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YOUR RESULTS FOR STORIES BY Emdad Rahman

Emdad is a Londoner born and bred. He is passionate about origami, football and homelessness, though not in that particular order...

Solidarity on the streets
Emdad Rahman December 01 2024

What does solidarity mean to the homeless community in the winter months, and how can we practice it? By Emdad Rahman

When we talk about homelessness, it’s easy to think of it as someone else’s problem. But the reality is that homelessness touche...

Harsh winter
Emdad Rahman October 01 2024

On the challenges facing homeless people during winter and the urgent action needed to reverse a worsening crisis. By Emdad Rahman

Winter brings great change, requiring the greatest adjustments on our part in order to ride through what is so often a rollercoa...

Come cook with us
Emdad Rahman August 01 2024

A community-led cookbook in Barking & Dagenham aims to empower residents, including those experiencing homelessness, to prepare nutritious, low-cost meals. By Emdad Rahman

A council cost-of-living survey this year in Barking & Dagenham has shown that one in two residents said they either skip or...

Good news cycle
Emdad Rahman June 01 2024

FoodCycle nourish communities with food and conversation. Emdad Rahman visited one of its London services to find out more

Those who are at the forefront of homeless outreach will identify with me when I describe the levels of creativity involved when...

Sports day
Emdad Rahman April 01 2024

On a visit to Leyton Orient Football Club, our writer notes the importance of community projects and sports to people struggling during the winter. By Emdad Rahman

Through a network of community organisations and institutions, an entertaining and memorable matchday experience was organised f...

Little things lead to change
Emdad Rahman February 01 2024

How the little things we do to support people experiencing homelessness can lead to big changes for the better. Words on outreach, attitudes and fighting divisive rhetoric, by Emdad Rahman

The little things in our lives do matter a great deal, be it a flask of hot tea, a slice of cake, or the gift of a hat or scarf....

Common goal
Emdad Rahman October 01 2023

A report on a community football tournament, leading our writer to think about the connection between the grassroots game and kind acts. By Emdad Rahman

Football can have a transformative power in combatting homelessness. The world's most popular sport possesses a unique ability t...

Breaking bread
Emdad Rahman August 01 2023

Words on working in outreach and seeing the link between homelessness and mental health, as well as the importance of cooperation between grassroots outreach groups. By Emdad Rahman

The cost of living crisis has intensified the problem of food insecurity and it is the poorest people who are the worst affected...

Homeless during Ramadan
Emdad Rahman June 01 2023

From late March to late April, Muslims observed the holy month of Ramadan. Throughout the UK, communities worked together during the month to support homeless people and people experiencing food poverty. By Emdad Rahman

Ramadan has been observed globally and now is a good time to reflect. During the month, one is blessed with a heightened sense o...

All together
Emdad Rahman April 01 2023

Cooperation and coordination is key for local, smaller homeless services and outreach projects. Their survival and efficiency should be admired and serves as a template moving forward. Words by Emdad Rahman.

Now we're a few months into the new year, it's a good time for grassroots projects to assess how things are going, plan in advan...

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