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vision for the future that is rooted in ethical innovation that results in change and improvement in economy and society, while not harming or damaging people or the environment. Preferably, it improves and replenishes them and leads to development that is both long-term and sustainable”.
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Produced by Harmonious Entrepreneurship Society (Ltd) 2024 https://harmonious-entrepreneurship.org Dr Felicity Healey-Benson & Professor David A. Kirby For People, For Planet, For Profit
Peaceisnotsimplytheabsenceofwar.Itisanactive,ongoingstatethatisborn from genuine respect for all. Peace is achieved personally but it is only fully possible collectively. It requires being at peace with oneself, each other, other species and the Earth itself, and to achieve societies of peace people need to turnawayfromchasingindividualprofitsandworktowardsthecollectivegood thatavoidsdamageandsufferinginthewidestsense.
ThissecondissuecollectionofWelshHarmoniousEntrepreneurshipcasestudies providesevidencethatthereisagrowingurgeawayfrom‘fighting’forchange, and a surge of new local, inclusive initiatives that provide hope and contribute meaningfullytoproducingakinder,fairerworldforall.
UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES is the first and only transdisciplinary humanitiesinformed sustainability science (THiSS) programme in UNESCO and it has the promotionofpeacefulflourishingforalllifeatitsheart.BRIDGESrecognisesthat innovation comes from the grassroots up and is supportive of the important workHESisdoingtodocumentthechangeontheground.
Wales has a long and proud history of innovation in peace. A hundred years ago, over 390,000 women in Wales signed the Peace Petition in a remarkable act of civic engagement, while the first University chair in International Politics was established in Wales in 1919 to try to understand how to prevent war in the future. A century later, Wales led the world again with the Well-Being of Future Generations Act, placing community well-being at the heart of Welsh Government and public bodies. And with this report we see how the innovative practice of Harmonious Entrepreneurship has assisted in creating ethical, sustainableandinclusivebusinesspracticesinWales.
AcademiHeddwchCymruispartofagrowingmovementtoestablishWalesas aNationofPeace.BythiswedonotmeanlabellingWalesasbeingopposedto violentconflictasameansofresolvingdisputes.Itismuchmorethanthis–itis awayoflivingbasedonjustice,fairnessandsustainablepracticesandwhichis inclusive and respectful of all. If we are to succeed in this, we need the support and engagement of communities and sectors across Wales. What this report showsishowthereisanappetiteforthisapproachdevelopingamongstWelsh entrepreneurs, and that this is not in opposition to but can form the basis of successfulentrepreneurship.
EmeritusProfessorColinMcInnes
ResearchNetworkCoordinator, AcademiHeddwchCymru
As Programme Manager for Researcher Development at the Learned Society of Wales, I am delighted to see the impact of the events we organised on members of our Early Career Researchers Network. Dr Felicity Healey-Benson was amongst the other eight Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from across Wales selected to participate in a one-day sandpit event discussing 'Pathways to Peace' from an interdisciplinary perspective. Co-organised with the support of Academi Heddwch Cymru, the session generated discussions on contemporarysourcesofconflictwithinWalesandbeyond,exploringnewways of mitigating or resolving it. Besides fostering cross-institutional dialogue on critical topics such as peace and peace-based approaches amongst researchers, we celebrate the fact that the Network events encourage the development of research agendas relevant to Welsh entrepreneurial organisations.
DrBarbaraIbinarriagaSoltero ProgrammeManager,Researcher Development,LearnedSocietyofWales
This booklet, a thoughtful compilation of Welsh cases in Harmonious Entrepreneurship, resonates deeply with my work and passion for supporting diverseandunderrepresentedentrepreneursinourcommunities.Theprinciples of Harmonious Entrepreneurship, which integrate ethical, sustainable, and inclusivepractices,arenotjusttheoreticalidealsbutpracticalimperativesfora resilient and equitable society. These principles align with the Welsh Government’s Well-being of Future Generations Act, which helps us work togethertoimproveourenvironment,oureconomy,oursocietyandourculture as we strive to create a prosperous, resilient, and healthier Wales, one which is globally responsible, more equal, with cohesive communities with a vibrant culture.
The cases presented in this booklet exemplify the spirit of innovation that we aim to cultivate through the Welsh Government Entrepreneurship & Start Up service.Theyserveasinspirationalmodelsforcurrentandfutureentrepreneurs whowishtoembedthevaluesofpeace,justice,andsustainabilityintothecore oftheirbusinesses.
The Humanities have an important role to play in the creation of equitable, just and sustainable societies for the future. This requires, however, a re-imagining and reaffirmation of the core values of the Humanities--and especially of the historically oriented Humanities disciplines-through a broad engagement with all human experiences in the distant and more recent past. Entrepreneurship offers a positive conceptual vocabulary whose openness towards all forms of human creativity, productiveness and problem solving is able to creatively bridge the gap between the Humanities and the pressing contemporary social and economic concerns. The work of the Harmonious Entrepreneurship Society (HES) thus helps to ensure that research in the Humanities develops and maintainsthatcutting-edgerelationshipwithsocialtransformation.
DrThomasJansen
DirectorofResearch,HumanitiesDevelopment &Innovation,UWTSD
PEACE - what is it? Peace has many connotations as the authors show in this booklet through the cases presented. Through the research programme of the Harmonious Entrepreneurship Society (HES) they have identified a number of Welshorganisationsandbusinessesthat areaddressingthegenericproblemof Peace(SDG16)initsvariousmanifestationsandcontexts
For many of the cases, this is the first time their endeavours have been formally acknowledged as such agencies often work without publicity or fanfare, just doing what they do best, namely providing safe sanctuary, tranquillity, and support and reinforcing SDG 16 “…emphasising the businesses as vehicles for societalgood”.Whether, fleeingfromconflictasweseeinOasisCardiffandtheSyrianDinnerProject; providing a training and education platform for ex-offenders through the nergyGroupandInsideOutSupportWales; generatingfundstofightslaverythroughManumitCoffeeRoasters; workingwithwomen’sgroupsinZimbabwe; trainingcompaniesandindividualstodealwithconflictthroughResolutionat Work; facilitating inclusive creativity through Sustainable Studio and Bombus Artisanal,or providing resources and revenue to combat domestic violence through ThriveGroupWales
these organisations exemplify how Welsh enterprise are promoting Peace and Harmony. Beginning with Annie Hughes-Griffiths and Anne Pettitt, peace campaigners who challenged the establishment, women have played and still playacrucialrolewithinthisprocess.Severalofthecasesareledanddrivenby female entrepreneurs while all are exemplars of how education, empowerment, andethicalentrepreneurshipunder-pintheprinciplesonwhichHESisfounded.
