Who Can Speak
‘When they speak, it is scientific; when we speak, it is unscientific;
When they speak it’s universal; when we speak it’s specific;
When they speak it’s objective; when we speak it’s subjective;
When they speak it’s neutral; when we speak it’s personal;
When they speak it’s rational; when we speak it’s emotional;
When they speak it’s impartial; when we speak it’s partial;
They have facts, we have opinions; They have knowledge, we have experiences.’
By artist and activist
Grada Kilomba
From her book ‘Plantation Memories,’
reprinted here with Grada’s kind permission
When We Speak amplifies the power found in the lived experiences of young people to shape and bring about change in their communities.
When We Speak is an activist course supporting young people to run their own social change projects.
We provide training, specialised coaching, youth led spaces and funding opportunities
For more info, get in touch at whenwespeak@toynbeehall.org.uk
The Programme
VOLUMES
We invite grassroots activists, community organisers and powerful social justice campaigners to share their knowledge and experiences with us.
CLINICS
These skill-based sessions connect young people to specialists in fundraising, communications, research and so much more. Young people learn the practical skills to bring their project to life.
MICROGRANTS
Putting money in young people’s hands to lead and do is paramount. We invite young people to pitch their idea for a micro-grant so they can get their projects off the ground.
1-2-1 COACHING
Embracing individual differences, our specialised coaching and 1-2-1 mentoring caters to each young person in the programme. Together we identify what support is needed and how we can provide it.
YOUTH-LED CONVERSATIONS
A youth-led space for young people to get together, chat and share opinions on issues they care about.
The Activists
Meet the powerful young people who are speaking up and out
Bukky
ChitChatUK
The Events
A collection of our events: meander through where we’ve been and where we’re going
COMING UP
PAST
VOLUMES
The Stories
Check out our amazing content, showcasing projects the activists are working on
Contact us
If you have any questions, would like some more information or would like to express your interest in participating in the programme please complete this form and we’ll get back to you.
