Founder and co-director of the innovative social enterprise Your Future, Your Ambition, Tunji Akintokun inspires children and young adults from ethnically diverse backgrounds into studying STEM related subjects and pursuing careers in STEM-based industries, touching over 3000 school children and students since 2012. Growing up an orphan in the East End of London, it wasn’t… Continue reading NDA15 Shortlisted Nominee: Tunji Akintokun
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The Open University: Diverse Company for Education
We caught up with Jiten Patel, Acting Head of Equality, Diversity and Information Rights at The Open University to catch his thoughts on seeing his University reign as The Diverse Company for Education at The Excellence in Diversity Awards 2015, here’s what Jiten had to say: The whole table erupted! It was the second win… Continue reading The Open University: Diverse Company for Education
STRONGER TOGETHER PART 2
Civil Participation, Civic Engagement & Beyond. DAVID E WATTERS Gardens, scholars say, are the first sign of commitment to a community. When people plant corn they are saying, let’s stay here. And by their connection to the land, they are connected to one another. – Anne Raver Over the course of this series of articles,… Continue reading STRONGER TOGETHER PART 2
The National Diversity Awards Announce 2015 Shortlist
Diversity Heroes shortlisted for UK’s Largest Diversity Awards Charities and Role Models from across the UK will gather at the breathtaking Anglican Cathedral on September 18th 2015 for The National Diversity Awards. The Best of British Diversity will flock to Liverpool to celebrate the outstanding achievements of those who have demonstrated their devotion to enhancing… Continue reading The National Diversity Awards Announce 2015 Shortlist
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) Charity Hike for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Bavarian Alps 20th – 24th July 2015 TWENTY FIVE young people are reaching new heights in their fundraising efforts this month – by hiking across the Wetterstein Mountains in Bavarian Alps. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association’s Hiking Club is fundraising for The Royal British Legion by sending 20 hikers on the five-day expedition. Working alongside… Continue reading Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) Charity Hike for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Why Proud2Be is not a ‘gay’ organisation
Collins English Dictionary describes ‘inclusivity’ as “the fact or policy of not excluding members or participants on the grounds of gender, race, class, sexuality, disability, etc.” Over the last four years, we have heard many refer to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans+ (LGBT+) community as the ‘gay’ community. Although gay is an accurate… Continue reading Why Proud2Be is not a ‘gay’ organisation
HSBC Balance: Outstanding Diversity Network
We caught up with Layla Mullins, Co-Chair of HSBC Balance UK to catch her feelings after winning the Outstanding Diversity Network Award at the Excellence in Diversity Awards 2015! Here’s what Layla had to say: I think we were all a little bit shocked but also really happy that the work all the volunteers do… Continue reading HSBC Balance: Outstanding Diversity Network
Jiten Patel: Diversity Champion for Education
We spoke to Jiten Patel, Head of Diversity & Inclusion at The Open University to catch his feelings on winning The Diversity Champion Award for The Education Sector. I felt honoured and very pleased. Thinking about it further, I felt vindicated in terms of what I do:- I consciously took a decision to work freelance… Continue reading Jiten Patel: Diversity Champion for Education
Julie Charles: Lifetime Achiever
We spoke to Julie Charles, Director of Equalities National Council and Winner of The Lifetime Achiever Award at The Excellence in Diversity Awards 2015 to catch her thoughts after winning this prestigious award. My legs nearly went under me; it was only at the end that I realised it was me. It was an Oh… Continue reading Julie Charles: Lifetime Achiever
Damian Kitson: Employee of the Year
We caught up with Damian Kitson, Head of Record to Report at ASDA to catch his thoughts on winning The Employee of The Year Award at The Excellence in Diversity Awards 2015. Here’s what Damian had to say: When my name was read out on the evening I was shocked and a little scared to… Continue reading Damian Kitson: Employee of the Year