Himal Mandalia
“The world is about people, not about places.” I’m Himal Mandalia and you meet me at a crossroads in my life. I am currently travelling the world sharing my thoughts and experiences as a sort of stream of consciousness online, but it wasn’t always this way. My parents were both immigrants, my father was from […]
Kerry Tottingham
“Social inequality can only be combated by giving those who have been a victim of it, a voice and power to implement change.” My name is Kerry and I started a family business around greater Manchester that offers support for organisations involved in social work. I was the oldest sibling and I was a bit […]
Amna Akhtar
My name is Amna Akhtar I am from Birmingham and cofounder of GirlDreamer, aiming to serve women of colour in the UK In my childhood my parents came from Pakistan in the 60s, I am the youngest of 4.I was a very creative and adventurous child, playing a lot of football, cricket and basketball. I […]
Kate Appleby
Trigger Warning: This story discusses experiences of mental health struggles, mention of suicide, sexual abuse and chronic illness. “I believed I was a burden to those around me, and that by removing myself from the equation, I was being considerate. I wasn’t thinking about the impact it would have on others; I just wanted the […]
Steve Hill
“When you stop using the word can’t and start using the word can, you’ll soon realise that the person you thought you were is no match for the one that you really are.” I’m Steve, Oldham born and bred, I have been teaching children for 28 years and I still believe it is the greatest […]
Alex Winstanley
“True education goes beyond imparting knowledge; it should empower individuals to pursue their passions. Over the past decade, I’ve witnessed the systemic marginalisation of disabled individuals, a community often denied opportunities and recognition. This injustice has been a driving force behind my current position. Marginalised communities encompass a broad spectrum, including those with disabilities and […]
Jenny Dakosta Van Mputu
‘Nothing worth having comes easy. Your hard work will lead you to your goals.’ Hello, I am Jenny Dakosta Van Mputu, a 48-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. My life story unfolds as a 12-year odyssey marked by struggle, resilience, and an unwavering fight against injustice. Join me as I reflect on […]
Yatin Mistry
‘when you let your light shine you give others permission to do the same’ My name is Yatin Mistry, I’m a proud, gay, British Indian, but it hasn’t always been this way… I grew up in the 1980’s in Essex and went to a school where everything was whitewashed and racism was merely accepted. I […]
Raji Sundar
‘Feeling good and making friends for life’ My name is Raji Sundar, I was born in Mumbai, India. Growing up my dad changed jobs a lot, I became used to different cultures and could speak 4 different languages by the age of 4. As a child I was quiet and reflective, my sister was the […]
Emma Marshall
‘The body will always tell you the truth.’ I am Emma, founder of Movement is Medicine UK, a lifestyle movement that encourages just that – movement! As a teenager, I was heavily involved in rave culture. I would spend each weekend around London going to different raves and events. After finishing university, I began teaching […]