Community 

Impact Social: United Kingdom

Two women are conversing at a table filled with colorful fabric and sewing supplies in a cafe or shop. One woman wears a floral hijab and dark green outfit, while the other wears a red-patterned top. In the background, three people are behind the counter, and a blue banner with yellow and black lettering is visible.

Impact

  • 20 attendees

  • August 8 2024

  • SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals

  • London, United Kingdom

Impact
Overview

The first Impact Social in the UK took place in London on August 8, 2024, with 20 attendees. The event focused on networking with nonprofit leaders and raising funds for social impact causes.

Our partners

Logo with a large letter 'M' in the center, encircled by the words 'Chau!', 'Momlette', and 'Coffee' in a blue font on a beige background.
A circular logo with the text 'British Bangla Welfare Trust' in English and Bengali, featuring a graphic of the Union Jack and the Bangladesh flag within a globe, supported by hands.
Book cover titled 'A PRISM by Nabila' with geometric background pattern
Logo for Imaa, supporting mothers, featuring stylized purple and blue figures of a mother and child.
A woman with black hair, glasses, and a gray blazer is speaking, standing in front of a green backdrop with yellow and black text reading 'BL', and a black and white photograph of a child riding a bicycle on a city street.

A woman with black hair, glasses, and a gray blazer is speaking, standing in front of a green backdrop with yellow and black text reading 'BL', and a black and white photograph of a child riding a bicycle on a city street.

Group of people sitting around a table in a cafe, enjoying pastries and having a conversation.

Group of people sitting around a table in a cafe, enjoying pastries and having a conversation.

Two women having a conversation indoors, one with a patterned dress and arm crossed, the other with a headscarf and earrings, standing in front of a large black-and-white photograph of a woman riding a bicycle on a city street.

Two women having a conversation indoors, one with a patterned dress and arm crossed, the other with a headscarf and earrings, standing in front of a large black-and-white photograph of a woman riding a bicycle on a city street.

A man with glasses, a beard, and dark hair, wearing a beige blazer, white shirt, dark green tie, and black pants, standing and speaking in front of a green backdrop with 'BL' logos, at an indoor event.

A man with glasses, a beard, and dark hair, wearing a beige blazer, white shirt, dark green tie, and black pants, standing and speaking in front of a green backdrop with 'BL' logos, at an indoor event.

Project Team

  • Anil Wasif, Director of Strategy, BacharLorai

  • Ahnaf Zarif Rahman, Impact Social Program Manager, BacharLorai

  • Nabeela Zaman, Managing Director, British Bangla Welfare Trust

  • Nusaiba Masnurah, Executive, Maa Global

  • Nabila Kauser, Founder, Prism by Nabila

  • Azkka Noor, Communications & Outreach Lead, BacharLorai

SDG Alignment

Graphic showing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17, Partnerships for the Goals, with a white interlinked circles symbol on a dark blue background.

Target 17.16
Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technologies and financial resources to support the achievement of sustainable development goals in all countries, particularly developing countries.

Target 17.3
Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources.

Context

At the BacharLorai Impact Social in London, discussions revolved around bridging the generational and cultural divides within the Bangladeshi diaspora. Community members emphasized the need for intergenerational learning, where older generations share their cultural knowledge, language, and traditions with younger members. This approach was seen as critical for preserving cultural heritage and addressing the loneliness and isolation felt by many elders within the diaspora.

Several voices reflected on the challenges younger generations face in staying connected to their Bangladeshi roots. They expressed concerns about the loss of cultural identity, noting how some younger Bangladeshis grow up with a limited understanding of their heritage. Ideas were shared about organizing language and cultural programs that would help foster a sense of belonging for younger community members, ensuring they remain connected to their origins while living abroad.

Others addressed the importance of promoting cross-cultural engagement. They highlighted the need for the diaspora to integrate more effectively into the broader community, breaking down stereotypes and fostering mutual understanding between different cultural groups. This holistic approach to community building, through cultural preservation and outreach, was viewed as essential for creating stronger, more resilient communities.

These discussions highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in ensuring that older and younger generations feel connected, valued, and supported within the diaspora.