Welcome to our first issue of 2024!
The year has started at full steam and, to look after our multiple demands with self- and mutual care (let’s walk to talk!), we will be issuing our newsletter bi-monthly until we recruit a volunteer editor to take on the task monthly. Get in touch if you are interested!
As discord, conflict, and suffering hold so much attention in London and around the world, it’s vital to keep looking for signs of hope amidst the gloom. We know that there are solutions to the unfortunate events around us.
There is much we can do to enter into a productive dialogue with children, adults, and communities about the surrounding calamities and instil realistic understanding as well as hope for the future. Many of the items in this issue offer opportunities for insight, connection, and resilience building.
A vivid communicator with children, Camila Batmanghelidjh has passed away. As a redoubtable fighter for young people suffering toxic stress, she will be greatly missed. We have selected a tribute to Camila, and share her Ted Talk as a small act of remembrance.
We hope that your start to the New Year has been strong and peaceful, at least in some areas of your life, with a renewed resolution to progress the cause of ACEs prevention.
Expanding ACE-awareness!
We plan to show Resilience, the inspiring documentary about ACEs, in community venues across London. Following the screening, there will be a panel reflection and a dialogue with the audience.
- If you believe your community would benefit from the learning opportunity, send us a hello!
Meanwhile, there are opportunities to work with the Hub, especially in fundraising and media.
- How can we create more powerful communications engaging as many Londoners as possible? We welcome contributions from experienced fund-raisers and media activists who share our values.
Please contact us if either of these suggestions appeals to you.
To join our monthly meetings and become part of our network, visit our membership page.
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