This is so wrong. Anyone who knows East London politics, knows fullwell how much Barking & Dagenham have been a pioneering force in communities and housing, years ahead of everyone else. Respect to Darren Rodwell for all he has achieved, hope his work is properly recognised

There's less than a week to go to apply to host a #PlayStreet during #CarFreeDay and to claim your offer of additional play resources, including: 🪢Skipping ropes 🏐Inflatable balls 🌈Chalk + more! 👉orlo.uk/XAB04 🚨Apply by 1 August 🛹🤸

Great Maiden speech! Very impresive! Shpresa Programme is looking forward to meeting with you and Margaret Mullane MP soon.

As Breaking the Chains' Shpresa Programme young Immigration Champions break up for summer, they are still hard at work to induct new staff at MiCLU and Islington Law Centre. We are very grateful to be a child/young person-led organisation

Indeed! Only together we can bring about the change we want

A wonderful Women's Empowerment event at Katherine Road Community Centre to celebrate success of women from various communities❤️ Great speeches of special guests, inspirational life stories of successful women, fabulous performances, delicious food, great turnout 👍

Prayer cards printed ready for our Albanian-English celebration of Mother Theresa Day on Thursday 5th September with Shpresa Programme including a special service of prayer at 5:30pm skc.churchsuite.com/events/tsoorofc #WorkerChurch #Albania

What a great evening we had! Thank u St Katharine Cree 4partnering with Shpresa Programme. Everything was moving, the reflection from emerging leaders& mentors, staff, the guest speakers City Bridge Foundation, Albanian & Kosovan Embassy.The wellknown artist Mariela Cingo was magical

Next Friday at 11am I’ll be presenting a HumanTraffickingFdn knowledge sharing session alongside colleagues from Shpresa Programme on support and protection for Albanian survivors. Please sign up if you want to know more! eventbrite.co.uk/e/support-and-…

📢 Free Hybrid Seminar: Working with Young Asylum Seekers with Mental Health Needs 📢 🗓️ Thurs 10 Oct, 6-7.30PM This event, in partnership with Shpresa Programme & MiCLU, will discuss about #MentalHealth evidence in #Asylum cases & more. Book now 🔽 tinyurl.com/2hkut3bm

Alternatives has partnered with Shpresa Programme & @fcss_support20 to address the need for support for families from the Albanian community in Newham - helping them access services and community. apply - go to altel.org.uk

Shpresa Programme Lauren Starkey 🧡 HumanTraffickingFdn Great presentation and such powerful voices that deserve to be and feel heard. Thank you to you all for showing such bravery x.

Thanks to Barking and Dagenham Council & our funders for the next 3 months, @Shpresaprogramme is offering services to uplift our community: 💪 Women’s Support Group 📚 English Classes 👶 Return to Work (Mothers & Toddlers) 📖 Albanian School for Children 🎉 Events & Celebrations

Gearing up for tonight's Realities We Share event. Shpresa Programme's young Immigration Champions are working hard to prepare. We're very excited to launch the evaluation report produced with their young researchers. Should be some fantastic learning! bit.ly/3N0gXrZ

What a transformative day for our group Barking and Dagenham Council BLC! 16 mothers signed up as volunteers with Shpresa Programme, enjoyed @totsntunes 🎶👶, and 12 enrolled in the "English for Work" course! 💼🇬🇧 30 children embraced their Albanian roots, learning the language 🇦🇱❤️

The government’s ban on zombie-style knives and machetes is really important, alongside the £30m investment into youth services from Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan to help tackle knife crime. Politics London The Labour Party

This morning, I attended the official opening of the 4 tennis court in Central Park in Dagenham. We have refurbished 17 courts in total in partnership with LTA. Great attendance from residents with families. #NTA Barking and Dagenham Council

🎙️Speakers include: Dr Susannah Fairweather, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Claudia Neale, Legal Researcher at Garden Court Chambers & Shpresa Programme’s Young Immigration Champions.