BevPoldQAEP
Queen’sAwardforEnterprisePromotion FinalistinWelshGovernment&inauguralStDavid’s Awards(Enterprise)
ProjectAdvisor,HES
AnnSwift
Following the introduction of the concept of Harmonious Entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2020, David and I have compiled and published a selection of cases that vividly illustrate the essence of concept, showcasing those that blend ethical, sustainable, and inclusive business practices. This second edition builds upon our celebrated Welsh Harmonious Venture first edition collaboration with UNESCO-MOST BridgesHub,whichdelvedintotheworldoffood.Thebookisstructuredtofirstintroduce the historical context of Welsh women's peace activism, then presents 10 inspiring contemporaryWelshventuresembodyingtheprinciplesofHarmoniousEntrepreneurship.
Our endeavours align perfectly with the ambitious goals of SDG 16, particularly in the wake of the Learned Society of Wales (LSW) "Pathways to Peace Sandpit Event," part of the research programme by Academi Heddwch Cymru (AHC), Wales' inaugural peace institute. This event not only highlighted the interconnectedchallengesaddressedbypeace research but also laid the groundwork for solution-oriented collaborations, echoing the principlesofHarmoniousEntrepreneurship.
https://harmonious-entrepreneurship.org/2024/02/09/hes-collaboratesin-pathways-to-peace/
The rich conversations at the event underscored the complexity of the social challenges addressed by peace research and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement in developing solutions with, rather than for, communities. CentraltoourdiscussionswasthebroadinterpretationofSDG16,advocatingthatpeace and justice can be realised through education, empowerment, and ethical entrepreneurship. Harmonious Entrepreneurship, which balances profit, people, and planet, perfectly mirrors the goals set forth by SDG 16 and the seven well-being goals outlined in the Well-being of Future Generations Act. This groundbreaking legislation, unique to Wales, requires public bodies to work towards improving the economic, social, environmental,andculturalwell-beingofWales.
By emphasising Small to Medium sized businesses (SMEs) as vehicles for societal good and embodying the principles of Harmonious Entrepreneurship, the featured Welsh enterprises demonstrate how the entrepreneurial spirit, guided by a commitment to harmonyandsustainability,candrivepositivechange.Theseventuresnotonlycontribute to the global agenda of the SDGs but also play a vital role in creating a prosperous, resilient, more equal, healthier, and globally responsible Wales, with cohesive communities and a vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language. Their innovative and conscientiouspracticesaddresstherootcausesofinequalityandunrest,advocatingfor holistic,humanisticapproachestobusinessandleadership.
LeadResearcher,InternationalInstituteofCreativeEntrepreneurialDevelopment,UWTSD Co-FounderandDirectorofHarmoniousEntrepreneurshipLtd
“Man’sinhumanitytoman.Makescountlessthousandsmourn”.RobertBurns,1784
At COP27 in November 2022, the Secretary General of the United Nations observed that “we are on the highway to climate hell and our foot is still on the accelerator”. He was right of course but the sustainability challenge is not just about global warming and climatechangeastheUN’s17SustainableDevelopmentGoalstestify.However,soserious is the climate crisis that the other problems the planet is facing tend to get overlooked. This is particularly true of SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Apart from the lackofglobalpeaceandtheterriblesufferingresultingfromwar,weareremindeddaily, in our local communities, of “man’s inhumanity to man” and of crimes against people, animals andproperty.Oftenthesearetheresultofinequalitynotjustintermsofincome but education, food, gender, health, housing, opportunity, etc. and entrepreneurship can be shown to have contributed to, if not caused, the problem as a result of its focus on profitmaximisation.
Harmonious Entrepreneurship is a novel, systemic approach to sustainability that addresses this problem. Rather than the focus being on “making as much money as possible” the objective is to create businesses with a triple bottom line in which profit, planetandpeopleareinharmonywitheachother,therebyacknowledgingthesystemic interconnectivityoftheissuesandhelpingtoensurethatissuesareneitherneglectednor ignored.
TheHarmoniousEntrepreneurshipSocietywelcomesthesupportoftheLearnedSocietyof WalesandAcademiHeddwchCymruinpromotingresearchinitiativesthataddress approachestoPeace(SDG16), particularlyatatimewhenthereissuchanurgentneedto promotepeaceful,inclusiveandjustsocietiescoupledwitheffective,accountableand inclusiveinstitutions.
ProfessorDavidAKirby HolderofTheQueen’sAwardforEnterprisePromotion Co-FounderandDirectorof HarmoniousEntrepreneurshipLtd
UniversityofWalesTrinitySaintDavid
Itisoftenoverlookedthatcreativethinkingisacentraldriverofchange,andthatcreative innovative thinking can be learned. Responding to global challenges, such as climate change and health requires creative collaboration to innovate - developing solutions to newandexistingproblems.AstheDirectorofacreativity-ledInternationalInstitutebased inWales,thehomeoftheWell-beingofFuturesGenerations(Wales)Act2015andfuelled with the passion of having personally worked with the United Nations on developing the SDG’s and entrepreneurship policy, I am a proud advocate of the work of HES and its championingofbusinessesalignedwithGoal16.
IICED’s work has been cited at the highest of levels, and its educational approaches lauded at Secretary General level in the UN. When we helped the European Commission to develop its EntreComp Framework, we were aware of the ethical considerations that we needed to embody in entrepreneurial ways of thinking. The joy was that all countries who participated had a common goal, that of ensuring better futures for our citizens, futuresthatreliedonbetterapproachestolearningandteaching.Itcameasnosurprise whenoneofourformerUNcolleagues,nowworkingfortheWorldEconomicForum,cited that creative problem solving within teamwork was the international need that they identifiedwithmost.
Whenwelookatourworld,wealwaysfindconflict,whichnotonlysaddensus,butitalso makes us realise what we don’t know, and what we may need to learn from different perspectives and cultures. This requires us to think not only critically, but demands a curiositythatgoodlearningisbasedon;askingwhatdon’tweknowandwhy?Thiscanbe true in local as well as international situations, where collaboration and sharing are key factorsinassuringsuccesswithoutwaste.
