We catch up with Sue Robinson, a community champion in Liverpool – and hear of new grounds for optimism… Last spring, tens of thousands of people heard from people in a Liverpool neighbourood, thanks to a powerful piece of community
“We all want a better world. We have the money, we have the expertise, we have the technologies. It’s just political will.” Those are the words of Wayne Green (pictured above) who has been striving to improve society for more
Don’t try to ‘give a voice’ – listen to the voices that have been drowned out Every month, our Dignity, Agency, Power series tells of inspiring people and groups who are tackling poverty in the UK. Some stories are of
Thrive Teesside have had a remarkable year. They recount why, in our final calendar story of 2021. It has certainly been a year like no other. Notwithstanding the continuous challenges facing our community, we have worked tirelessly to seek out
Film is a powerful way of accelerating and effecting social change. Like other artistic forms of storytelling, it can shine a spotlight on unjust systems, and make a compelling and memorable case for change. One person who knows that well
In north Sheffield, dignity, agency and power are coming to the fore through food For 11 years, the Parson Cross Initiative has played an important role in its community, coordinating various activities and support. For many years, it ran a
It’s not enough to hand out food, if the broken systems are allowed to continue. Two people who know that well are Mary Passeri and Sydnie Corley, co-chairs of York Food Justice Alliance and tenacious campaigners against the causes of
At Newquay Community Orchard, local people are growing and learning together You can’t rush things when you’re growing your own food. It takes time and patience, but the results can be joyful. That’s plain to see – whether you have
Poet Matt Sowerby harnesses the power and resolve of people in poverty. Matt started using his skills as a route to social justice, when he became involved in the End Hunger UK campaign. From there, he hasn’t looked back. In
When dozens of people are talking at once, how can you make yourself heard? When you speak to people in positions of great power, how do you retain your own? In this story of Dignity, Agency and Power, Penny Walters
