The Canalside Storytelling Festival showcases poetry, music, and storytelling by artists from diverse backgrounds. The Canalside Storytelling Festival will showcase a vibrant lineup of poetry, music and storytelling, with local artists sharing their Middle Eastern culture and heritage. This special event celebrates the cultural contributions of the many thousands of people from the region who have made North Paddington their…
As part of Refugee Week 2025, “Celebrating the Syrian Community in Ealing” is set to bring people together for a vibrant and family-friendly cultural evening on June 21 from 5–7 PM at ActOne Cinema, 119–121 High Street, London W3 6NA. This special event recognises the resilience, contributions, and rich heritage of the Syrian community in Ealing. It offers a unique…
“I Am Your Local…”, a powerful photography exhibition presented by Photojournalism Hub and Hikayetna marking Refugee Week. Photojournalism Hub and Hikayetna present “I Am Your Local…”, a powerful photography exhibition marking Refugee Week. This timely exhibition “I Am Your Local…” showcases the work of photographers from migrant and refugee backgrounds, offering intimate and compelling visual narratives rooted in lived experience….
“I AM YOUR LOCAL…” Hikayetna and Photojournalism Hub are pleased to announce an OPEN CALL for photographers, amateur photographers, visual storytellers to contribute to our upcoming exhibition, “ I Am Your Local…’ to mark a weeklong of celebrations run by H&F council for Refugee Week from 16-22 June 2025. We would like to celebrate the invaluable contributions of migrants and…
The “Wellness Journey” project aims to produce short educational videos in Arabic, aligned with government mental health strategies to improve access to services and reduce stigma. The initiative focuses on enhancing mental well-being and establishing community support networks. Through collaborations with trusted organisations like Cape and Mind, the project will create Arabic content with English subtitles, organise social events, conduct…
GRAPHO NEWSPAPEROpen Call for Young Contributors! Are you a young storyteller, writer, artist, or photographer?Grapho, a new quarterly newspaper supported by the Young Foundation, is looking for Ealing-based creatives (18-25)—especially those from refugee and migrant backgrounds. We’re Looking For: Writers, photographers, and artistsFresh perspectives on community, culture, and current issuesWhy Join? Paid opportunity to build your portfolioEditorial support and skill-buildingGet…
Acton’s vibrant community spirit is set to shine at the Acton Neighbourhood Festival Friday 8th Novembr with an unforgettable evening of storytelling and culinary discovery. From 6 to 8 p.m., attendees will gather at the W3 Gallery, Acton, for immersive experience where captivating tales meet the warm, aromatic flavours of traditional Syrian cuisine. Sponsored by Ealing Council, this free event…
Hikayetna is a not-for-profit community organisation based in London. Our mission is to empower local community through enhancing their voices. Our programmes offer skills training and mentoring to support refugees and migrants into successful careers. Hikayetna is a multimedia, collaborative, creative initiative that has helped young refugees express themselves through writing, storytelling, and photography since 2014. We design projects that…
We’re thrilled to launch this monthly series to bring our community together regularly, The Acton Neighbourhood Festival is all about celebrating local talent and fostering a sense of togetherness, and we believe these monthly events will strengthen our community cohesion. The Acton Neighbourhood Festival brings the local community together with an exciting blend of poetry nights, live music, storytelling, and…