This thought has been embodied at UWTSD, the 2022 Triple E European Entrepreneurial University of the Year, for as long as I can remember, and some of the very first entrepreneurship programmes I was involved with saw beyond money making and took onboardsocialneeds.Irecallwithfondness‘Onyourbeach’,anenterprisedevelopedto promotebeachcleaningandartisticuseoffounditemstogenerateincome.Manyofour graduates have gone on to do some absolutely amazing things, like building a new country known as the Trash Isles, where Dame Judy Dench became Queen to highlight the plastic pollution problem. Another has helped disadvantaged women in Haiti to gain access to high quality education, by developing a green award-winning company that promotedandsoldtheircraft-basedproductsinnewandnovelways.
I am proud that my University supports this type of thinking, and that HES has found a home where a strong institutional history of collaboration helps to drive this agenda forward-toanevenhigherlevel.
ProfessorDrKathrynPenaluna HeadofEnterpriseandDirectoroftheInternationalInstituteofCreative EntrepreneurialDevelopment,UWTSD
In 1923 the Welsh peace campaigner, AnnieJaneHughesGriffiths (1873-1942) led a delegation of Welsh women to America to deliver apetitionsignedby390,296Welshwomencallingonthewomenof AmericatopersuadetheUnitedStatestojointheLeagueofNations, the forerunner of the UN. The petition read “We long for the day whentheaffairsofnationsshallbesubjectnolongertotheverdict of the sword. And we feel that the dawn of the peace which shall endure would be hastened were it possible for America to take her place in the Council of the League of Nations.” However, despite a twomonth“peaceTour”andameetingwiththeUSPresident,Calvin Coolidge, the campaign was not successful and the United States did not join the League of Nations. As promised by the President, however,thepetitionwasstoredinitsoakchestintheSmithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington- at least, that is,until2023whenitwasreturnedtoWalesandisnowhousedinthe NationalLibraryofWalesinAberystwyth.
Fast forward 58 years to 1981 and women from Wales were at it again starting what becameapeaceprotestthatchangedtheworldandledtotheendoftheColdWar. Reading the newspaper on her small holding in the village of Llampumsaint, Ann Pettitt became increasingly concerned for the future of her young family and the future of the planet itself. She read that a US airbase was to be set up at Greenham Common in Berkshire and that it would act as a store for American nuclear cruise missiles.ShedecidedthatsomethinghadtobedonetoavertthepossibilityofBritain beingdrawnintoanuclearwarandaftermuchdeliberationshedecidedonapeace protest march. On 27th August, 1981, after months of organising, Ann and 36 other women from Wales left Cardiff to walk the 120 miles to the airbase. It took them 10 days gaining publicity and support for their “Women for Life on Earth” protest on the way.On arrivalattheairbaseon5thSeptember1981theychainedthemselvestothe camp railings and set up the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, which lasted for 19 years, long after the last US planes had left the base in 1991. The camp grew quickly and in December 1982, 30,000 women joined hands and completely surroundedthebase.
Despitethewomen’sprotestsandtheworldwidepublicitytheprojectwentaheadandthemissilesarrived,whileAnnebeganto realisethatintheUSSR,theprotestswerebeingusedaspropagandaagainstBritainandtheWest.So,in1982,sheorganiseda10 daytriptotheUSSRtomeetwithpeacegroupsandGovernmentofficialsincludingtheKremlin’sofficialPeaceCommittee.While some of the people they met subsequently were sent to prison camps, in 1985 Mikhail Gorbachev was appointed General SecretaryoftheCommunistPartyoftheSovietUnionandhereleasedseveralofthemaspartofhisglasnost(openness)policy. Eventuallyin1987hesignedatreatywiththeUSPresident,RonaldReagan,thatledtotheremovalofthecruisemissilesby1991. Later, in London in 2004, Gorbachev admitted that his decision to sign the Treaty had been influenced by the Greenham Common women while one of Reagan’s advisers claimed that the agreed “zero option” had been taken directly from the women’sprotestbanners.WhileAnnispleasedthatthepeacecampwasseentocontributeinthisway,asshesays“Ican’tsay thatGreenhamstoppedthearmsracebecauseIthinkitwasoneofmanyfactors…Ithinktheleaderwhoreallypushedforthis wasGorbachev”.
Annleftthepeacecampin1984andreturnedtoheryoungfamilyandsmallholdinginWales,butshecontinuedtovisititand takewomenfromWaleswithher.TheseWelshwomen,fromtheminingvalleys,ruralvillagesandthecitiesofWales“broughtto Greenhamalotofdirectness,vibrancyandoomph”sheclaims.WeneedthemnowasweneedAnnieandher390,296female signatories. Both Annie and Ann were addressing SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), but in so doing they were addressing the global sustainability challenge. Neither of the two women had set up businesses but their behaviour was entrepreneurialatatimeinBritainwhenacultureofenterprisewasnotasprevalentasitistoday.Theyinnovatedandhelpedto bring about change. For her part, however, Ann continued her entrepreneurial journey by setting up her own ceramic tile businessinadditiontohersmallholding,byestablishingacharityinChadtotrainmidwivesinbirthingpracticesandbywriting a364pagebookaboutherGreenhamCommonexploits.
WelshWomeninWashington,People’sCollectionWales AnnPettitt,Image:SouthWalesEcho
ThelegacyofWelshpeaceactivism,catalysedbytheeffortsofAnnieJaneHughes Griffiths and the monumental petition for global peace, continues to resonate deeplywithintheheartofWales.Today,thisspiritisreimaginedthroughatapestry of ventures that embody the same values of community, environmental stewardship, and social justice that Griffiths and her contemporaries championed nearlyacenturyago.
The following collection delve into the inspiring stories and impactful work of modern Welsh ventures, each contributing to peace activism in their own unique way. From creative hubs like The Sustainable Studio in Cardiff, fostering artistic expression within a framework of social and environmental sustainability, to the transformativeworkofn-ergyGroupLtdinBridgend,empoweringmarginalisedexoffenderstowardssocialreintegration,theessenceofpeaceactivismthrives.
