Mission: Diversity

Read stories related to our Diversity Mission: By 2030, those holding positions of power in Camden are as diverse as our community – and the next generation is ready to follow.

A group of people are seated in a room with high ceilings and hanging lights, attentively listening to a person standing and speaking at the front. The room has large windows and various decorations on the walls. Some people are sitting on chairs while others are standing. There are tables with cups, papers, and other items scattered around.
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One Kilburn
One Kilburn 640 480 WeMakeCamden

This blog has been written by One Kilburn’s communications group for the We Make Camden website. Working together for a…
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The Apex Project
The Apex Project 2560 1707 WeMakeCamden

Breaking barriers to employment for young people We want all young people to have economic opportunity and to create more…

Sylvania and Arun stand with a young person and parent outside the Greenwood centre holding crates of fruit and vegetables. Everyone is smiling.
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The Special Cooperative
The Special Cooperative 2560 1707 WeMakeCamden

Empowering disabled young people to build independence and make a difference in Kentish Town Arun and Sylvania founded the Special…

Chris stands in a group photo with nine members of the Curious Club outside the Old Diorama Arts Centre
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Curious Club
Curious Club 2560 1707 Charlotte Matthews

Staying connected, staying curious Chris runs the Curious Club, a group for people who identify as LGBTQI+ who love to…

Person dishing food onto a plate
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Highgate Black Women’s Wellness Group
Highgate Black Women’s Wellness Group 2560 1707 Karishma Puri

Highgate Black Women’s Wellness Group was formed in March as a way of recovering from the COVID-19 lockdowns. Founder Zia…
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Finding the way out
Finding the way out 1920 2560 WeMakeCamden

There is an expression used throughout the literary world called ‘Finding your Voice;’ It is steeped in the concept of…

Rosangela Borromeo outside The Old Diorama Arts Centre
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A time and space for some inspiration
A time and space for some inspiration 1920 1280 Karishma Puri

Born out of adversity, created by experience Italian born Rosangela Borromeo, moved to London in 1988 and has been living…

Nanouche Umeadi
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Diversity of thought
Diversity of thought 1920 720 Karishma Puri

Nanouche Umeadi, came to the UK at the age of 4 as an asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of…
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Salvino, a local shop and community lifeline
Salvino, a local shop and community lifeline 1920 1280 Isabelle O'Carroll

Salvino is a family-run delicatessen and wine shop on the edges of Kentish Town. Opened in 1981, we spoke to…
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Wood That Works: carving out a community space
Wood That Works: carving out a community space 2560 1707 Karishma Puri

Wood That Works offers a nurturing background for people to learn a range of traditional carpentry skills. Tucked under the…
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Camden Black-owned businesses: Roger Shakes of Roger’s Kitchen
Camden Black-owned businesses: Roger Shakes of Roger’s Kitchen 1920 1280 Isabelle O'Carroll

Black Pound Day is a monthly event that aims to encourage support for Black-owned businesses and bring about a shift…
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Shirley Fortune, uncovering Bloomsbury’s hidden Black history
Shirley Fortune, uncovering Bloomsbury’s hidden Black history 1920 1280 Isabelle O'Carroll

Have you ever walked down a London street and wondered about the hundreds of years of stories that lie just…

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