My name is Marcia Cunningham, affectionately known as Sister Marcia to most people. I became a community researcher with Centric by attending one of their workshops. It has now been 16 months since that happened, and I am loving the journey so far. This journey has led me to participate in projects such as Cost… Continue reading CenGiving in Jamaica with sister Marcia Cunningham
The country’s rapid urbanisation and population growth have led to an increase in plastic consumption, resulting in a surprisingly great amount of plastic waste. Unfortunately, Ghana’s waste management infrastructure is inadequate, leading to plastic waste ending up in landfills, waterbodies, drains, and the streets. This not only harms the environment but also poses significant health… Continue reading Ghana’s Plastic Waste Crisis: A Growing Concern
Hello, I am Ransford Omani Clottey and the Lead Researcher for Centric Ghana. Prior to joining Centric, I did not have the knowledge of research and its importance, especially in cultural knowledge production. As a key figure in Centric, I am not just navigating the waters of social entrepreneurship but also steering the ship towards… Continue reading Introducing Ransford Omani Clottey (Centric Ghana)
Introduction Cen-X stands as a platform where action is ignited, the system is challenged, and voices society often silences are amplified. Through dynamic episodes, we fearlessly address social and environmental issues, shedding light on injustice, and empowering seldom-heard communities. In engaging interviews and powerful narratives, we rally for change, providing a platform where unheard voices… Continue reading Cen-X Podcasts – Episode 4: Our Launch With Dr. Ties Hoomans & Esther Agyeman
As the Founder and CEO of Centric, my regular journeys to Ghana have become a cornerstone of my professional and personal endeavours. These frequent visits, especially since Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ initiative, have not only allowed me to witness the nation’s dynamic transformation but also to recognise the critical need for work on issues like… Continue reading Reflections in Ghana: Addressing Identity and Fostering Entrepreneurship Among Africa’s Youth
Empowering Voices: Centric’s Impact on Chronic Pain Awareness in Lambeth Empowering Voices: Centric’s Impact on Chronic Pain Awareness in Lambeth In commemoration of Pain Awareness Month, Centric is honoured to showcase our collaboration with Lambeth Together, shedding light on the impact of conditions like Chronic Pain. Defined by pain lasting more than three months, this… Continue reading Building Bridges: Centric’s Collaboration with Lambeth Together on Chronic Pain
Legalitees: Empowering Communities through Fashion, Activism, and Art In the heart of Brixton, I am thrilled to announce a revolutionary collaboration aimed at challenging the systemic injustice embedded in stop-and-search practices. Centric Community Research, in partnership with Hijinks Collective, is proud to unveil Legalitees, a community research-led fashion brand with a revolutionary purpose. This collaboration… Continue reading Empowering Communities through Fashion, Activism, and Art
Welcome to Cen-X Podcast Episode 3 In this episode, our host, Dion, sat down with Farid Kelekun, portfolio manager at Impact on Urban Health (IoUH). Farid shared insights into his career before joining IoUH, his experiences growing up in different areas of London, and the collaboration between Centric and Impact on Urban Health. Learn more… Continue reading Cen-X Podcasts – Episode 3: With Farid Kelekun of Impact on Urban Health (IoUH)
“This is the smoke, they’re burning plastics and everything … We are begging, we are pleading with the Centric team to come and help us.” These are the heartfelt words from one of our Ghanaian volunteers as he wanders through a burning ‘mountain’ of wasted clothes and other discarded materials. This is the final… Continue reading Fashion Industry And The Realities of Waste Colonialism
The second episode of our podcast was launched on 10th July, with host Dion Tansey sitting down for a chat with Centric Executive Assistant, Remmi Aziz. She speaks about her life before Centric, her passions, discovering talents and skills, life at university, her goals and much more. A key topic we discussed was fashion and… Continue reading Cen-X Podcasts – Episode 2: The Many Facets of Fashion
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