ManumitCoffeeRoasters in Cardiff provides dignified employment to survivors of modern slavery, while the Syrian Dinner Project in Aberystwyth fosters cultural exchange and support for Syrian women in Wales. Abergavenny's LoveZimbabwe FairTradeCICpromotesempowermentthroughsustainabledevelopment,uplifting the Chinamhora community through fair trade. Oasis Cardiff Ltd uses culinary projectstointegraterefugees,enhancingsocialcohesion.
InsideOutSupportWalesinCardiff, ThriveGroupWales and BombusArtisanalin South Wales champion the causes of rehabilitation, support for domestic abuse survivors,andethicalfashion,respectively.ResolutionatWork,basedinCardiffand Bristol, offers mediation services and training programs that foster inclusive workplace cultures and contribute to peaceful organisational settings. These ventures are modern iterations of the peace and justice work that has defined Welsh activism, showing how the seeds planted by Griffiths and her peers have blossomedintodiverseeffortstowardsamorejustandsustainablesociety.
ThenarrativeofpeaceinWales,enrichedbyitspastandinvigoratedbyitspresent, showsacommunitydeeplycommittedtotheprinciplesofSDG16.Theseinnovative ventures demonstrate that by harnessing the spirit of activism and combining it withcreativebusinessmodels,wecaneffectivelyaddresssocialandenvironmental challenges, creating a more just and peaceful world. This fusion of activism and entrepreneurship positions Wales as a beacon of hope, illustrating that the quest for peace transcends generations and that innovative, business-minded approachesplayacrucialroleinshapingamoreharmoniousfuture.
Founded by Amber Jones, Bombus Artisanal is a pioneering fashion brand rooted in the ethos of sustainability, inclusivity, and ethical production. Based in South Wales, it focuses on upcycled and sustainable clothing accessible to people across all spectrums of size, gender, race, and ability.
ABOUT Emerging from Amber's passion for fashion and her firsthand awareness of the industry's impact on society and the environment, Bombus Artisanal embodies a business model that prioritises human and environmental well-being alongside profitability. By using sustainable materials and ensuring fair wages, they exemplify an ethical entrepreneurship model.
Promoting social Inclusion by creating inclusive fashion that represents all sizes, genders, and races, fostering equality and reducing inequalities. Offering employment and collaboration opportunities to marginalised artists and craftspeople, enhancing their economic independence and well-being. By upcycling materials and ensuring ethical production, Bombus Artisanal supports responsible consumption and production, indirectly contributing to peaceful and inclusive communities.
Social Inclusion and Empowerment: Bombus Artisanal's core mission centres around creating a fashion space where everyone feels represented and valued, directly addressing societal inequalities and fostering a sense of community.
Environmental Stewardship: Through the use of sustainable, recycled materials and a commitment to minimal waste, the enterprise showcases how businesses can thrive while positively impacting the environment.
Inside Out Support Wales, co-founded by Marc Lewis, Jamie Grundy, and ex-offender Chris Leslie, provides transformative support for exoffenders in Wales. By focusing on reintegration into society, employment, education, and selfemployment, IOSW plays a critical role in reducing recidivism and fostering community security.
Launched in March 2019 in response to the high rates of recidivism in Cardiff and beyond, IOSW offers innovative services aimed at bridging the gap between ex-offenders and opportunities for a new start. Through personal development, educational partnerships, and employment support, IOSW exemplifies a holistic approach to rehabilitation and reintegration.
Directly addresses recidivism by providing comprehensive support for ex-offenders, aiding their successful reintegration into society.
Enhances access to justice and promotes the establishment of inclusive and peaceful communities by empowering ex-offenders with the tools for positive change.
Facilitates partnerships with educational institutions and businesses, fostering an environment of inclusivity and support for those with convictions.
Advocates for systemic changes in policies and practices, aiming to create a more inclusive and fair society that aligns with the principles of peace, justice, and strong institutions.
Innovative Support for Reintegration: IOSW’s unique approach in offering tailored support encapsulates innovation in social entrepreneurship, focusing on reintegration and self-sustainability for ex-offenders.
Empowerment Through Education and Employment: By enabling access to education and employment, IOSW not only promotes economic independence but also instills a sense of purpose and dignity among exoffenders, aligning with the ethos of harmonious entrepreneurship.
ARTISANAL ADVOCACY - TRADING ARTS AND CRAFTS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS IN ZIMBABWE.
Initiated by Martha Musonza Holman, champions sustainable development in Zimbabwe and Wales. By selling Zimbabwean women's art and supporting Chinamhora Village, the venture enhances community well-being and economic growth, marrying social justice with profitable, sustainable development.
ABOUT After relocating to Abergavenny, Wales, from Zimbabwe under distressing circumstances, Martha leveraged her experiences and passion for education and social justice to establish Love Zimbabwe. This initiative not only offers fair trade opportunities for Zimbabwean artisans but also significantly contributes to the Chinamhora Community Centre's development, ensuring access to education, health services, and sustainable agriculture practices.
Engages in intercultural dialogue and respect for diversity, contributing to a peaceful, inclusive community. Works with local and international partners, reinforcing the role of fair trade and community-led initiatives in building strong, accountable institutions.
Advocates for Social Justice through educational efforts and community development projects. Champions the rights and well-being of marginalised individuals, aligning with the pursuit of justice for all.
Economic Empowerment and Social Equity: Operates at the intersection of economic empowerment and social equity, paying fair prices for Zimbabwean arts and crafts. This initiative boosts the artisans' incomes and fosters fair trade practices.
Environmental Stewardship and Education: Through its support for sustainable projects in Chinamhora Village, Love Zimbabwe champions environmental conservation and education, teaching sustainable farming and living practices to ensure long-term community well-being.
Empowers survivors of modern slavery by offering training and employment as coffee roasters and baristas, facilitating the journey towards freedom and self-reliance. Through ethical sourcing and dedicating profits to antislavery projects, Manumit contributes to the rehabilitation of its employees and raises awareness of, and supports the fight against modern slavery.
Empowers individuals affected by modern slavery, offering them a dignified pathway to rebuild their lives; providing holistic support for personal and professional development. Contributes to peace and justice by actively fighting against modern slavery and supporting survivors. Through education and outreach, enhances community awareness and involvement in addressing and preventing modern slavery. Demonstrates commitment to ethical practices and social justice through responsible
and profit
a dual mission: to assist survivors of modern slavery in regaining their confidence and to combat modern slavery by providing a secure, supportive workplace. Profits invested in local anti-slavery projects help the men and women who have suffered horrendous exploitation at the hands of traffickers and modern slave traders to rebuild their lives.
