South Asians for Sustainability
Since 2020, Vibs has been working tirelessly to raise awareness and engage South Asian communities on the climate emergency, sustainable living and carbon conscious behaviour through the South Asians for Sustainability campaign. Launched in 2021, it aims to provide culturally relevant, easy to understand and practical content with a focus on events and festivals, religious and ancestral traditions and current environmental injustices.
With a prime focus on climate justice, she also highlights representation of South Asian professionals working within the industry and aims to empower students in pursuit of relevant careers through dialogue and discourse on the platform.
Building a Culture of Welcome in Sandwell
A network of organisations, groups and individuals pledging to build a culture of welcome across the borough as part of the national City of Sanctuary network.
We are currently developing a Borough of Sanctuary strategy outlining how we can work towards greater inclusion and equality for refugees and asylum seekers whilst raising public awareness.
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) aims to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian history and culture, and build an understanding of the diverse heritage that continues to link UK with South Asia. Catch up on the events Vibs has hosted over the years:
Sustainability, South Asian Culture & Identity – are we doing enough for our planet and people?
The Maldives: How Climate Change is Affecting the Region
Musical Expression of South Asian Faith & Heritage
WASUP
World Against Single Use Plastics
WASUP are bringing together communities of all backgrounds and ages to help clean lakes, rivers and oceans and raise awareness on plastic pollution. Vibs was involved in the inception and launch of the campaign in 2018 – 2019, supporting Professor Rashid Gatrad OBE.
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