London is home to many Portuguese-speakers who have migrated to the UK but, with roots in Portugal, Brazil and Africa, many people working with young Portuguese speakers may not have recognised them as such. Portuguese speakers often go overlooked and unheard. This event seeks to give those working with young people the chance to hear from Portuguese speakers with varied backgrounds so that we can create better responses to their needs.  

If you are an educator, youth worker, policy-maker, community-member or service-provider and want to learn about how to better serve this diverse and fascinating community, come join us at this event! Due to migration, especially from Brazil and through Portugal since the 2011 census, the number of Portuguese speakers is unknown, but significantly higher than the 40,000+ documented.  With many young people from these communities struggling to meet their potential at school or in the workplace, there is a need to listen to them and improve the way we support them and their families.  

Join us on 17 June to celebrate the Mundo Lusófono! Delicious lunch and refreshments will be provided. Bring your questions and come to share your experiences. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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DETAILS:

When: 17 June 2022; 10:30 – 2:00 pm  
 
Where: The Baytree Centre, 300 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6AE ***Please email programmes@wonderfoundation.org.uk if you need a travel voucher***

Eligibility: The Being and Belonging programme as well as its events are funded for participants aged 16-30. Those under 18 who wish to attend will be required to provide parent/guardian permission.