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People and Places

Reflections on life as it is lived in all parts of Wales, and stories of Welsh lives across the world.

Pulling devolved levers to help tackle poverty in Wales

Joe Rossiter reflects on the second webinar – Turning the Tide on Child Poverty – delivered in partnership between the IWA and WCPP

25th March
  • Politics and Policy

Stepping Up: How Covid-19 Tested the Resilience of Welsh Places

Since 2018, the IWA has convened a consortium of experts and, together, we have been developing the Understanding Welsh Places

7th October 2021 (6th April 2023)
  • Reports

Community cohesion and social infrastructure – the vital connections

Chris Johnes, CEO of Building Communities Trust, discusses how social infrastructure and local services are integral to community cohesion.

20th March (20th March)
  • People and Places

When the rules collapse, Cymru must speak for peace and justice as war expands in the Middle East

Dr Hade Turkmen from Oxfam Cymru discusses the rising conflicts in the Middle East and calls for Cymru to stand firmly against the expansion of war and the collapse of the rules that protect civilians everywhere.

18th March
  • People and Places

The Welsh Government is cutting funding for Adult Autism & ADHD services

Kaja shares their thoughts after receiving a letter during Neurodivergence Celebration Week outlining the Welsh Government’s plan to re-direct funding away from the adult autism and ADHD services.

17th March (17th March)
  • People and Places

Bridging the gap: Enhancing advocacy and inclusion for minoritised communities with learning disabilities in Wales

Edward Oloidi looks at the ways organisations can be more approachable and inclusive of people with learning disabilities from ethnic minority communities.

13th March (11th March)
  • People and Places

After the shake-up: Why active travel must remain a priority for the next Welsh Government

Tomos Owens discusses why the new Welsh Government must prioritise active travel.

11th March (11th March)
  • People and Places

Wales’ Hearts Need More: BHF Cymru’s call to action

British Heart Foundation (BHF) Cymru explain how between 700 and 800 lives in Wales could be saved in 2035 alone if the next Welsh Government commit to reducing premature deaths from cardiovascular disease by 25% over the next decade.

25th February (20th February)
  • People and Places

The World Cup that matters: Wales’ first Street Child World Cup

Dr Arun Midha, Trustee at Street Child United, discusses the importance of Wales’ First Street Child World Cup

18th February (17th February)
  • People and Places

Apprenticeships – a genius decision for the next Welsh Government

Apprenticeships in Wales are a success story, and this Apprenticeships Week we at ColegauCymru encourage all our partners to join the celebrations.

10th February (6th February)
  • People and Places
Neil Sachdev, Chair of Natural Resources Wales.

Wales can’t keep treating the environmental crisis as an afterthought. Society itself must change.

Neil Sachdev reflects on his first 100 days as Chair of Natural Resources Wales as the organisation launches a sobering State of Natural Resources report.

29th January (27th January)
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