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🌱 Introducing the keynote speaker for the Speak Up event: Carla Denyer. 🌱 This year’s Challenge Programme cohort has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you their Speak Up event taking place on Saturday 7th December. Babbasa’s Youth Ambassadors (Youth Rise) call for action against youth homelessness. Join us in creating positive change in our city and beyond. We are thrilled to announce that Carla Denyer will be joining us at the event to speak on youth homelessness in Bristol, followed by a Q&A. Carla was elected as MP for Bristol Central in July 2024 with the biggest Green vote share in the country. As a councillor and campaigner, social justice is at the heart of Carla’s work. Carla has consistently stood up for the people who need it the most on issues such as renter’s rights. Carla Denyer is more than a politician; she is a dedicated advocate for the people of Bristol, for Green policies and for social justice. This is sure to be an incredibly insightful and informative discussion, don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered, get your ticket today! 🌱 When: Saturday 7th December, 1.30pm - 5pm 🌱 Where: The Station - Creative Youth Network Silver Street Bristol BS1 2AG 🌱 Free tickets available here - https://lnkd.in/e2A_8_9h

This is why we do what we do. A profound reflection from Kayjay M., who took part in our Challenge Programme, on how it helped him and his peers to grow personally and professionally. If you know a young person who would benefit from our support, please direct them to https://lnkd.in/eskq79k And if you would like to meet the current cohort of the Challenge Programme, please join us on 7th December at their 'Speak Up' event, which will shine a spotlight on the pressing issue of youth homelessness. https://lnkd.in/eU2eYtJp The Challenge Programme is kindly funded by the The National Lottery Community Fund. #YouthEmpowerment #OurCity2030

We are proud to have been recognised for our work with Avon Fire & Rescue Service over the past three years, being awarded Partnership of the Year at the Asian Fire Service Association Awards earlier this month. If your organisation would like to find out more about partnering with Babbasa, please get in touch. #MondayMotivation Sangeetha Wynter Urfan Ali Louisa Roger

Last week Babbasa and PwC UK hosted an event exploring the unique challenges for social mobility and inclusion in Bristol. PwC’s recent Good Growth for Cities Index ranked Bristol second of 51 UK cities against a set of high-level economic metrics, performing especially well on skills, new businesses and the availability of jobs. However, not everyone in the city benefits equally from this success. A huge thanks to our esteemed panel: David Adair FICRS, Marvin Rees OBE, Poku Pipim Osei FRSA and Professor Judith Squires, who discussed their experiences of inclusivity in Bristol, considering how structures and infrastructures can affect social mobility. We'd also like to thank Empire Fighting Chance, upReach, Inclusive Futures CIC and The Spear Programme for providing staff and young people to chat to attendees about their experiences of social mobility in the city. #OurCity2030

There's still time to register for the #OurCity2030 Youth Practitioners’ and Educators’ Forum tomorrow evening. Join us online for stimulating workshops and a panel with our guest speakers Charlotte Smith (Support Programme Lead, Babbasa), Clayton Planter (Founder of Street2Boardroom), MoYah (Creative Director) and Jasaulla Khan (Babbasa Youth Ambassador and City of Bristol College student). https://lnkd.in/euqEgmxG

Thank you to Milan Gregory Perera from Bristol24/7 for this article about the Babbasa Youth Ambassadors hosting the 'Speak Up' event next month aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action around the growing issue of youth homelessness. https://lnkd.in/esRHETfn #MondayMotivation

🌟 Join Us at Youth Rise’s Launch Event – SPEAK UP 🌟 Calling all Bristol youth! 💥 Youth Rise x Babbasa is launching with an exciting event that aims to shine a light on the epidemic of youth homelessness. This event will offer an inspiring platform for young people to come together, learn, and drive meaningful change in their community - and you’re invited to be part of the change! 🗓 Date: 7th Dec 2024 📍 Location: Bristol, The Station, Silver St, BS1 2AG 🎉 FREE ENTRY – Including food, live music, slam poetry, and guest speakers! Here’s what’s happening: 🎤 Special Guest: Carla Denyer, Bristol’s Green MP 💬 Inspiring panel discussion in collaboration with Caring in Bristol ✨ Discover Babbasa and new ways to get involved 🎶 Slam Poetry, Live Music and a Short Film. 🌍Enjoy Food and Drink from all over the world. 🤝 Workshops and Community Collaboration - to build real solutions and make a lasting impact on Bristol Together, we can create a future where every young person has a place to call home. Bring your friends, your voice, and your ideas! Let's rise up together. Book your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e2A_8_9h Or email us for more details at: challengeproject841@gmail.com

This summer we were pleased to sponsor the Bristol Refugee Festival Our City Community Cup, hosted by West of England Sport Trust (Wesport). This annual football tournament brings together people and communities from across the West of England to connect, share and celebrate the contribution that refugees and asylum seekers make to the city, create a better understanding of why people seek sanctuary, help overcome misconceptions and promote cohesion within the community. https://lnkd.in/epk3nQ8e #OurCity2030

It's been a week now since the sad passing of Dr Paul Stephenson OBE, a man who changed Bristol and Britain for good. We can only take inspiration from him as we continue our work to level the playing field for underrepresented young people. We share this selection of snippets of the #BristolBusBoycott 360 as a tribute to his work. Rest in power Dr Stephenson. https://lnkd.in/eGncw3U4 Julz Davis Curiosity UnLtd

Next Wednesday sees "Social mobility: driving inclusive growth in Bristol", jointly hosted by Babbasa and PwC. Join us as we come together to explore the unique challenges for social mobility and inclusion in Bristol. Speakers include Marvin Rees OBE, Judith Squires & our CEO Nyoaka Squire. There will also be stands from Empire Fighting Chance, upReach, Inclusive Futures CIC & The Spear Programme, and food from Square Food Foundation. When: Wednesday, 13 November, 5pm to 7pm Where: PwC Bristol, 2 Glass Wharf, Bristol, BS2 0FR Register at: https://lnkd.in/ewCcKNsS