Ending Digital Poverty in BME Communities
Black History Month in the UK is a time for celebrating Black culture, and we love to take part. But we also have complicated feelings about confining that celebration to just one month in the year. In this post, WODIN founder Julie Syl Kalungi weighs up the pros and cons. October is Black History Month, …
At the close of our Somo Sisters Oral Histories Project, our project administrator reflects on how the project was carried out and the positive impact it has had on our community. Earlier this year, WODIN wrapped up our biggest project to date: the Somo Sisters Oral Histories Project. It was an opportunity to record the …
An evaluation of the Somo Sisters Oral Histories Project Read More »
In August, we teamed up with Migrant Help to provide free smartphones to 20 Black migrant women, so that they could thrive in the UK’s phone-centric society. What would you do without your phone? So many of us in the UK treat our smartphones like a second limb, and there’s a reason for that (beyond …
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Martha Chikwama, one of the Somo Sisters, is a social work student who is passionate about giving back to her community. In this blog post, we will introduce you to her and her story. Martha Chikwama, who participated in our Somo Sisters Oral Histories Project, is a social work student who is passionate about giving …
In this article, our founder and CEO Sylvia Kalungi discusses how we can raise the next generation to be generous, kind, and motivated to enact change in our society. It’s back-to-school week and we at WODIN feel for the little ones. It’s been a hit-and-miss summer — although we did have a hot May and …
Who teaches our children about generosity, empathy, and kindness? Read More »
The Critical Social Policy event, which was held in Salford on June 30th, offered us a chance to reflect on how the money from their Solidarity Fund has enabled WODIN and 26 other organisations to flourish post-COVID. At the Critical Social Policy (CSP) event in Salford, which we attended in June, we had the opportunity …
Experiential activism: What we learned from the Critical Social Policy event Read More »
In June, WODIN attended a cost of living conference that was equal parts frustrating and inspiring. Here’s what we learned about how grassroots organisations can help vulnerable people during this current period of economic uncertainty. On 28th June 2023, we embarked on an all day event hosted by Liverpool Hope University’s Dr. Vicky Dabrowski and …
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Are you a business owner or a service provider looking to promote your work on social media? It’s hard to know how to stand out from the crowd, but after listening to these four social media tips, you’ll have the right mindset to get started. Successfully promoting your work or your business on social media …
Social Media Toolkit: Tips from WODIN on How to Promote Yourself Online Read More »
Justine Odwongo, one of the Somo Sisters, is the pioneering founder of the mental health charity; Mind Body & Soul for BAME, based in Merseyside UK. In this article, we introduce you to Justine and her story. Justine Odwongo, who participated in our Somo Sisters Oral Histories Project, is the pioneering founder of Mind Body …
If you or a loved one struggles to connect with the digital world, this article is for you. Read this list of seven free ways to get out of digital poverty. Digital poverty is a major issue that affects over 32% of the world population, primarily in the global south, which includes Africa, South America, …