This #InternationalWomensDay we’re celebrating Kayleigh Wainwright’s story, of how attending a youth club at 14 lead to her becoming Director of Youth Sector Innovation at UK Youth 💫 Read the full story here 👇 bit.ly/3P7BQTt

bit.ly/3Pvpyoe After 75yrs of British Youth Council giving voice to #youngpeople, it is now set to close citing financial challenges. So sad for #youngpeople and #youthwork. Where will young people's views be heard and acted upon now, as stated in Article 12 of UNCRC?

cypnow.co.uk/news/article/m… Summary article in Children & Young People Now on the recent call for evidence by MP's into #youthwork. Very interesting to see that they recognise that whatever colour government is in power, #youthwork needs a national workforce strategy.

A new mural celebrating the life of Benjamin Zephaniah is set to be unveiled in Handsworth Park this April. Graffiti artist Bunny Bread will create the artwork and the ceremony will take place Sunday 14th April.

Violence & harm in communities is a product of violence & harm committed against communities. I don’t say that to excuse or justify violence & harm in community but to deepen understanding that the existing approaches to solve never has & never will be the solutions we need

Asset-based community development, community leadership, and community organising are evidence-based approaches that lead to 'neighbourhood connection' and understanding. It's collective collaboration that's needed, not a neo-liberal, individualised one. jrf.org.uk/neighbourhoods…

Good to see the story about ‘organised and deadly’ child criminal exploitation on the front page of the latest Birmingham Post Just this week, we’ve seen fresh calls to protect youth services in the city from budget cuts amid fear and anxiety over their future…

A heartfelt keynote from @tania_dsc at #UUStopTheClock conference on #youthwork as heartwork in turbulent times. What a warm, heartwarming, reflection, and rallying cry on behalf of #youthwork

What a fantastic conference dinner! Conference attendees chatted, networked, laughed, ate, drank, and danced accompanied by some great Irish music. We can confidently say that it was good craic! #UUStopTheClock

And so it comes to an end. #UUStopTheClock, what a ride! Thank you for hosting and showcasing some of Belfast's rich history with us all. Thank you to all the presenters for motivating and informing delegates. Well done to the #youthwork team at Ulster for organising. 😁👋🫶

🗣Calling all across our network. Join us at a FREE workshop next week to learn about a practical tool that enables the facilitation of dialogues across difference/tension. Check the link below for more info, and please come along. Hope to see you there! eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-bri…

🗣Shout out to our network about a forthcoming conference focused on #youthwork taking place in Coventry. Please click the link for event info. Looks very interesting with opportunities for learning, networking, and engaging with funders! See you there!👇🏾 coventry.ac.uk/research/about…

Huge thanks to those who came to our workshop last Friday on 'Guidelines for Dialogue' with #Jill & #Josh from The Feast. It was fantastic! Super engaging & informative. A practical resource that is usable by a range of disciplines. Loved it!🤗

🎉🎉Massive CONGRATULATIONS to Saeed on being awarded your Honorary Doctorate yesterday. 🎉🎉 Newman Y&C, as a course, has been privileged to work alongside you and Birmingham Citizens from the very early days. May you continue to be blessed as your work continues. 👏🥳

Got my first physical copy today. What a feeling! This was a labour of love and hate. Blood and tears. Come find out more at the Fringe edfringe.com/tickets/whats-…

Absolutely fantastic to have you here too! More connections being built and growth to be had!

The False Choice Between Identity Politics and Economic Populism | Michael A. McCarthy | Hammer & Hope A left that ignores the differences within the working class will never build power. hammerandhope.org/article/identi…