush Caribbean Film Festival (WCFF) aims to engage and educate audiences in cinemas and art venues across the UK about the contributions of the Windrush generation and its impact on the country through screenings, talkbacks and micro-cinema challenge that will take place in cinemas, schools and community
- [Festival of Ideas: Your vision for strong communities](https://ubele.org/news/festival-of-ideas-your-vision-for-strong-communities/) - It’s time we create a better London, one that’s more equal, more connected and where everyone can take part. The festival is an opportunity to identify, showcase and celebrate the great work already happening, whilst also imagining and developing a shared vision for strong communities across London. Between June 28 and July 23, the city
- [Knowledge and experiences of social enterprise food growers from Black/Communities of Colour](https://ubele.org/news/knowledge-and-experiences-of-social-enterprise-food-growers-from-blackcommunities-of-colour/) - In early 2021, Land in Our Names (LION) conducted a short piece of London-wide research on behalf of the Rootz into Food Growing project to identify individual Black / people of colour (BPOC) growers to shed light on the experiences of growing food for social enterprise and sustaining livelihoods in and around London. This report
- [New £50 million partnership aimed to boost National Lottery funding to Black and Minoritised community-led charities and grassroots groups](https://ubele.org/news/new-ps50-million-partnership-aimed-to-boost-national-lottery-funding-to-black-and-minoritised-community-led-charities-and-grassroots-groups/) - The National Lottery Community Fund and The Ubele Initiative, on behalf of The Phoenix Way Partners, have today jointly announced a new £50 million partnership aimed to boost funding and support to Black and Minoritised Community charities and grassroots groups over the next five years. ‘The Phoenix Way’ will create a series of national and
- [Pride is Every Month by Micheal Hamilton](https://ubele.org/news/pride-is-every-month-by-micheal-hamilton/) - A member of our team called me aside this week and asked what the position of the Ubele leadership was in terms of the liberation of queer folk? As I sat and listened and asked more and more questions, it became clear to me that the people that make up the Ubele team and who
- [Football Hit Home](https://ubele.org/news/football-hit-home/) - In the wake of a wave of violent racism, after England lost the Euro 2020 final - we want to extend our empathy to the players affected and to all those triggered by the reports of abuse. For every young person who saw themselves in Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Bukayo Saka in that moment, and
- [What do strong communities look like? by Alex Augustin](https://ubele.org/news/what-do-strong-communities-look-like-by-alex-augustin/) - View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize London Festival of Ideas launched 28 June – 23 July with intentions to explore the many different individual and collective plans for strong communities in London, and help the city become more equal, connected and inclusive. With activities ranging from spoken word, dance, cooking, films and parties
- [Announcing the Harakati Project](https://ubele.org/news/announcing-the-harakati-project/) - Harakati: “Movement” - Towards a flourishing and fortified infrastructure The Ubele Initiative is launching Harakati, a new project to explore opportunities to strengthen and expand the infrastructure that supports anti-racism movements in the UK. The name “Harakati” for this project is derived from the word “movement” in Swahili and Arabic. The profound changes of the last year
- [Black on Track Entrepreneurs creating pathways](https://ubele.org/news/black-on-track-entrepreneurs-creating-pathways/) - The Mission - Purpose The Black on Track Community Enterprise Development program, training for entry-level community-based entrepreneurs has left an indelible mark on the lives of over twenty (20) people from Black and minority ethnic groups and their communities. The program was running as a 10-week collaborative learning lab in community entrepreneurship followed by opportunities
- [Vacancy: Peer Researcher](https://ubele.org/news/vacancy-peer-researcher/) - • Are you a young adult from a Black and/or minoritized background? • Are you aged 18-35yrs? • Are you able to commit over a 4 month engagement period to gather thoughts and experiences of young people about their needs, future training and employment opportunities within the manual trades? • Do you live in the
- [The Ubele Initiative named a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising businesses which are transforming society](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-named-a-finalist-in-the-uk-social-enterprise-awards-recognising-businesses-which-are-transforming-society/) - The Ubele Initiative has been shortlisted in the UK Social Enterprise Award, recognising it as one of the leading social enterprises in the country. The UK Social Enterprise Awards run by Social Enterprise UK, the national membership body for social enterprises, recognise the nation’s most pioneering social enterprises. The prestigious awards ceremony will be held at London’s iconic Guildhall
- [Sharing Reflections of Ubele’s Community of Practice by Peggy P. Warren](https://ubele.org/news/sharing-reflections-of-ubeles-community-of-practice-by-peggy-p-warren/) - Who is the woman who attends a community practitioner conference in South Africa where she is the only person of colour amongst the delegates and pledges there, that she is going to find a way to create opportunities for people of colour to attend overseas conferences? Who is the woman who invests a significant
- [National Baseline Research into Black and Minoritised Youth Presence in the UK Manual Trades Sector](https://ubele.org/news/national-baseline-research-into-black-and-minoritised-youth-presence-in-the-uk-manual-trades-sector/) - We reaching out to its network of organisations working with young people to support our latest national research programme. We have been grant funded by Youth Futures Foundation (YFF) to conduct a national baseline analysis of the needs, future training and employment opportunities within the manual trades sector with a focus on young people aged
- [Sensing the city: Young people and regeneration in London](https://ubele.org/news/sensing-the-city-young-people-and-regeneration-in-london/) - Cities are endlessly changing but who is change for? How do young people feel about regeneration of their neighbourhoods? How can we ensure young residents have a voice- and are heard - in critical planning decisions that affect their lives and their communities? In 2020, The Ubele Initiative, The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (UCL) and community organisation Pempeople came together to explore new methods of public voicing for young people. The result was a series of on-line, open-call participatory workshops
- [Vacancy: EDP Project Support Officer](https://ubele.org/news/vacancy-edp-project-support-officer/) - Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) Project Support Officer Part-time 2.5 days per week Salary £25,000 per annum plus pension (pro rata) We are looking for Project Support Officer to provide vital support with the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of The Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (BMEDP) . The BMEDP will provide targeted strategic interventions over
- [The Ubele Initiative's Social Impact Report: Making a difference within challenging times, April 2020 - July 2021](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiatives-social-impact-report-making-a-difference-within-challenging-times-april-2020-july-2021/) - We are delighted to share with you The Ubele Initiative's Social Impact Report: Making a difference within challenging times, April 2020 - July 2021. Over the past 18 months, The Ubele Initiative has supported the Black and Minoritised community led organisations, impacted the most by Covid-19, to become more resilient and sustainable. Along with many other voluntary and community social
- [What does mental health mean to you? by Kerry-Jane Bunting](https://ubele.org/news/what-does-mental-health-mean-to-you-by-kerry-jane-bunting/) - Mental health - the words that can conjure up images of unhinged, violent and scary individuals that should be avoided at all costs for your own personal safety. The words that rarely have positivity linked to them, the words that can induce fear, stigma and shame, none more so than within the black community. As somebody that
- [Our Strategy 2021-2026: TÓKÀN 10 years](https://ubele.org/news/our-strategy-2021-2026-tokan-10-years/) - We are delighted to share with you ‘The Ubele Initiative – Our Strategy 2021-2026: TÓKÀN 10 years’. This important roadmap will help us deliver key priorities and plans in the next five years. The Ubele Initiative was founded in 2014, following dialogue with African diaspora leaders. Community-rooted and collaborative in character, Ubele focused on effective solutions to persistent social and economic issues. Ubele is taken
- [Launching Bayo - a digital directory that hosts Black-led initiatives, community groups and mental health services](https://ubele.org/news/launching-bayo-a-digital-directory-that-hosts-black-led-initiatives-community-groups-and-mental-health-services/) - We're proud to announce the launch of Bayo, a platform providing information about a variety of initiatives, communities and mental health services created by and for the Black community - all in one place. Bayo is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK – run by and for the Black community – to
- [Vacancy: Executive Assistant](https://ubele.org/news/vacancy-executive-assistant/) - Executive AssistantPart-time; 4 days per week for one yearSalary: £30,000.00 per annum plus pension The Ubele Initiative is searching for a highly adaptable and flexible Executive Assistant to support the CEO in fulfilling various responsibilities within communications and provide general administrative assistance to programs and operations.The ideal candidate will have an interest and ability to seamlessly
- [Calling for Black and minoritised ethnic employment, enterprise and financial health providers in London](https://ubele.org/news/calling-for-black-and-minoritised-ethnic-employment-enterprise-and-financial-health-providers-in-london/) - As part of the Pathways to Economic Opportunities Programme (P2E), The Ubele Initiative, in partnership with the London Community Foundation (LCF) and BTEG, is undertaking this pan-London mapping exercise of Black and minoritised ethnic (BME) led voluntary and community organisations (VSOs) involved in providing training and/or advice on employment and financial support. fill in the
- [Decolonising Menopause by Dr Yansie Rolston](https://ubele.org/news/decolonising-menopause-by-dr-yansie-rolston/) - Let me start by stating the obvious – approximately half of the world’s population will experience menopause, and that’s a fact! So why then do we need a special day - October 18th World Menopause Day - to raise awareness for something that affects half of the world’s population, and how is it that menopause is still
- [My Journey with Prostate Cancer by Brian Quavar](https://ubele.org/news/my-journey-with-prostate-cancer-by-brian-quavar/) - As we approach International Men’s Day (19th November), I thought it would be a good idea to share my journey with prostate cancer which started around 2016. After having the dreaded digital rectal exam, I was told that my prostate was slightly enlarged but with no apparent abnormality- so I wasn't particularly concerned at the
- [Finding Purpose in Ghana by Richelle Bailey](https://ubele.org/news/finding-purpose-in-ghana-by-richelle-bailey/) - I messaged both Yvonne Field and Michael Hamilton that same afternoon of the 1st September where I shared my desire and asked if The Ubele Initiative had projects or knew of any that I could engage in. Both Michael and Yvonne introduced me to organisations, however, Dr Magna Aidoo had the most forthcoming lead contact connecting me
- [The Phoenix Way: a unique collaboration emerging from Covid-19 by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/the-phoenix-way-a-unique-collaboration-emerging-from-covid-19-by-yvonne-field/) - Covid-19 has been the worst of all possible times. It has also, strangely enough, been a time of new opportunities, creativity and, in some instances, celebration. It has hastened well-recognised life cycles of death and new beginnings: of people, ideas and ways of being. I encountered and witnessed struggles with Covid: my own, my family’s and
- [The Enterprise Development Programme steps up a gear in 2022 by Yvonne Witter](https://ubele.org/news/the-enterprise-development-programme-steps-up-a-gear-in-2022-by-yvonne-witter/) - The Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (BMCEDP) will contribute to one of the key delivery objectives within The Ubele Initiative’s new five year strategy. As part of this strategy, we will establish the first ever National Strategic Alliance, the aim of which is to support Community Wealth Building within Black and Minoritised communities. The second round for BMCEDP applications will open in Spring 2022. On the 30th of
- [Majonzi Fund Grant Applications are now open](https://ubele.org/news/majonzi-fund-grant-applications-are-now-open/) - Majonzi Fund was created in collaboration with Patrick Vernon OBE, to provide bereavement and grief support to members of the Black and Minoritised community affected by loss due to Covid-19. Majonzi in Swahili means grief or deep sorrow. Majonzi Fund Grant Applications are now open.Majonzi Fund recipients are provided with a monetary grant of £500
- [A growing community – Ubele's Young Emerging Leaders Collective (YELC) by Aisha Khan](https://ubele.org/news/a-growing-community-ubeles-young-emerging-leaders-collective-yelc-by-aisha-khan/) - The Young Emerging Leaders Collective (YELC) is a growing community for young Black people, people of colour and racialised people, committed to racial and social justice. The Collective is a space to exchange ideas, support and care; learn and build capacity and resilience; and work together in anti-racist and anti-oppressive action. From establishing the TL2 Podcast and executing their
- [Reflection on our highlights and challenges – End of 2021 message from Yvonne Field, Founder and CEO of The Ubele Initiative](https://ubele.org/news/reflection-on-our-highlights-and-challenges-end-of-2021-message-from-yvonne-field-founder-and-ceo-of-the-ubele-initiative/) - As 2021 draws to a close, and Covid-19 continues to dominate on our daily lives, I reflect on some of our highlights and challenges. Just as our team begun to explore the real possibility of a hybrid working from next month, new government guidance recommends that those who can work from home should do so. The small window of
- [Understanding leadership in Black and Minoritised communities in the UK - SURVEY](https://ubele.org/news/understanding-leadership-in-black-and-minoritised-communities-in-the-uk-survey/) - Clore Social and The Ubele Initiative have come together to understand and shine a light on leadership in Black and Minoritised communities in the UK. The pandemic has challenged our communities exceptionally, and as we recover and reboot, we would like to know what support leaders need to improve their skills and ethical practice. We
- [Black Rootz are looking for growers](https://ubele.org/news/black-rootz-are-looking-for-growers/) - Black Rootz is the first London-based multigenerational black led growing project in the UK, where the older generations share their expertise on growing whilst also supporting youthengagement in their surrounding natural environment. They’re based at our home, Wolves Lane Centre.Join the team and apply for the opportunities below! Lead Grower – Black RootzFreelance fixed term
- [Building Strong Communities funding surgeries](https://ubele.org/news/building-strong-communities-funding-surgeries/) - The Ubele Initiative in partnership with the GLA Mayor's Office are conducting in person funding surgeries for Black organisations across London to get advice on completing the Building Strong Communities funding application on a one-to-one basis. The dates are:Tuesday 1st February, 10-4pm Croydon BME Forum 56A Mitcham Rd Croydon CR0 3RGFriday 4th February, 10-4pm, North
- [Ubele Circles with Michael McMillan](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-circles-with-michael-mcmillan/) - Based on Sankofa principles of seeking knowledge from the past to benefit the futures of generations to come. The Ubele Circles Project is an opportunity for you to explore anti-racist activism in Britain. You will be a part of a group which will come together to learn from an elder social activist and will examine
- [Reimagining Social Prescribing: Roundtable Discussions with London Plus - Part 1 by Tracy Durrant](https://ubele.org/news/reimagining-social-prescribing-roundtable-discussions-with-london-plus-part-1-by-tracy-durrant/) - The Ubele Initiative in collaboration with London Plus and Thriving Communities have been running a series of three roundtables to explore what Social Prescribing looks like in Black and Minoritised communities. The aim of these discussions was to discover how Social Prescribing can be effective for Black and Minoritised communities, to inform, connect and find ways to better support the sector. Collaborating with
- [Welcoming our Enterprise Development Programme Cohorts, site visits and more...](https://ubele.org/news/welcoming-our-enterprise-development-programme-cohorts-site-visits-and-more/) - By Yvonne Witter FRSAIn January, The Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (BMCEDP) had a welcome event and the organisations in attendance were excited and enthusiastic to be supported on the programme to gain skills, knowledge and guidance in the process of reducing grant dependency. We started the morning with a welcome from Yvonne Field,
- [Reimagining Social Prescribing: Roundtable Discussions with London Plus - Part 2 by Tracy Durrant](https://ubele.org/news/reimagining-social-prescribing-roundtable-discussions-with-london-plus-part-2-by-tracy-durrant/) - Roundtable 2: Resourcing and Capacity building for Social Prescribing activities This roundtable took place December 9th 2021 virtually. The aim of this roundtable was to understand how Social Prescribing activities are being resourced as well as what resources are needed to grow. This included discussing financial support, support with capacity building and developing an infrastructure for
- [National Day of Reflection 2022: Coming Together in Hope](https://ubele.org/news/national-day-of-reflection-2022-coming-together-in-hope/) - For National Day of Reflection, taking place on 23 March, New Life Wesleyan Church in partnership with The Ubele Initiative and The Majonzi Fund will be hosting Coming Together in Hope: A Service of Reflection. There will be limited in person capacity at the church so pre-booking is essential. The service will also be Live Streamed
- [Support Migrants Fleeing The Russo-Ukrainian War](https://ubele.org/news/support-migrants-fleeing-the-russo-ukrainian-war/) - donate Sonaaar is raising £20,000 in support of the migrant communities that are fleeing the Russo-Ukrainian War.Many, especially men, are facing discrimination which prevents them from getting transportation to travel to borders and access accommodation.Many are students of African, Indian and Brazilian heritage who were welcomed just a few months ago by their universities. Many
- [Celebrating women in my life by Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/celebrating-women-in-my-life-by-yvonne-field/) - The year so far, has been a bit of an annus horribilis. Even in my school days of yesteryear, some Latin terms seemed to encapsulate just what was needed to be said without too many words or drama. As someone who comes from a Jamaican migrant family with a very strong work ethic, it can
- [International Women's Day 2022 - #BreakTheBias Stories](https://ubele.org/news/international-womens-day-2022-breakthebias-stories/) - This month we celebrate and champion women who make an impact in our communities every day. We bring you stories of women who are passionate about exposing racially marginalised women to a variety of leisure and sports activities; empowering and engaging children and young people in STEAM opportunities; celebrating culture and heritage; seeing equity in
- [Reimagining Social Prescribing: Roundtable Discussions with London Plus - Part 3 by Tracy Durrant](https://ubele.org/news/reimagining-social-prescribing-roundtable-discussions-with-london-plus-part-3-by-tracy-durrant/) - Roundtable 3: Building relationships and networks in Social Prescribing This roundtable took place January 11th 2022 virtually. The aim of this table was to understand what is required to build and develop strong relationships and networks to support the delivery of Social Prescribing activities, accessibility and effectiveness of Social Prescribing for our communities. Part 1 included details
- [Statement about Child Q by Yvonne Field, Founder and CEO, The Ubele Initiative](https://ubele.org/news/statement-about-child-q-by-yvonne-field-founder-and-ceo-the-ubele-initiative/) - The treatment of Child Q has shocked all of us at The Ubele Initiative along with the nation. Another case of Black Lives doesn’t matter.Child Q could be my granddaughter; a child on the verge of young womanhood looking forward to a bright future. However, her future has been ruptured by the actions of others;
- [Vacancy: Black Community-Led Forum Facilitator & Members](https://ubele.org/news/vacancy-black-community-led-forum-facilitator-amp-members/) - Reclaiming Community Heritage, made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is led by a partnership of community organisations, including 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance, The Ubele Initiative, and Empathy Museum, the project marks 40 years since the ’81 Uprisings, when, against a backdrop of racism, recession and unemployment, communities rose up in confrontation with police in Brixton
- [Life Between Islands – Reflection on the Ubele Circle with Michael McMillan by Barbara Gray](https://ubele.org/news/life-between-islands-reflection-on-the-ubele-circle-with-michael-mcmillan-by-barbara-graynbsp/) - Lights and Shade Gentrification Labour Music and culture misappropriation Displaced and like shadows disappear over time with no traces – that is changing - our stories told by us are everywhere and the responsibility for learning is not our responsibility and that has been made clear. Between the lights and shade of the displacement constantly being moved by others from
- [Do you work with Black children and young people aged 18 and under in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?](https://ubele.org/news/do-you-work-with-black-children-and-young-people-aged-18-and-under-in-england-scotland-wales-and-northern-ireland/) - The £1m We Move Fund: Youth Social Action focuses on providing Black children and young people with the opportunity to engage in youth social action. Youth social action describes the activities that children and young people do to make a positive difference and drive change in their communities and for the world around them. Through youth social action,
- [Introducing our new brand and website](https://ubele.org/news/introducing-our-new-brand-and-website/) - Today, we mark 8 years since we founded The Ubele Initiative. We celebrate in a very special way and would like to introduce our new brand and website. We will continue to reach communities and generations of leaders offering them support and development opportunities. As the world is changing, here at the Ubele, we respond to it.
- [“The construction and manual trades sector mainly relies upon older white males”, concludes a recent report](https://ubele.org/news/the-construction-and-manual-trades-sector-mainly-relies-upon-older-white-males-concludes-a-recent-report/) - The findings of research into challenges facing Black and minoritised young people entering the manual trades highlights that the image of the industry, coupled with poor careers information, advice and guidance, portray a sector that is not sufficiently diverse with regards to gender and race, principally. This negative impression creates an unviable career path for
- [Grant and learning support for Black and Minoritised charities and social enterprises looking to become more enterprising](https://ubele.org/news/grant-and-learning-support-for-black-and-minoritised-charities-and-social-enterprises-looking-to-become-more-enterprising/) - Support from the Enterprise Development Programme enables organisations to grow financial resilience and impact by providing a mixture of grant and learning support to help get enterprise ideas off the ground. If accepted onto the programme, participating organisations will work collaboratively with The Ubele Initiative throughout the programme journey to best identify support needs (both
- [Tryphena's Reflections of the ELEVATE Programme](https://ubele.org/news/tryphena-s-reflections-of-the-elevate-programme/) - By Mrs Tryphena FortuneOne of the wonderful things about Ubele is the way it innovatedly works to develop women. Their intergenerational approaches were taken to another level when I, as an ordinary woman of the community with a deep interest in learning and developing others, was invited to join Director and CEO, Yvonne Field, and
- [Tashi's ELEVATE Programme Mentoring Experience](https://ubele.org/news/tashis-elevate-programme-mentoring-experience/) - By Mrs Tashi Nyame-JonesMentoring has proven to be an incredible resource for me and as a Black woman. Finding another Black woman, who is further on the professional journey and who looks back to identify others she could support, can be difficult. But I have found a mentor in Dr Peggy Warren, and her commitment to
- [The Jane Hatfield Award: Supporting the next generation of researchers and activists](https://ubele.org/news/the-jane-hatfield-award-supporting-the-next-generation-of-researchers-and-activists/) - This year, The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is launching the Jane Hatfield Award in partnership with The Ubele Initiative (‘Ubele’). This is an annual grant of £5,000 for a team of young researchers to investigate issues or topics related to community, social action and/or social justice. In this inaugural year Ubele have provided
- [Vacancy: Consultant for Process and Impact Evaluation](https://ubele.org/news/81-acts-is-hiring/) - Consultant for process and impact evaluation of 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance: Reclaiming Community Heritage project Fee £5000 inclusive VAT & Expenses Reclaiming Community Heritage, made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is led by a partnership of community organisations, including 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance, The Ubele Initiative, and Empathy Museum, the project marks 40 years
- [Ubele Presents: The Churchill Fellowship Networking Event](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-presents-the-churchill-fellowship-networking-event/) - 8th November6-8.30PMYou are invited to this networking and engagement event for Black and racially minoritised fellows.We would love for you to come and join us; to meet and hear other Fellows stories and make new connections. You could also have an opportunity to share your own!If you are considering applying for a 2023 Churchill Fellowship you
- [The Black Culture Market](https://ubele.org/news/the-black-culture-market/) - 3rd and 4th December11am - 5pm on both daysThe Black Culture Market returns!Please join Black Culture Market for an inspiring showcase of carefully selected black businesses this Christmas. This is an indoor, in person Christmas Market that has something for everyone. It supports emerging entrepreneurs & new black businesses of African & Caribbean descent with visibility
- [Roundtable Event: Black Youth Unemployment](https://ubele.org/news/roundtable-event-black-youth-unemployment/) - Calling all people and organisations across the system of employment and underemployment (including young people, employers, employment services, job centres, local authority workers, youth workers, careers workers and activists).Ubele would like to invite you to discuss what the current state of play surrounding unemployment amongst young Black and Minoritised people. This roundtable is a part
- [Immersive Bereavement Workshop](https://ubele.org/news/immersive-bereavement-workshop/) - 11th November6-8PMDo you support anyone from a Black or racially minoritised community at end of life or experiencing grief? Or are you a death doula, end of life carer, therapist, counsellor, or community worker? Join us for an immersive workshop exploring the process of end-of-life, grief and loss by elders from the Eritrean community.The session will help
- [GIDA Housing Co-operative Survey](https://ubele.org/news/gida-housing-co-operative-survey/) - Want better housing options?Take part in the Gida Housing Co-operative Survey and help us to create affordable housing in the community.Gida will focus primarily on providing Black and minoritised communities in Haringey borough with opportunities to live in decent, affordable housing, thus creating stable and diverse communities.Gida values are aligned with Co-operative values of self-help,
- [A Place to Call Home 2.0: follow-up survey questionnaire](https://ubele.org/news/a-place-to-call-home-2-0-follow-up-survey-questionnaire/) - In 2015, with support from Locality, The Ubele Initiative published 'A Place to Call Home: Community asset ownership Initiative in the African diaspora community' This publication sought to provide an important overview of community asset ownership within the African Diaspora community in England and was significant in being the first major attempt to capture stories from
- [The Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme Round 4 Launches Today!](https://ubele.org/news/the-black-and-minoritised-communities-enterprise-development-programme-round-4-launches-today/) - Apply now to get a grant of up to £30K! Applications for the Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme are now open. The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) allows social enterprises and trading charities to receive a grant of up to £30k to develop a new or existing trading idea. The programme enables organisations to
- [The Ubele Initiative Bids Farewell to Alison Navarro](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-bids-farewell-to-alison-navarro/) - This holiday season, we'll be bidding a fond farewell to our fabulous Strategy and Operations Manager, Alison Navarro. Since joining The Ubele Initiative as a contractor, Alison has supported the Phoenix Partnership and has served the Directorship and the broader Ubele family with challenge, security and structure. She has made a massive contribution to our ongoing journey and development as an
- [One hand can’t clap: some emerging discussion points](https://ubele.org/news/one-hand-can-t-clap-some-emerging-discussion-points/) - In 2015, The Ubele Initiative (hereafter Ubele), with support from Locality, published A Place to Call Home: Community asset ownership Initiative in the African diaspora community (2015). The report provided an important overview of community asset ownership within the African Diaspora community in England. The significance of the report not only stems from being a
- [Grief and Loss in the Context of Social Justice](https://ubele.org/news/grief-and-loss-in-the-context-of-social-justice/) - As we have come to the end of National Grief Awareness Week which was from the 2nd to 9th December we reflect on aspects of grief and loss that are too often overlooked. Covid 19 shone the spotlight on disparities in the health and social care system and the way in which people from Black
- [Community Wealth Building Summit 2022 - An overview](https://ubele.org/news/community-wealth-building-summit-2022-an-overview/) - On 18 November 2022, CLES held its Community Wealth Building Summit in Birmingham. This event brought together the city council and local government employees, associates from anchor institutions, charities, and community organisations, and people from across the UK interested in how community wealth building can be used as a tool for inclusive growth and a
- [A year in review and a new year to embrace…](https://ubele.org/news/a-year-in-review-and-a-new-year-to-embrace/) - A message from our CEO and Founder, Yvonne Field As we welcome in the new year, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on the past. As the adage reminds us…’if you don’t know where you have come from, you won’t know where you are going!’ 2022 saw another busy and gratifying year for our
- [The National Lottery Community Fund appoints Shane Ryan MBE as Senior Adviser](https://ubele.org/news/the-national-lottery-community-fund-appoints-shane-ryan-mbe-as-senior-adviser/) - The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of Shane Ryan MBE as a new Senior Adviser. The move sees Shane, who received his MBE in this year’s New Year Honours, returning to the organisation where he will report to the Chief Executive
- [Launch of the Reclaim Black Heritage Fund](https://ubele.org/news/launch-of-the-reclaim-black-heritage-fund/) - Reclaim Black Heritage Fund launched We are pleased to announce the launch of the Reclaim Black Heritage Fund, offering a number of Black led groups and Black individuals the opportunity to apply for funding. Join us in celebrating this exuberantly defiant act of rebellion by carrying the flame of resistance and equality further into the
- [Cost of Living Impact on Mental Health](https://ubele.org/news/cost-of-living-impact-on-mental-health/) - The people who are the most affected by the cost-of-living crisis are the ones who cannot afford to get enough groceries, pay their bills, and generally continue to pay their rent or mortgage in order to avoid debt and/or homelessness. However, it is important to acknowledge that some people are not currently in poverty, but
- [Join us for the BAYO Launch!](https://ubele.org/news/join-us-for-the-bayo/) - Join us for this free event to celebrate the BAYO launch. A space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK BAYO means 'Joy has found us'. It is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK – run by and for the Black community – to support our
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news/) - Welcome to the first edition of the Ubele Weekly News, where we’ll share information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities, events and news for each week. These updates will be shared every Monday, so be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News £20m funding to
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news1/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News British Muslim Civil Society Report Launch The British Muslim Civil Society Report 2023 launch took place in January in Parliament, to a very
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news3/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Turnaround Plan 2023 - 2025 The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has officially launched his Turnaround Plan. You can read
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news4/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Police Contact and Accountability Report A new report from the charity Inquest has found that Black people are seven times more likely to die than White people
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news5/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Race and Class Journal publishes a piece examining the war from an anti racist perspective On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Race
- [International Women's Day - DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality- A reflection](https://ubele.org/news/international-women-s-daydigitall-innovation-and-technology-for-gender-equality-a-reflection/) - The International Women's Day Theme of 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality' made me reflect on my introduction to the world of IT. The first computer that I ever saw was during my first trip to Africa as a 20-year-old community development student visiting my sister in Ibadan, Nigeria. My then 15-year-old nephew was
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news6/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Steve Bartlett Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for the 2023 UK Black Business Show!Entrepreneur, Speaker, Investor, Author, BBC Dragon, and the host of one
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news7/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News The Go! London Fund was announced last week! Please see details here Get info | Go! London (golondon.org.uk) Strong applications will be
- [The National Day of Reflection](https://ubele.org/news/the-national-day-of-reflection/) - Today is the National Day of Reflection - a day for the nation to remember the lives of those who were lost to the Covid 19 Pandemic and to support those who have been bereaved. The statement below is from our CEO and Founder, Yvonne Field, and will be read aloud this evening during a
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news8/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Healthwatch England releases new report on Maternal Mental Health New parents can face significant mental health struggles. Two-thirds of women and birthing parents
- [The Phoenix Way: Round 1 Launches Today!](https://ubele.org/news/the-phoenix-way-round-1-launches-today/) - The Phoenix Way to distribute £1 million of funding for Black and racially minoritised organisations The Phoenix Way has launched its first Emergency round of grant funding for Black and racially minoritised organisations in England, who are working with and supporting children and young people and impacted by the current cost-of-living crisis. The Phoenix Fund
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news9/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News De Montfort University are looking for research participants De Montfort University are researching how social entrepreneurs respond to and develop solutions to tackle
- [An Open Letter to Sir Mark Rowley QPM - Commissioner of The Metropolitan Police Force](https://ubele.org/news/an-open-letter-to-sir-mark-rowley-qpm-commissioner-of-the-metropolitan-police-force/) - Imagine for a moment that you were born into a society where everyone held a particular belief, that every rule and every custom was influenced by this belief. In this society, this belief became so deeply entrenched over the centuries that most people no longer even recognised that it was a belief and experienced it
- [A Mile In My Shoes - Launches 13th April](https://ubele.org/news/a-mile-in-my-shoes-brixton-launch-april-2023/) - Take an imaginative leap into stories of childhood, love, art-making, coming-of-age, sexuality, family, activism, conflict, community, music, dancing, and much more – each told by someone who lived through the momentous uprisings of 1981. 13th - 27th April 2023 - You have the opportunity to be a part of something fantastic happening in Windrush Square.
- [Remembering Stephen Lawrence: 30 Years On](https://ubele.org/news/remembering-stephen-lawrence-30-years-on/) - As the 30th anniversary of the death of Stephen Lawrence approaches, I remember being phoned by a community education worker based on the Ferrier Estate, near Eltham. It was 9.30am the morning after his murder; I was employed by Greenwich Borough’s Community Education Service, and he called to inform me that another Black boy had
- [An Update from: Community Wealth Building](https://ubele.org/news/an-update-from-community-wealth-building/) - Wards Corner Community Benefit Society Community Wealth Building has been central to Ubele’s strategic objective in strengthening our communities through enterprise and asset development. As part of this objective, Phil Tulba, Assistant Director for Community Wealth Building, has been leading our work on the Gida Housing Co-operative which was set up in 2021 in direct response to the
- [Applications for The Phoenix Way Round 1 close on Monday the 8th](https://ubele.org/news/applications-for-the-phoenix-way-round-1-close-on-monday-the-8th/) - The March launch of The Phoenix Way’s first emergency round of grant funding for Black and racially minoritised organisations in England, was met with enthusiasm. Over 300 applications have been started, but more are needed from the north of England as Founder and CEO of the Ubele Initiative and national convening partner of the Phoenix Way,
- [Announcement about Propel - ‘ground-breaking’ £100m fund fighting inequality in London](https://ubele.org/news/announcement-about-propel-ground-breaking-gbp100m-fund-fighting-inequality-in-london/) - Community organisations which tackle inequality and make London a fairer place have been awarded the first slice of a £100 million cash injection from some of the capital’s biggest funders. We are pleased to announce that The Ubele Initiative CIC is one of the community organisations to receive Propel funding. Almost £25 million has been allocated
- [A Warm Welcome to Joe Montgomery](https://ubele.org/news/a-warm-welcome-to-joe-montgomery/) - Ubele expanded its services during the pandemic and our Directors want to strengthen the organisation as it grows. In that context we are happy to welcome Joe Montgomery, who joined Ubele this month as our new Executive Chair. He brings knowledge and networks that will help Ubele to develop new governance arrangements; help our operational systems
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news11/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News OHID London and ADPH London are pleased to announce that tomorrow is the relaunch day for the online resource, MECC Link London. This relaunch
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news12/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Mental Health Week This week is mental health week and we wanted to remind anyone experiencing mental health challenges that you can connect
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news14/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Community Ownership Fund: Update The government has now released the prospectus for Round 3 of the Community Ownership Fund. Applications will open on 31 May.
- [Applications are Open for Flexible Finance](https://ubele.org/news/applications-are-open-for-the-recovery-loan-fund/) - The pandemic hit businesses hard, and many have struggled to keep their heads above water. Charities and social enterprises have been particularly affected, with funding drying up and donors cutting back on their giving. Flexible Finance is intended to assist organisations led by Black and Racially Minoritised teams to get back on track, offering loans
- [An Update From: 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance](https://ubele.org/news/an-update-from-81-acts-of-exuberant-defiance/) - 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance is a community-led project inherited by The Ubele Initiative and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We know heritage can be about heraldry, palaces and country houses. It can also be about ordinary people, the history of their communities and about people of colour. In 1981 Black communities in Brixton had
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news15/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Haringey Community Building Event Haringey Community Action Network (HCAN) is a network of local groups, including trade unions and community groups, united around
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news20/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Discovery Fund is now live! The Discovery Fund is a new funding programme offering the time, space and skills development to allow community businesses to explore community tech
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news21/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News The Recovery Loan Fund assists organisations led by Black and Racially Minoritised teams in getting back on track post-pandemic, offering loans of between
- [Yvonne Field is awarded an OBE!](https://ubele.org/news/yvonne-field-is-awarded-an-obe/) - The Ubele Initiative are delighted to announce that our CEO and Founder, Yvonne Field, was awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours last week. She's written a statement of reflection and thanks. 'When a letter from the Cabinet Office landed on my door mat, I immediately thought that I had done something to annoy
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news22/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Find out more about these changes, here Events and Opportunities BAYO event 29th June BAYO is hosting an event - "Finding Your Joy",
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news23/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Paulette, Ernest, Corin and Kate took a load of plants and packets of beans to sprout at Wood Green Library as part of Go Green
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news24/) - News and information from our partners, collaborators and more on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. News Last Friday some of the Ubele staff attended Wolves Lane to hear more about the transformational work they are doing on site. It's
- [Economic Recovery and UK Shared Prosperity Across England](https://ubele.org/news/economic-recovery-and-uk-shared-prosperity-across-england/) - Both central and local governments have acknowledged the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and racially minoritised communities. But what is being done to address these inequalities and its economic impact on these communities? We conducted research into regional post-COVID-19 economic recovery missions and UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) investment plans to get an idea
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news25/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News #UbeleInKenya The team are now back from Kenya after taking part in incredible presentations, discussions and activities
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news26/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News Wolves Lane Visit We had a recent site visit to Wolves Lane last Friday - this time
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news27/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News BUD Leaders are currently hiring for the role of Chief Operating Officer! Are you a dynamic, organised
- [Last few days to apply!](https://ubele.org/news/july-vacancies-ubele-initiative/) - Latest Vacancies These vacancies appear on the Careers page here Policy and Research Officer - Community Wealth Building hub Location: London based (hybrid) or remote monthly attendance at London office Department: Community Wealth Building Closing Date: July 25th, 2023 The Policy and Research Officer sits within and works across Ubele’s Community Wealth Building hub Salary:
- [Prestige Award for Adhar Project](https://ubele.org/news/adhar-project-prestige-award/) - Prestige Award for the Adhar Project Adhar Project was one of a team of 12 successful applicants on the BME Enterprise Development Programme started by Yvonne Witter in 2021. We are pleased to celebrate with Rana Rajput their achievement of Prestige Award for Central England mental health NPO 2023. Award for their contribution to the
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news28/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News Money4YOU launch a new tool for BAMER-led nonprofits Exciting news! Money4YOU has just launched BAMER HUB 2.0,
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news29/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News An Update from EDP To date, the Ubele Initiative Enterprise Development Programme has: Provided grant and enterprise
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news30/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News An Update from Nelly, a participant on the recent trip to Lisbon: The Ubuntu Erasmus Programme Languages,
- [Phoenix Way Update - Emergency Round](https://ubele.org/news/phoenix-way-emergency-round-application-feedback-2023/) - Phoenix Way Children and Youth Emergency Round - Application Feedback Thank you to everyone who applied for The Phoenix Way Children and Youth Emergency Round. We really appreciate the time and energy you put into applying for funding. In this blog post, we’ll explore the participatory panel process for decision making, and the main reasons
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news31/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News 24th August - An afternoon of fun, activities and bingo! Prizes, exercises and health talks plus more.
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news32/) - News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News IVAR and The Ubele Initiative CIC present The Jane Hatfield Award reports IVAR and The Ubele Initiative
- [Phoenix Way are hiring](https://ubele.org/news/phoenix-way-agency-recruitment-october-2023-careers/) - Phoenix Way - We're hiring The Phoenix Way is looking for a creative & communications agency to partner with us for the next 12-months (from October 2023) The Phoenix Way is a community-led initiative to improve socio-economic outcomes for Black & global majority communities in the UK. We are promoting fundamental changes in grant-making, centring
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news33/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News The Phoenix Way UK is seeking a dynamic Brand and MarComms agency to partner
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news34/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News Correcting our collecting. Starts on 23rd September. More here Events and Opportunities ⭐️ Black
- [An Update From: The London Lab](https://ubele.org/news/an-update-from-the-london-lab/) - We have engaged with over 40 individuals with this project. The Social Lab enquiry team comprises of 11 members this includes representatives of 7 youth organisations and 4 young activists, all of whom are London based. Engaging Black led voluntary and community organisations has been challenging as many of the organisations are overwhelmed with demands
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news35/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here News An event by the Irie Dance Theatre. More details online: www.iriedancetheatre.org Events and Opportunities
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news36/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here Over the past nine years, The Ubele Initiative has helped Black and racially minoritised-led charities
- [It's Sickle Cell Awareness Month](https://ubele.org/news/sickle-cell-awareness-month/) - This Sickle Cell Awareness Month is highlighting that every year, people with sickle cell who receive regular transfusions need on average 100 blood donors a year to stay alive. This year they urgently need 12,000 new Black donors to regularly give blood to treat sickle cell. Listen to our Director, Philip Udeh's update, here What
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news37/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here UK Black Business Week This week, 2nd-7th October is UK Black Business Week event. A
- [Celebrating Inspirational Black Women - BHM](https://ubele.org/news/saluting-our-sisters-national-lottery/) - Saluting Our Sisters It’s #BlackHistoryMonth2023 and The National Lottery Community Fund is celebrating the amazing #NationalLottery funded projects designed by and for Black people. Last year, they awarded more than £50 million to over 1,000 projects supporting Black communities across the UK. This year’s theme is #SalutingOurSisters. Their latest blog spotlights some of the inspirational Black women from The National
- [BHM message from Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/saluting-our-sisters-we-matter-yvonne-field/) - This year alone our team of brilliant staff and associates have co-designed and hosted innovative initiatives which have centered the lived and professional experience of women. A message from Yvonne Field, CEO and Founder of The Ubele Initiative CIC Celebrating our Sisters / Saluting our Sisters / Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER Earlier last month, I
- [The Independent to donate £120K of ad space](https://ubele.org/news/independent-free-ad-space-ubele-initiative/) - The Independent to donate £120K of ad space to black causes in 2024 Black History Month 2023: The Independent expands on its commitment to Black organisations and causes, with extensive editorial, new documentary and free advertising. https://lnkd.in/eBA4uXKp The Ubele Initiative CIC offers our heartfelt thanks to The Independent for selecting us as one of the Black led organisations
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news38/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here This weekend - Ubele Community Day Join us on Sunday 15th October at Wolves Lane
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news39/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here This Wednesday 18th October is Menopause Day. Yansie, an Associate Director at Ubele, has co-edited
- [Reflections on The Black Systemic Safety Fund: Chris Dusu](https://ubele.org/news/reflections-on-the-black-systemic-safety-fund-chris-dusu/) - Introducing Reflections on the Black Systemic Safety Fund: A Series Over the course of 18 months, The Ubele Initiative and Reos Partners collaborated with Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) to explore funding, power, and participatory grantmaking with Black communities in Lambeth and Southwark. Centered on the pressing issue of systemic safety, the Black Systemic Safety
