by Salha Kaitesi | Nov 22, 2024 | Safeguarding, Thoughts & Reflections
At Teakisi, we believe in fostering safe, inclusive spaces where all community members can thrive. Safeguarding isn’t just about protecting individuals from harm; it’s about ensuring equitable access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making platforms. However,...
by Suziette Agazie | Apr 22, 2024 | Culture, Development, Education, Empowerment, Family, Feature, Thoughts & Reflections
As a community resource, Teakisi is always looking to create avenues for inclusivity amongst its services, as it’s needed to build strong communities. One such project is Teakisi’s new library in Blyth, Tales Without Borders. Tales Without Borders is answering...
by Salha Kaitesi | Feb 29, 2024 | Thoughts & Reflections
In the boundless expanse of cultural richness, Heritage & Flair, a Teakisi-powered initiative, emerges as a vibrant symphony weaving the timeless beauty and traditions of the African continent. Beyond the pixels and codes, it serves as a lively nexus for the...
by Salha Kaitesi | Oct 7, 2022 | Thoughts & Reflections
Another year another Black History Month that is once again full of events, conferences and celebrations to mark the awesome and amazing black people we have in our communities. Black people who day in and day out continue to make Britain what is it today, but seldom...
by Salha Kaitesi | Jun 23, 2022 | Culture, Development, Empowerment, Thoughts & Reflections
I spent half of last Saturday in one of the most beautiful buildings in Newcastle, The Catalyst – a beacon for data and healthy ageing innovation. Just a seven-minute walk from St James Metro station in the centre of Newcastle, The Catalyst is one of the best...
by Nadjath Akanni | Jun 15, 2022 | Empowerment, Feature, Thoughts & Reflections
Aminata Alice Yajoh is a self-taught artist from the Gambia. She is in her early twenties and a School of Public Health graduate of The Gambia College. Aminata is one of the country’s few promising women in a male-dominated art community. Her paintings portray...
