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Being a Muslim footballer!

Emdad Rahman ER Consultancy is pleased to announce the first ever Muslim Premiership footballers forum. This is an event which promises to be a deeply thoughtful, uplifting, inspirational and empowering get together where the issue of what it means to ...

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Neighbours in Poplar visit Calais Refugee Kitchen

Emdad Rahman A delegation from Neighbours in Poplar have returned after completing an aid trip to Calais to meet with Refugees, relief workers and volunteers. The team lead by Sister Christine Frost MBE included Lord Michael Cashman CBE amongst its ...

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Hedgecock Community Centre holds 2019 AGM & Trustee Election

Emdad Rahman The Hedgecock Community Centre (HCC) held its second AGM and four new Trustees have been appointed to the executive board. The AGM was attended by 20 HCC members and local ward Councillors. The HCC Chair, Secretary and Treasurer ...

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Deaf football showcase breaks down barriers

Emdad Rahman Shadwell Youth Organisation and deaf charity Al-Isharah Football organised an inclusive football show pitting players from the deaf and non deaf community to raise awareness and break down barriers. An extraordinary football tournament at Mile End Leisure Centre ...

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Keir Hardie Tenants and Residents form Association Committee

Emdad Rahman Residents have formed a Keir Hardie Tenants Association Committee in the hope of brightening the present and future of local area in Eastbury. This committee will meet regularly to improve and bring positive changes to improve life in ...

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Holland Estate Play Street Event brings in the community

Emdad Rahman   EastendHomes and the Local Estate Management Board arranged and delivered a community event on the Holland estate to celebrate the Tower Hamlets Play Street event and to also mark the official opening of the recently refurbished estate ...

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East Londoners return from Bosnia aid trip

Emdad Rahman A group of East Londoners have returned to the UK after completing an aid deployment to visit and meet with Bosnian families. The group spent four days in Sarajevo and activities included providing cows to needy families and ...

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Sarajevo blog: Day 4: Goodbye Sarajevo

Emdad Rahman We took part in a seminar with local youth leaders today and each member of our delegation was invited to talk of their experience and advise the hosts on collaborative social care projects to support those in need. ...

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Sarajevo blog: Day 3: Remembering Srebrenica

Emdad Rahman Today we met three families who have benefitted from receiving cows which have greatly helped them generate an income to support themselves. We were welcomed with open arms at each locality and afforded the most amazing hospitality. For ...

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Sarajevo blog: Day 2: Meeting the workers

Emdad Rahman An early start to a productive day began with Fajr prayers at Ferhadija Masjid. With a strong and steaming hot Bosanska Kafa we were set for the day ahead which involved meetings with various community leaders who talked ...

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