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SUMMARY:Democracy Café - Why is youth engagement in politics vital for democracy?
DESCRIPTION:workshop \nDemocracy Café – Why is youth engagement in politics vital for democracy?Young people! Have you ever realised the power of your vote? Your voice? Your activism? Your petition? Your social media post? Every single action counts and gets us all closer to a fairer and more inclusive democratic system for young people. Youth disengagement in politics keeps alarmingly increasing\, but yet younger generations are the most impacted by policies not made to fit their needs. Letting someone else make the decisions on your behalf risks democracy and\, let’s talk facts\, your entire future. It does not take much to stand up and be counted! \nAct for Change Together\, in partnership with My Life My Say\, brings an unmissable event to your screens! \nMy Life My Say\nhttps://www.mylifemysay.org.uk/ \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Rocío Cacho  \nRocío is a lifelong devotee of politics and social justice. Before working as the current Engagement Manager at My Life My Say\, she worked for a social impact start-up empowering and upskilling refugees to erupt into the European tech sector. Her postgraduate program on International Security and Terrorism at the University of Nottingham triggered her enthusiasm for systemic change-making and the role of the youth in creating a fairer world for themselves.  \nAbout Aleesha Khaliq \nAleesha is a journalist and communications expert. After working for CNN International\, she became a columnist at Gal Dem sharing political pieces to amplify the voices of people of color\, and also the Communications Manager at My Life My Say. She is also an online activist on Twitter expressing her discontent with institutional racism and sexism.  \nAbout Jovan Nepaul  \nJovan is a dedicated grassroots political campaigner studying his postgraduate program on History at the University of Cambridge. He is leading the Young Leaders Programme at My Life My Say\, training and upskilling those for underrepresented communities to lead change at a local\, regional and national level. He also organises Parliamentary campaigns for Labour Party candidates in the West Midlands.  \nAbout Mete Coban \nAs CEO of My Life My Say\, Mete is best known for contributing to the increase of turnout for young people at the 2017 and 2019 UK General Elections. The youngest ever elected Councillor in the London Borough of Hackney\, he is currently serving the administration as the Cabinet Member for Energy\, Waste and Transport. Previously\, he worked on the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s election campaign\, leading on youth engagement. In 2020\, he received an MBE for services to young people recognising his efforts to make politics more accessible for the younger generation.   \nOrganisation \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/democracy-cafe/
CATEGORIES:MLMS,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T143000
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SUMMARY:Being a Young Refugee
DESCRIPTION:Podcast \nBeing a Young RefugeeThe Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) presents a podcast on the false and harmful stereotypes that refugees confront. Narrated by KRAN’s Youth Ambassadors\, young refugees describe their reality\, made worse by common myths about who they are\, and what they seek. Their stories are told from experience and show how stereotypes create the difference between crisis and hope. They are joined by the Mayor of Folkestone\, Cllr. Michelle Keutenius to reflect on how towns can make things better.  \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Bashir \nMy name is Bashir\, 23\, I am a youth ambassador at Kent Refugee Action Network. Looking forward to using the Act for Change Together Festival and Podcast as a means of changing the narrative about immigrants\, refugees and asylum seekers.  \nAbout Daniel  \nMy name is Daniel\, 21\, I am a youth ambassador at Kent Refugee Action Network. I want to share our true story and to stop prejudice\, racism\, and discrimination towards refugees and asylum seekers. \nAbout Muhammad \nMy name is Muhammad\, 25\, from Syria. I am a youth ambassador at KRAN (Kent refugee Action network). There are many assumptions and misunderstood thoughts towards refugees and asylum seekers\, I look forward to challenging this through our podcast episode.  \nAbout Osama \nMy name is Osama Sharkia\, 25\, I am a youth ambassador at Kent Refugee Action Network. I want to change the current mistaken narrative about refugees and asylum seekers and look forward to being a part of this festival and podcast series!  \nAbout Rishan \nMy name is Rishan\, 23\, and I am a youth ambassador at Kent Refugee Action Network. I will use the festival and podcast to highlight and tackle some of the issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers such as racism\, discrimination and stereotypes and change the narrative.  \nAbout Michelle \nMichelle Keutenius\, 40\, mother of 8 and grandmother of 1. Has lived in the Folkestone  and Hythe district nearly all her life. A care worker\, nail technician\, double elected councillor and mayor of Folkestone. Descendant of European migration and married to descendants of Huguenot Refugees. \nOrganisation \nOther podcast episodes		\n		AFCT Podcast LaunchJuly 26\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmThe Act for Change Together Podcast platforms the experiences of young people across the UK who want to change the narrative on assumptions that have been made about them. How to engage people that disagree with you (part 1)July 26\, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pmAward winning menstrual health charity Irise International open the Act for Change Together podcast by tackling a big question in activism - how do we engage people in our work who disagree with us? 		\n		Mental Health in EducationJuly 27\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmNewport Mind present a podcast looking at Mental Health in education\, specifically secondary school provision for teachers. More than a statisticJuly 28\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmHeadlines about young people with lived experience of care focus on the negatives. We’re told they’re trouble-makers\, don’t do well at school\, live their lives on benefits and getting mixed up in crime. 		\n		Stop and SearchJuly 28\, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pmYoung people of The Warren are joined by the head of stop and search in Hull. We work with many young people who have been through the stop and search process and feel they have been stereotyped not only because of their race but also their age\, appearance and gender. 		\n		Being a Young RefugeeJuly 29\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmThe Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) presents a podcast on the false and harmful stereotypes that refugees confront. Narrated by KRAN's Youth Ambassadors\, young refugees describe their reality\, made worse by common myths about who they are\, and what they seek. 		\n		Being TransJuly 30\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmHow would you feel if your very existence was being debated\, ridiculed and judged everyday? Not just by the expected crowds\, but people who you love and share community with? 		\n		Facebook Has No StandardsJuly 30\, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 4:30 pmWe share our stories of times people have assumed we’re not capable because of our disabilities\, how this made us feel and how this has pushed us to become activists. 		\n		How to engage people that disagree with you (Part 2)July 31\, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pmAward winning menstrual health charity Irise International open the Act for Change Together podcasts by tackling a big question in activism - how do we engage people in our work who disagree with us? Share This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/being-a-young-refugee/
CATEGORIES:KRAN,Podcast
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T160000
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SUMMARY:Black Bristol
DESCRIPTION:PODCAST & DISCUSSION \nBlack BristolProject Zazi are a part of Off The Record and last year launched their resource “Black Bristol”. Black Bristol is an interactive timeline for young people exploring some of Bristol’s most important history that is often left out of lessons/resources within the education space. Join Black Bristol creative director Lewis Wedlock and young people from Project Zazi’s service as they talk about Black Bristol as well as the importance of accurate historical accounts where education is concerned. \nOff The Record\nhttps://www.otrbristol.org.uk/ \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Lewis \nLewis Wedlock is an activist\, academic and social psychologist. He is the social action lead for Project Zazi and one of the youngest lecturers in the UK at 23 years old. In 2020\, he was named as one of the most influential young people in the South West for the second time. www.lewiswedlock.com \nAbout Young People of Project Zazi \nThe young people of Project Zazi engage with Zazi’s services – we will be joined by young people from both the social action group and masculinity groups provided by Team Zazi.  \nOrganisation \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/black-bristol/
CATEGORIES:OTR,Panel Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210729T180000
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SUMMARY:Youth Activists for Justice\, Peace & Freedom
