This report is the result of a three-month research project carried out by Masters students of the Social Development Practice (SDP) programme, based at the Bartlett Development Planning Unit in the University College London (UCL). The central focus of this programme lies in examining the interaction between diverse identities, power relations and well-being, with the aim of advocating for developmental processes that address social inequities and support active citizenship. The course responds to the increasing focus on ‘people-centred’ approaches to development, offering the opportunity to engage with the theoretical and practical implications of promoting well-being and citizenship in the context of social diversity