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Hope story: tenacity and change in Salford
Don't try to 'give a voice' - listen to the voices that have been drowned out Every month, our Dignity, …
How Thrive took control of the agenda in 2021
Thrive Teesside have had a remarkable year. They recount why, in our final calendar story of 2021. It has certainly …
How grassroots films change views of poverty
Film is a powerful way of accelerating and effecting social change. Like other artistic forms of storytelling, it can shine …
Growing crops & community amid the pandemic
In north Sheffield, dignity, agency and power are coming to the fore through food For 11 years, the Parson Cross …
Seeking food justice in York
It’s not enough to hand out food, if the broken systems are allowed to continue.Two people who know that well …
The story of a Cornish food and community revolution
At Newquay Community Orchard, local people are growing and learning together You can’t rush things when you’re growing your own …
How we can use poetry to accelerate social change
Poet Matt Sowerby harnesses the power and resolve of people in poverty. Matt started using his skills as a route …
Wayne’s story: Why I (and you) must refuse to be invisible
“We all want a better world. We have the money, we have the expertise, we have the technologies. It’s just …
Penny: What I’ve learnt as an anti-poverty activist
When dozens of people are talking at once, how can you make yourself heard? When you speak to people in …