Peckham Hope Hack- a voice for change
One hundred young people participated in an inspired reimagining workshop in Peckham on Sunday 10th December.
A progressive partnership of leading cross-sector organisations joined forces with Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) across the UK to deliver ‘Hope Hacks.’ A series of community workshops that provided platforms for young people to share aspirational stories of ambition and hope and for partners to capture youth-led solutions to societal challenges.
On Sunday, the ‘Hope Hack’ movement brought Damilola Taylor’s legacy home as it arrived at Mountview Theatre, Peckham, for a workshop from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Over one hundred young people from London youth organisations attended and actively participated in workshops focused on their ambitions for a fairer and safer society.
Supported by NCS, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, and the Damilola Taylor Trust, the Hope Collective organised the Peckham workshop, the final Hope Hack event for 2023. Sponsored by Berkeley Homes Sunday’s event concluded two years of aspirational youth-led discussions with a single ambition to achieve a society free from poverty, violence, and discrimination.
“The Hope collective started out as a legacy campaign in 2020 and has grown into something far more impactful than we could ever have imagined. I am so grateful to all the organisations that join forces to make the Hope hacks so successful and I’m especially proud of the role Rio’s foundation plays given his personal support of the Damilola Taylor Trust from the beginning”
“I am so proud that my Foundation is continuing to work with the Damilola Taylor Trust to remember Damilola, and to work with young people through the work of the Hope Collective to give a voice and to try and create a more equal society.
This event brought the Hope Hackathon back to my home area of Peckham and I am looking forward to hearing what young people across the capital are saying.”
“At Berkeley we passionately believe that empowering young people leads to lasting postive change in our communities. This is what the Hope Hack movement is all about and we are hugely proud to be supporting such a postive and aspirational project in the heart of Peckham.”
Hosted by Social Commentator and self-proclaimed ‘Peckham Boy’ Kenny Imafidon, the one-day ‘Hack’ joined young people aged 15-25 together in exploring innovative solutions to societal challenges.
Participants took part in various workshops to discuss the issues that matter most, including community safety and mental health, housing, transport and the environment, education and youth services, the arts, music, and social media.
The event at Mountview Theatre, concluded with a performance from the Gospel Choir.
Photography Jayen Shukla
