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It’s not the Coronavirus I’m worried about – It’s falling behind at school.

May 20, 2020 aplecollective Leave a comment

We all know what young people are thinking and feeling and worrying about just now, right?  We remember what it…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: corona virus, poverty truth community, school, students

Putting meaning to the ‘Digital Divide’ in the North East of England

April 23, 2020 aplecollective Leave a comment

The daily realities of the digital divide in the North East of England – a call to connect our community…

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Posted in: The Digital Divide Filed under: community, corona virus, COVID-19, digital divide, digital exclusion, lockdown, low income communities, north east, poverty

Expertise by Experience is essential to getting the COVD-19 response right.

March 25, 2020 aplecollective Leave a comment

We are in unprecedented times, all that we have previously felt to be ‘normal’ has changed. COVID-19, the global pandemic,…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: corona virus, COVID-19, inequality, low income communities, poverty, universal credit, zero hour contracts

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ApleCollectiveAPLE Collective@ApleCollective·
14 Jan

Good to speak to @Siobhain_Mc just now. Activism with lived experience working with MPs find solutions to the digital divide. @Grannyherro @philparkes2015 @MVitalis4 Aimee @PTCScotland Don't underestimate the power of being a voice in a crowd. We will be heard -working together

APLE Collective@ApleCollective

Looking forward to meeting @Siobhain_Mc this afternoon to discuss the Digital Divide. We will be sharing the work of APLE Collective and Discussing how we might move forward our call for free WiFi for Low income Groups #OperationWiFi @corganisers @jrf_uk @anniekelly https://t.co/AdvvGbfGaA

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ApleCollectiveAPLE Collective@ApleCollective·
14 Jan

Looking forward to meeting @Siobhain_Mc this afternoon to discuss the Digital Divide. We will be sharing the work of APLE Collective and Discussing how we might move forward our call for free WiFi for Low income Groups #OperationWiFi @corganisers @jrf_uk @anniekelly

APLE Collective@ApleCollective

Looking forward to meeting with @Siobhain_Mc next week to discuss Digital Divide. APLE Collective are calling for Free Wi Fi for all low income groups. @ThriveTeesside @HartActionLab @ATDFourthWorld @PTCScotland @ExpertCitizens @corganisers @raparuk @doleanimators https://t.co/Ns5KjvFVr3

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ApleCollectiveAPLE Collective@ApleCollective·
13 Jan

The @jrf_uk UK Poverty Report details living experiences of poverty and seeks solutions. Listen to Lived Experience and Ways to Solve Poverty CAN be found. @ThriveTeesside @HartActionLab @ATDFourthWorld @corganisers @PTCScotland @ExpertCitizens @doleanimators @raparuk

Joseph Rowntree Foundation@jrf_uk

In the first in a three-part series of stories from members of our UK Poverty Grassroots Action Group, we hear from Melanie about her experiences as a single parent, the circumstances that swept her into poverty and the added pressure of the pandemic https://t.co/l4Y7j54Rs3

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ApleCollectiveAPLE Collective@ApleCollective·
13 Jan

Listening to the voices of lived experience of poverty is about dignity, respect and democratic rights. We have a voice and need to be heard. Funding and knowledge sharing from @jrf_uk and @SarahJCampbll recognises our knowledge and amplifies voice.

Sarah Campbell@SarahJCampbll

Is it as content for illustrative purposes or a source of data to be mined? Or do we view people as a holding a key piece of the puzzle in finding solutions? A piece that is almost always missing. @ApleCollective

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SarahJCampbllSarah Campbell@SarahJCampbll·
12 Jan

Read and take on board. Like most responses to poverty the food parcel response is riddled with assumptions, stereotypes and misinformation. To solve poverty we must work w/ people w/ experience to check assumptions at every stage. To challenge ourselves on our misconceptions... https://t.co/TttGEu5ZOX

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