NCBI London is an established charity operating in London since 2002. The organisation is dedicated towards making a difference to people, communities and society.
The work of NCBI London include developing personal self-esteem; developing organisation and community leadership and integration; ending prejudice and discrimination through raised awareness.
NCBI London provides:
Anti-bullying workshops
Equality & diversity awareness training
Violence prevention training
training and leadership development
conflict resolution
mentoring individuals & groups
developing peer mentors
inter faith work
mediation /reconciliation
community events - organisation, leadership and support
strategic planning for community
Topical conference energisers
workshop lead/breakout groups
keynote speech/public speaking
committee and board - understanding humanities, roles and responsibilities
race equality action plans (REAP) development
developing diversity champions
creating a more inclusive workplace or community
organisation staff focus groups e.g. women groups, black staff groups, gay & lesbian groups
business planning
debating panels
media interviews, dialogue, debates
culture, class,
displays at events, fairs, festive activities
EventsOn 27 February, NCBI London conducted a powerful workshop on Islamaphopia and ‘Westaphobia" at St. Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace. Over seventy participants of different faiths, nationalities and perspectives crowded into the peaceful, soothingly-lit "tent", leaving shoes at the door. They came, interested in addressing these subjects whose images are often controlled and mismanaged by the media, but not often enough discussed on a one-to-one basis, where individucals share fears as well as personal stories which are often myth-disspelling.
The leaders, Abida Hussain and Royston John, used NCBI techniques to involve everyone in exploring and sharing experiences of mistrust and prejudice. Participants also looked at what they have in common and how they may constructively join forces in new ways towards more harmony and tolerance. This honest and personal exchange proved educational and eye-opening for all as evidenced by the large group that lingered after the event to continue with their exchanges.
On the way out, people put their shoes on and hopefully left some misconceptions behind.