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We are constantly writing articles about our latest news and updates as a charity organisation as well as posting opinions on a diverse range of cultural and equality issues and also offering information and advice for local communities.
Spreading the Message of End of Life and Palliative Care to Black and Ethnic Minority Communities
Colourful Radio Interview with Christine Locke The CEO of diversity House Christine Locke was interviewed by the Breakfast Show hosts of Colourful Radio raising the awareness of end of life and palliative care within Black and Ethnic minority communities. You can listen to the audio or have a read through the transcripts. Listen To Audio Radio Show Transcript Desiree (Colourful Radio): End of life care is support for people who are in the last
Raising Women’s Voices a Call for Change – Domestic Violence
Historically, violence towards women was accepted dating as far back as the Romans regarding being able to beat one’s wife. English Common Law stated a man could beat his wife with a stick no longer than his thumb. However, due to the rise of feminism this law became illegal. However, one can argue the legislation around domestic violence has changed, yet the institutions and legislation which support society seem as prejudice towards women, this is also a view which
Arts and Crafts – Age UK
You can never really be too old for arts and craft, Diversity House has been working alongside Age UK in Sittingbourne on a Monday morning, delivering craft workshops with their elderly members. Elderly members of the community from the Swale area come to Age UK daily, were they are looked after and entertained by Age UK’s lovely staff. The last few months of the year are great for craft enthusiast as there is Halloween, Remembrance Day, and then Christmas. Which means
Revealing the Centenary Memorial Stone
Sunday 28th October 2018 Diversity House and Swale County Council revealed the Inclusive Remembrance stone in Sittingbourne town centre on Sunday 28th October. The Centenary Memorial Stone is paying homage to all of those who fought in WW1, highlighting the global reach of the WW1 and all of those who contributed and were affected within the Commonwealth and beyond. The stone is especially fitting as we are at the centenary of World War 1. Swale Council is the twin
Breaking the Myths: Africa and World War in Royal Overseas house
Breaking the Myths: Africa and World War at the Royal Overseas house, there was a great turn out of collaborators, partners, funders and the public. As the centenary ends, Diversity Houses’ overall aim of the past two years was to raise the awareness of how Africa can be better acknowledged for their vast contributions in World War 1. We had an array of speakers and performers entertaining and informing the crowd of the sacrifices and contributions the micro nations
The Centurion of World War one and the Contribution of Commonwealth
As we come to close to the centurion of World War 1, there is a great debate about how the commonwealth should be acknowledged for the contributions in the war. A recurring theme is creating a Commonwealth Memorial. The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus held a reception in honour of the commonwealth contribution to the First World War. The Commonwealth sent more than three million volunteers, soldiers, nurses and porters throughout WW1, this support was vital in