All of us carry around scars – whether they are physical, emotional, psychological or mental – they are part and parcel of being human. Very often we look at these scars with shame and failure. Often we use them to beat ourselves up and it all combines to reduce how we view Read more…
APLE Collective hosts APLE Month every June to celebrate the voices of those with lived experience of poverty. The 2024 theme, “Taking Voice Seriously,” emphasises the importance of listening and action. Events include a collective gathering, the Dignity For All Conference, Volunteers Week, Empathy Day, and Learning Disability Week, highlighting efforts to address poverty and inequality.
So, I’ve been volunteering for around five years now, in various formats, across different places and various organisations, some with payment for involvement, some just because I felt strongly about it… What do I get from this?… I get purpose, connection, friendship and validity. I’m at a point where I Read more…