- [Reflections on the Black Systemic Safety Fund: Candice James BEM](https://ubele.org/news/reflections-on-the-black-systemic-safety-fund-candice-james-bem/) - Reflections on the Black Systemic Safety Fund: A Series Over the course of 18 months, The Ubele Initiative and Reos Partners collaborated with Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) to explore funding, power, and participatory grantmaking with Black communities in Lambeth and Southwark. Centered on the pressing issue of systemic safety, the Black Systemic Safety Fund
- [A Community Response to the Riots](https://ubele.org/news/a-community-response-to-the-riots/) - In the wake of the race riots that swept across the UK in August 2024, The Ubele Initiative, alongside members of the Alliance for Racial Justice, set up an emergency conversation (Watch here) to assess the situation and formulate actions in response. Titled #WeNeedAnswers, this online community response was held on Monday 14th August 2024
- [Agbero 2100 Overview](https://ubele.org/news/agbero-2100-overview/) - Agbero 2100 is a strategic intervention within ‘systems design’ to support leaders from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across England to sustainably own and/or manage community assets. Over recent years, Ubele has been iteratively designing the Agbero 2100 infrastructure drawing on research, community consultation, and Baseline Assessments conducted with participating organisations. In
- [Black History Month Events](https://ubele.org/news/2023-black-history-month-uk-events/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here This year we have made an extra effort to share several events happening during Black
- [Preserving Cultural and Heritage Identities with Journeys](https://ubele.org/news/preserving-cultural-and-heritage-identities-with-journeys/) - The protection and sustainment of cultural and heritage identities is crucial to the wellbeing of any society. How do we preserve and pass them on? The protection and sustainment of cultural and heritage identities is crucial to the wellbeing of any society. Without question, what we take to be ‘cultural and heritage’ imperatives is socially
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news40/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here Are your grant opportunities starting to dry up? Can’t find grants that will allow you
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news41/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here Many thanks to the Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) for publishing this article by
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news-42/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here The Inclusive Communities Grant Fund, powered by the legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news-43/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to the monthly Ubele news here How we can best support and develop services that prepare Black and Racially Minoritised young
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news-44/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to monthly Ubele news Wolves Lane Christmas Market takes place on 10th December 2023. Look out for more details. Events and
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news-45/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to monthly Ubele news Join us for the launch of AGBERO 2100 : Taking place in Manchester. Details here Events and
- [New Research: Co-operative Lines of Inquiry](https://ubele.org/news/new-research-co-operative-lines-of-inquiry/) - Research: What are the barriers and opportunities for Black and racially minoritised communities leading Community Share Offers? Introduction The Ubele Initiative (Ubele) is an African diaspora-led infrastructure plus organisation setup to facilitate Community Wealth Building across the United Kingdom (UK). To this end, Ubele conducts research and collaborates with a strategic alliance of leaders and groups
- [The Ubele Initiative: Weekly News](https://ubele.org/news/the-ubele-initiative-weekly-news-46/) - News and Updates News and information from Ubele, our partners, collaborators on their exciting opportunities and events for each week. Be sure to check in to keep up to date with industry news. Subscribe to monthly Ubele news Join us for the launch of AGBERO 2100 : Taking place in Manchester. Details here Events and
- [The Phoenix Way: 2023 Reflections from Yvonne Field OBE](https://ubele.org/news/the-phoenix-way-2023-reflections-from-yvonne-field-obe/) - As I reflect on the development and achievements of The Phoenix Way over the past year, I am reminded of the famous following quote by Margaret Mead: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’ The level of dedication shown
- [Flexible Finance Case Study](https://ubele.org/news/flexible-finance-case-study/) - The Highlife Centre receives £230k in blended loan & grant funding In the heart of Coventry, The Highlife Centre strives to develop communities, improve social outcomes, and break barriers through three pillars of work: Youth Leadership Development: Creating opportunities for young people to overcome barriers, empowering and enabling them to be leaders who affect social
- [Welcome to our new Chief Financial Officer](https://ubele.org/news/new-cfo-ubele-finance-2024-pervez-akhtar/) - Welcome to our new Chief Financial Officer We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding the expansion of our Leadership Team. Please join us in welcoming Pervez Akhtar who joined us on 22nd January as Ubele’s Chief Financial Officer. Pervez comes with decades of experience in the private sector. He has more recently has worked in
- [The Phoenix Way 2024 : Applications Now Closed for Children & Youth Round](https://ubele.org/news/the-phoenix-way-2024/) - Applications are Now Closed for Children & Youth Round We received a massive 397 applications for our latest Children and Young people round in December. This shows that Black & Racially Minoritised communities are not “hard to reach”… In fact it is often mainstream funders who are hard to reach! All applicants will receive a decision
- [Ubele January Newsletter](https://ubele.org/news/newsletter-january2024-mailchimp/) - To read the January Ubele newsletter, click here This month's edition includes funding opportunities, job vacancies, events coming up and so much more!
- [Wolves Lane News](https://ubele.org/news/cafe-2024-wolves-lane-news1/) - The Wolves Lane Centre, N22 5JD, are opening their doors for reduced days throughout the colder months of January and February but don't let the cold and wet stop you from visiting. They will be open on Fridays (and one Sunday, 11th February) throughout January and February, with the Palm House and Cactus House open
- [Agbero 2100 Update](https://ubele.org/news/agberolaunch-update-2024/) - On a bright chilly day in Manchester on the 18th of January at the GMCVO we launched our new strategic intervention called Agbero 2100. We call Agbero a ‘strategic intervention’ because it is designed to empower leaders to challenge systemic racial inequality by envisioning a future built on sustainable infrastructure, thriving community assets, robust intergenerational leadership,
- [January Update from Yvonne](https://ubele.org/news/yvonne-field-2024/) - New year resolutions appear to have faded into the background as we focus on delivering work priorities, tackling complex challenges, and seeking new creative opportunities. Taking even small steps towards achieving a vision can involve rocky territory for even the most experienced travellers. I was reminded of this by my daughter Omolara who is an
- [New Social Finance Guide Published](https://ubele.org/news/new-social-finance-guide-2024/) - New Social Finance Guide from Flexible Finance Read the guide here If you’re exploring the world of loan finance and its suitability for your charity or social enterprise, understanding the nuances of this funding avenue is key. There are advantages, opportunities and challenges to consider specific to charities and social enterprises, especially those run by
- [Mek Wi Chat Exhibition Success](https://ubele.org/news/mek-wi-chat-exhibition-2024/) - This month we held a private exhibition, led by Drew, to support the work we are doing with the Mek Wi Chat project. The purpose of the Mek Wi Chat Exhibition is to initiate a wider conversation within the Black community about our preferred course of leadership. 5 artists were commissioned to create 3 pieces
- [February Events & Opportunities](https://ubele.org/news/february-2024-events-and-opportunities/) - ⭐️ Agbero Regional Roadshows Did you see the news about the launch of Agbero 2100? Read more here. The regional roadshow dates are below. To find out more about these areas, the research it is based on and how to join Agbero, please head over to one of the events in your region supported by
- [A Remarkable Journey to Windsor Castle with Yvonne Field OBE](https://ubele.org/news/a-remarkable-journey-to-windsor-castle-with-yvonne-field-obe/) - Back in June, we announced that our CEO, Founder, Yvonne Field had been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and Social Justice. This week marked a pivotal moment as Yvonne embarked on a poignant journey to Windsor Castle to receive her award
- [Agbero 2100 Programme Manager - Job Vacancy](https://ubele.org/news/programme-manager-vacancy-2024/) - Ubele are pleased to announce the Job Vacancy for Agbero 2100 Programme Manager Salary :£48,000 Are you passionate about developing black and racially minoritized organisations and groups with their community assets? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to support our Community Wealth Building Hub
- [Agbero 2100 Regional Events Underway](https://ubele.org/news/agbero-regional-events-update-2024/) - The workshops started on Tuesday 13 February 2024: North East and Cumbria - Tues 13 Feb https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-roadshow-agbero-2100-north-east-and-cumbria-tickets-792694188657?aff=oddtdtcreator North West - Weds 14 Feb https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-roadshow-agbero-2100-north-west-tickets-792705783337?aff=oddtdtcreator Yorkshire and Humber - Thurs 15 Feb https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-roadshow-agbero-2100-yorkshire-and-humber-tickets-792708571677?aff=oddtdtcreator Midlands - Tues 20th Feb https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-roadshow-agbero-2100-midlands-tickets-792709845487?aff=oddtdtcreator London and South East - Weds 28th Feb https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-roadshow-agbero-2100-london-and-south-east-tickets-792710597737?aff=oddtdtcreator South West https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agbero-2100-workshop-tickets-837438670607?aff=oddtdtcreator Please register on Eventbrite, using the links
- [Lego Play Facilitators Wanted](https://ubele.org/news/lego-play-facilitator-news/) - Calling all Black and racialised LEGO play facilitators! Are you passionate about fostering creativity and inclusion through LEGO play? We're on the lookout for talented individuals to collaborate with on some exciting projects. If you're interested in exploring this opportunity further, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to [christina.oredeko@ubele.org] to connect and
- [Welcome to Sarah Ebanja - our new Deputy CEO](https://ubele.org/news/new-deputy-ceo-ubele-2024-sarah-ebanja/) - Welcome to our new Deputy CEO, Sarah Ebanja Welcome Sarah Ebanja We are delighted to announce that Sarah Ebanja has joined Ubele as our new Deputy CEO, effective from 1st February 2024. Here's some more about Sarah and her relevant experience, below: "With a career spanning nigh on 40 years, my relevant experience includes senior
- [Express Your Interest - Agbero 2100](https://ubele.org/news/eoi-march-2024-agbero2100-ubeleinitiative/) - There's still time to register your interest if you are interested in Agbero 2100, please see further information via this form and submit by 12:00pm on 15 March 2024 to be considered for the Programme and Development Support. Our regional events remaining in February 2024 include Leicester, London and Bristol locations, as set out below: Future dates coming
- [National Day of Reflection 2024](https://ubele.org/news/national-day-of-reflection-23rd-march-2024/) - Service of Reflection This year, the National Day of Reflection is on 3rd March, however, this Service of Reflection is scheduled to coincide with the 4th anniversary of the lockdown on Saturday 23rd March. In her book, Notes on Grief, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie expresses the trauma of the sudden death of her father in Nigeria
- [2024 - State of The Sector Report Launched](https://ubele.org/news/state-of-sector-report-npc-2024/) - The NPC launched the findings of their 2024 State of the Sector report, a robust, sampled survey of charity leaders that they have run every three years since 2017. This year, for the first time, they have asked a similar set of questions to the public and charity users, and the findings have a number of implications
- [Jane Hatfield Award Announcement](https://ubele.org/news/jane-hatfield-award-2024/) - Institute of Voluntary Action Research In 2023 The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) launched the first round of the Jane Hatfield Award, in partnership with The Ubele Initiative (‘Ubele’). We are excited to announce the return of the award in 2024 and to introduce our second round of young researchers and their projects. They receive an
- [Inspiring Inclusion - #IWD2024](https://ubele.org/news/inspiring-inclusion-international-womens-day-2024/) - A message from our CEO and Founder, Yvonne Field OBE: A message from our CEO and Founder, Yvonne Field OBE: The theme for this year's International Women's Day is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ the focus of which is to ‘encourage everyone to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, including those
- [Black Women in Action - Celebrating Women](https://ubele.org/news/yvonne-christie-iwd-2024/) - SBQ - Black Women In Action As part of a unique project, Yvonne Christie was asked to find some of the UK's most inspirational (and often uncelebrated) Black women, aged 60 yrs and above. Once found, her next task was to connect with them in-person so that she could elicit and document their personal and
- [SBQ Feature - Deanne](https://ubele.org/news/ms-deanne-heron/) - Introducing Deanne Heron Deanne Heron - Seasoned UK Black Queen – Now, here’s your first lesson. The name Deanne is French, you know, so it is! Deanne is proud to represent the Jamaican motto: ‘Out of many, one people.’ She’s just over six decades years young. Life for her started in Kingston, the capital of
- [SBQ Series Intro - Loreen](https://ubele.org/news/loreen-lawson-iwd24/) - Dearest Sistren, Loreen Lawson - Seasoned UK Black Queen May I take this opportunity to extend thanks and appreciation from a very grateful heart. Special thanks to Ms Yvonne Christie and Ms Peggy Warren for making Valentine's Day 2024 a day that I would be honoured to live all over again. Thank you for cheering
- [SBQ Feature : Joyce](https://ubele.org/news/everyone-has-a-value-joyce-iwd/) - From Kenya to Scotland Interviewing Joyce from Scotland Joyce - Seasoned UK Black Queen Joyce was born in Kisii in Kenya where she lived until the age of 19 when she started university in Nairobi. She got married to her husband and 40 years on, they are still going strong. The couple have two sons
- [March Events & Opportunities](https://ubele.org/news/march-2024-events-and-opportunities-1/) - Read the latest news via our monthly newsletter, here ⭐️ How to write a strong application - an event by Community Ownership Fund 14th March 2024 from 10am to 12pm Community Ownership Fund present: How to write a strong application - learning from a successful group https://locality.tfaforms.net/149?EventID=a2WPB000000S1HJ ⭐️ Agbero 2100 - Express Your Interest by
- [Energy Efficiency Scheme Announced](https://ubele.org/news/energy-efficiency-scheme-announced-2024/) - The Government has launched a £25.5 million funding package to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency. Eligible organisations will be able to apply for 1) an independent energy assessment and 2) capital grants to install energy efficiency measures. Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Scheme and
- [SBQ Feature - Mia](https://ubele.org/news/final-introducing-ms-mia-morris-obe-1/) - Introducing Ms Mia Morris OBE - Seasoned UK Black Queen Ms. Mia was born in the UK in the late 1950s and lived in Hackney for most of her youth. Now for people living in the UK, October is when we celebrate Black History Month, (BHM) and yes, we will all have views on BHM
- [A Place To Call Home 2.0 Report Launched](https://ubele.org/news/aptch2-agbero2100-presentation-karlmurray/) - Watch the video presentation, here: https://youtu.be/APZ1kvIhqDc We call Agbero a ‘strategic intervention’ because it is designed to empower leaders to challenge systemic racial inequality by envisioning a future built on sustainable infrastructure, thriving community assets, robust intergenerational leadership, and flourishing local enterprises. Agbero is based on our own experiences of setting up and running cultural
- [Agbero 2100 Video Series Now Live](https://ubele.org/news/videos-2024-agbero2100-you-tube-series/) - You can watch the YouTube videos online here.For more information about the Agbero 2100 programme, please visit: https://www.ubele.org/our-work/agbero2100 or email: Agbero2100@ubele.org
- [SBQ Feature - Loretta](https://ubele.org/news/introducing-loretta-mordi-sbq/) - Mrs Loretta MordiIn St Andrews, in Scotland, you will meet a lady whose journey to there is an incredible one. Her name, Mrs Loretta Mordi, she was born in Lagos 9 Nigeria, one of nine to parents who were village folk who moved out of the village and did well. She describes her father as
- [SBQ Feature - Rameri](https://ubele.org/news/final-introducing-ms-rameri-moukam-sbq/) - Introducing Ms Rameri Moukam Rameri aged (Six decades and brawta) Reclaimed her ancestral roots name, giving up Sonia Francis, and the links to the colonisers in the late 1990's. Rumour has it, that a significant number of females born between the 1950's to 1970's were called Sonia. Birmingham born and raised, of St Kitts heritage, this incredible visionary,
