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Windrush Pioneers of Wales
The project directly benefits people from the Windrush generation, their descendants, and wider Commonwealth communities in Wales. It also supports school pupils and educators by providing inclusive resources that reflect diverse Welsh heritage.
Not the only one going through the stigma of discrimination. Gives courage and confident to be resilient to discrimination that around them knowing that the people they are learning about have experienced adversity
Leaving a legacy and connecting with younger people. Confident of achievement that their contributions are held to make society we live in a better place. It highlights shared experiences and create better understanding of the journey and culture
It gives indigenous people a better understanding of the journey, the culture and contributions of the Windrush generation and decedents
Sharing stories with schools and community
Benefiting elders, youth, educators, and wider communities.
Celebrating and preserving the stories, contributions, and achievements of the Windrush generation and Commonwealth citizens in Wales. Through developing a digital resource featuring OBEs, sporting legends, musicians, educators, activists, and community leaders. We aim to inspire more diverse school sessions, honour their legacy, promote inclusivity, and build community pride. Stories will be digitally archived to ensure future generations can access and learn from this vital heritage.
Promotion and outreach to local communities
Through session delivery to local schools
Resource to be celebrated and shared with 9 relevant groups
We use surveys, feedback forms, attendance records, and reports to track impact
Windrush @77 event held at Riverfront, honouring pioneers and bringing diverse communities together
Digital archiving and direction for legacy projects