Looking Back At International Women’s Day
“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights” Gloria Steinem Last Friday (March 8) marked International Women’s Day. This day marked the celebration of an unborn child who has as much right to live as […]
Looking Ahead To ‘Give It Up’ For Comic Relief
Russell Brand and Amy Winehouse were close friends and after Amy’s death, Russell – who already had taken part in abstinence based recovery – wanted to see what he could do to help people addicted to drugs and alcohol. This Wednesday, 6th March, Russell will host a truly epic music and comedy gig, with all […]
Supporting Young People Through Music – The Roundhouse Records Launch
One of the Amy Winehouse Foundation’s main aims is to support and develop music provision for young people. This will be achieved by developing partnerships with organisations who work in this area, and through the delivery of an exciting new project currently being worked on. The Foundation recently donated £30,000 to The Roundhouse, London, to […]
It’s Time To Talk About Eating Disorders
Last week marked ‘Eating Disorders Week’, a national campaign to raise awareness and understanding of this serious mental illness, challenge the stereotypes and stigmas that people with eating disorders face and campaign for better services and treatments. One charity that is committed to helping people with eating disorders is Beat, whose vision is that all […]
Marking Children Of Alcoholics Week
The effects alcohol abuse can have go far beyond just having a drink. It can affect the people around you including close family and friends. Most importantly it can affect children. Today in the United Kingdom it is estimated that one in five children live with an alcoholic parent (www.coaweek.org). Having grown up with an […]
Homelessness And Poverty Action Week Highlights The Ongoing Need For Centrepoint
Did you sleep well last night? It was pretty bloomin’ cold, windy and rainy out. I ask because last week was Homelessness and Poverty Action Week, which aims to not only change the perceptions of poverty and homelessness in the UK, but also hopes to make a real difference to homeless peoples lives. Every night thousands of people are […]
Meet Our Blogger!
Sophia Kichou is now blogging for the Amy Winehouse Foundation. Here are a few words about her: ‘I was once a young person living at Centrepoint, and have been a member of the Centrepoint Youth Parliament for 3 years, which has involved working with MP’s and several national campaigns. I recently won Best News Coverage of […]