DESCRIPTION:PANEL DISCUSSION  \nYouth Activists for Justice\, Peace & FreedomYoung people across London and the country are impacted by serious violence. Violence increases year on year\, yet the response remains the same: one focused on punishment. The need for support and empowerment amongst young people is not pursued. Little to no effort is made to understand\, let alone adequately respond to\, the root causes of these systemic and growing problems. 4Front is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice\, peace and freedom. Instead of asking: ‘How do we reduce violence?’ or ‘how do we punish people?’ we ask: ‘How can we build peace?’. In this workshop\, we share insight into our work with attendees exploring how we can empower young people to heal from violence and envision what peace may feel and look like. \nIn a political context in which we are bracing ourselves for more intense criminalisation and further cuts in the essential support young people need to survive\, 4Front is ramping up the fight. It is with our communities that power lies\, and where change is made. We know that despite this context in which young people are more likely to be victims\, we are also less likely to be heard. This workshop focuses on young people’s perspectives\, ideas\, experiences and plans for change. Questions we consider include: What does youth-led systems change look like? What does peace feel and look like? What does youth empowerment mean? In the face of increasing inequality and uncertainty\, how can we empower young people to create change? It’s time to change the narrative\, find solutions and demand change. \nAudiences will gain an understanding of the violent realities and the struggles that young people within our local communities experience every day. They will gain a deeper insight into the struggle and hardship that our young people face\, but also leave with practical strategies to address these struggles in an effective and meaningful way. Anyone who wants to learn more about what their role could be in building collective action to create change and peace is welcome. \n4Front Project\nhttps://www.4frontproject.org/ \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Temi \nTemi is a racial justice campaigner and the Founder & Executive Director of The 4Front Project. She focuses on fighting against institutional racism and is passionate about working towards a world where we use a radically different approach to resolving conflict within society. She is a fierce advocate for young people’s right to healing\, empowerment and justice. \nAbout Shanea  \nShanea is the Youth Activism Programmes Coordinator at The 4Front Project. She envisions a world and society that is founded on peace and justice that allows all to heal\, thrive and be free. She uplifts transformative justice practices and the building of life-affirming institutions that support society’s most vulnerable and marginalised groups. \nAbout Emmanuel  \nEmmanuel is a Communications Assistant at The 4Front Project. He is passionate about equity and envisions building a society rooted in peace and love. \nAbout Chris  \nChris is a Communications Assistant at The 4Front Project. He believes his calling is to empower young minds within his community and is passionate about connecting young people with opportunities for their personal development and growth. \nAbout Carlos \nCarlos is a Youth Activism Coordinator at The 4Front Project. He is passionate about empowering other young people and building a society where real accountability and justice are attainable. \nAbout Abdi \nAbdi is a Youth Activism Coordinator at The 4Front Project who is passionate about fighting oppression and creating change in his community and society. He believes collectively we need to unite and fight to truly be free. \nAbout Jacques \nJacques is a Youth Activism Coordinator at The 4Front Project who is committed to bringing joy and happiness into others lives. He believes that we should appreciate and enjoy true community through sharing good times as acts of resistance against injustice. \nOrganisation \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/youth-activists-for-justice-peace-freedom/
CATEGORIES:4Front
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SUMMARY:Spoken Word Night
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP \nSpoken Word Night Looking for a glorious evening filled with talented poetry that would delight your vocabulary sensations?  \nLove Spoken Word? \nWell look no further! \nJoin us for an amazing night of guest poets\, open mic talents and the glorious medium of writing out loud. The amazing Act for Change Together Spoken Word Night will be hosted by the incredibly talented Samiir Saunders! \nSamiir Saunders\nhttps://samiirsaunders.com/ \nAbout the speakers \nAbout Samiir Saunders  \nSamiir Saunders is a queer\, Black\, mixed-media poet based in Birmingham\, UK. Their work consists of digital poetry\, spoken word\, experimental hip-hop\, and poetry films. Samiir’s artworks examine the tension between a desire to communicate authentically and the limitations of digital technology (and indeed\, of language itself)\, whilst also finding a space for playfulness and the acceptance of ambiguity. \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform!
URL:https://actforchangetogether.org.uk/event/spoken-word-night/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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