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What does a village in East Africa have to do with the streets of Coventry? For Ade, the connection is everything. Early in his career as a census enumerator, Ade went door-to-door in his hometown, witnessing firsthand the devastating human cost of political neglect and broken systems. When he arrived in the UK, he realised that despite being a developed society, the exact same socio-economic inequalities exist here too. Driven by a lifelong search for answers, Ade brought hi

What happens when you stop letting a system define who you are? For a long time, Laura felt powerless, written off by structures that saw her only as a victim of sexual violence. Yearning for a community where she could heal and feel seen, she brought her idea to Connecting for Good’s Open Ideas Night, aka Collaboration Station. Read how she built a thriving movement from the ground up.

"Talent isn’t distributed by postcode, but opportunities often are." Meet Cass, the newest member of our Core Team. She opens up about moving to Coventry from Spain, the hard truths about working in silos, and why she believes everyone is qualified to help shape our city.

What does it actually feel like to stand in a room full of people fighting for their lifelines? Alan from Action Rayz takes us inside a packed PIP consultation event at the Belgrade Theatre, weaving together his own memories of 1960s Coventry with the urgent battles being fought today.

"We’re not here because we were given a chance. We’re here because we created one." Discover how Coventry Youth Activists (CYA) are breaking barriers, leadings with joy, and proving that accessible leadership means everyone has a right to take part in shaping our city.

It started with a simple observation at a retirement village. People were staying home, not because they didn't want to be part of the city, but because they couldn't trust that they’d find a toilet when they got there. What began as a local listening session quickly unravelled into a much larger story about health, isolation and basic human rights. This is the story local campaigner Joanna shared at the Connecting For Good event in April of how community-led action grew from

A Connecting For Good Core Team Leader shares their journey from adversity to community organising and why everyday people stepping up can help shape a stronger future for Coventry.