Informative and engaging articles from across the Race Equality Foundation, as well as external contributions.
Reflections and ambitions: SFSC’s journey in 2024 and plans for 2025
As we come to the end of 2024, the SFSC team has been reflecting on some of the amazing work we have been doing this year. Our work around reducing parental conflict [...]
Navigating social media use: insights for facilitators and parents
Australia’s recent decision to ban social media for children under 16 has sparked global conversations about its impact. Whether one views this move as a necessary protection or an overreach, it undeniably [...]
2024: The Year of the SFSC: Stronger Relationship
As we head towards the end of this incredibly busy and hugely satisfying year of our ‘Stronger Relationships’ project, it has been a joy to see how our own strong professional relationships [...]
A Conversation with Kaynath Rahman, Co-Investigator for the Mapping the Margins Project
We recently sat down with Kaynath Rahman to discuss her role as a co-investigator on the Mapping the Margins project, a research initiative by the Race Equality Foundation and City, St George’s [...]
Rebuilding Lives: The Fathers Together study
Being a father is a remarkable journey filled with love, guidance, and cherished moments. However, for some fathers who have experienced incarceration, this journey takes an unexpected detour. The Fathers Together study [...]
Tony’s Journey: Building Trust and Connection Through SFSC: Stronger Relationships
The SFSC: Stronger Relationships programme supports parents in building healthier co-parenting relationships by enhancing trust, communication, and understanding. By reducing conflict and reinforcing positive parenting techniques, the programme fosters mutual support, benefiting [...]
The Power of Praise
Praise is a powerful tool in parenting, yet it is often misunderstood or underutilised. Within the SFSC parenting programme, facilitators introduce praise as a technique not only to build self-esteem in children [...]
A Conversation with Gurch Randhawa, Professor of Diversity in Public Health and Former Trustee of the Race Equality Foundation
We recently sat down with outgoing Trustee, Gurch Randhawa to reflect on his six-year tenure with the Race Equality Foundation. Gurch, an esteemed academic with over 30 years of research experience, currently [...]
Empowering Young Black Women: Our Co-Production Group’s Exciting Collaboration with M.A.C Cosmetics for Black History Month
Mu’minah Iqbal, Research Assistant In celebration of Black History Month, five remarkable young women who have been part of the Racism and Trauma co-production group recently took part in an inspiring social [...]
The importance of Physical Health Checks for Black African and Black Caribbean individuals living with a Severe Mental Illness
Rahma Salia, Research Administrator World Mental Health Day serves as an important reminder to reflect on the mental health challenges and inequalities many people face when seeking care. Severe mental illness [...]
Response to Heinz Campaign Controversy: Black Fathers and Representation
Antoinette Wood The recent Heinz campaign has reignited tiresome discussions on representation and the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Black fathers. The omission of a Black father figure in their latest [...]
“You don’t realise the ripple effect it’s had” – Jamal’s reflections as a father in prison on BBC Woman’s Hour
On 16th August 2024, Jamal and his daughter Jade* shared their story of being a parent and being parented from prison on BBC Woman’s Hour. Jamal has been involved in the Fathers [...]
SFSC Parenting Plan: Working it out for children
The Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) parenting programme empowers parents to make decisions about their parenting values. For facilitators delivering the programme, they have seen parents in every group that they deliver [...]
Preparation tips for facilitating Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC)
Our Head of Training & Curriculum, Bernadette Rhoden has shared her invaluable insights on what it takes to successfully facilitate a SFSC programme. Bernadette outlines ten key steps to ensure each session [...]
Jabeer Butt speaks on ACEVO’s first Climate Week podcast
To celebrate the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations' (ACEVO) first Climate Week, our CEO, Jabeer Butt OBE, sat down with Jools Townsend, CEO of Community Rail Network, and Kamran Mallick, [...]
September: A Time of New Beginnings and Hard Realities
September signifies a time of new beginnings. Children head back to school, the season shifts, and the changing weather offers us all a moment to reset and reflect. For the political world, [...]
From Heritage to Advocacy: My Mother’s Influence
Nakkita Indrani De Silva, Research Administrator This South Asian Heritage Month has compelled me to deeply reflect on my heritage and how it intertwines with the work we undertake at the Race [...]
Jabeer Butt Interview for NSPCC’s Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Changemakers Group
Jabeer Butt OBE, Chief Executive of the Foundation, sat down with Denise Pringle, Survivor Participation Manager at The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). Jabeer is a member of the IICSA Changemakers [...]
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Curriculum: A beacon of hope during volatile times
Bernadette Rhoden, our Head of Training and Curriculums reflects on recent events and why violence is not the answer. Summer is usually my favourite time of year. Holidays, outdoor music events, lazy [...]
Support and resources following the far-right riots
We have compiled a list of organisations dedicated to supporting families and children impacted by the horrific events taking place across the country. These resources provide mental health support, community engagement, and [...]
Dr Jahan Foster Zabit: Annual health check for people with a learning disability webinar
Last week, in collaboration with Learning Disability England, we hosted a webinar on annual health checks for people with a learning disability. The webinar was attended by over 250 health and [...]
Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month: Cancer Inequalities Amongst Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities
In the UK, there are approximately 385,000 new cancer diagnoses annually. However, we know that ethnic minority communities, specifically Asian and Black ethnic groups, experience poorer outcomes for some cancers and are [...]
Make Health Equals Campaign in Manchester: Reflections from a Mancunian
Nicole Greene, Communications and Influencing Manager As a born and bred Mancunian who moved to London over three years ago, there’s nothing quite like going home. Most people who have moved away [...]
Netflix ‘Daughters’ Documentary Provides Hope and Heartbreak for Fathers in Prison
Private screening of 'Daughters', with directors Natalie Rae and Angela Patton Release date: 9 August 2024 (UK) Distributed by: Netflix Earlier this [...]
Collaborating with the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) to Deliver our Strengthening Families and Strengthening Communities and Reducing Parental Conflict Programmes
Partnering with local organisations across the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector is crucial for the success of our Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) programme and its extension, the SFSC: Stronger Relationships [...]
