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Soul Purpose 360 is hosting an empowerment event for Black women with workshops, respected speakers and networking opportunities.
Cultivating Black Women for Social Change
In honour of International Women's Day, join us for an informative and exciting day where it's all about how we can #BreakTheBias and be an advocate for change in our local communities.
Soul Purpose 360 is hosting an International Women’s Day (IWD) event for Black women on Saturday 5th March in the auspicious surroundings of the Braithwaite Hall, Town Hall Croydon – supported by Croydon Council and funded by The National Lottery and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
#BreakTheBias Collectively, we can begin to change the inaccurate negative narratives about Black women that’s pervasive in institutions where policies and procedures limit us. We will show that Black women are determined, resilient, innovative, dynamic and ready for the challenges that lay ahead of us.
The event will:
Launch the social research report from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation funded research “Cultivating Black Women for Social Change”Hear from inspirational and motivational Black women change-makers, sharing powerful testimonies of overcoming personal challenges and obstacles to establish projects and businesses for social good.Provide practical opportunities for delegates through engaging and interactive workshops by industry specialists on how to become positive forces for change as social change-makers.Raise the profile of Black women’s role in society through joining forces with the official International Women’s Day campaign to #BreakTheBiasWHY YOU SHOULD COME
Black women are the cornerstone of our families and our communities, however, we are often held back by personal challenges real and perceived, we carry the burdens of our past and present experiences, and are sometimes restricted by misinformed cultural and religious teachings which prevent us from living truly fulfilled lives. You will hear powerful testimonies from inspirational speakers who have overcome personal challenges and obstacles to success.
Cultivating Black Women for Social Change will empower Black women to break free from limiting circumstances by introducing opportunities for personal growth that will help you to take charge of your life and your community - to bring about positive social change as community change-makers.
Soul Purpose 360 wants you to know that despite your past and current circumstances, you have everything within you to bring about positive change in your life and in your community too and what’s more, you don't have to do it alone.
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women” - Maya Angelou
SPEAKERS
Patricia Wharton (aka DJ Blaze), Event Host and Director of Kojo Baiden Omnipresent Palma Black, Founder Director of Soul Purpose 360 CICHamida Ali, Labour Leader and Leader of Croydon Council Lekia Lée, Founder Project Embrace - Shattering Illusions in AdvertisingRossana Leal, The Refugee Buddy Project UNHCR Woman of the Year 2019 - How being a child refugee led her to setting up a refugee organisation Marcia Brock, CEO Smart Kid and Smart World - Survived cancer multiple times and other health challenges to become a successful serial entrepreneurDonna Murray-Turner, Another Night of Sistahood - overcame personal challenges to become a community activist changemakerCharlene Greenaway, London Regional Director, Capita, A single parent from a Hackney estate, overcame racism, sexism and shattered the glass ceilingFrancine Daley, CEO 360 Lifestyle Support Network CIC How the loss of her mother, a heart attack and health issues led her to set up a social enterpriseNureen Glaves, CEO Feed Me Good CIC How she refused to let multiple disabilities hold her back!WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Sharon Warmington, CEO NBGNUzma Rasool, CEO Vocal Communities CIC Kristine Wellington, CEO CVS Brent Akeila Browne, Akeila Browne CoachingDawn Gibbons, Deputy Chair Magistrates AssociationBayo Adelaja, CEO Do It Now NowDoreen Sinclair-McCollin,Elevated Minds CICWith 6 interactive and practical 60-minute workshops, this uniquely empowering event will provide you with the knowhow and the tools you’ll need to become social change makers and influencers in your communities.
All workshops will be facilitated by exemplary leaders and experts in their fields, so you will be guaranteed accurate, quality and useful information that will ensure you leave the event feeling informed, equipped and empowered!
NOTE! Most workshops will be delivered twice, once in the morning and repeated in the afternoon. Once you register your attendance, you can book onto 2 workshops of your choice. Please ensure you select 1 morning workshop and 1 afternoon workshop when purchasing your ticket. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.
