Anti-racism Conference with Vivian Okeze - Tirado

Join Vivian Okeze–Tirado, Author, England social worker of the Year and social justice advocate (2021), Head of VOT Training and Consultancy to discuss anti-racism! Enhance your knowledge and skills and equip yourself for good practice in this area. An engaging discussion on all things anti-racism, including a workshop focused on understanding key terminologies often misused. Using practical examples and personal stories, to explore race discrimination and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be anti-racist.

Since October 2021, Vivian has run annual creative anti-racist events on social media as part of October Black History Month. This year, however, she has taken a step further to continue the discussion in -person by hosting this face-to-face event to bring diverse professionals together for an inclusive learning event.

Venue - Roffey Millenium Hall, RH12 4DT, Horsham, West Sussex. (20mins walk from Horsham Train Station)

Who is this conference for?

The conference is for people-facing professionals - Social workers, Health and Social care staff, Teachers and individuals who are enthusiastic about race equality and curious or eager to acquire knowledge on how to be anti-racist. We've all got stories to tell, have you got one to tell or do you simply want to learn? Join us! You will be glad you did!

Why attend? Simply put, this event will equip you with the tools for effective anti-racist practice, helping you avoid uncomfortable situations and become an active part of the solution. Join the journey towards race equity and inclusion and take the first step toward becoming a Race Equality Ambassador. Social workers and social care staff can use this event as part of their professional CPD - Vivian Okeze–Tirado is trusted by Social Work England (SWE), and the British Association of Social Workers (BASW). Vivian delivered Headline training for Social Work England training week in March 2024 and for BASW UK National Conference in June 2024.

What to expect?

• A Half-day learning event hosted by Vivian Okeze–Tirado, a nationally recognised Social Work Professional, Author, EDI, Anti-racism Trainer and Consultant.

• A reflective workshop on anti-racism following 2024 Black History Month UK.
• Stories! Stories! Stories! Using storytelling to bring the event to life. Professionals will be sharing their stories to educate you. “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou.
• Promoting racial diversity and inclusion and anti-racist practice within an inclusive learning environment.
• Stories – Reflection – Refreshment - Let us rise by lifting each other up, there is room for all.

Who is Vivian Okeze - Tirado? - Head of VOT Training & Consultancy.

Vivian is a national award-winning social work leader, social justice advocate, author, and qualified practice educator. An experienced Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) specialist and trainer who since 2020, following the M**der of George Floyd, has actively focused on promoting racial diversity and workplace inclusion. She is currently the Head of her own Training and Consultancy services, designing and facilitating EDI workshops and training to help organisations, public, private, and local authorities to foster equitable and inclusive workplace culture and compliance with the equality legislation. In the last year alone, she has collaborated with many large private, public, and national organisations and Local Authorities across England conducting speaking events, and training leaders and professionals both in small and large audiences.

VOT Training and Consultancy Services is based in Horsham, West Sussex and provides services across the UK. Delivers dynamic and interactive training and conferences which combine emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity to ensure that safeguarding of vulnerable service users remains the heart of practice. Social Work, Social Care, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Anti-racism training for public, private and charity organisations for professionals at all levels. We believe that race diversity is an asset.

Our purpose is to promote knowledge to inspire fair, inclusive, and equitable workplaces one training, one conference at a time.

We envision a world where race inequality has been eradicated or significantly reduced, a world where organisations reflect tangible diversity and exemplify anti-racist practice, fairness, and equity.

Our Values: Empathy – Fairness – Integrity – Collaboration – Passion – Inspiration - Kindness

"We believe that if we embody empathy in our hearts, fairness in our actions, integrity in our spirit, a collaborative attitude and with passion, we inspire a kinder world" - Vivian Okeze - Tirado.

Registration: Do not miss this unique opportunity. All tickets are subsidised at a special discounted price of £25 covering the workshop, tea, coffee, and refreshments. Register and obtain your ticket as soon as possible.

Venue - Roffey Millenium Hall RH12 4DT, Horsham, West Sussex. (20mins walk from Horsham Train Station).

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Website: https://vottraining.co.uk/

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