Tag: charity
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“By representing the DSA (Down’s Syndrome Association), I hope to make a difference for my sister and everyone else with Down’s Syndrome, who have as much right to a fully inclusive life as the rest of us.” These words by award-winning rapper Aitch can be found on his JustGiving page, which he set up ahead of his…
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![Interview: We spoke to Izzy Bizu about lockdown, new music, charity work and more [@IzzyBizu]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Izzy-Bizu-MG-press-shot-2020-DSC00870-please-credit-Pete-Cadman-180x180.jpg)
Amidst the madness of 2020 we caught up with Izzy Bizu ahead of her releasing her new album. You have almost certainly seen Izzy Bizu‘s name by now as she’s been in and around the music scene since 2011. It was her 2016 debut album that really propelled her to new heights and between ‘White…
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![King Apparel [@kingapparel] link up with Plastician [@Plastician] for fundraising WaveGang Mix](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/a3710581084_10-180x180.jpg)
Amidst a financially struggling NHS, KING Apparel and Plastician have come together to do their part for the NHS with WaveGang mix. After a month of organising and getting things mixed KING Apparel have launched their WaveGang mix. It was mixed by Plastician and includes contributions from over 50 of the biggest Wave movement producers…
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![GUAP MEETS: Ragz-CV – Spoken Word Artist & Founder of Brixton Charity – Poetic Unity. [@poeticunity]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/RYO_0315-180x180.jpg)
GUAP MEETS: Ragz-CV – Spoken Word Artist & Founder of Brixton Charity – Poetic Unity. [@poeticunity]
Ragz-CV wants to give a voice to the voiceless. Meets Ragz-CV spoken word artist and founder of Poetic Unity. The UK charity organisation that believes in giving a voice to the voiceless. Based at Brixton’s Black Cultural Archives, Poetic Unity seeks to educate and empower the community. We had the opportunity to speak to Poet…
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![Humanitarian Charity [@pennyappeal] Appoints 11 Year-Old Shakira Rahman As Their First Mini CEO](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/KidBoss_First_Day_at_work2-┬®pennyappeal-180x180.jpg)
International Humanitarian Charity Penny Appeal identified the need to bring on board someone with a new perspective. Adult CEO, Aamer Naeem explained how a charity commission report found that 92% of trustees were aged between 55-64. Once reviewing the statistics, Aamer made the decision to appoint 11 year-old Shakira Rahman as Mini CEO of Penny…
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![GUAP speaks to [@oceanlewis] who’s partnered with [@nandosuk] to fight Malaria in Mozambique](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1U4A9074-180x180.jpg)
Have you ever had an experience which has transformed your outlook on life before? You know those moments that just shift your entire mindset. I bet by now you know what I mean, right!? Ocean Lewis, British sprint athlete and model, shares with us an unforgettable insight she’s had whilst volunteering abroad and being exposed…
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![Introducing Aston Somsoc’s [@AstonSomaliSoc] showcase](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Aston-somali-soc-1.jpg)
Aston Somali Society proudly presents their first ever showcase, hosted by the two talented YouTubers, Princesalad and Qasaqasa The aim of the event is to bring the Somali youth together and show that they can have fun, without the trouble- AstonSomSoc A mixture of different artists, the event will provide a platform for both…
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![Inspiring Edge [@HayleeVenus] fundraiser fashion show 11/11/17](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/unnamed.jpg)
On 11th November Embrace U Empire, founded by Haylee Venus, are hosting Inspiring Edge Fashion Show at the Haringey Irish Centre. They are raising awareness of mental health and fundraising for Mek Ah Step CIC. The show gives aspiring creatives the chance to showcase and develop their talents. Mek Ah Step deliver creative arts and…
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Last week over four hundred people lost their lives when the side of Sugar loaf mountain collapsed into an area called Regent in Sierra Leone. Apparently over six hundred people are still missing and volunteers are working relentlessly to try and recover victims. The tragedy was not heavily covered by news outlets, something that we…
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![Here is ChakaBars [@Chakabars] The Soul Putting Love Back Into Humanity #LoveArmyForSomalia](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chakabars-3.png)
In a time where perception is everything regardless of whether it is authentic or spurious it’s a breath of fresh air when you come across someone who stands for purity. When I say purity, I mean living one’s life through their own lens and not letting life itself blur their vision. Social media has a…