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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vacancy: Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant Part-time; 4 days per week for one year Salary: £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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Strategy 2021-2026: TÓKÀN 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 […]
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 […]
Black History Month 2021 – Proud to Be by Dr Yansie Rolston
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 […]
The Ubele Initiative’s 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
