Kijiji

16/07/2025

Tickets for July’s are OUT 💥

We’re honoured to be joined by the incredible Charmaine Miller to reflect on the Black Social Workers’ Oral History Project and share her journey as a Black adoption social worker 👏🏾

With over 30 years of experience in adoption and fostering across voluntary and local authority sectors, Charmaine is a true leader in the field. She’s the founder of two Black Adopters Support Groups and the newly appointed Project Lead for the Black Adoption Project, a bold systems-change initiative spanning 23 London boroughs 💡

Charmaine will share her reflections on findings and recommendations in the recently published Black Social Workers oral history project report, her reflections on practice, and thought-provoking lessons for the future of adoption and community work.

🎟 Find out more and register your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-bspspace-black-safeguarding-professionals-connect-tickets-1487366586499?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tell a friend to tell a friend. You won’t want to miss this one! 👊🏾

 

25/06/2025

Tell a friend to to a friend! 🔊

Tickets are out for June's 🌟

*THIS COMING MONDAY*

Join us to connect, learn, and prioritise your wellbeing, with other Black safeguarding professionals 🙌🏾

🎯 Monday 30th June
💻 Zoom
🕛6pm - 7pm

Register your space - link in bio: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/june-bspspace-black-safeguarding-professionals-connect-tickets-1433022160859?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

20/03/2025

📢 tickets are out!
The online meeting to unite and support Black Safeguarding Professionals across the UK!

📅 Monday 31st March, 6pm - 7.30pm on Zoom

👩🏾‍🏫 Special Guest Speaker: Dr Monica Thomas - Black Mothering During and After Imprisonment

Dr. Monica Thomas, Lecturer in Criminology at Birmingham City University, draws from Black feminist thought and criminology to challenge institutional contexts of confinement and systemic marginalisation. Her research highlights the overlooked, racialised, and gendered experiences of Black mothers during and after imprisonment in England. We will hear insights from Dr Thomas' critical research, her wider career in the voluntary and criminal justice sectors and top tips!

💬 Whether you work in health, policing, education, or elsewhere, we invite you to join this space!

👉🏾 Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/ejiiQw_4

24/11/2024

Self-care is so important. In this months , we will hear from DrSola on prioritising the mental well-being of .

Dr. Sola Olowookere is a consultant psychiatrist and medical lead for CAMHS eating disorders in Elysium healthcare. He has practiced as a doctor for 18 years. He is the CEO of Greyinsights Limited & Arete Health, a mental well-being service for children and families.

Dr. Sola is passionate about eradicating the stigma and creating awareness about emotional and mental health issues.

Come join us!

08/10/2024

is back this month! 🎉

We will be joined by the incredible Dr Ron Dodzro; a clinical psychologist who has an interest in developing creative, trauma-informed interventions that are accessible and meaningful for individuals and communities.

With his interest in dissemination, he has researched and written on the experiences of community violence in London, with features in Forbes, The Voice, The Psychologist, The Clinical Psychology Forum, and various blogs. He has presented at conferences in the UK and internationally and provided workshops to the NHS and HMPPS.

One of his well-known works is a report named ‘The Life of A Top Boy: Community Trauma and Violence’ which amplifies the voices of those with first-hand experience of the community violence that dominates our headlines. It unpicks the psychological impact of community violence through a lens of trauma.

Register to join us using link in bio.

22/09/2024

19/08/2024

We absolutely love these pics, shared by Pablo Blackwood DL from the Apollo Theatre, New York.

It's lovely to see the prominent centering of Black women— the messages really resonate with the values of KIJIJI and remind us of the diverse intersectional identities and experiences within the community.

At the heart of our mission, we aim to:

1️⃣ Uplift the voices of Black professionals in safeguarding, recognising the unique challenges and strengths we bring to the field.

2️⃣ Ensure that the experiences of Black safeguarding professionals, especially Black women, who often hold multiple intersecting identities, are at the forefront of discussions and solutions in children's safeguarding workforce.

3️⃣ Create spaces where Black professionals can connect, learn, and advocate for opportunities and change that enables them to thrive, and benefits children and families, and broader communities.

Let’s continue building a community that celebrates and champions our diverse experiences. Happy Monday people! 🧡

27/05/2024

Gearing up for our at our first ever at the incredible in . Come celebrate with other and with like-minded people across and many other sectors. for all .

21/05/2024

still so excited about our first in-person in June, we can’t forget about our session.

Join us on Thursday 30th May 2024, back in the evening. We have an this month, focusing on some of the key themes over the last few weeks.

09/05/2024

🌟 We're thrilled to introduce our first guest speaker for the Summer Link-up, Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang, Founder and Director of Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust🌟

With a background as a secondary school teacher and at a charity providing training and work opportunities to young people experiencing disadvantage, Emmanuel's experiences with looked after children sparked a journey of research and innovation, leading to the establishment of the groundbreaking Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust. The charity creates children’s homes where children can thrive and where education is central to a holistic approach.

Emmanuel's incredible journey from educator to trailblazer in child welfare is one you won't want to miss hearing about. Join us as we delve into his inspiring story and the impact of his work. Secure your spot now to be part of this enlightening discussion: https://shorturl.at/ptE13
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