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Bekele Woyecha

The Global Refugee Forum — time for meaningful participation of Refugees

It is time for meaningful participation of refugees; time for action not words; time for reimagining the refugee welcome movement.

3 min readDec 9, 2023

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The Global Refugee Forum — time for meaningful participation of Refugees

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Bekele Woyecha

Congrats to TELCO — Organising as the work of Head, Hands and Heart!

On 29th November TELCO, Citizen UK’s oldest chapter celebrated its belated 25th anniversary in the presence of 1129 community leaders that…

2 min readDec 4, 2023

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Congrats to TELCO — Organising as the work of Head, Hands and Heart!

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Bekele Woyecha

Croydon Vision among the 2023 King’s Awards recipients for voluntary services

This award marks a significant milestone in our history. It symbolizes the collective efforts of our volunteers, staff, and supporters.

3 min readNov 14, 2023

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Croydon Vision among the 2023 King’s Awards recipients for voluntary services

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Bekele Woyecha

Walking with purpose together — Croydon Vision Delivering for us

On Friday the 6th of October, we brought together people from different walks of life for a Gala Dinner to celebrate the 100th anniversary…

2 min readNov 6, 2023

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Walking with purpose together — Croydon Vision Delivering for us

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Bekele Woyecha

Memorial Assembly for Neil Jameson — that is what he would have loved us to do!

In over more than 30 years of community organising, Neil Jameson organised and oversaw many assemblies. He enjoyed the drama, the…

2 min readJul 2, 2023

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Memorial Assembly for Neil Jameson — that is what he would have loved us to do!

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Bekele Woyecha

Compassion is what matters most — the time is now

As our TV screens, newspapers and social media outlets bring more and more atrocious news about the worsening refugee crisis, fellow…

3 min readJun 18, 2023

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Compassion is what matters most — the time is now

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Bekele Woyecha

As we mourn the departure of Neil Jameson, we cherish his legacy graciously

Many people dream of doing good as in doing good is much satisfaction and fulfilment. Few are lucky enough to do good through out their…

3 min readApr 25, 2023

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As we mourn the departure of Neil Jameson, we cherish his legacy graciously

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Bekele Woyecha

Nonviolence is the only better option, as violence invites violence

“I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people”- Rosa Parks

4 min readApr 9, 2023

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Nonviolence is the only better option, as violence invites violence

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Bekele Woyecha

Memorable days in Nepal, a country in between mountains

A few months ago I had an email from Katherine Hughes-Fraitekh, Co-Founder and Director of Solidarity 2020 and Beyond about an event that…

3 min readMar 21, 2023

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Memorable days in Nepal, a country in between mountains

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Bekele Woyecha

Nonviolence is the way — another opportunity to learn and share

“We adopt the means of nonviolence because our end is a community at peace with itself. We will try to persuade with our words, but if our…

2 min readMar 11, 2023

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Nonviolence is the way — another opportunity to learn and share

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Bekele Woyecha

Bekele Woyecha

Bekele speaks truth to power. He loves Community Organising. He often writes about Ethiopia, his beloved homeland. He cares for refugees. Better days are ahead.

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