- [SBQ Palorine](https://ubele.org/news/introducing-palorine-williams/) - Introducing Ms Palorine Williams. Palorine was born to St Vincentian parents who travelled to the UK in the mid 1950’s to work. In 1962, at a young age of 7 1⁄2, Palorine, a sibling and their grandmother travelled to the UK from St Vincent to join her parents in London. At the age of 18, Palorine left
- [SBQ Aba](https://ubele.org/news/introducing-aba-grahan/) - Introducing Aba GrahamAba’s ancestral roots are in Sierra Leone, where she spent her younger years, she joined her parents in the Uk in 1979. Aba then spent a few of her formative years in Scotland where she endured some of the challenges of the immigrant child of aspirational, work-focussed parents. Transitioning through young adulthood presented lots
- [Last Few Days to Pledge](https://ubele.org/news/wolves-lane-crowdfunding-n22-haringey-news/) - Support Wolves Lane Centre! Show Some Love To Wolves Lane Centre. Watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/911698635Pledge before 11am on 26th March. We need your supportWhat we aim to achieve with your sponsorshipInstall accessible surfacing in the ground landscaping for those with strollers and using wheelchairs and walking sticks;Fitting out a classroom space for the community
- [Service of Reflection - Saturday 23rd March](https://ubele.org/news/service-of-reflection-2024/) - Don't miss this! Join Rev. Sharon Thomas at the Service of Reflection which will be held at New Testament Assembly Church (Tooting) on March 23, 2024 at 7pm. Rev. Sharon Thomas has been a member of the New Testament Assembly Church (Tooting) since 1995. She was ordained in 2013 and is a member of the
- [Charity Digital Skills Report Survey](https://ubele.org/news/charity-digital-skills-report-survey/) - Complete the 2024 survey! Fill in the 2024 survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/charitydigitalskills2024Attention Voluntary and Community Organisations!Does your organisation need support and funding for digital? Is your charity’s use of digital changing?Are you thinking about AI, or worried about digital's impact on climate change? Share your views in The Charity Digital Skills Report survey. Your insights will
- [A deeply poignant Service of Reflection for Black communities](https://ubele.org/news/service-of-reflection-review-ezra/) - Blog by Ezra Coming Together in Hope III "Coming Together In Hope III" was a deeply poignant Service of Reflection for Black communities grappling with the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the New Testament Assembly in Tooting, London, the event served as a beacon of communal solidarity and
- [SBQ Ruth](https://ubele.org/news/introducing-sbq-ms-ruth-robinson/) - Ms Ruth Robinson Ms Ruth RobinsonShe is introducing Ms Ruth Robinson of Birmingham, who holds the secrets to hearts in how she caters to the bellies.Ms Ruth's life started on the island of Jamaica. She was influenced by her aunt before joining her parents, who migrated to the UK in the 1960s. It is said
- [SBQ Loreen](https://ubele.org/news/introducing-sbq-mrs-loreen-lawson/) - Mrs Loreen Lawson Introducing Mrs Loreen LawsonMrs Loreen Lawson - Seasoned UK Black QueenMrs Lawson's entry into the world was deeply anticipated as her parents had waited three years post-marriage for her arrival. Her doting parents, born in Jamaica, raised her secure in love. She lived in Jamaica until 4, when she migrated to England.
- [The April News Is Out!](https://ubele.org/news/april-ubele-news-external-news-ubele/) - You can read more here. April Ubele News - click here - https://mailchi.mp/ubele.org/april-external-news-ubeleAlso visit the careers page to see our latest jobs.
- [Pathways to Land Project](https://ubele.org/news/pathways-to-land-project-2024/) - Stir to Action are reaching out to BPOC farmers/community food organisers for their Pathways to Land Project. It explores financial pathways to securing land appropriate to the needs of BPOC producers who often face additional barriers to accessing finance based on their identity.It also supports a call to redress land inequities through enabling greater access to
- [The ABCs Festival is coming in July!](https://ubele.org/news/july-abcs-community-festival-2024/) - The ABCs Festival is a two-day interactive event at Bristol’s Arts Mansion at Ashton Court from 10-11 July 2024.Join hundreds of people who are transforming their local economy and participate in practical workshops, inspirational panels, and ideas surgeries.‍In the evening they are also hosting live bands and DJs from across the UK! Read more here‍
- [We're hiring!](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-job-vacancies-2024-1/) - Ubele are currently hiring, Black Rootz Project ManagerApply by 29th April 2024The Phoenix Way National Programme ManagerApply by 21st April 2024https://www.ubele.org/about-us/careers
- [Research to help improve access to finance](https://ubele.org/news/access-to-finance-cranfield-research-2024/) - Take part in some important research to help improve elements of financial inclusion (access to finance) and to ultimately influence policy. You can complete the survey hereThe questionnaire should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. There are no trick questions or questions to catch people out therefore it would be helpful to complete the questionnaire in
- [Ensuring Your Voice is Heard: The Vitality of Registering to Vote and Voter ID](https://ubele.org/news/ensuring-your-voice-is-heard-the-vitality-of-registering-to-vote-and-voter-id/) - Back in the day, my mother, who was from the Windrush generation was an ardent supporter of the then Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson. As each of her 10 children approached 18 years of age, she made sure that we were aware of our civic duty to vote. On election day itself she marched us
- [Yvonne Field OBE becomes a RIBA Honorary Fellow 2024](https://ubele.org/news/yvonnefield-honorary-riba-fellow-2024/) - Special Announcement: Yvonne Field OBE is one of nine non-architects that have been awarded with a RIBA Honorary Fellow Award in 2024.RIBA Honorary Fellowships are awarded every year to people who have made a significant contribution to architecture but are not architects. This includes people who have helped improve the quality of design and influence
- [FREE Resource Hub from NPC](https://ubele.org/news/npc-thinks-free-resources-social-sector-2024/) - NPC has a wide range of free resources and publications that provide guidance and innovative thinking to the social sector—supporting individuals and organisations, challenging and inspiring, and helping to create the conditions for impact. You can access them here
- [Your Voice Is Your Power](https://ubele.org/news/your-voice-is-your-power-2024-black-equity-org-vote/) - Article from Black Equity Org Newsletter:In 2022, 28% of Black voters in Great Britain were not registered to vote. That’s a quarter of the Black population not having their voice heard and not exercising their democratic right to vote. Tuesday 16th April also marks National Voter Registration Day led by My Life My Say, a
- [Spring market at the Wolves Lane Centre](https://ubele.org/news/2024-spring-market-at-the-wolves-lane-centre/) - Come and join us for a day of fun family activities in the Wolves Lane Centre glass houses. Explore the array of stalls stocked by local artists, growers, makers and bakers. Get stuck into arts and crafts, story sessions in the Palm House, and free facepainting sessions. Join us at Wolves Lane this weekend, on 27
- [Clay Plastering on Thurs 2 May](https://ubele.org/news/2024-clay-plastering-uk-event/) - Location: Wolves Lane Centre, Wolves Lane, London N22 5JD, UKJoin us this Thursday the 2nd May from 10am to participate in the therapeutic art of clay plastering with the UK's leading experts. Lunch included. More details hereGet your hands dirty in our clay plastering workshop with natural materials expert Will Stanwix at Wolves Lane. Learn
- [We're hiring for a Head of People & Culture](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-head-of-people-culture-hiring-consultant-2024/) - Apply now We are seeking a visionary Head of People & Culture to join our dynamic Central Services Hub . A unique opportunity for a passionate leader.Head of People & CultureLondon, Greater London (Hybrid)£48,000 - £52,000 per yearFull-time Contract (36 months)More here over on Charity Job website.This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader
- [Ubele May eNews](https://ubele.org/news/newsletter-may-2024-mailchimp/) - May News from Ubele To read the May Ubele newsletter, click here This month's edition includes a message from Yvonne, funding opportunities, project updates, events coming up and so much more!
- [We're hiring at Ubele](https://ubele.org/news/ubele-hiring-recruitment-2024/) - Take a look at these jobs from Ubele Ubele are hiring for the following roles herehttps://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs?keywords=Ubele&location=london&radius=1Apply now.
- [Go Green Eco Urban Festival - June 2024](https://ubele.org/news/london-festival-architecture-2024-eco-news-wolves-lane/) - The Wolves Lane Centre, N22 5JD5 June 2024, 5.00pm to 7.00pmThe Wolves Lane Centre is a unique and welcoming hub for urban food production, housed in a blend of new, cutting-edge, sustainable buildings designed by Studio Gil and Material Cultures, alongside historic glasshouse structures from the 1970s.Established in May 2019, OrganicLea and the Ubele Initiative joined forces
- [The Phoenix Way Children & Youth Round 3](https://ubele.org/news/the-phoenix-way-round-2-launches-today-2024/) - The Phoenix Way Children & Youth Round 3 Our latest £2.2 million funding round is NOW OPEN dedicated to non-profit organisations working with Black and racially minoritised young people at risk of violence.This third round of the Children and Youth grant offers individual project grants ranging from £50,000 to £75,000. Eligible non-profit groups, organisations or charities must
- [Big Caribbean Lunch - 23rd June](https://ubele.org/news/caribbean-lunch-biglunch-brixton-2024/) - Lunch in the Square – honouring the legacy of the Windrush Generation Sunday 23 June, 12–7pm Windrush Square, Brixton, SW2 1JQ The Friends of Windrush Square (FoWS) in partnership with Lambeth Council will be holding the 2nd annual Big Caribbean Lunch on Sunday 23 June in Windrush Square, Brixton. The organisers plan to give lunch for 100
- [The Phoenix Way Children & Youth Round 3 - Closes Soon](https://ubele.org/news/the-phoenix-way-round-3-closes-soon-2024/) - The Phoenix Way Children & Youth Round 3 Our latest £2.2 million funding round is NOW OPEN dedicated to non-profit organisations working with Black and racially minoritised young people at risk of violence.This third round of the Children and Youth grant offers individual project grants ranging from £50,000 to £75,000. Eligible non-profit groups, organisations or charities must
- [How can we achieve equitable outcomes?](https://ubele.org/news/finalreminder-27-june-webinar-black-system-change-2024-ubele-june-july-1/) - Join us on June 27th for our first of two complimentary webinars:How can we achieve equitable outcomes for racialized communities?Black Led Systems Change to Accelerate Equitable Outcomes | 27th June 2024, 4:30pm (BST), 5:30pm (CEST) | Register here: https://reospartners.com/webinar-black-led-systems-changeABOUT THE BLACK SYSTEMIC SAFETY FUNDThe Black Systemic Safety Fund.How can centering lived-experience leadership promote equitable systems
- [South Asian Heritage Month](https://ubele.org/news/south-asian-heritage-month-event-listings-ubele/) - SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities.The month seeks to understand the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia.South Asian culture has made a significant impact on Britain in various aspects, such as food, clothing, music, words, and the overall ambience of our
- [Black & Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme Report launched : 2021 to 2024.](https://ubele.org/news/2024-enterprise-development-programme-report/) - Read the full report hereIn April 2021, the Ubele Initiative partnered with ACCESS Foundation for Social Investment and Social Investment Business (SIB) to deliver the Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (B&MC EDP). The programme was concluded on 31st March 2024. The purpose of this report is to present some of the key findings
- [Locality Convention 2024 - Earlybird Tickets Available](https://ubele.org/news/2024-locality-convention-event/) - The Locality Convention 2024 takes place in Manchester, from 12 - 13 NovemberBe part of the biggest community sector event of the year. Locality’s annual Convention brings together people who believe in the power of community.This annual event will feature inspiring leaders, policy-makers, thinkers, and doers, and will also include the Locality Awards '24 on
- [Black Systemic Safety Fund - Reports Online](https://ubele.org/news/2024-black-systemic-safety-fund-ubele-news/) - Learn about how The Ubele Initiative partnered with Reos Partners and Impact on Urban Health to facilitate a unique social labs process that explored participatory grantmaking with Black communities in the UK.Project OverviewIn seeking to explore funding, power and participatory grantmaking with Black communities, Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) initiated a process that engaged a group of community leaders in a
- [Share your views on democratic ownership of land, buildings & community businesses](https://ubele.org/news/2024-survey-democratic-land-ownership-business-community/) - Interested in the democratic ownership of land, buildings and community businesses? The Ubele Initiative is working with Co-operatives UK to expand community ownership using 'Community Shares' - Complete this survey to learn more! Co-operatives have long been integrated into Black and racially minoritised* communities across the United Kingdom (UK) to produce social benefit. From member-owned supplementary
- [Ottolenghi Chefs to host fundraiser at Wolves Lane this week](https://ubele.org/news/2024-ottolenghi-supper-club-wolves-lane/) - We have a fundraising event with Ottolenghi on Tuesday, July 30th, and Wednesday, July 31st. Ottolenghi is running a supper club to fundraise for the Wolves Lane build.Join us for an unforgettable Supper Club experience with the incredible @Ottolenghi, all supporting Wolves Lane developments! ✨ Dates: Tuesday, July 30th & Wednesday, July 31st Location: Wolves
- [Mek Wi Chat Exhibition Confirmed for September](https://ubele.org/news/2024-mek-wi-chat-art-exhibition-ubele/) - Watch the video with more details hereBook hereMek Wi Chat Opening Show - an Art Exhibition featuring Paintings, Sculptures, Workshops, Black Leadership Talks and more. This will run from 23rd September through to 29th September 2024 from 10am to 7pm. The Opening night runs from 5pm to 9pm.Join us. Mek Wi Chat is an art
- [#WeNeedAnswers - Emergency Community Conversation on 12th August 2024:](https://ubele.org/news/weneedanswers-we-need-answers-against-racist-riots-across-the-uk-1/) - #WeNeedAnswers: An Emergency Community Conversation on 12th August. Register hereIn 2020, The Ubele Initiative launched the #WeNeedAnswers campaign, demanding accountability and action in the face of systemic injustices. Today, we find ourselves in a similar situation and once again, we need answers.To address the current crisis, we have convened an ‘Emergency community conversation’ on Monday,
- [#WeNeedAnswers: Message from Yvonne Field](https://ubele.org/news/yvonne-field-obe-message-we-need-answers-against-racist-riots-across-the-uk/) - #WeNeedAnswers: An Emergency Community Conversation on 12th August. Register hereA message from Yvonne Field OBE Hon FRIBADear All,As we confront these challenging times, I am reminded of the 1970’s when as a young woman, the far-right National Front boldly marched through the streets of New Cross in my home borough of Lewisham in what became known as The Battle
- [Open House Festival at Wolves Lane - 22nd September](https://ubele.org/news/open-house-festival-wolves-lane-22nd-september-2024/) - Open House Festival at Wolves LaneOn the 22nd September 2024, we welcome you to the Open House Festival 2024 at Wolves Lane Horticulture Centre ! Join us for a captivating exploration of urban food production and sustainable living. Discover our unique blend of historic glasshouse structures from the 1970s alongside our new cutting-edge sustainable buildings
- [Healing Space with Rowan Carr -12th Aug](https://ubele.org/news/healing-space-we-need-answers-ubele-rowan-carr/) - #WeNeedAnswers - Healing Space 12th August 8.15pmAfter the community conversation on 12th August, The Ubele Initiative will host a healing space with Rowan Carr, from 8.15pm to 9pm. You can book on the link belowhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weneedanswers-against-racist-riots-across-the-uk-tickets-980438085707?aff=erelexpmltConnect with Rowan Carr and find out about some of his work, on Facebook hereABOUT ROWAN CARRRowan Carr has over two
- [Carnaval del Pueblo (CDP) at Wolves Lane](https://ubele.org/news/carnaval-del-pueblo-session-wolves-lane/) - Yvonne Field, OBE, CEO and Founder of The Ubele Initiative, recently hosted a Carnaval del Pueblo (CDP) afternoon session at Wolves Lane, Tottenham, to discuss their organisational sustainability. Nuala, Director at Carnaval Del Pueblo, said, "It was excellent to have Chris Smith, (Head of Westminster Unison), Drew Patterson (Vice President, London Football Association/LFA) and Jason Charles,
- [A Place to Call Home 2.0. Benefits and value of owning cultural and community assets](https://ubele.org/news/a-place-to-call-home-20-benefits-and-value-of-owning-cultural-and-community-assets/) - Our new research report titled "A Place to Call Home 2.0" was published by The Ubele Initiative in 2023 and revisits our 2015 study by exploring the benefits and value of owning cultural and community assets within Black and racially minoritised communities. This research would not have been made possible if not for the funding support