Ethical Enterprise Impact:
Champions integrating ethical practices and sustainability. Their commitment to aiding modern slavery survivors underscores a business model that emphasises social empowerment alongside responsible trade practices
Harmony in Success and Service:
Demonstrating a model where business achievements contribute to societal welfare, they showcase the potential for enterprises to support significant social change while maintaining operational success.
PATHWAYS TO REINTEGRATION - PROVIDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EX-OFFENDERS.
n-ergy champions rehabilitation through education, aiding offenders and ex-offenders in acquiring vocational skills for better reintegration into society. Founded by Donna Turner-Kot, n-ergy exemplifies commitment to reducing recidivism and promoting peace through constructive training and support.
Established in Bridgend, Wales, n-ergy impacts lives beyond its Welsh heartland, delivering transformative training and guidance after release, not just locally but across the entire regions of England & Wales. Their guiding principle is to nurture reintegration and learning, facilitating a dignified return to society. Beyond their primary services, n-ergy is committed to creating a ripple effect of educational growth and social restoration, contributing to the fabric of local and wider communities.
Reduces recidivism by providing vocational training and employment support, contributing to safer, more peaceful communities.
Fosters social inclusion and justice by aiding the rehabilitation of offenders and exoffenders.
Collaborates with prisons, community organisations, and employers to enhance societal integration and accountability. Promotes a culture of non-discrimination, helping to dismantle barriers faced by exoffenders in society.
Engages in partnerships that reflect a commitment to societal improvement and sustainable development.
Championing Skills and Social Reintegration: n-ergy's commitment to inclusivity and professional development reshapes lives by offering vocational training to ex-offenders. This initiative underpins the principles of harmonious entrepreneurship by fostering societal reintegration and personal growth.
Harmonising Opportunity & Community Growth: Through education and support, they bridge the gap between individual potential and societal needs, enhancing community well-being. Their model illustrates how business success and social welfare can coalesce for greater communal harmony
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Responsible Consumption & Production
Peace, Justice, & Strong Institutions Partnerships for the Goals
Oasis Cardiff, initiated by Reynette Roberts, stands as a beacon of hope and integration for refugees and asylum seekers within the Welsh community. With a starting point of basic hospitality, it has evolved into a comprehensive centre offering a wide range of support service, activities. and employment networks.
NOURISHING INTEGRATION - CULINARY VENTURES TO SUPPORT REFUGEE INTEGRATION AND COMMUNITY COHESION.
ABOUT Founded in 2008 in Cardiff, this centre has become a vital community hub, providing a welcoming space for up to 150 visitors daily. Through a variety of programmes including language classes, art workshops, and sports activities, Oasis Cardiff promotes social inclusion, health, and education. The centre’s innovative approaches, such as the refugee mobile kitchen, “Global Eats” & the "Plate Project", exemplify its commitment to using food as a medium for cultural exchange and community building.
IMPACT ON SDG 16
Promotes peace and justice by facilitating the integration of refugees and asylum seekers into the local community, thereby fostering social cohesion. Enhances access to justice and support services for marginalised groups, contributing to the establishment of inclusive and peaceful societies. Empowers individuals through education and employment opportunities, advocating for their rights and participation in community life.
By offering access to legal advice, Oasis Cardiff simplifies the complex legal system for refugees, promoting justice and the rule of law, essential to SDG 16.
Community-Centric Innovation: Oasis Cardiff embodies innovation with a community focus, leveraging food and cultural exchange as tools for social integration and empowerment.
Sustainability and Inclusion:
By repurposing food waste and promoting responsible consumption, alongside fostering an inclusive environment for people from diverse backgrounds, Oasis Cardiff showcases a sustainable model of social enterprise.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION EXPERTS - TURNING WORKPLACE CONFLICTS INTO CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUES
A pioneering firm in Cardiff and Bristol that offers creative conflict management solutions. Specialising in mediation services, conflict training workshops, and coaching, this organisation empowers clients to manage and resolve workplae conflicts effectively, enhancing organisational health and personal well-being.
Driven by Alison Love's insights as an experienced employment lawyer and HR practitioner, Resolution at Work addresses the critical need for effective conflict resolution mechanisms within workplaces. The team, comprising experts from diverse backgrounds, is dedicated to transforming workplace environments into spaces where conflict leads to positive outcomes, promoting growth and understanding.
By offering mediation and neutral assessment services, Resolution at Work enhances access to justice and supports the rule of law, aligning with SDG 16's focus on peaceful and inclusive societies. Their training programmes and interventions foster an inclusive workplace culture, contributing to the establishment of peace within organisational settings. Through their efforts to resolve conflicts constructively, Resolution at Work contribute to safer, more harmonious community environments.
Empowering Change through Mediation: Resolution at Work leverages mediation to not only resolve disputes but also to foster a culture of open dialogue and mutual respect, thereby promoting workplace well-being and organisational health.
Innovative Conflict Resolution: Their award-winning Neutral Assessment approach and Resolve! training programme demonstrate a commitment to innovation in conflict resolution, impacting positively on organisational culture and employee relations, and showcasing how businesses can balance profit with societal benefits.
Led by three Syrian women refugees the project fosters integration, cultural exchange, and support for those in need. Through their culinary skills, they showcase refugees' valuable contributions and gratitude to their second home. Starting small, they now host larger gatherings. In 2019, they became the first Syrian pop-up restaurant in Wales.
Located in Aberystwyth, a coastal university town in Mid-Wales, the Syrian Dinner Project brings together women who share a passion for cooking. Supported by the British Red Cross, they work harmoniously to encourage integration and cultural exchange, provide support to people in need, challenge the perception that refugees are burdens on society, and give back through the love of food.
Successful organisation of large-scale events raising funds for Syrian families.
Facilitates peace and community integration by bringing diverse groups together through cultural and food events.
Empowers Syrian refugee women by recognising their skills, promoting entrepreneurship, and enabling them to act as cultural ambassadors.
Collaborates with local institutions like Business Wales and the British Red Cross, enhancing accountability and inclusive community initiatives.
