JCI GREENWICH 2018 OPENING NIGHT

JCI Greenwich Team 2018 was announced on Friday, 26th January 2018 at the organisation’s OPENING NIGHT 

The new President Mary K Mambwa said that

‘Our 2018 Plan of Action aims to create sustainable Impact in the community, Motivate the members to #GoBeyond, Invest in the members and community, Collaborate and Connect with like-minded individuals in all sectors of society; Civil Society, Business and Government’

Keynote speakers included Immediate past President Mr Sammuel Kitone and Marcus Orlovsky. Marcus is an Education leader, international TEDx speaker and host, innovator and sought after contributor to corporate and youth conferences.

Junior Chamber International (JCI)was founded on 13th October 1915 by Henry Giessenbier in St. Louis Missouri, USA. A non-profit organisation of young active citizens ages 18-40 present in more than 120 countries who are dedicated in creating positive change in their communities.

JCI Mission is to provide development opportunities that Empower Young People to Create Positive Change.

JCI Vision is to be the leading global network for Young People

This event was open to all JCI Members and Guests including Students, Young professionals, entrepreneurs, businesses, charities, Local Council etc.

Do you want to #GoBeyondin 2018, Go Beyond your comfort zones? BE Better? Challenge yourself? Are you looking to be an Active Citizens, to be an Impact in the Community?

Contact:

Info@jcigreenwich.org.uk

BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL WEDDING

Beautiful TV personality Fifi Da Queen’s traditional wedding. We here are in awe of both their very elegant dressage. This is typically worn by the Baganda tribe.

Hugh Masekela dies aged 78 after cancer battle

Legendary South African musician Hugh Masekela has died aged 78. The trumpeter and composer’s family released a statement confirming the news, writing: ‘After a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer, he passed peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa surrounded by his family.’

Masekela had been battling prostate cancer since 2008, undergoing eye surgery in March 2016 after the cancer spread.

His solo career spanned over five decades, and has released over 40 albums.

Rest In Peace!

Women’s March 2018: Thousands of Protesters Take to the Streets

Thousands of turned out for the rally at Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC and a march from the National Mall to Lafayette Park. One year after millions of people took to the streets in what became the largest single-day protest in the history of America, the Women's March returned, reignited by movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp, as well as the fight to protect DACA and immigrants' rights. 

Here are some emotional speeches:

Viola Davis, Los Angeles

"Every single day, your job as an American citizen is not just to fight for your rights, but it is to fight for the right of every individual that is taking a breath, whose heart is pumping and breathing on this earth. I am speaking today not just for the 'Me Toos,' because I was a 'Me Too,' but when I raise my hand, I am aware of all the women who are still in silence. The women who are faceless. The women who don't have the money and don't have the constitution and who don't have the confidence and who don't have the images in our media that gives them a sense of self-worth enough to break their silence that is rooted in the shame of assault and rooted in the stigma of assault."

Whoopi Goldberg, New York City

"The only way we're going to make a change is if we commit to change. We have to decide that the people who represent us have to represent all of us. They can't represent some of us. We're all human beings and have a right to say, 'This is how I want to be spoken to. I don't want to be spoken to like you own me, like you think you can touch me when I say you cannot.' We are here to say—as women—we're not taking it anymore. It's just not going to happen."

Hope Alive Mission Fundraising Benefit For Domestic Abuse Charity SafeLives

The Hope Alive Mission fundraising in aid of domestic abuse charity SafeLives took place on Saturday 13 January at Mama Africa Restaurant, 25-27 Watford Way Hendon, NW4 3JH London, 2-6pm. The event is an annual charity initiative founded by the Director of Kitenge Festival UK Jo Nganda.

 

The aim of the event was to hear from the community and survivors about their issues and experiences and how we might work together to address them. At the event guests heard stories from Survivors of abuse ranging from child abuse, abuse within relationships and sexual abuse from special guest speakers Zina Arinze (Divorce reinvention Queen and Author of Reinvent You, How to go from We to Me after Divorce) and Mary Mambwa (Founder of 'In Her Mind and President, JCI Greenwich), Ebony Ali (Miss Ebony UK 2017) and Laura Entwistle (Ms Galaxy Ireland 2018). Guests also explored ways of recognising and dealing with the effects of domestic abuse followed by an open discussion about concerns in the community and how we can work together to support those affected.
All attendees received certificates of appreciation for their donations and they enjoyed entertainment by Marianna Zappi (Ambassador, Women’s Trust).  

