You can watch the whole launch here: https://youtu.be/0mddQmN5QLE and the highlights video here: https://youtu.be/QPWoovhHx4I
These are stories about real lives and contain details which some people may find upsetting.
Participant Feedback
Participants were asked four questions at the end of the launch event:
What has been memorable about today?
Without doubt, the stories were what people would take away with them, and the emotions they had invoked.
What will you do differently?
Participants responded from both a personal and professional perspective, showing a desire to advocate for change using the stories they had heard, by building alliances with others, and by challenging existing systems.
What have you gained from today?
Overall, participants reported feeling better informed; they felt they had a greater understanding of the experiences of those living with poverty and had gained insight. More than one mentioned that stories are a powerful way to engage with complex and multifaceted lives.
How do you feel now?
Overall responses were a mixture of positive and negatives, ranging from ‘exhausted’ to ‘inspired’.
Civic Commissioners
We have recently moved into the next stage of our commission and are beginning to meet with our new civic commissioners. We will be working closely with them for the next few months building relationships, identifying issues and forming working groups.
