The project started in December 2009. It aimed to raise awareness of learning disabilities in a de-stigmatising way. Its title, “Once upon a Down Syndrome” was deliberate to capture the attention of the general population, in particular, those from sub Saharan region of Nigeria (resident in Swale) whose culture and tradition portrays disability as a
Community Cohesion in Swale for Kent
Diversity House2017-07-09T11:03:31+00:00This was a year-long project which aimed to identify the issues which might exclude people from the Swale community. These could include issues relating to health, housing, education and other aspects of community care. Ultimately the project hoped to find ways of addressing these issues, so as to achieve a sense of belonging for all
Westlands Diversity Project
Diversity House2017-07-09T09:40:40+00:00Diversity House receives a grant from Big Lottery Funding Diversity House will be celebrating interculturality to promote community integration, inclusion and cohesion within Westlands Primary School and the environ. After successfully applying to the Big Lottery Fund’s Celebrateprogramme, ‘Westlands Diversity Project’ has been awarded £7,810, which will be used to organise a community integration event
The Swale Special Interest Group
Diversity House2017-07-09T09:32:14+00:00As a Charity aimed at empowering, strengthening, and building the capacity of disadvantaged community groups, particularly those with a black minority and ethnic background; Diversity House created this Special Interest Group (SIG) in 2008. It used the Learning Alliance approach to work on issues of equality and diversity in the health area for BME Communities
The Heart of Kemsley Walk Project
Diversity House2017-07-31T13:41:47+00:00A new social walking project, led by Diversity House to get people more involved with their community is launching in Kemsley, Sittingbourne after receiving funding from People’s Health Trust. This social walking programme aims to build positive relationships between people of different ages and backgrounds across the neighbourhood. People can choose to take part
Swale – A Celebration of Cultures
Diversity House2017-07-06T16:30:38+00:00“Swale – A Celebration of Cultures” is an event that is celebrated throughout Britain every October as ‘Black History Month’. Black History Month is to celebrate the contribution Black people have made, and continue to make to British society. However, in Swale we have selected to title the event as the celebration of cultures as
Swale Life Magazine Online
Diversity House2017-07-31T13:42:11+00:00Swale Life is a community building website published by Diversity House. This magazine in one of vehicles with which the Charity promotes its work. We welcome everyone to participate in the activities that from time to time we will announce in this magazine. We encourage everyone to join our forums and have a say in