All proceeds will go towards supporting the services of the charity SafeLives and the amazing work they are doing to end domestic abuse for good. Because of such amazing events and people like these SafeLives were able to help more than 60,000 victims of domestic abuse, and nearly 80,000 children last year.

Domestic abuse affects us all; it thrives on being hidden behind closed doors. We must make it everybody’s business. No one should live in fear. It is not acceptable, not inevitable, and together – we can make it stop.

Facebook: Hope Alive Mission 

Instagram: @hopealivemission

KITENGE FESTIVAL UK 2018 RETURNS FOR THE 6TH EDITION

The ultimate cultural summer festival returns for the 6th edition. WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOK OUT FOR AFRICAN THEMED BUSINESSES/TRADERS/DESIGNERS TO JOIN US! Please Contact: Kitengefestivaluk@gmail.com

Festival is on 11 August 2018. Registration now open!

FREE Tickets: https://kitengefestuk.eventbrite.co.uk #kitengefestivaluk #kitengefestivaluk2018

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DEMYSTIFYING THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY & NEW YEAR HONOURS

This event has finished Took place on: Thursday, 26th Oct 2017
Demystifying The Queens Birthday & New Years Honours List
Have you ever wondered why or how someone receives a BEM, MBE, OBE, CBE or DBE honour on The Queen's Birthday or New Year’s Honours List. How do you nominate someone to receive this, and do you know someone who deserves to be nominated?
As part of a Black History Month roadshow to encourage more minorities and women to be nominated for the honours, you are invited to attend a presentation to help you find out more about how the system works, entitled Demystifying the British Honours System.
There are nine independent committees which makes the selections and recommendation to the PM, either for the Queen's New Year's Honours List or The Queen's Birthday List.
We want to encourage more nominations for women and BAME communities.
This is not just for the perceived great and good, but for anyone carrying out supportive work in their community beyond the call of their work or duty, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Ken Olisa OBE Lord Lieutenant Greater London, invites you to come and hear from people just like you, who have stories just like yours, and how they got their investiture.
Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE will open the event and Donna Fraser will chair the panel session and Head of Honours Secretariat will make a presentation and answer questions.
Come and hear from past and more recent awardees who cover a wide age and business range.
We hope this will help to Demystify The Honours System and motivate you to nominate someone you know who deserves to be honoured.
Speakers Include:-

Keynote Speaker:-
Ken Olisa OBE Lord Lieutenant Greater London
Professor Sir Godfrey Palmer

Invited Panellists Include:
(More Panellists to be confired: Subject to Change)
Sir David Ajaye OBE Kt - Architect
Yasmin Sheikh CBE
Jeremiah Emanuel BEM - Activist & Campaigner

Schedule:
18:00 - Registration & Network Reception:
18:45 - Call to meeting
19:00 - Welcome - The Cabinet Office
19:10 - Ken Olisa - OBE - Lord Lieutenant Greater London
19:30 - Professor Sir Godrey Palmer (tbc)
19:40 - Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE - Economy Honours Committee - Introduction to Panel
19:45 - Donna Fraser: Sport Committee - Chair Panel Discussion and Q&A
20:30 - Networking 21:00 - Close

Cost: Free of Charge

HOPE ALIVE MISSION CHARITY FUNDRAISER IN BENEFIT OF SAFELIVES

TODAY WE ARE MAKING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS!
#iamagainstdomestic
Benfitting the charity SafeLives!
This event is to hear from the community and survivors about the issues and experiences and how we might work together to address them. At the event we will hear from Survivors on recognising and dealing with the effects domestic abuse. There will also be an opportunity to have an open discussion about concerns in the community and how we can work together to support those affected.
Join us for our annual afternoon of giving as we fundraise for victims of domestic abuse. There will be music and entertainment as we listen to Special guest speakers Zina Arinze (Divorce reinvention Queen) and Mary Mambwa (Founder of 'In Her Mind and President, JCI Greenwich) who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Address: Mama Africa Restaurant, 25-27 Watford Way Hendon, NW4 3JH London, United Kingdom
Hosts: Lydia Olet & Jo Nganda
Acoustic music by Marianna Zappi
Donation £10
Food and beverages will be served
Jewellery stand by Designed By Opaleye
Tickets available on #Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hope-alive-mission-charity-event-tickets-41270472093