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 Community organisations […]

Collective intelligence for social change by Karina Morales

View fullsize   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, […]

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 […]

[SURVEY] London’s Recovery: Help us amplify BAME voices

View fullsize   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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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