Raises awareness about refugee contributions and challenges, promoting justice and undermining stereotypes.
Inspiring Resilience and Cultural Integration: Exemplifies resilience and cultural bridging, and showcases entrepreneurial spirit in action. The venture highlights the transformative power of culinary arts in fostering community cohesion and celebration of diverse heritages.
Sustainable and Empowering Practices: With a focus on local resources and mindful consumption, this initiative stands as a model for sustainable community development. It champions eco-conscious living and economic empowerment through meaningful, community-centric ventures.
Founded by Julia Harris and Sarah Valentin, TSS transforms a former munitions factory into a dynamic hub for creativity and sustainable development in Cardiff. It serves as a co-working space for artists and creatives, focusing on sustainability, community, and social justice.
CREATIVE ECOSYSTEMS - REPURPOSING SPACES FOR CREATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
ABOUT TSS, established in July 2016, thrives as a creative and sustainable enterprise in Cardiff. It repurposes an old munitions factory, supporting over 200 members and championing inclusivity in the arts. The Reading Room project further underscores its commitment to social and environmental discussions, showcasing how TSS blends community engagement with economic vitality, embodying the principles of harmonious entrepreneurship.
TSS fosters a vibrant community of creatives from various disciplines, enhancing peace and justice through cultural exchange and collaboration.
Through workshops and mentorship, TSS actively dismantles barriers for marginalised communities, contributing to social empowerment.
TSS champions ethical standards within the arts, directly supporting SDG 16 by advocating for fairness and integrity across creative sectors.
Empowering Creative Voices for Change:
TSS harnesses creativity to fuel social change, engaging the community through initiatives that prompt dialogue and action on vital issues, fostering a collective drive for a better future.
Advancing Urban Sustainability:
TSS demonstrates sustainability by repurposing urban spaces and leading eco-conscious efforts, supporting the creative community and advocating for sustainable, inclusive city development.
Founded by Thrive Women’s Aid in collaboration with Bouygues UK, they are a Port Talbot-based cleaning service business empowering women survivors of abuse. With a turnover of around £500,000 in 2020/21, it leverages high-quality cleaning services to create stable employment opportunities, prioritising employee wellbeing and community.
ABOUT Originating from a compassionate response to the needs of women survivors of domestic abuse, Thrive Group Wales has evolved into a profitable and purposedriven business. It started by offering cleaning services on school building sites, rapidly growing due to its exceptional service quality and the transformative impact on its employees' lives. Expanding its operations, they have ventured into the catering industry.
Actively combats violence against women by providing safe, supportive employment, directly contributing to SDG 16's goal for reduced violence and exploitation. Provides stable employment and support for women survivors, aiding their recovery and reintegration.
Promotes an inclusive and supportive work environment, fostering peace and justice within the community.
Supports Thrive Women’s Aid, contributing to safer communities and the broader mission of social justice and welfare.
Empowerment and Inclusion:
Provides employment and growth opportunities to women survivors, promoting gender equality and social justice.
Community and Ethics: Demonstrates a blend of ethical business practices with community support, showcasing a business model where profitability and social impact coexist harmoniously.
The seven well-being goals outlined in the Well-being of Future Generations Act are championed by various venturesfeaturedinthisbook,eachcontributingtoamoresustainable,equitable,andthrivingfutureforWales.
Bombus Artisanal, n-ergy, The Sustainable Studio, and Resolution at Work contribute to "A Prosperous Wales" by fostering sustainable industries, providing vocational training, supporting the creative economy, and enhancing organisational health. Bombus Artisanal focuses on sustainable and inclusive fashion, challenging industry norms, while The Sustainable Studio repurposes spaces for creative and sustainable community engagement. Resolution at Work offers creative conflict management solutions, empowering clients to effectively resolve workplace conflicts,therebyenhancingorganisationalhealthandpersonalwell-being.
Several initiatives, including n-ergy, Thrive Women's Aid, Oasis Cardiff, Manumit Coffee, Love Zimbabwe Fair Trade CIC, and Inside Out Support Wales, promote "A More Equal Wales" by empowering marginalised groups. n-ergy provides vocational training and employment opportunities for ex-offenders, facilitating their reintegration into society. Thrive Women's Aid, through its cleaning and food service businesses, offer employment and support to women survivors of abuse. Manumit Coffee Roasters empowers survivors of modern slavery by providing training andemploymentascoffeeroastersandbaristas.LoveZimbabweFairTradeCICsupportssustainablelivelihoodsin Zimbabwethroughfairtradepractices,whileInsideOutSupportWalesfacilitateseducationalandentrepreneurial opportunitiesforex-offenders,aidingtheirsuccessfulreintegration.
Mentalhealthandwell-being,crucialaspectsof"AHealthierWales,"arechampionedbyventuresliken-ergy,Thrive Women'sAid,OasisCardiff,InsideOutSupportWales,andResolutionatWork.ThriveWomen'sAidandOasisCardiff contribute to "A Wales of Cohesive Communities" by creating safer environments and fostering integration. Oasis Cardiff'sinnovativeapproaches,suchastherefugeemobilekitchenandthe"PlateProject,"usefoodasamedium forculturalexchangeandcommunitybuilding.
The Sustainable Studio and the Syrian Dinner Project promote "A Wales of Vibrant Culture & Thriving Welsh Language" through cultural engagement, diversity, and exchange. The Syrian Dinner Project, led by Syrian women refugees,fostersintegrationandculturalexchangethroughculinaryevents.
BombusArtisanal,ManumitCoffee,andLoveZimbabweFairTradeCICalignwith"AGloballyResponsibleWales"by advocating for fair trade, ethical sourcing, and sustainable development practices. Manumit Coffee dedicates its profits to anti-slavery projects, contributing to the rehabilitation of its employees and raising awareness about modernslavery.
These enterprises demonstrate a strong commitment to the goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act, workingtowardsamoresustainable,equitable,andthrivingfutureforWales.Byharnessingentrepreneurialthinking andinnovativebusinessmodels,theyaddresssocialandenvironmentalchallenges,exemplifyingtheprinciplesof harmoniousentrepreneurship.Inparticular,theireffortstopromotepeace,justice,andstronginstitutionsalignwith SDG 16. Overall their commitment to empowering marginalised groups, resolving conflicts constructively, and creatingsafer,morecohesivecommunitiesdemonstratesthevitalrolethatentrepreneurshipcanplayinachieving both local well-being goals and global objectives like SDG 16. In doing so, they inspire others to recognise the potential of business as a force for positive change, contributing to a more harmonious and sustainable world for currentandfuturegenerations.
