Maria Patsalos on the hostile environment, the UK's culture of disbelief and the power of football for people seeking asylum

Join us to celebrate the individuals creating change in their communities. From land defenders and climate activists, to authors and dancers, this section recognises the power that individuals can have in making changes in their industry, shaping new understandings, empowering local communities and demanding action from those in power.
Reflections from former Black Panther Party members Pete and Charlotte O’Neal
The power of community in Ebony Horse Club
Is our reliance on social media apps for activism always a cause for good?
An insight into new laws which threaten the lives of thousands already living in water insecurity
In conversation with social activist and trainer Ilaj about how body awareness can heal and deconstruct internalised systems of oppression
The Pakistan-born grassroots climate activist on her incredible journey resisting co-option and the fossil fuel industries’ desperate attempt to depoliticise the youth movement
The British carceral state’s rotten food system and what needs to be done to change it
Maria Patsalos on the hostile environment, the UK's culture of disbelief and the power of football for people seeking asylum
Reflections from former Black Panther Party members Pete and Charlotte O’Neal
The power of community in Ebony Horse Club
Is our reliance on social media apps for activism always a cause for good?
An insight into new laws which threaten the lives of thousands already living in water insecurity
In conversation with social activist and trainer Ilaj about how body awareness can heal and deconstruct internalised systems of oppression
The Pakistan-born grassroots climate activist on her incredible journey resisting co-option and the fossil fuel industries’ desperate attempt to depoliticise the youth movement
The British carceral state’s rotten food system and what needs to be done to change it
How Kenyan farmers are reclaiming Indigenous practices from cultural colonialism
Dominique Palmer’s reflections on climate wins in 2021 and the importance of revolutionary love
Young Glaswegian activist Lauren MacDonald looks at the failures of governments at COP26 but sees hope in the power of people power and grassroots organisations.
RepresentAsian host Safiya Bashir speaks with Bisha K. Ali & Nish Kumar about the importance of representation on screen and the impact this has on young people.
The author speaks to Jack Turley about their shared experience with stoma bags, mental health and the importance of removing the stigma around colitis.
