Josh & Kirsty from the team are today joining @barnardosNI & SEEN colleagues at the launch of ‘Life Through My Lens’ - a photography project all about #identityinassessments, centring children & young people’s lives experiences 💚 📸 Opening words from Michele Janes

Our Ghino opening the conference to speak to the why we do what we do: “intercultural dialogue is about understanding how similar we all are” but we also need to understand our unique identities #identityinassessments

SEEN hearing from Ghino Parker that curiosity is good , it’s ok not to know , “ it’s better to get it wrong and be nurtured into getting it right , than sit with an assumption’ . Barnardo's NI #identityinassessments

Our Ambassadors Aya & Taleen explain why the project was important: “When young people feel heard & understood, it can help them reach their goals. By sharing their identity they can help professionals understand their hopes, needs, & wishes better.” #identityinassessments

Taleen & Aya are two of our incredible SEEN ambassadors speaking at the conference today. They told us, “When young people feel heard and seen it can help them achieve their dreams.” “It’s all about making a positive change in how professionals work with young people.”

Renad & Doreen are our co-hosts for today’s conference and they are SMASHING IT! We’re very proud of them both and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them 💚 Barnardo’s SEEN

Fantastic morning at Barnardo's NI SEEN "Life Through My Lens" photography exibition of children & young people in NI. There C/YP are are a credit to our society 👏🏾 #identityinassessments

Doreen, Taleen & Christine are having a discussion around identity. Taleen tells us about how important her braids are, they make her feel special and help her connect to her black heritage. Doreen said kindness is a huge aspect of her identity as it fosters positivity 💚

Young people introducing their rules for professionals, including: - Listen to me - Give us equal opportunities - Don’t stereotype me - Ask me what my everyday life looks like - Ask me questions about me #identityinassessments

Our incredible SEEN Ambassadors sharing their experiences as part of our Life Through My Lens project in Northern Ireland - we are so proud of them! 💪🙌 #identityinassessments Barnardo's NI Barnardo's News Barnardo’s

Excellent young person led session this evening with Barnardo’s SEEN and Purpose on developing and deepening democratic engagement

Eid Mubarak to those celebrating 💚 We asked three SEEN ambassadors to share a message for Eid. Highlighting what it is, the importance of the day and the various ways they will be celebrating. Have a listen👇

Thank you Sarah Crawley for being here to launch our Children Visible by Colour report in Cornwall. The report outlines the experiences of Children & racism with action points to be piloted in Cornish schools. So many professionals in the room, we are feeling hopeful.

Please take a moment to hear from Doreen, a Barnardos SEEN ambassador. At the House of Lords this Monday she delivered her Maiden Speech, with other young people. This was enabled and by the Speakers Trust. Great things happen when we work together and young people take the stage

We have been collecting UK-based evidence on the experiences of trauma, racism, and trauma-informed care among Black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals. We sat down with Kiah to discuss her experience taking part in the research. bit.ly/4bLwaYB SEEN

NEW: Today we release the first overview of published research on child sexual abuse of African, Asian, and Caribbean heritage children. Commissioned alongside SEEN and authored by CWASU you can read the review here 1/6 csacentre.org.uk/research-resou…

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Yesterday our SEEN ambassadors from Northern Ireland, presented their work as part of the project 'Life Through My Lens'. Using photography to explore their individual experiences with identity and culture. Thank you for an incredible day!💚#SEEN

Last week some of our SEEN ambassadors hosted an exhibit of their work ‘Life Through My Lens’, in London. We spoke to Taleen, Ali and Doreen about their experiences, and how they have grown throughout the project. Find out more here: bit.ly/3Loh3ZI 💚

Together with SEEN and CWASU last night we celebrated our new knowledge review on the sexual abuse of African, Asian & Caribbean heritage children. Ghino Parker, @SukwantDhaliwal & Professor Claudia Bernard joined us to discuss the learnings & discuss what must come next 1/2