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Dr Jeni Williams is a writer, academic, and community activistwithafocusonamplifyingmarginalisedvoicesand fosteringkeylifeskills.Herliterarycredentialsincludepoetry collectionssuchasBeingtheFamousOnes,witharticlesand reviews featured in many magazines and journals such as Agenda,NewWelshReview,andTheLondonMagazine.Jeni haslecturedextensivelyonliteratureandcreativewritingat universitiesacrossSouthWales.
Through her multidisciplinary efforts in academia and grassroots community engagement, Jeni champions inclusive storytelling and fosters cross-cultural understanding. Her work encapsulates the harmonious intersection of literary expression and social advocacy. In 2022, she was awarded a Community Cohesion ‘Unsung Heroes Award’ for her work with Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
Jeni,whatdoyouthinkaboutlinkingyourwork toSDG16,whichaimstopromotepeacefuland inclusivesocietiesforsustainable development,provideaccesstojusticeforall andbuildeffective,accountable,andinclusive institutionsatalllevels?
It's interesting to view my life's work through the lens of SDG 16. While I've never consciously considered it, I can see my efforts aligning with its principles - from conservation in school, workingwiththehomelessinthe70s,beingpart of community and women's groups, and supporting asylum seekers and refugees since 2004. In all these endeavours, I've strived to uphold self-determination, self-agency, seek partnerships and mutual support networks - an underlying thread of promoting inclusive, peaceful,andjustsocieties.
Jeni,youracademicjourneyhastakenyou fromachildhoodinterestinsciencetoa broaderinvolvementinthearts,andto questionsofsocialinclusion. Couldyousharetheinspirationsthat droveyourpassionforpoetryand informedyourcareer?
I have always been interested in structure, how things work, whether animals or chemical experiments,orinliteratureorart.Fromayoung age I wrote stories and poems, but as a child I wasalsodrawntoscience,initiallywantingtobe a microbiologist, until realising at 16, this would involveanimalexperiments,soIswitchedtothe arts. After trying community work, I eventually studiedEnglishasamaturestudent.
This literary journey mirrored societal changes, evolvingreligiousandpoliticalnarratives,offering insights into the interconnected patterns of history,cultureandtheirinterplayinourlives.The study was a perfect introduction to social changes and the hidden presence of ideas that challenged the narrative norm. In the myth, the young girl, Philomel, is raped by her brother-inlaw, silenced by having her tongue cut out, but weaves a tapestry to tell her sister, Procne, what has happened. When Procne rescues her, the sistersrevengethemselvesontherapist,onlyfor Zeustostopthecycleofviolencebytransforming them all to birds. Philomel gains a new voice as the nightingale who sings against oppression. Afterall,thenightingaleisasymbolofpoetry.
My passion for the passionate nightingale is part of my ongoing concern with returning voices to thevoiceless.WhenIadaptedmy PhD as a critical monograph, Interpreting Nightingales: Gender, Class, Histories, I was delighted thatNewYork’sMuseumofModern ArtgavepermissiontouseMax Ernst’s surreal masterpiece of 1924, Two Children Are Threatened by a Nightingale (Deux Enfants sontmenacésparunrossignol), forthecover.It’s an extraordinary image that sums up the dangerous complexities of art, myth, and psychology.
Howhaveyoumanagedtoincorporatesocial activismwithinanacademiclife?
On graduating, I received a British Academy scholarship for my PhD tracing the changing meaning of the figure of the nightingale, frequentlycalledPhilomel,acrosstextsspanning HomertoElizabethBarrettBrowning.Idelvedinto pre-Assyrianfables,ancientGreekworks,learned Latin to explore classical Greek and Christian poems from the 4th-12th centuries, through to medieval, renaissance, 18th century and Romanticeras.
For me, the two are inextricably linked. When teaching literature or creative writing, I explore howmessagesachievemeaning,whichisequally crucial when working for social justice. My involvement with asylum seekers and refugees since 2004 has been enormously enriching, introducing different perspectives from varied backgrounds, but with a shared interest in engaging through creative action and education. In 2006, I was a founder member of Swansea Women’s Asylum and Refugee Support Group, whereIremainchair.In2020,thegroupjoinedthe Sisters Not Strangers Coalition, where I remain an activerepresentative.
Jeni, could you reflect on how the unique elementsofyourheritageandupbringinghave shaped your distinctive approach in both your academicandcommunity-orientedwork?
Although I met Welsh speaking relatives during familyvisits,neitherthelanguagenorthehistory and literature of Wales were ever mentioned in my English schools. Furthermore, relatives contrasting stories made me aware of the selectiveness of established narratives from an early age. My ex-husband's time working underground made me bitterly aware of the hostilenarrativesaboutminingcommunitiesand the significance of strikes. Involvement in the 1983 miners’ strike as I started university also exposed me to a punitive system’s casualties. Meanwhile, living in a Welsh speaking mining village taught me the value of cooperation and working together that have stayed with me my whole life. This background has shaped my values, encouraging an openness to new ideas andfosteringasensitivitytowardsthesubtleties of communication. In both my professional and myactivistlives,thishasmeantcreatingspaces where different voices and experiences are heard and interconnected. I believe that the quest for interconnection is vital in both educationandcommunitywork.
Jeni, how do you perceive the role of language and class in shaping individual lives, and how does understanding these in more depth contributetoSDG16?
Languageandclassareintricatelyintertwinedin shaping our lives, playing a central role in my work across different cultures and communities. Understanding the nuances of language goes beyond mere communication; it's about understanding the beliefs, values, and experiences they convey. The immigrant who cannot communicate through English is at a huge disadvantage. Class, like race, influences how individuals interact with the world and are perceivedbyothers.Myexperienceshaveshown mehowlanguageandclasscanactasbarriers – and also as gateways. Recognising and navigatingtheseelementsthoughtfullyiscrucial in education and community work for fostering inclusive and effective communication. This understanding directly contributes to SDG 16's goalsofbuildingjustandinclusivesocieties.
Jeni, are there any standout encounters that thathaveshapedyourapproachtocommunity engagementandsocialwork?