#1 - How to become a School Governor – facilitated by Sharon Warmington, CEO NBGN
Do you want to see better opportunities and progress in our schooling system? Do you want to make an impact in education as a school governor and transform young lives? This workshop will show you how YOU can influence schools to make improvements.
NOTE: Workshop #1 is the only workshop that will be streamed live over Zoom but you will be able to interact with the facilitator, Sharon Warmington.
#2 #7 - How to become an elected Councillor and how to engage in civic participation in your local council and influence change – facilitated by Uzma Rasool, Vocal Communities
The workshop will explain the role of being a councillor and why it is important for communities to be represented. It will break down the key processes involved and the support available for interested individuals with a question and answer session with elected councillors
#3 #8 - Vibrant voices of the VCS – Wake up – facilitated by Kristine Wellington, CEO, CVS Brent
This workshop will explore how frontline “not for profit” organisations transform the lives of local residents by influencing change at the highest levels. Learn the tools to refresh your message, mobilise and achieve your mission.
#4 #9 - Finding your soul purpose by overcoming personal obstacles and challenges – facilitated by Akeila Browne Coaching
Your history does not define your future, the labels that society places on you does not not define it either. Learn how to gain clarity around your soul purpose and your natural talents, so that you develop a business for social change.
#5 - Becoming a Magistrate – facilitated by Dawn Gibbons, Deputy Chair, Magistrates Association
Our justice system needs more Black representation and this session will cover why you should consider being a magistrate. It will emphasise how you can ‘break the bias’ and influence social change in your local communities by volunteering as a magistrate while simultaneously building invaluable, transferable and professional skills. Hear from Dawn’s own personal experience of being a magistrate and how to become one yourself.
#6 #11- How to have challenging conversations with young people – facilitated by Doreen Sinclair-McCollin, CEO Elevated Minds CIC
This will be an informative and interactive workshop for mothers/Carers to equip them with the skills and knowhow to help them support their children to turn their lives around whilst enabling them to contribute positively to their community wellbeing as change makers in the home environment.
#10- How to go from passion to project: building a social enterprise – facilitated by Bayo Adelaja, CEO, Do It Now Now
It can be difficult to figure out the best place to start, the best practice to engage with or the best people to consult. In this session you will learn the key steps you need to take to turn your passion for your community into a social enterprise that will finance itself and hopefully give you the opportunity to work on your passion as a full time employee.
REFRESHMENTS LUNCH
Refreshments will be served at the event. Please remember to state your food intolerances/allergies when purchasing your ticket.
CHILDCARE FACILITIES
It is with much regret that we are unable to provide a creche or childcare at this event due to Covid-19, health and safety, capacity, other risk factors and cost implications.
Please DO NOT bring children to this event. Only ticketed individuals will be allowed entry. We advise that you make suitable arrangements for the care of your child/children.
This is a day all about you and your individual growth needs. To get the best out of the day, we need you to be focused on your personal development and the needs of your community. If childcare is a need in your community, then come along and learn how to create structures that support that need.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women’s Day is an annual, global celebration of the achievements made by women over the course of history. It acknowledges the work of past Sheroes in social, economic, cultural and political sectors. The day also represents the continued fight for equality, to eliminate discrimination and bias between genders.
ABOUT SOUL PURPOSE 360 CIC
Soul Purpose 360 is a registered Community Interest Company created to provide coaching and mentoring to support, encourage and nurture Black women in the UK to positively and effectively impact their communities through active participation.
For more information about Soul Purpose 360 CIC, visit us at www.soulpurpose360.co.uk/iwd2022 - Join the national Black Women's Networking Empowerment Circle and find your local network!
Social change starts with us working together as Community Change-makers!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Soul Purpose 360 are also collaborating with A Brighter Health by hosting a IWD themed Health and Wellbeing Pop-Up Market in central Croydon on 12 13 March in the Whitgift Shopping Centre. Learn more by visiting the website!
05-Mar-2022 - 09:00 Start date
05-Mar-2022 - 17:00 End date
Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX