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What Does True Empowerment Look Like? 🌍✨ It starts with a spark of creativity. Picture a small village where women come together to learn the art of crafting beads and ornaments. For them, these aren’t just decorations—they’re lifelines. With each bead strung, they weave stories of resilience, building a pathway to financial independence. Some SIDCN members support initiatives like these through training and market access, transforming artistry into sustainable livelihoods. Empowering communities to preserve cultural heritage while fostering economic growth. Together, we turn small ideas into sustainable futures. #SIDCN #SIDCNcommunity #communityempowerment #EconomicEmpowerment #CreativityForChange 

🚨 Help Us Save the Streatham Common Paddling Pool! 🚨 I’ve taken two weeks off work to spend time with my daughter, Sophia, and together we’ve been inspired to raise awareness for a local cause that’s close to our hearts. The Streatham Common Paddling Pool, a community treasure since 1938, is at risk of closure after council cuts in 2016. This pool has provided generations of families with a safe, free place to enjoy sunny days, yet it’s now under threat due to a lack of funding. Despite Lambeth Council allocating funds to other projects, this vital resource has been neglected. It’s time to make our voices heard and fight to keep this community asset open! The Streatham Common Co-operative (SCCoop), a community-run enterprise managing Streatham Rookery, has been doing incredible work to maintain local spaces, but they need our support to ensure the paddling pool’s future. In a recent survey, 90% of locals said they believe it’s important that the paddling pool stays open. Sophia and I wholeheartedly agree, and we’re calling on you to help us raise awareness and push for action from the local government. What can you do? -Share this post to spread the word. -Engage with your local representatives to highlight the issue. -Support SCCoop and their efforts to keep this vital space open for future generations. Together, we can make a difference! ✊ #SaveOurPool #StreathamCommon #CommunityMatters #SupportLocal #LambethCouncil #SocialImpact #CommunityEngagement #CivicAction #PublicSpaces #FamilyTime #LocalLeadership #CommunitySupport #LinkedInForGood Tagging for Support: Local Government and Political Figures: @Sonia Winifred - Lambeth Cabinet Member for Equalities & Culture @Cllr Liz Atkins - Streatham Hill Ward Councillor Bell Ribeiro-Addy of London, Sadiq Khan - Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan Community Organizations and Influencers: @Space Project - Local cultural hub Action - Streatham community forum @Love Streatham - Community organization promoting Streatham Streatham Youth and Community Trust - Local charity supporting young people Streatham Common Co-operative (SCCoop) - The community-run organization behind this effort Charities and Fundraising Platforms: Localgiving Fundraising platform for local charities Givey - Charity donation platform Crowdfunder UK platform for social causes Local Media and Journalists: South London Press - Local news outlet covering South London MyLondon - News Business and Social Impact Leaders: @Ben Lindsay - CEO of Power The Fight, a charity working to end youth violence in London @Sir Trevor McDonal- Broadcaster and supporter of community causes Dame Vivian Hunt Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, known for her work in social impact @David Lammy Steve Parish champion of South London Crystal Palace Football Club Richard Branson - social justice and entrepreneur Gary Neville footballer and hero!

We've got 3 exciting pieces of news in regards to the Marathon I am running in just over 6 weeks for #supportingolderpeople : 1. We've nearly reached £300 on our Givey page. 2. I did my longest run ever on Sunday, at an average pace of 6:39 min/km. 3. My daughter Tahlia has decided to run the marathon with me! If you can, please donate via the link below, any support is greatly appreciated! https://lnkd.in/eGuinVSm Yorkshire Eyewear OptiSocial

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[Annie's Pet Sitting BIG Adventure] Pet Sit #12 Indy and Merry were my feline companions 😻 😻 for Pet Sit #12. Both were local adoptees, having fallen the right way up on their four paws with their adoring owners. This was the first time that this duo has been entrusted to a live-in pet sitter (namely me), so I was privileged to have them in my care. Indy, the black one, was the more forward of the two, making sure that he was first in the queue for anything that was going, be that food or cuddles 🤗 . Merry was more nervous and was so anxious that she had an upset tummy 🤮 on Day 1. She spent the first few days avoiding me, having a planned exit route as she shot past me at the speed of light should our paths happen to cross. As time passed, Merry gained in confidence, first circling round me when I was sitting at the desk. Next, she hopped up close to me on the arm of the sofa 💺 , eventually wending her way back and forth across my lap. Given time, I’m sure she would have eventually sat on my lap. With a local bruiser cat patrolling the neighbourhood, Indy and Merry’s safety was a priority. Their cat flap could be locked meaning that, once they were in for the night, there were no comings and goings. The lockable cat flap came in handy when Mr Bruiser peered in. I heard a major kerfuffle in the cat flap zone with lots of loud yowling 🙀 . Although there were some funky, punky fur styles with fur standing up on end, no damage was done as the cat flap had stayed firmly closed 👏 ! 💜 A massive thank you to Indy and Merry’s owners for being happy to include them in Annie’s BIG Pet Sitting Adventure. 👉 This is part of Annie's Pet Sitting BIG Adventure - to do 24 pet sits by the end of 2024, raising £2024 for Mums In Need (#2024in2024). Please donate: https://lnkd.in/g-7VVkzg 👈 ❓ Previous updates: https://lnkd.in/ez35WBR9 #ConfrontingCoerciveControl #emotionalabuse #MINlove

We're barking mad (in the best way!) about our Trustee Annie Moon's creative fundraising campaign! Annie's Pet Sitting BIG Adventure 🙌🙌 Her goal is to complete 24 pet sits in 2024 to raise £2,000 for MIN, and she's now over halfway there! From the delightful chocolate Lab duo, Bonnie & Bertie, to Mr. Ginger the cat and Pip, Hazel & Sweetpea, Annie's been showered with pawsome cuddles (and purrs!). Help Annie reach the finish line! ➡️ Donate on Givey: https://lnkd.in/eMgW9F7J (or search for Annie's Pet Sitting BIG Adventure). Even a share or message of encouragement goes a long way! #MumsInNeed #PetSittingBIGAdventure #SupportAnnie #GivingBack #ThankYou