Absolutely.Oneofthemostpowerfulexperiences inmycommunityworkwaswhenIwaspostedto Swansea in 1975 to work in a night shelter with homelesspeople.Manyoftheseindividualswere ex-sailors, and their stories moved me deeply. Accustomed to life at sea, they struggled significantly after retiring. Most battled with alcoholism, a legacy of hard drinking when off the boats that spiralled out of control in when theywerenolongerdryingoutatsea.Engaging with these men, hearing about their lives, and often their bitterness and anger helped me understand the impact of social structures on individual choices, and the importance of empathy in human interactions. This encounter was not just a lesson in social work; it was a profound insight into the human condition and has been instrumental in shaping my approach tocommunityengagementandeducation.
And on any experiences working with asylum seekers,orinpolitics?
Working with asylum seekers for 20 years has made me aware of how vulnerable groups are demonisedbypoliticiansdeflectingcriticism.This demands cultural sensitivity and empathy as they confront images of being unscrupulous freeloaders, when many are highly qualified, having lost everything fleeing good lives barely surviving here. Most of my actions attempt to build on the skills they had before they were forced to leave their homes. Many do tell their stories but usually only after I have known them forsometimebuttherearepeopleIhaveknown foryearswithouteverbeingtoldtheirstory.What isnecessaryisacceptanceandhealing.
In politics too, empathy and cultural awareness are paramount. These experiences reinforce my belief in empathy and acceptance fostering greater understanding and cooperation in community work and the political sphere. Countering narratives that scapegoat marginalised groups requires amplifying their voices compassionately to promote inclusive decision-making.
Finally, Jeni, in your view, how should educational approaches evolve to better prepare students for the complexities of the modernworld?
I believe in learning to pay attention to detail, in developing human interaction, and in the importance of spoken and written language. Readingandwritingareessentialskills,soIworry about attenuated attention spans that neglect analysis.I’mveryconcernedattheirdismissalas ‘old fashioned’ in so much of our education. Relating learning to ‘real life situations’ is important but must always be accompanied by closeandintensefocus.Anyrefugeewilltellyou thatgoodEnglishiscrucialforemployment.Every jobinourdigitalworldentailsreading,analysing documents, and writing reports. We should preparestudentsforthesetasks.
Butreadingandwritingarealsolifeskills.Without them it’s difficult to build vocabulary and expression,andtheabilitytochallengefinancial, sexual, or extremist manipulation. I am immensely concerned about the vulnerability of those lacking critical skills to counter conspiracy theories. Such dangerous manipulations are increasing in today’s world and our education shouldpreparestudentstoquestionattemptsto restricttheirthinkingandcontroltheirminds.
I believe that educational approaches must evolve to better prepare students for the complexities of the modern world, but these should stress the ability stand back and assess situationsbothinworkandintheirpersonallives, ensuring inclusive and representative decisionmaking. A more open mind will promote peace and justice, promoting the rule of law to reduce violence and strong institutions to support an activecivicsociety.
A‘mindbehind’ interviewbyDrFelicityHealey-Benson
Andrewdiverseexperiencesseamlessly blendentrepreneurship,education,and communitydevelopment.AsaSenior LecturerattheUniversityofWalesTrinity SaintDavidandalong-standingSenior ConsultantatChallengers,hisexpertise spansleadershipdevelopmentand performancemanagement.
His commitment to nurturing future leaders is exemplified by his previous role as Regional ChairmanattheRoyalAirForceAirCadets,wherehesupportedyoungpeople'swelfareand holistic growth. Moreover, his prowess in leadership and management is reinforced by his work as a consultant and external verifier for ILM, ensuring quality assurance across approvedcenters.ThismultifacetedbackgroundunderscoresAndrew'sprofounddedication toeducation,empowerment,andfosteringinclusivecommunities.
Canyoutellusaboutyourearlyentrepreneurial experiencesandhowtheyshapedyourpath?
My entrepreneurial journey began by supplying livedaphniatotropicalfishstoresasayouth.This taught me core business skills like negotiation, marketanalysisandcustomerengagementatan earlyage.Moreimportantly,itignitedmypassion forcreatingsomethinguniqueandinnovative.
YourgarageandAfro-Caribbeanhairdressing businessesinBrixtonwere impactfulfor community-building.Whatwerethese experienceslike?
Yes, an early venture was opening a training garage in Brixton to teach young people mechanics. When it kept getting broken into, insteadofgivingup,Iinvitedthe"badlads"from the community to service their cars there. We trained them and engaged positively. Surprisingly, the theft stopped almost overnight. Byunderstandingthecommunity'sdynamicsand offering opportunities, we transformed a challenging situation. This led to spotting the opportunity to close a gap a market in AfroCaribbeanhairdressing. Thiswasmorethanjust business - it became a community space celebrating diversity and fostering belonging. I recognised the need for culturally-relevant servicesandcreatedopportunitiesaccordingly.It taught me the power of social entrepreneurship to build community ties, understand cultural identities, and promote inclusivity and social justice.
Whathasbeenyourinvolvementwithworking withyoungpeopleanddevelopingfuture leaders?
Workingwithyoungpeople,whetherthroughthe RAF Air Cadets or educational programs, has always been a driving passion. Mentoring them, imparting leadership skills, and watching them growhasbeenincrediblyrewarding.Mytransition into lecturing allowed me to design curricula focused on practical workplace skills and emotionalintelligence-keyfornavigatingsocial justiceissues.
Howdoyourexperiencescontributetothe themesofSDG16-peace,justiceandstrong institutions?
Across my entrepreneurial, educational and consultancy roles, I've centred on creating environmentsbuiltonrespect,engagementand equity.Fosteringemotionalintelligencehasbeen vitalforaddressingsocialjusticechallenges.I've aimed to inspire and shape future leaders who can be positive agents of change in their communities, while contributing to a broader visionalignedwiththeSDGs,especiallySDG16. Lookingahead,whatareyouraspirationsfor continuingthisimpactfulwork?
Moving forward, I want to deepen my impact in the areas of justice, peace and institutionbuilding. This will involve continuing my educational influence as a lecturer, integrating my diverse experiences to inspire students. Additionally, I'm honoured to join the board of a large social housing association focused on sustainability - allowing me to directly promote community well-being and inclusive development.
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