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Mar 29, 2021

Partnership and parity: reflections on our See, Hear, Respond work

Mar 16, 2021

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Mar 11, 2021

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Name: Cicely @cicelycotton_⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To help out my local community whilst staying physically active and socially interactive. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I love Women’s Inclusive Team’s initiative. It’s lovely getting to know familiar faces and developing a friendly rapport on my delivery routes. It’s so important to keep engaging with others at such an isolating time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s a well organised, women-lead team, who are very friendly and welcoming. You get to know your local Tower Hamlets community a little better, whilst learning your way around.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Each week we will be hearing the voices of some of

Each week we will be hearing the voices of some of the women in our community, sharing with us what Ramadan means to them. 🌙
We’d love to hear from you too in the comments below 🧡

#ramadan #ramadan2021

Each week we will be sharing with you one of the n

Each week we will be sharing with you one of the nominees from our IWD Wall of Fame and highlighting the amazing work they are doing in the community. 🌟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week we introduce you to Shamim Azad, the inspirational poet, storyteller and writer.🧡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"My motivation is the idea that someday, somewhere, something in my writing, or talk, will make a difference. When I hear from my readers or audience, especially girls and women, that it did make them think, I feel inspired Ultimately to me that is what it is all about"⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸 @madeleinewaller

As Phase 2 of our Rise & Shine programme, with @Ba

As Phase 2 of our Rise & Shine programme, with @Barnardos, funded by @educationgovuk , comes to an end, we want to celebrate these amazing achievements with you!

#SeeHearRespond

As restrictions begin to ease this week we wanted

As restrictions begin to ease this week we wanted to remind you of some really important ways to keep yourself and others safe:
Always remember ➡️ Hand. Face. Space. Fresh Air.

➡️ Wash your hands for 20 seconds
➡️ Wear a face mask
➡️Keep a 2m distance from anyone outside your household or social bubble
➡️ Get some fresh air

#covid #keeptowerhamletssafe

Ramadan Murbarak to our community As we begin thi

Ramadan Murbarak to our community

As we begin this important month, we wanted to share information about Ramadan with you, head to our stories to see more.

During this month we want to help deliver services to as many of our community as possible. If you are able to give some of your time to volunteer in our community kitchen please get in touch through the link in our bio.

#ramadan #ramadan2021

Ramadan starts when the new Moon first appears in

Ramadan starts when the new Moon first appears in the night sky. This year it starts on Monday 12th April - Wednesday 12th May. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Demand for our food pantry & community kitchen increases which means we need extra help to deliver our services. If you have any time to spare please head to the link in our bio sign up.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Name: Emma @emmaanne.bryce⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I started volunteering last year because in the midst of the pandemic, I felt frustrated that I wasn't doing anything really tangible to help, as well as feeling very disconnected from the outside world - as we all have during lockdown. I have continued with it because it has provided a really wonderful opportunity to connect a little more with the area around me, and to do something that feels useful. I feel more invested in the borough now, and love Tower Hamlets so much more because of it. Also, navigating parts of the borough by bicycle has done wonders for my truly terrible sense of direction.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The friendly staff, the sense of community, the lovely people we deliver to, and the fun of being out and about on a bicycle (in all weathers!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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WIT is a very supportive, organised charity and the staff will make you feel welcome and appreciated. Weekly sign ups are flexible and straightforward, and even with just a couple of hours of volunteering a week, you'll feel like you've made an impact. What's more, you'll learn a lot about Tower Hamlets, and feel more connected to this brilliant borough. And, you'll enjoy the privilege of meeting new people and occasionally having a chat! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We've listened to the community and are excited to

We've listened to the community and are excited to share that Women's Inclusive Team will be helping make vaccines more accessible to the Somali Community.

From tomorrow, the Mayfield Community Hub will function as an Outreach Clinic. That means that anyone eligible for the vaccine, can book an appointment and get vaccinated in their trusted community centre.

We will soon share details on how to book an appointment.

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#GetVaccinated

Each week we will be sharing with you one of the n

Each week we will be sharing with you one of the nominees from our IWD Wall of Fame and highlighting the amazing work they are doing in the community. 🌟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week we introduce you to Angela Byrne, who does invaluable work as a clinical psychologist in East London. @abyrne8391 🧡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"I believe strongly in making psychology accessible to everyone. It helped me in my own life and I know how powerful it can be. I love working with organisations like Women's Inclusive Team, they motivate me and inspire me. My hope is that we come out of the pandemic and commit to addressing inequality and become a more united community."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week we reflect on some of the amazing feedba

This week we reflect on some of the amazing feedback we have received from our Rise and Shine Tutors 💛
We are incredibly grateful for their continued commitment and support and for helping us bring the Rise and Shine programme to life. 👩🏾‍🏫
Take a look at what some of them had to say 💭

#womensinclusiveteam #riseandshine #seehearrespond #barnardos

As a Covid Community Champion organisation, it’s

As a Covid Community Champion organisation, it’s really important that we continue communicate with our community about the effects of Covid and important issues like the vaccine.
We wanted to remind you that Women’s Inclusive Team can also support people with access to essential Covid related services.
Swipe through for a reminder of these services and key contact details.

