Sankaa vzw
NGO - Racism unravelled research
I had the distinct honour of being actively involved with Sankaa towards the conclusion of their comprehensive research project concerning the lives and experiences of people of African Descent in Belgium. Additionally, I have been privileged to represent this award winning organisation alongside my esteemed colleagues, Evodia Uggi and Edna Lamnteh, as we presented the enlightening data from the Racism Unravelled research to various Belgian universities and influential heads of state departments in the EU.
Vives University
social work - inspiration workshop
Dr. Edna Lamnteh and I were invited to provide a workshop for 10 students, and 4 faculty members with the aim of creating an enriching and inspiring exchange giving the students the opportunity to engage with critical and even radical approaches within social work. Presenting the data and methodology of Sanka vzw. groundbreaking research, we helped students get a broader and deeper understanding of more structural forms of social work, beyond traditional support services including strategies for addressing inequality, empowering marginalised groups, and work practices aimed at transforming the root causes of social issues.
Daria Nashat
Co-FOUNDER breaking the myth race & privilege
Daria and I initially connected through LinkedIn, and once we finally had the opportunity to meet in real life, we quickly became constant cheerleaders for each other. Over the years, we have collaborated on a number of exciting initiatives. Our most notable partnership is the R&P Circle, which serves as a virtual meeting space for like-minded individuals to share ideas and support one another. You can find out more information about this initiative here.
Artevelde Hogeschool/Ghent University
occupation therapy inspiration workshop
This was a valuable collaboration extended to me through Sankaa vzw, an organization dedicated to social awareness and empowerment. During this partnership, Dr. Evodia Uggi and I had the opportunity to facilitate an engaging workshop that elaborated in detail on the research and data analysis methodology utilised for the Racism Unravelled project. This project aims to explore and understand the complexities surrounding racism in our society.
Avansa - Oost Brabant, Leuven
De Conversaties - social experiment
Over the course of more than half a year, I actively participated in a valuable initiative that was overseen by Tiny Alaerts and Philsan from Avansa. This program provided numerous opportunities for learning and growth. Here you can find more information available in Dutch.
