November 2023 - JET’s White Ribbon Information, Wellbeing and Fun event

Throughout the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, JET Jobs, Education and Training, together with White Ribbon UK held  JET’s White Ribbon Information, Wellbeing and Fun event. The event was held on the 22nd of November at the Carnegie Building, Atkinson Rd, Newcastle.

This event was focused on promoting well-being in the local community and allowing people to explore different support that our local organisations can give around health and wellbeing.

This year we tried to encourage individuals and organisations to make consistent choices and actions to #ChangeTheStory for women and girls, so that they may live their lives free from the fear of violence.

We had 12 organisations who offered not just information about the support they can give, but also interesting conversations and interactive games. We introduced organisations such Action Foundation, NEHK, Newcastle City Council, The Millin Charity, Vita Health Group, Findway, Riverside Community Health Project, Success4All, The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner, Angelou-Centre and Sexual Health Services 4 Newcastle.

The event welcomed more than 90 people who were sharing smiles and stories between them. After the event participants noted that the event was very useful, and they were very happy to be able to attend it. Some of them even booked themselves for continued support with organisations and were glad that they met people who made them feel that they could finally move further in their lives.

A big THANK YOU goes to everyone who helped us make this event happen. We can’t wait for next year's event which will be even bigger and hopefully will make more people happier and safer.   Let’s spread the word – Violence Against Women and Girls is NOT OK

#ChangeTheStory