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- [Home](https://ubele.org/) - We are The Ubele Initiative, an African diaspora led, infrastructure plus organisation, empowering Black and Minoritised communities in the UK, to act as catalysts for social and economic change.
- [Careers](https://ubele.org/about-us/careers/) - Careers Purpose As a member of the team, you have a real opportunity to help us shape our work and the impact we can have. You will be part of a team where everyone plays a role to make the organisation more sustainable. We’re innovative and respond to the needs of our communities. Values Our
- [News](https://ubele.org/news/) - NEWS Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Barbara Gray August 30, 2025 Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience,... Read More Canerow Threads of Intergenerational Leadership with Anita J. McKenzie August 30, 2025 Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and... Read More Canerow
- [Enterprise and Asset Development](https://ubele.org/how-we-help/enterprise-and-asset-development/) - Enterprise andasset development How We Help Enterprise and asset development are the foundations of self-sufficiency and long-term sustainability within our communities. By assets, we mean community buildings and spaces, as well as other physical assets, such as community-led housing.A Place to Call Home highlighted the threat to community asset ownership among Black and Minoritised communities.
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- [How We Help](https://ubele.org/how-we-help/) - How We Help We began with community dialogue to find a more sustainable way forward for African and Caribbean communities. Ubele’s African Diaspora roots have extended our reach to embrace many other minoritised communities. Our ambition is to support enterprise and asset development and facilitate alliance building on a national scale. We are privileged to
- [Our Impact](https://ubele.org/about-us/our-impact/) - Our Impact From our concept note 2011 to transformative social change In 2011, we took our first step, publishing An Invitation to Ubele, a concept note for delivering an innovative model of leadership development and social change for African-Caribbean communities in 3 cities in England. The question we asked was:“How can we create the next
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- [Developing our people, groups and organisations](https://ubele.org/how-we-help/developing-our-people-groups-and-organisations/) - Developing our people, groups and organisations How We Help Ubele’s strengths are reaching out to people and empowering them.Underpinning the success of all our work is the development of individual community leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, community groups and organisations, helping them feel valued and giving a sense of belonging.“I was lucky enough to experience going on
- [Advocating for Equity and Justice in Our Communities](https://ubele.org/how-we-help/advocating-for-equity-and-justice-in-our-communities/) - Advocating for equity and justice in our communities How We Help Our ability to quickly identify challenges faced by our communities enabled us to inform and influence the response of national funders and infrastructure partners to the Covid-19 crisis.The Covid-19 pandemic revealed deep-rooted social and economic inequalities and institutional racism impacting on Black and Minoritised
- [Strengthening Infrastructure and Voice of our Communities](https://ubele.org/how-we-help/strengthening-infrastructure-and-voice-of-our-communities/) - Strengthening infrastructure and voice of our communities How We Help Decades of under-investment in infrastructure organisations serving Black and Minoritised communities have created gaps in regional and national leadership, limiting the ability of the sector to act collectively.Some regions of the country have well-established infrastructure organisations or forums operating and speaking on behalf of the
- [Our Partners & Supporters](https://ubele.org/about-us/our-partners-supporters/) - Our Partners & Supporters Partners International Partners Funders & Supporters
- [Stories from Communitites](https://ubele.org/about-us/stories-from-communitites/) - Stories from Communities Karina’s story Collective intelligence for social changeI have been to previous Ubele trainings, but I this one [MEL Europe – Appreciative Leadership] impacted my life professionally, spiritually, and personally.A friend went to a training, and it transformed her mindset, she said to me “You should go!”It was empowering to understand new tools,
- [Get Involved](https://ubele.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved We’re in a fantastic position to change the lived experiences Black and Minoritised communities – but we will need every single person to play their part. We’ve changed so much over the last ten years. We know we can do even more – but we can’t do it alone. Here are ways you
- [Our Vision and Mission](https://ubele.org/about-us/our-vision-and-mission/) - Our Vision and Mission “One hand can’t clap” (Jamaican saying) Our Vision As an African diaspora led, infrastructure plus organisation, we believe in empowering Black and Minoritised communities in the UK, to act as catalysts for social and economic change. Our Mission To achieve this, we work with community leaders, groups, and organisations in the
- [Our Story](https://ubele.org/about-us/our-story/) - Our Story ‘... every journey starts with a single step.’ (African adage) Ubele [oo-beh-leh] is taken from Swahili meaning ‘the future’.We support the growth of individuals and community-based groups and organisations through intergenerational leadership initiatives, capacity support, enterprise, and asset development.The Ubele Initiative was founded in 2014, following a series of dialogue sessions with African
- [About Us](https://ubele.org/about-us/) - About Us “Ubele is taken from Swahili meaning ‘the future’” Our Vision As an African diaspora led, infrastructure plus organisation, we believe in empowering Black and Minoritised communities in the UK, to act as catalysts for social and economic change. Our Mission To achieve this, we work with community leaders, groups, and organisations in the
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- [Single Post](https://ubele.org/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-13431) - Single Post January 27, 2025 Canerow: Threads of Intergenerational Leadership is a storytelling series capturing the wisdom, resilience, and vision of Black women leaders across generations. Rooted in the Canerow project, these reflections explore leadership, legacy, and community through the voices of those shaping the future. The full interviews will be included in a print publication
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## Our Work

