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Resilience Symposium

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Organised by Welcoming Cultures

A one-day symposium in Sheffield celebrating the resilience of marginalized communities, including migrants and individuals with disabilities, showcasing their strategies for overcoming systemic challenges.

Featuring a range of speakers and community organisations including Jiten Patel (Diversync), Terezia Terry (Welcoming Cultures), Helen Sims (Voluntary Action Sheffield) and Kathyrn Littlewood (Sheffield Voices).

The day will comprise a mix of keynotes & interactive panels. Lunch, tea and coffee provided.

Sessions include:

  • ‘From Fear to Freedom’ - keynote address from Jiten Patel
  • Panel discussion - exploring how businesses and community organisations can support resilience in the workplace
  • Joy as an Act of Resistance - exploring how creating shared moments between people can sometimes be the most powerful way of creating solidarity and connection
Part of our 2024 festival strand

Democracy

How can we reimagine our citizenship and our democracy?