WORLD LEADERS would do well to reflect on this statement when they try to explain why there is still war in Syria or occupation of Palestine or poverty in their own countries. And perhaps look in the mirror. “The most ...
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Muslim charities work together to combat Coronavirus
A GROUP OF leading Muslim organisations have come together to co-ordinate a collective response to the Coronavirus lockdown. The constituent organisations include charities, mosques, community centres. The group, the Muslim Charities Forum (MCF), has launched an emergency financial appeal so ...
Read More »Thought for today 12.03.20
A FAMOUS AUTHOR reminds us to see the positives – even when times are tough! “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuild my life.” J.K. Rowling •Read more about it: Thought for today The Thames Today
Read More »Corona crisis: solidarity with Gaza
WHILE THE PUBLIC tries to cope with a three month lockdown in the UK, spare a thought for the people of Gaza – a state that’s been in lockdown for 15 years, thanks to a blockade imposed by the Israeli ...
Read More »Thought for today 11.03.20
THIS SINGER/ACTOR may not always have taken her own advice – but losing the social pressure to conform could decrease misery across the world. “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” Judy ...
Read More »From clapping to campaigning for a fairer NHS
HEALTH WORKERS across the UK have thanked people for the “Clap for the NHS” show of appreciation last night, 26th March. And now the medics’ campaign Medact has issued a list of actions which the public can do to help ...
Read More »Thought for today 10.03.20
RIPPLES COME TOGETHER to create huge waves: never think that you are acting alone and cannot make a difference. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa ...
Read More »Sadiq and Boris offer hotel rooms to help the homeless
IT WAS A CASE OF too little, let’s hope it’s not too late as Prime Minister Boris Johnson and London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined forces with the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) to make 300 hotels room available to homeless people. ...
Read More »Thought for today 09.03.20
HERE’S A TRIBUTE to women from a popular US author – reminding us to look at women as individuals, not as an amorphous underclass. “I try to write parts for women that are as complicated as women actually are.” Nora ...
Read More »Community Coalition launches Corona-busting meals service
Emdad Rahman A COALITION OF volunteer groups has come together to support East London communities as the Coronavirus continues to bring hardship and misery to the lives of the most vulnerable community members. At the launch of the project today ...
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