- [The Phoenix Way](https://ubele.org/our-work/the-phoenix-way/)
- [YELC](https://ubele.org/our-work/yelc/) - YELC is a dynamic collective of young Black people, people of colour, and racialised individuals dedicated to racial, social, and environmental justice. We are not just nurturing leadership but cultivating community, campaigns, and care. YELC is currently co-piloting a year-long programme supported by Friends of the Earth and funded by The Blagrave Trust and Zoom Cares. Inside
- [Flexible Finance](https://ubele.org/our-work/flexible-finance/) - What is the Flexible Finance Fund? The Flexible Finance Fund is a partnership between Social Investment Business, The Ubele Initiative, and Create Equity. It offers £4m in funding and support to 15-25 Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England, helping them grow, acquire assets, and enhance resilience. The fund combines a flexible
- [Energy Resilience Fund (ERF)](https://ubele.org/our-work/energy-resilience-fund/) - Type: Mixed Grant & Loan Value: £25k - £250k (40% grant) Location: England Contact: sheila.forster@ubele.org What is the Energy Resilience Fund? The Energy Resilience Fund (ERF) provides a blended funding package comprising a 60% loan and 40% grant to enhance the energy resilience of eligible charities and social enterprises in England. This initiative supports projects
- [Seasoned UK Black Queens - SBQ Feature](https://ubele.org/our-work/iwd24/) - Over the past 6 months, I've had the pleasure of leading on a project with the working title of Black Women in Action; a stunning visual and biographical piece of work commissioned by The Ubele Initiative. As part of the project, I was asked to find some of the UK's most inspirational (and often uncelebrated)
- [Elevate](https://ubele.org/our-work/elevate/) - This creative programme acknowledges and celebrates the history, culture and diverse lived experience of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Women, encouraging them to reflect, explore, grow through connecting and building solidarity as women.
- [IRETI](https://ubele.org/our-work/ireti/) - IRETI “Empowering Women and Strengthening Socio-Economic Integration” project seeks to highlight and bring together the best practices of working with human trafficking for the common purpose of combating exploitation of women, and to allow victims from human trafficking to have an access to basic services through an online platform. All partners have the ambition to
- [Lloyd Leon Community Centre](https://ubele.org/our-work/lloyd-leon-community-centre/) - Lloyd Leon Community Centre (LLCC), formerly the Brixton Dominoes Club, is a home for The Brixton Domino Club and Brixton Soup Kitchen. We have been supporting LLCC to help it become an exciting, vibrant and creative community-based facility serving the local community. The need to design a new more sustainable model for Black and Minoritised
- [Majonzi Fund](https://ubele.org/our-work/majonzi-fund/) - In collaboration with Patrick Vernon OBE, we launched Majonzi Fund to support culturally appropriate mental health services and memoria for those who have lost loved ones due to Covid-19.
- [MEL Europe](https://ubele.org/our-work/mel-europe/) - This Erasmus+ project offers a series of creative learning opportunities which will further feed into Ubele’s vision of creating a dynamic and expanded cohort of Black and Minoritised social leaders.
- [Pathways to Economic Opportunities](https://ubele.org/our-work/pathways-to-economic-opportunities/) - Structural barriers in the UK have created profound racial inequalities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. They have placed incredible strain on people and families’ economic mobility. To help address this in London, The London Community Foundation (LCF), supported by JPMorgan Chase, is committing £2 million over 3 years to invest in organisations
- [Rootz into Food Growing](https://ubele.org/our-work/rootz-into-food-growing/) - Rootz into Food Growing (RiFG) aims to challenge and disrupt some of the structural inequalities that exist within the current UK food growing sector. The project aims to build a network of Black and Minoritised led growers pan-London who will receive relevant skills development and training opportunities enabling them to grow commercially. RiFG is a
- [Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub](https://ubele.org/our-work/sankofa-intergenerational-learning-hub/) - The Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub was an innovative 17 month Erasmus+ adult learning project. It aimed to establish a creative intergenerational learning space through which 5 different but interconnected learning programmes were offered to younger and older community leaders, change agents and social activists from Black and Minoritised communities.
- [The Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme](https://ubele.org/our-work/the-black-and-minoritised-communities-enterprise-development-programme/) - Support from the BMCEDP enables organisations to grow financial resilience and impact by providing a mixture of grant and learning support to help get enterprise ideas off the ground. In 2021, The Ubele Initiative has joined the Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) as the Black and Minoritised Communities sector partner. The EDP is led by a
- [Wolves Lane Centre](https://ubele.org/our-work/wolves-lane-centre/) - Wolves Lane Centre is a thriving space in North London for sustainable growing, education, social enterprise and community engagement. Ubele, along with OrganicLea, are legal partners and ‘stewards’ of the 3-acre site contributing to its development. The former plant nursery has commercial glasshouses, a rare palm house with tropical plants, cactus garden, rainforest area, professional
- [Working on our Power](https://ubele.org/our-work/working-on-our-power/) - Working On Our Power recognises the unique gift that trans, non-binary and cis women of colour bring to transformative social change work. This programme is designed to strengthen them in progressive social movements across Europe. We use asterisk () after trans and non-binary in order to include everyone who identifies along the trans spectrum (broadly
- [Booska Paper](https://ubele.org/our-work/booska-paper/) - Booska Paper exposes structural racism in the the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and explored the impact of the pandemic on funding attitudes in the UK. It highlights the issues that need to be addressed to help us create more just and racially equitable society where all communities can flourish. Booska Paper amplifies
- [BAMEStream](https://ubele.org/our-work/bamestream/) - To tackle the growing mental health crisis in our communities, we incubated BAMEStream - an alliance of mental health practitioners, therapists, policy specialists, organisations, activists and academics, dedicated to bringing the mental health needs of Black and Minoritised communities into the mainstream. We carried out a survey to map mental health and wellbeing services for
- [Bayo](https://ubele.org/our-work/bayo/) - We're proud to announce the launch of Bayo, a platform providing information about a variety of initiatives, communities and mental health services created by and for the black community - all in one place. Bayo is a space to find collectives, organisations and services from across the UK – run by and for the
- [Black Rootz](https://ubele.org/our-work/black-rootz/) - Black Rootz is the first multigenerational Black-led growing project in the UK, where the older generation share their expertise on growing whilst also supporting youth engagement in their surrounding natural environment.
- [Ubuntu Social Leaders Academy](https://ubele.org/our-work/ubuntu-social-leaders-academy/) - Ubele’s main aim is to help create sustainable Black and Minoritised communities and assets (older and emerging leaders and community spaces) by creating a nationally connected intergenerational group of skilled and effective social leaders. Ubuntu Social Leaders Academy (USLA) is based on an African leadership philosophy which emphasises the importance of community, collectivism and relationships
- [Black Systemic Safety Fund 2024](https://ubele.org/our-work/black-led-systemic-safety-fund-2024/) - Learn about how The Ubele Initiative partnered with Reos Partners and Impact on Urban Health to facilitate a unique social labs process that explored participatory grantmaking with Black communities in the UK. Project Overview In seeking to explore funding, power and participatory grantmaking with Black communities, Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) initiated a process that engaged a group of
- [Agbero 2100](https://ubele.org/our-work/agbero2100/) - Building Sustainable Black and Racially Minoritised Communities Update This years (2024) Expression of Interest (EOI) round for Agbero 2100 has closed. We received 132 EOI submissions, demonstrating strong interest from Black and racially minoritised community-led organisations across England. Agbero 2100 Overview Agbero 2100 is a national strategic intervention that supports community leaders to challenge systemic
- [Journeys – Empowerment through exploration of cultural heritage](https://ubele.org/our-work/journeys-empowerment-through-exploration-of-cultural-heritage/) - Journeys is our exciting Erasmus+ funded project targeted towards educators, youth workers, and youth leaders to support their learning, development and competencies in cultural heritage. The project was delivered through a comprehensive programme of study visits, non-formal workshops, activities, mapping, sharing of good practice, explorations, research, development of learning materials, piloting and testing of the
- [Youth Presence in the UK Manual Trades Industry](https://ubele.org/our-work/youth-presence-in-the-uk-manual-trades-industry/) - We have reached out to organisations working with young people to support our latest national research programme funded by Youth Futures Foundation. The research aimed to analyse the needs, future training and employment opportunities within the manual trades sector with a focus on young people aged 16- to 24-year-olds. It aims to better understand young
- [Young Men Speak Out](https://ubele.org/our-work/young-men-speak-out/) - The aim of Young Men Speak Out project was to encourage young men and boys to raise the topic of FGM in their families and to provide boys with the understanding and skills to challenge the myth that men prefer women who have been cut.
- [Working with GLA](https://ubele.org/our-work/working-with-gla/) - In February 2020, The Ubele Initiative was appointed as the GLA’s Black Asian Minority Ethnic infrastructure partner, giving us the opportunity to strengthen the collective capacity of the sector. A significant challenge is the absence of borough-wide infrastructure organisations in all but one borough – Croydon – and our work will focus initially on building
- [Welcomeship](https://ubele.org/our-work/welcomeship/) - Welcomeship was a new model for entrepreneurship learning for young migrants together with local young people as a tool of inclusion. The project was a collaboration between several expert organisations in the field of entrepreneurship learning, migration and advocacy/lobbying as well as several implementing organisations which directly piloted and implemented the project in their communities.
- [Ubele Circles](https://ubele.org/our-work/ubele-circles/) - Based on Sankofa principles of seeking knowledge from the past to benefit the futures of generations to come. The Ubele Circles Project is an opportunity for you to explore anti-racist activism in Britain. You will be a part of a group which will come together to learn from an elder social activist and will examine
- [The London Lab](https://ubele.org/our-work/the-london-lab/) - Context Young individuals from Black and Minoritized backgrounds in the UK face a troubling reality, with double the likelihood of unemployment compared to their white counterparts on a national scale. Even within the diverse landscape of London, the gap narrows only slightly. This issue becomes particularly pronounced in certain London boroughs, such as Newham, where
- [Sensing the City](https://ubele.org/our-work/sensing-the-city/) - Cities are endlessly changing, but who is change for? How do young people feel about regeneration of their neighbourhoods? How can we ensure young residents have a voice - and are heard - in critical planning decisions that affect their lives and their communities? In 2020, The Bartlett Development Planning Unit’s Barbara Lipietz and community organisations Pempeople and The
- [Navigating Space Under Lockdown](https://ubele.org/our-work/navigating-space-under-lockdown/) - Given the relative invisibility of young adults in national discussions and policy approaches relating to COVID-19, The Ubele Initiative has partnered with University College London’s Bartlett Development Planning Unit and FOAM20, to bring you Navigating Space Under Lockdown (NSUL), a collaborative, mixed methods research project, documenting the perspectives and experiences of Black and racially minoritised
- [MEL England](https://ubele.org/our-work/mel-england/) - Mali Enterprising Leaders (MEL) England Programme is a capacity support and development programme targeted to the needs of micro and small Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic led voluntary and community organisations who have been impacted on negatively by the pandemic. Mali is from Swahili which means ‘of Value’ or ‘Precious’. The programme’s name, Mali Enterprising
- [Manchester Systems Change Leadership](https://ubele.org/our-work/manchester-systems-change-leadership/) - The Manchester Systems Change Leadership project aims to increase the capacity and capability of Black and Minoritised community organisations in Manchester, to engage in and eventually lead systems change initiatives. The project will create spaces for dialogue to explore severe and multiple disadvantages affecting Black and Minoritised community in Manchester. The participants will learn about
- [Man Dem](https://ubele.org/our-work/man-dem/) - Between January and March 2021 CSTC, worked in partnership with The Ubele Initiative to pilot the Man Dem Project (MDP) – a development project for Black men to share their ambitions, challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The pilot was a series of seven weekly online Open Space sessions for Black men to
- [Harakati](https://ubele.org/our-work/harakati/) - This project explores opportunities to strengthen and expand the infrastructure that supports anti-racism movements in the UK. The name “Harakati” for this project is derived from the word “movement” in Swahili and Arabic. The profound changes of 2020 have dramatically shifted the landscape of anti-racist action. We’ve seen how social movements have the power to
- [Gida Housing Co-operative](https://ubele.org/our-work/gida-housing-co-operative/) - GIDA Housing Co-operative has been set up in direct response to the poor quality of private rented housing experienced by Black and Minoritised communities in Tottenham and across London, both in terms of affordability and lack of influence over management and maintenance of their homes. We see the current opportunity for at least 50 community
- [European Summer School](https://ubele.org/our-work/european-summer-school/) - Our project - European Summer School: Towards Resilient Communities - provided training in community leadership and capacity building to small, mainly Black and Minoritised organisations. The 6 training courses provided new frameworks and skills to create social inclusion and active citizenship in order to increase the employability and competitiveness of our most disadvantaged groups, including
- [Eat Wood Green](https://ubele.org/our-work/eat-wood-green/) - "Eat Wood Green” is a community food growing and education space being installed in the heart of the high street in Haringey. The creation of a new community led growing space at Wood Green Library, will provide opportunities for local children, families and visitors to gain green skills and engage with the healing power of
- [Co-operative Practice](https://ubele.org/our-work/co-operative-practice/) - Expanding Opportunities within the Co-operative Sector for Black and racially minoritised Communities. Co-operatives have long been integrated into Black and racially minoritised* communities across the United Kingdom (UK) to produce social benefit. From member-owned supplementary schools and cultural centres; the community savings systems of Pardna or Susu; to community led housing such as Gida Housing Co-operative currently being incubated by The Ubele initiative in Tottenham with 56 member-owned homes.
- [CCLORS](https://ubele.org/our-work/cclors/) - CCLORS was £9.5 million funding which will be used to support community organisations in England that are facing financial difficulties caused by COVID-19, with an emphasis on supporting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic led businesses. Ubele has been working with Power to Change, Locality, and Social Investment Business, in partnership with The National Lottery Community
- [Black to the Future](https://ubele.org/our-work/black-to-the-future/) - Black to the Future is a Sankofa Approach to Youth Work Practices in the African Diaspora Community that is contributing to building a self-sustaining system that encompasses the intergenerational cultural specificities of the African Diaspora in Europe. Through a series of study visits/ work shadowing activities and dialogue sessions, the project acknowledges the development of
- [Black on Track](https://ubele.org/our-work/black-on-track/) - Black on Track particularly aims to address the underemployment and underemployment of Black people in Lambeth who are in early middle age (35-65) to improve employability and entrepreneurial skills. Black on Track will encourage 35-65-year-old Black people from Lambeth to use community action as a first step to becoming active citizens in order to re-engage
- [Black Business Matters](https://ubele.org/our-work/black-business-matters/) - Black Business Matters is a response to the racial disparities brought into sharp focus by the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on the Black and minoritised communities. The Ubele Initiative convened a working group of Black and minority ethnic business leaders and senior professionals, to address the challenges facing Black-owned businesses already suffering from pre-existing inequities,

## Research & Reports

- [Canerow: Weaving Power, Woven Wisdom of African Diaspora: The Interviews](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/canerow-weaving-power-woven-wisdom-of-african-diaspora-the-interviews/) - The Canerow project has created spaces for honest conversation, connection, and collective reflection within our communities. Through a retreat, online conversations, and in-depth interviews, participants shared insights, challenges, and visions for the future of our work together. These three reports capture what we heard — the themes, hopes, and questions that emerged from each phase
- [Canerow: Weaving Power, Woven Wisdom of African Diaspora: The Online Conversations](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/canerow-weaving-power-woven-wisdom-of-african-diaspora-the-online-conversations/) - The Canerow project has created spaces for honest conversation, connection, and collective reflection within our communities. Through a retreat, online conversations, and in-depth interviews, participants shared insights, challenges, and visions for the future of our work together. These three reports capture what we heard — the themes, hopes, and questions that emerged from each phase
- [Canerow: Weaving Power, Woven Wisdom of African Diaspora: The Retreat](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/canerow-weaving-power-woven-wisdom-of-african-diaspora-the-retreat/) - The Canerow project has created spaces for honest conversation, connection, and collective reflection within our communities. Through a retreat, online conversations, and in-depth interviews, participants shared insights, challenges, and visions for the future of our work together. These three reports capture what we heard — the themes, hopes, and questions that emerged from each phase
- [Social Impact Assessment Report 2023/24](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/social-impact-assessment-report-2023-24/) - We are proud to share Ubele’s Social Impact Assessment Report for 2023/24, which highlights the depth and breadth of our work over the past year. This report captures the stories, outcomes, and measurable change created through our programmes, partnerships, and advocacy. It reflects not only the impact we have made within communities across the UK
- [Social Impact Assessment Report 2022/23](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/social-impact-assessment-report-ubele-2023-published-2024/) - You can now read the 2022/23 Social Impact Assessment Report online, here
- [The Sankofa Intergenerational Learning Hub: Writings on a Journey](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/the-sankofa-intergenerational-learning-hub-writings-on-a-journey/) - The Sankofa Project sought to extend and further develop on the lessons learnt and to scaleup the offer to BME social leaders through creative and innovative adult learning approaches. This compilation of ‘writings’ – in the form of reflective ‘blogs’ - comprises reflections through the eyes of participants on the course. (February 2020)
- [Impact of COVID-19 on BAME community and voluntary organisations: A follow up](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/impact-of-covid-19-on-bame-community-and-voluntary-organisations-a-follow-up/) - “BAME led community and voluntary sector organisations need a national supporting infrastructure body, if they are to take advantage of regional and national supporting initiatives”. Ubele undertook a follow up ‘deep dive’ interview and survey process with 31 micro and small Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) led community and voluntary organisations in the UK.
- [Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (B&MC EDP) Report : 2021-2024](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/2021-2024-black-and-minoritised-communities-enterprise-development-programme/) - This report can be accessed here In April 2021, the Ubele Initiative partnered with ACCESS Foundation for Social Investment and Social Investment Business (SIB) to deliver the Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (B&MC EDP). The programme was concluded on 31st March 2024. The purpose of this report is to present some of the
- [Processes for Black Led Systems Change, Accelerating Equitable Outcomes Report](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/processes-for-black-led-systems-change-accelerating-equitable-outcomes-report/) - Processes for Black Led Systems Change, Accelerating Equitable Outcomes Report - June 2024 In seeking to explore funding, power and participatory grantmaking with Black communities, Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) initiated a process that engaged a group of community leaders in a participatory process focused on the shared challenge of safety (lack of) for Black
- [Exploring Funding, Power and Participatory Grantmaking Report](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/exploring-funding-power-and-participatory-grantmaking-report/) - Exploring Funding, Power and Participatory Grantmaking Report View the report here In seeking to explore funding, power and participatory grantmaking with Black communities, Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) initiated a process that engaged a group of community leaders in a participatory process focused on the shared challenge of safety (lack of) for Black and racially
- [Understanding Safety for Black Communities](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/understanding-safety-for-black-communities/) - Processes for Black Led Systems Change, Accelerating Equitable Outcomes Report - June 2024 In seeking to explore funding, power and participatory grantmaking with Black communities, Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) initiated a process that engaged a group of community leaders in a participatory process focused on the shared challenge of safety (lack of) for Black
- [Loan finance and its suitability for your charity or social enterprise.](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/loan-finance-and-its-suitability-for-your-charity-or-social-enterprise/) - If you’re exploring the world of loan finance and its suitability for your charity or social enterprise, understanding the nuances of this funding avenue is key. There are advantages, opportunities and challenges to consider specific to charities and social enterprises, especially those run by teams from Black and Racially Minoritised communities. We took a deep
- [A Place to Call Home 2.0](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/a-place-to-call-home-2-0/) - This research would not have been made possible if not for the funding support provided by Power to Change. The opportunity to extend and revisit the journey started in 2015 was timely, given the recent global COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter campaign arising from the death of George Floyd in 2020. To those
- [Master Learning Report - The Black Systemic Safety Fund](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/master-learning-report-the-black-systemic-safety-fund/) - Processes for Black Led Systems Change, Accelerating Equitable Outcomes Report - June 2024 In seeking to explore funding, power and participatory grantmaking with Black communities, Impact on Urban Health (IoUH) initiated a process that engaged a group of community leaders in a participatory process focused on the shared challenge of safety (lack of) for Black
- [Intangible Benefits: Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Regional Support for Black and Racially Minoritised Social Enterprises](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/intangible-benefits-post-covid-19-economic-recovery-and-regional-support-for-black-and-racially-minoritised-social-enterprises/) - Black and racially minoritised communities werendisproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic not only in relation to health but also economically. In 2020, The Ubele Initiative investigated the impact of COVID-19 on community organisations and social enterprises, and found many were at risk of closure due to the impact of lockdown. In a study carried out
- [Social Impact Assessment Report 2021 - 2022](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/social-impact-assessment-report/) - Discover how The Ubele Initiative is making a real difference in and with communities and organisations in our Social Impact Assessment Report for 2021-2022. As an organisation, we are proud to showcase our achievements and the positive outcomes we've delivered for individuals, groups, and the wider civil society. Despite the challenges, we have continued to provide
- [Re-Imagining Social Prescribing - Perspective and Experiences from Black and Racially Minoritised Communities](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/re-imagining-social-prescribing-perspective-and-experiences-from-black-and-racially-minoritised-communities/) - Social Prescribing, also called community referral, is a holistic initiative that links patients from GP, practice nurses, and other primary care services to a range of local, non-clinical community-based services to support and improve their health and wellbeing.
- [National Baseline Research into Black and Minoritised Youth Presence in the UK Manual Trades Sector](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/national-baseline-research-into-black-and-minoritised-youth-presence-in-the-uk-manual-trades-sector/) - “The construction and manual trades sector mainly relies upon older white males”, concludes our recent report The findings of research into challenges facing Black and minoritised young people entering the manual trades highlights that the image of the industry, coupled with poor careers information, advice and guidance, portray a sector that is not sufficiently diverse
- [Ubele Stories: Reflections on an Emerging Journey](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/ubele-stories-reflections-on-an-emerging-journey/) - Ubele Stories: Reflections on an Emerging Journey is a compilation of selected blogs written over the past 3 years by Ubele staff and associates. These writings are a glimpse into our work, what we believe in and how we fulfil our mission. It's a space to reflect on and capture our experiences and learnings. Dive in
- [Our Social Impact Report: Making a difference within challenging times, April 2020 - July 2021](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/our-social-impact-report-making-a-difference-within-challenging-times-april-2020-july-2021/) - Over the past 18 months, we have supported the Black and Minoritised community led organisations, impacted the most by Covid-19, to become more resilient and sustainable. Along with many other voluntary and community social enterprises, Ubele was part of the local, regional and national recovery efforts working to address some of the issues and concerns
- [Our Strategy 2021-2026: Tókán 10 Years](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/our-strategy-2021-2026-tokan-10-years/) - This important roadmap will help us deliver key priorities and plans in the next five years. We need to continue to aim high over the next five years to make a major contribution within the growing eco-system of organisations led by Black and Minoritised communities, which collectively can help reduce a growing social and economic gap.
- [Navigating Space under lockdown report - Perspectives and Experiences of Young Black and Minoritised Adults](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/navigating-space-under-lockdown-report-perspectives-and-experiences-of-young-black-and-minoritised-adults/) - Given the relative invisibility of young adults in national discussions and policy approaches relating to COVID-19, The Ubele Initiative has partnered with University College London’s Bartlett Development Planning Unit and FOAM20, to bring you Navigating Space Under Lockdown (NSUL), a collaborative, mixed methods research project, documenting the perspectives and experiences of Black and racially minoritised
- [Booska Paper - Exposing Structural Racism In The Third Sector](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/booska-paper-exposing-structural-racism-in-the-third-sector/) - Booska Paper exposes structural racism in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and explored the impact of the pandemic on funding attitudes in the UK. The Ubele Initiative took a convening role, leading on this research to amplify the voice of local, regional and national Black and minoritised community leaders in the sector.
- [Rapid Review Of The Impact Of COVID-19 On Those With Protected Equality Characteristics In London](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/rapid-review-of-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-those-with-protected-equality-characteristics-in-london-an-analysis-of-the-lived-experiences-and-voices-from-the-voluntary-and-community-social-enterprise-sec/) - The Ubele Initiative has been working with the University of Manchester as part of a team commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to undertake a rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on those with protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010. The final report was published by the Greater London Authority (GLA) on
- [National Mapping Of Bame Mental Health Services - Report](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/national-mapping-of-bame-mental-health-services-report/) - In collaboration with BAMEStream, we have launched The National Mapping of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Mental Health Services in the United Kingdom (UK) report. The conclusion to this report is that anxiety is high against a backdrop of the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities, which means the role of BAMEStream in supporting BAME
- [Impact of COVID-19 on BAME community and voluntary organisations](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/impact-of-covid-19-on-bame-community-and-voluntary-organisations/) - The report is based on two surveys administered between 19 March and 4 April and received 182 responses, of which 137 were Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) led organisations. The findings of the surveys, suggest that “9 out of 10 BAME micro and small organisations is set to close if the crisis continues beyond
- [IRETI Empowering women and strengthening socioeconomic integration](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/ireti-empowering-women-and-strengthening-socioeconomic-integration/) - This project aimed to highlight and bring together the best practices of working with human trafficking for the common purpose of combating exploitation of women, and to allow victims from human trafficking to have an access to basic services through an online platform.
- [European Summer school Evaluation Report](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/european-summer-school-evaluation-report/) - The 2018 ‘European Summer School: Building Resilient Communities’ follows up on the 2016/17 Erasmus KA1 Adult Education programme ‘Creating Resilient Communities through Social Leadership’ (CRCSL) which sought to give community organisations the opportunity to participate in social leadership training programmes.
- [Evaluation report for Mali enterprising leaders (MEL)](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/evaluation-report-for-mali-enterprising-leaders-mel/) - Another Mali Enterprising Leaders key project output that explores sustainable business models and effective succession planning to encourage participation of younger people and implementation of the next generation leadership. The report documents the evaluation of the MEL project through which we worked with 6 BAME community organisations inolved in business enterprise in London and Manchester.
- [Black to the Future: a Sankofa approach to exchange youth work practice evaluation report](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/black-to-the-future-a-sankofa-approach-to-exchange-youth-work-practice-evaluation-report/) - This report sets out the underpinning principles and approaches that is at the heart of the Ubele approach, capturing both the ’process’ as well as the ‘impact’ of the ‘Black to the Future - A Sankofa approach to Exchange Youth Work Practice' programme on participants, the organizations involved and future directions.
- [Cultivating Diversity](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/cultivating-diversity/) - A Toolkit to Establish BME-led Community Enterprise This is the first BME-led Community Enterprise toolkit. The need for it emerged as a key recommendation of the MEL Programme and from Ubele’s experiences of supporting community businesses and social enterprises. It highlighted an urgent need for BME communities to be offered targeted support, advice, capacity building
- [PatHERways London: Supporting young African Women’s community participation Evaluation Report](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/patherways-london-supporting-young-african-women-s-community-participation-evaluation-report/) - This evaluation report seeks to provide a reflection of the PatHERways London project which took place between June 2017 and January 2018. It sets out the underpinning principles and approaches that is at the heart of the Ubele approach, capturing both the ’process’ as well as the ‘impact’ of the programme on participants as well
- [Creating resilient communities through social leadership evaluation report](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/creating-resilient-communities-through-social-leadership-evaluation-report/) - Our project, called ‘Creating Resilient Communities through Social Leadership’ (CRCSL) was designed to give community organisations the opportunity to participate in social leadership training programmes that are rarely available to them and yet that could make a substantial contribution to their work in communities.
- [PatHERways Handbook](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/patherways-handbook/) - This is the main dissemination outcome of the PatHERways International project and it is directed towards young leaders, youth workers, educators, activists and Civil Society Organizations that aim to improve the political participation of young women worldwide.
- [Conversations all about food and community space](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/conversations-all-about-food-and-community-space/) - This report provides insight into an innovative series of group conversations facilitated by the Ubele Initiative and an afternoon festive market exploring food and community space based at Wolves Lane Horticultural Centre, Haringey.
- [Social Leadership Programme: Stronger Communities Through Transformation Leadership](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/social-leadership-programme-stronger-communities-through-transformation-leadership/) - This report was commissioned as part of the Awards for All funded programme that Ubele Initiative was successful in securing in 2014/15. The focus of this particular project was to transform and strengthen communities through developing the capacity and competence of ‘community leaders’. The project sought to recruit 20 volunteers, to be trained as ‘facilitators
- [BAME-led community organisations and community asset ownership. Inspirational stories and recent successes](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/bame-led-community-organisations-and-community-asset-ownership-inspirational-stories-and-recent-successes/) - The experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) led community organisations seeking to acquire and manage assets for organisational and community benefit is not well understood or researched. This case study explores the community asset transfer journeys of three BAME-led community organisations.
- [A Place to Call Home](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/a-place-to-call-home/) - This report represents an important first step in revealing the scale of the issues facing many BAME communities and a set of recommendations for central and local government, Locality and African Diaspora community organisations.
- [How Might We Create Sustainable African Diaspora Communities Through Intergenerational Leadership, Social Action And Community Enterprise Development?](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/how-might-we-create-sustainable-african-diaspora-communities-through-intergenerational-leadership-social-action-and-community-enterprise-development/) - This report reflects on learning which resulted from a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travel Fellowship awarded in 2012.
- [Introduction to Ubele](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/introduction-to-ubele/) - “How can we create the next generation of community based leaders to help build independence and resilience within African-Caribbean communities in England?”
- [My Big Question](https://ubele.org/research-and-report/my-big-question/) - Why have more than 60 years of British social policy, aimed at reducing social inequalities, and promoting social inclusion, failed to build strong and thriving African - Caribbean communities in Britain?’

## Testimonials

- [Item 2](https://ubele.org/testimonial/item-2/) - I gained a tremendous amount of information on recommended funding opportunities, the criteria and other supplementary resources available of which I wasn’t aware of before.
- [Item 1](https://ubele.org/testimonial/item-1/) - The project [Navigating Space Under Lockdown] was important as people often get stuck in their own bubble of life and sometimes forget that not everyone has the same experience. In order to move forward in society and promote unity we all need to understand how others live and the day-to-day obstacles they face. This project

## Categories

- [RESEARCH](https://ubele.org/category/research/)
- [News](https://ubele.org/category/news/)
- [Blog](https://ubele.org/category/blog/)
- [Press Release](https://ubele.org/category/press-release/)

## locations

- [International](https://ubele.org/location/international/)
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- [National](https://ubele.org/location/national/)
- [Regional](https://ubele.org/location/regional/)

## Post Years

- [2025](https://ubele.org/post-year/2025/)
- [2020](https://ubele.org/post-year/2020/)
- [2022](https://ubele.org/post-year/2022/)
- [2021](https://ubele.org/post-year/2021/)
- [2019](https://ubele.org/post-year/2019/)
- [2024](https://ubele.org/post-year/2024/)
- [2017](https://ubele.org/post-year/2017/)
- [2018](https://ubele.org/post-year/2018/)
- [2010](https://ubele.org/post-year/2010/)
- [2011](https://ubele.org/post-year/2011/)
- [2015](https://ubele.org/post-year/2015/)
- [2016](https://ubele.org/post-year/2016/)
- [2023](https://ubele.org/post-year/2023/)
- [2013](https://ubele.org/post-year/2013/)
- [2012](https://ubele.org/post-year/2012/)

## Topics

- [Advocacy](https://ubele.org/topic/advocacy/)
- [Community assets](https://ubele.org/topic/community-assets/)
- [Covid-19](https://ubele.org/topic/covid-19/)
- [Employment](https://ubele.org/topic/employment/)
- [Enterprise](https://ubele.org/topic/enterprise/)
- [Funding](https://ubele.org/topic/funding/)
- [Impact](https://ubele.org/topic/impact/)
- [Intergenerational](https://ubele.org/topic/intergenerational/)
- [Leadership](https://ubele.org/topic/leadership/)
- [Mental health](https://ubele.org/topic/mental-health/)
- [Racial justice](https://ubele.org/topic/racial-justice/)
- [Stories](https://ubele.org/topic/stories/)
- [Young leaders](https://ubele.org/topic/young-leaders/)

## Types

- [Research](https://ubele.org/work-type/research/)
- [Report](https://ubele.org/work-type/report/)
- [Campaign](https://ubele.org/work-type/campaign/)
- [Impact](https://ubele.org/work-type/impact/)
- [Toolkit](https://ubele.org/work-type/toolkit/)
- [Community conversation](https://ubele.org/work-type/community-conversation/)
- [Training](https://ubele.org/work-type/training/)
- [Survey](https://ubele.org/work-type/survey/)
- [Webinar](https://ubele.org/work-type/webinar/)