GANDHI PEACE CENTRE OPENS AT TIVIDALE – FIRST CENTRE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
First ever Gandhi Peace Centre in the United Kingdom opened on November 10th , 2018. The timing of its opening could not have been more opportune as the two–year long celebrations to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma...
PM awards outstanding West Midlands charity founder
The Prime Minister has today, 27 November, recognised Neelam Heera, from Birmingham, for tackling the taboo of women's reproductive health in marginalised communities.
Neelam is the founder of ‘Cysters’, a charity that is removing cultural barriers in BAME communities surrounding...
Charity Founder defies trolling and wins Pride of Birmingham award
A charity founder has been given a Pride of Birmingham award for her voluntary work to tackle the taboo surrounding female health issues in marginalised communities.
Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh presented Neelam Heera, Business Development Executive in the personal...
LOVEBRUM SERVES UP THE ULTIMATE COMPETITION FOR CURRY LOVERS
As the ‘curry capital’ celebrates National Curry Week, Birmingham charity LoveBrum is busy gearing up for this year’s hottest annual fundraiser. With ‘Curry King of Birmingham’ less than three weeks away, LoveBrum is eager to spice up the city...
Is nursing an acceptable career option for South Asians
We speak to Asian nurses who share their experience of being a nurse in the NHS, the challenges they faced regarding their career choice and how attitudes are changing with increased understanding of nursing within South Asian communities.
Farina Saheed...
Wolverhampton Businessman Receives Honour
The owner Sham Sharma of Zuri Coffee received an honorary fellowship from the University of Wolverhampton.
The award, presented at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, 13 September, was made in recognition of Sham’s contribution to the University, and support of...
Statement from Mayor of the West Midlands on knife crime incidents
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands said: “In the last few days and weeks we have all been horrified by the tragic murders of young people on our streets. It is an awful situation and I send my...
Launch of the Muslim Memory Project: Our Heroes WW2 Muslim Soldiers
Launch of the National Lottery-funded Muslim Memory Project: Our Heroes WW2 Muslim Soldiers with Andrew Gwynne MP, Shadow Communities and Local Government Secretary
On Thursday 24th January Himmah will be launching a new project, made possible thanks to National Lottery players...
ASIAN APPRENTICES OF THE YEAR CELEBRATE IN GLITTERING CEREMONY
Talented young people, their employers and learning providers from across the UK gathered at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, as the winners of this year’s Asian Apprenticeship Awards were announced.
From over 300 nominations, awards were presented in 8 sector categories,...
As hate crimes rise, Muslim leaders take the lead in visiting Churches, Synagogues and...
Symbolic interfaith visits come in week where over 250 mosques open their doors to the public on #VisitMyMosque day
Muslim faith leaders from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland took part in an act of interfaith solidarity by visiting...