#womensinclusiveteam #covid #trackandtrace #covidresponse #covidhelp #covidsupport #support #help #community #communitysupport

We wanted to share an important message from @towe

We wanted to share an important message from @towerhamletsnow this bank holiday.

We want everyone to enjoy the bank holiday weekend, but please do it safely and in line with Covid-19 restrictions.

You can meet outdoors in groups of 6 or 2 households. By following the rules we are helping keep everyone safe 👉 orlo.uk/K82ww

#KeepTowerHamletsSafe

@ashaadibiyouth @ashaadibi_centre

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I already work in an East London, A&E so this community and their well-being is a big part of my life. I'm a new trustee at WIT and I wanted to get involved on the ground and actively support the team. When the food bank and community kitchen started up I thought it was such an amazing way to give back especially during these times. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What keeps you coming back to WIT?
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Why should people volunteer with WIT?
If this pandemic has taught me anything its that there is goodness and humanity even in darkness. This organisation has created a hub of generous people to help the vulnerable when they needed it the most. You lose nothing from giving, if anything you're left feeling positive, and seeing the impact you've helped make is worth it all! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Each week we will be sharing with you one of the n

Each week we will be sharing with you one of the nominees from our IWD Wall of Fame and highlighting the amazing work they are doing in the community. 🌟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week we introduce you to Susmita Sen, Chief Executive of @TowerHamletsHomes where she does amazing work delivering social housing services. 🧡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"I really like the diversity of what I do; the pace and the opportunity to influence and improve services simply by listening to residents. It doesn't matter if you're a Caretaker or a Chief Executive, if you have the right attitude you can make a real difference to people's quality of life." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸 @madeleinewaller

Ahead of our Virtual Careers Showcase tomorrow (1s

Ahead of our Virtual Careers Showcase tomorrow (1st April) in partnership with the @somali_pn , we explored our Rise & Shine students understanding of careers, encouraged discussion about what they think they might like to do when they're older and their families attitudes towards it. Swipe through to see some of their answers and share your thoughts below!

@barnardos_uk @dcmsgovuk @educationgovuk

Today we'd like to remind you that rapid asymptoma

Today we'd like to remind you that rapid asymptomatic Covid-19 home tests are now available to households with children in school or who work at a school/nursery.

Tests can be collected from our rapid test sites.

Find out more about the offer & collecting test kits orlo.uk/obyjs

@towerhamletsnow @nhsenglandldn @ashaadibiyouth @ashaadibi_centre

#KeepTowerHamletsSafe

If you haven’t filled out your #Census2021 you s

If you haven’t filled out your #Census2021 you still have time. Its always free to get help filling out the forms, you don’t need to pay anyone to help you do it. However you can be fined if you don’t complete the form.

@census2021

Today we'd like to remind everyone of the rule cha

Today we'd like to remind everyone of the rule changes coming into force tomorrow, including:

- People will be allowed to meet outside - including in private gardens - in groups of up to six, or as two households (with social distancing)
- The stay-at-home rule is ending, although the government is urging people to stay local as much as possible; holidays away from home are still not allowed

And don't forget: 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 show no symptoms. Anyone can now get a rapid test to protect themselves & others. Rapid tests are particularly important for key workers /anyone who can’t work from home. All rapid test sites are walk-in or can be booked online, link in our bio.

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The pandemic has highlighted that our communities have been suffering for a while and it has been left up to us to ensure that people are able to survive. In other words: all we have is each other! If I'm able to get out on my bike and deliver hot meals or food bank parcels to people then it's the least I can do, especially when so many people are unable to leave their homes right now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What keeps you coming back?
The dedication of everyone else working and volunteering, the continued need to support people in Tower Hamlets, the supportive atmosphere, and the (great) excuse to get out on my bike⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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WIT are providing for people's urgent and immediate needs, but also working to build community power and BAME women's empowerment in Tower Hamlets, being part of that is incredible. If you're able to help, I can't think of a better way to spend an evening. We can and should support each other in our communities! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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