This week, we’re chatting with Newcastle-based community organiser and anthropologist Dr Mwenza Blell (she/her). Mwenza has been working with people from across the West End to organise mutual aid during the pandemic. In part one, we talk about her experiences of community organising during Covid, the long-term importance of mutual aid, and whether it’s safe to store yoghurt outdoors during summertime! We had a great time recording this episode, and hope it warms your heart well into the new year!

 

You can find out more about the community organisations mentioned in the podcast here:

Elswick Covid-19 Mutual Aid https://www.facebook.com/ElswickMutualAid

ACORN the community union https://www.acorntheunion.org.uk/join

 

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