Our Community
We are a community of voices, passionate about amplifying positive stories from diverse groups. We have a vision of a world where everybody is accepted for who they are and who they wish to be. We believe visibility and education are key to this vision. We believe in community and creating in partnership with the communities that our resources impact.
If for us, not without us
We will never create resources for groups of people without collaborating with the individuals the resources are impacting. Therefore, we are keen to connect with people who are part of the diverse communities to join us on our mission.
Paid submissions
We are a grass roots organisation established in May 2020 and comprised of volunteers from marginalised groups. We are working tirelessly in our free time to develop resources to help educate about the need for positive representation of diverse groups, and also to create a platform where we can amplify those voices.
In addition to creating a community of voices, we are working towards a fund for paid submissions of art, blog posts, poetry, creative writing and essays.
Our contributors since May 2020
Cindy
Pronouns: She/ her/ hers
Favourite quote: ‘The most terrifying fact about the universe is not that it is hostile but that it is indifferent, but if we can come to terms with this indifference, then our existence as a species can have genuine meaning. However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.’ Stanley Kubrick
Me in ten words or less: Imperfect, community-loving, ally, woman of colour, feminist, writer
What I want to amplify: Positive representation
Lydia
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Favourite quote: “Healing begins where the wound was made” – Alice Walker
Me in ten words or less: daughter, sister, creative, humanitarian, sharer, thinker, advocate, learner, listener, friend
What I want to amplify: A diversified and inclusive school curriculum
Read Lydia’s contribution HERE
Carly
Pronouns: She/ her/ hers
Favourite quote: ‘Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.’ Maya Angelou
Me in ten words or less: Teacher, writer, learner, parent, advocate, ally, lesbian, respectful, collaborative, loyal
What I want to amplify: As many voices as possible from a diverse range of communities
Sadia
Pronouns: She/ her/ hers
Favourite quote: ‘and the sea says, in its lovely voice, “excuse me, I have work to do.” Mary Oliver
Me in ten words or less: I am unapologetically brave, and I enjoy long walks!
What I want to amplify: I want to amplify the voices of the unheard, and the conveniently ignored
Elizabeth
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Favourite Quote: ‘I am not a snowflake. I am not a sweet, infantilising symbol of fragility and life. I am a strong, fierce, flawed adult woman.’ - Stella Young.
Me in ten words or less: disabled, activist, editor, writer, consultant, most importantly daughter and friend!
What I want to amplify: The voices of disabled women who are doing amazing work across the globe.
Go follow Elizabeth on Twitter: https://twitter.com/esioul
Charlotte
Pronouns: She/ her/ hers
Favourite quote: ‘Rights are won only by those who make their voices heard.’ Harvey MIlk
Me in ten words or less: Lesbian, adopter, mother, activist, passionate, caring, partner, advocate, creative, community
What I want to amplify: For a more diverse education system
Florence
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Favourite Quote: ‘Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn’t’ - Michelle Obama
Me in ten words or less: feminist, creative, queer, writer, education, travelling, swimming, passionate, spontaneity & kindness
What I want to amplify: To increase the positive representation of queer women & other members of the LGBT+ community - so that future generations grow up in a diverse and inclusive society, where they feel seen and valid.
Ringo
Pronouns: He/ him/ his
Favourite quote: ‘Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road’ Jack Kerouac
Me in ten words or less: Explorer, sports lover, film enthusiast, writer, amateur Chinese historian
What I want to amplify: That creativity comes in all colours