The life of a refugee is one that can’t be understood unless their realities have been lived first hand. War, mass genocide, political hostility, oppression, religion. These are only some of the reasons why people become refugees. Here are some further reasons why. Although I will never experience the trauma and hardships, I have foundContinue reading “Documentaries about the refugee crisis WILL help you understand their struggle.”
Author Archives: Anisah Vasta
Why it’s important to take care of your mental health right now!
Hello world, I’m writing this blog after having an mental breakdown and ended up crying for an 1 hour straight. It’s been a minute since I’ve written something personal. But I’ve lost count of the amount of weeks we’ve been in lock-down. So I think it’s fitting to write something! There’s a lot happening inContinue reading “Why it’s important to take care of your mental health right now!”
Covid stories: Living as a Muslim revert during Ramadan in lock-down
In Islam, we call ‘converts’ ‘reverts’ as we believe every person is born a Muslim. This is known as fitra. As a Muslim, I have found this Ramadan to be a challenge but a rewarding experience. Eating food and spending time with my family. But this privilege is not for everyone. Ramadan is a difficultContinue reading “Covid stories: Living as a Muslim revert during Ramadan in lock-down”
‘We are vulnerable not invincible’: The human stories behind the global pandemic
Britain has now entered its second phase of a three-week lockdown due to the coronavirus. Across the UK, floods of support has been shown towards NHS workers and care workers and their efforts to save lives on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak. #ClapforNHS has widely become a phenomenon where people across Britain clap inContinue reading “‘We are vulnerable not invincible’: The human stories behind the global pandemic”
Why is mental health hard to talk about in the Asian community?
Mental health within the Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities is a broad issue with many facets. According to research conducted by the House of Commons library research service in January 2020, those identifying as Asian or British Asian are 14% less likely to be in contact with mental health and learning disability services. ThisContinue reading “Why is mental health hard to talk about in the Asian community?”
Powerful stories from grieving families at Victim Summit 2020
Amidst a digital era of victimisation on social media platforms and technology related abuse, The West Midlands Police Crime Commission bring issues like online sexual harm and ‘anti-social media’ to the limelight. The story of a daughter lost to anti social media Speaking at the summit in the Aston Villa FC, Ian Russell, whose daughter,Continue reading “Powerful stories from grieving families at Victim Summit 2020”
Vegan Markets UK hits Birmingham
Veganuary may be over, but small businesses like Vausages, Perfect Samosa, Yau’s, Vegan House Foods, GZ Delights and Bamboo Street Food have still came together to showcase their vegan food at the Vegan Market UK in Rotunda Square, Birmingham on 7th February. The vegan market took place between 10 am and 5 pm. The VeganContinue reading “Vegan Markets UK hits Birmingham”
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