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NEWHAM FAMILY TREE

Family Tree

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Piloted in Newham – www.familytreeofnewham.org – the Family Tree aims to collect and share stories which show the huge benefits diversity has brought both in the past and today. We want to raise awareness of the positive contributions from individuals and groups, much of which so often goes unrecognised. By bringing stories of these role models to light, it can help break down barriers, and also help people feel how much they belong. Taking these stories to as wide an audience as possible will build greater understanding of our communities and challenge division, stereotypes and myths – in particular the myth that diversity is a recent, negative phenomenon. Having run it as a pilot in Newham, which involved schools, community groups, individuals and local businesses – we plan to offer the Family Tree as a model that can be developed in other areas.

How you can get involved:

Great British Community Poster We would love to hear from you if you would like to help with the Family Tree of Newham.
And here’s how….

Research for us – do you want to help research the stories that will feature on the Family Tree?

Suggest a story – do you know of someone whose story needs to be told?

Write a story – would you like to write a story yourself? If so, email us and we will send a form for you to use.

Have a look at the ‘Story Subjects’ in the next box to see more about the sort of stories we’re looking for.
Please contact us on info@greatbritishcommunity.org if you have any questions, suggestions, or simply want to find out more.

Newham Family Tree Stories:

 

Link Up (UK) is looking for stories that represent the “best of the borough”, to be displayed on the Family Tree of Newham website:

  • We want stories about the people, places, groups, events, businesses etc. which have made a positive contribution to Newham.
  • We also want the stories of people from Newham whose positive contribution was felt elsewhere, perhaps even internationally.
  • “Positive contribution” can range from a lollipop lady and someone who volunteers their time, to an Olympic athlete and a Battle of Britain hero. Plus every shade in between! We want to hear from every part of Newham life, not just the headliners, but the everyday heroes too.
  • People who go above and beyond what is expected, whether in their jobs, or in their communities by sharing time, resources, work, education, interests, supporting others ……
  • People, groups and organisations who help make improvements in many areas of life. Community cohesion and education opportunities for example, or perhaps who have changed perceptions of diverse groups for the better.

By displaying the stories that show the best of the borough, we will show the positive contributions all its diverse groups and communities have made, together.

NEWHAM FAMILY TREE

Family Tree

Great British Community Poster
Piloted in Newham – www.familytreeofnewham.org – the Family Tree aims to collect and share stories which show the huge benefits diversity has brought both in the past and today. We want to raise awareness of the positive contributions from individuals and groups, much of which so often goes unrecognised. By bringing stories of these role models to light, it can help break down barriers, and also help people feel how much they belong. Taking these stories to as wide an audience as possible will build greater understanding of our communities and challenge division, stereotypes and myths – in particular the myth that diversity is a recent, negative phenomenon. Having run it as a pilot in Newham, which involved schools, community groups, individuals and local businesses – we plan to offer the Family Tree as a model that can be developed in other areas.