As schools face the challenge of reopening and reintegrating their students this September, creative approaches to education, health and wellbeing are more important than ever. Organisations such as creative learning charity Artis Foundation have a significant role to play. This year, the Foundation has teamed up with poet Cheryl Moskowitz as part of its training … Continue reading Lifelong learning: Fresh perspectives for arts practitioners
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In 2006, a group of families in Nairobi came together to form a community mutual help group – MWAMKO. Their dream was to build their own homes away from the Korogocho slum. Today, they have made significant progress with the help of their partners: Commonwealth Housing Trust (CHT), Commonwealth Housing Group and Royal Institution of … Continue reading Commonwealth Housing Trust prepares for next phase of self-build project in Nairobi
"Our Artis Specialist is more important now than ever. She enables children to be creative at home, to continue their learning, feel connected to school, and support their wellbeing."Emme Ford, Headteacher, Lee Mount Primary School When schools closed in March 2020, Artis Foundation began seeking new ways to offer children the benefit of its expert … Continue reading Artis Foundation gets creative with lockdown learning for schoolchildren
The UK economy is facing a significant downturn and it could well be a very long road to recovery. However, it is my firm belief that the property market will be crucial in helping us to restore stability over the longer term. If the government acts to support the property market now, we may well … Continue reading Government must take action on property market to support economic recovery
Our society is in a time of a crisis and it seems clear that it will take a huge effort to overcome the coronavirus disease and its devastating legacy. Our healthcare professionals and others on the frontline have been showing their grit and determination. We certainly have many reasons to be extremely grateful to them … Continue reading Working together in a time of crisis