The Gift of Volunteerism: Shaping Our Future One Act at a Time | Safia Jama | TEDxHultLondonStudio

Drawing from her journey of dedication and service, Safia Jama takes the TEDx stage to share her story of empowerment and community impact. With nearly two decades leading the Women's Inclusive Team (WIT) in Tower Hamlets, Safia advocates tirelessly for Black and ethnic minority women's rights and well-being. From growing up with little to becoming a force for change, Safia's talk is all about the power of giving back and volunteering. Join her as she talks about why every little bit counts and how we can all make a difference, no matter where we come from.
Safia is passionate about communities - building them, cultivating them and safeguarding them - and received the prestigious MBE award at Windsor Castle earlier this year for her contributions. One of many awards she has received for her ongoing role in charity and welfare work. For nearly 20 years, Safia has nurtured a network and community as CEO of Women's Inclusive Team (WIT), which works to ensure that women from ethnic minorities in London live fulfilled, safe and happy lives. This includes skills training, career advice, mental health support and English language tuition. It also means providing their young people with academic support within safe and culturally appropriate youth programmes, and offering free childcare spaces.
Safia has extensive experience working with a range of stakeholders including national and local investors, the local council, local police and other charities to build communities where Black and ethnic minority women can thrive. Through cultivated experience and networking Safia contributes as an advisor, trustee and Board Director to multiple organisations in London including Tower Hamlet Homes, Metropolitan Police and recently joined Scotland Yard. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx