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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Sarajevo blog: Day 1: Team Bosnia touchdown
Emdad Rahman We are with the Bosnia Trust this weekend and will be spending the next few days delivering and surveying projects which we are supporting. We have spent today travelling to our destination after a half day at work. ...
Read More »Runners turn out in force for Muslim Charity Run
Emdad Rahman Hundreds of runners from near and far have taken part in the annual Muslim Charity Run at Victoria Park to raise money for charitable causes. The 5km endurance test organised by the East London Mosque & London Muslim ...
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