Everyday People Making Change

Are you fed up with the state of UK Politics? Maybe you're frustrated about issues you think can't be changed? Everyday People Making Change, a brand new podcast from Citizens UK, is for you. Join us for each episode and hear stories from neighbours, friends, faith leaders, students, teachers and others across communities who have made monumental change using the tools of Community Organising. From winning millions of pounds in mental health provision funding, to convincing Nando's to introduce halal food and City Airport to pay all its workers a real Living Wage. Listen up and let our guests' stories convince you that change is possible when everyday people take action together for the common good.This series is hosted by Citizens UK's experts in Community Organising and Communications; Jonathan Cox, Dilraj Kaur and Sylvie Pope, and Dr Jason Pandya-Wood from the University of Nottingham, Malaysia. As well as unpacking each story, these episodes will explore different theories and maxims related to the craft of Community Organising and equip you with the tools you need to start making change with Citizens UK. Feeling fired up? Find out more at www.citizensuk.org/podcast and get in touch by emailing podcast@citizensuk.org. Follow us on social media @CitizensUK using the hashtags #EverydayPeopleMakingChange #CitizensUKPodcast. And don’t forget to like and subscribe on your favourite listening platform!

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Everyday People Making Change

Reclaim the Metro!

August 17, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 1

What could 'Human Shield' and 'Reclaim the Metro' have in common? They're both the names of creative and radical actions taken by everyday people across Tyne & Wear to stamp out Islamophobia, misogyny and hate crime in their community.

Join us for this episode as we hear the story of how leaders of different faiths and non-faith backgrounds literally stood up against the English Defence League (EDL), a far-right hate group. Picture yourself joining them as they handed out roses to strangers on public transport, and celebrate with us as we explore how they won a transformative Hate Crime Charter making the streets safer for all.

Feeling fired up? Find out more at www.citizensuk.org/podcast and get in touch by emailing podcast@citizensuk.org or tag us on social media @CitizensUK. And don’t forget to like and subscribe!