Ramadan is a time of reflection for young Muslims. It allows them to contemplate the things they appreciate and the impact their actions have on the world. Our Resilient Me service supports the mental health and well-being of Muslim children through group work in London schools. We spoke to a group of Muslim children to … Continue reading Supporting Muslim Children in Ramadan
International Women’s Day 2022
What does breaking the bias mean for us? Our gender cannot be separated from other parts of our identity, as young women growing up in East London, you come from many different races, cultures and religions. The biases you have to break as a woman cannot be separated from these things. They cannot be separated … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2022
Well-being Intervention part one
Diversity Our first mental health and wellbeing intervention in a secondary school in Bromley was a success! Working with year 9 students has been a wonderful, insightful and amazing experience. We learnt new things every day from these young people who have inspired, motivated and left us with many interesting questions. Running six mental health … Continue reading Well-being Intervention part one
Young Muslim Stories
Our newest team member, Sharmina (24) tells us about growing up as a young British Muslim and what the Resilient Me programme means to her! As-salamu alaykum, bonjour, ciao and konnichiwa my name is Sharmina! I'll give you some background on myself before I tell you about how I came to be a part of … Continue reading Young Muslim Stories
Resilient Me Anti-Racism Statement 07/2020
Resilience in Context Anti-Blackness in the UK Anti-Blackness in Muslim Communities In seeking to understand and support the mental health and wellbeing of young Muslims, we acknowledge that black Muslims make up an integral part of our community. We also acknowledge that anti-blackness is just as prevalent within Muslim institutions and cultures as in the … Continue reading Resilient Me Anti-Racism Statement 07/2020
Black History Month 2021
Resilient me aims to ensure that all parts of a young person's identity are equally valued, respected and supported. We know that representation is important, young people should be exposed to diverse stories and experiences, and young people want to see role models that look like them. Therefore this Black History Month we will be … Continue reading Black History Month 2021
Resilient Me Book List: Part 1 (9-12 years)
Here are some great books for younger teens that portray different identities and cover difficult themes such as islamophobia, racism, mental health, asylum seekers and war in an acessible way. These books can be used by teachers within the classroom to stimulate discussion and empathy amongst students. We reccommend parents to read together with their … Continue reading Resilient Me Book List: Part 1 (9-12 years)
Islamophobia, Identity & Teenage Angst
Exploring the links between Islamophobia, identity and the mental wellbeing of young Muslims. First Published on Inspirited Minds 29/12/2020 As Islamophobia awareness month was in November, the learning that has occurred through this month needs to continue on. Professionals working with young Muslims need to look at how Islamophobia awareness impacts their practice. The effects … Continue reading Islamophobia, Identity & Teenage Angst