BLOG: Celebrating Friendship at WIN – International Friendship Day 2022

‘Friendship is an undervalued resource. The consistent message…is that friends make your life better.’ – Dr. Karen A. Roberto, Executive Director at the Institute for Society, Culture and Environment at Virginia Tech.

Lady Gilda Levy – WIN Chair and Co-Founder

Marion Waruguru – WIN CEO

Lucy Calcott – Chair of East Sussex WIN

Dr. Sudarshan Kapur MBE – Chair of Gants Hill WIN

Averil Pooten Watan – Co-Chair Forest WIN

References

Journal Of Epidemiology &Amp; Community Health

59

PLoS Med

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/21/health/21well.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/more-and-more-research-shows-friends-are-good-for-your-health/2016/05/26/f249e754-204d-11e6-9e7f-57890b612299_story.html

On May 26^th, WIN celebrated the launch of our latest award-winning film, All Of Our Shadows, from the celebrated All Of Us Schools Campaign at Westminster Academy, designed to kick-start a conversation around young people’s mental health and wellbeing in education settings. The evening featured a screening of the film and a recent workshop using the companion resources, as well as a moving and inspiring panel of young people involved in the campaign led by actress and CEO of SEED Support UK Gemma Oaten. There was also a recorded message of support from musician Craig David MBE. The event was attended by leading figures across mental health and education sectors, as well s the animation team behind the film and Judy and David Dangoor CBE. Our thanks to the Dangoor family for their continued support for the All Of Us Schools Campaign.