Media & Events
Public events are great for discussing new ideas and the latest research.
Please contact me if you are interested in a free talk on Eliminating Poverty in Britain
or to discuss training on The Biology of Poverty or The Biology of Child Poverty.
September 2024
KPMG
It was a pleasure to speak to KPMG's Social Mobility Network and discover how much enthusiasm and desire there is to support people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Huge thanks to Sheniz Mushtaq and Michael Edison-Odiase (pictured) for leading the session.
July 2024
St Luke's Primary School, East London.
It was great to give my training course on The Biology of Child Poverty to the staff at this incredible school. The Deputy Head, Cristina King said:
"I could not recommend Helen's training session on The Biology of Child Poverty enough. The course content was entirely relevant to our school setting, and the community in which we are based, providing new, and much needed, perspectives on the impact of poverty on children and their families, and how this can present itself. Alongside this, Helen provided practical and realistic suggestions for supporting children, with a focus on making these manageable for schools and their staff. Teachers and support staff alike were engaged throughout the training, and fed back overwhelmingly positively. Thank you! "
May 2024
It was a privilege to be asked to write a guest blog for
The Equality Trust. It is an organisation which has been working incredibly hard for a brighter future. You can read my full text here:
https://equalitytrust.org.uk/blog/guest-blog-eliminating-poverty-britain
May 2024
Amazon's algorithm states that "Eliminating Poverty in Britain" is being bought regularly alongside Rory Stewart's "Politics on the Edge". Given he won the Book of The Year award (non-fiction narrative) yesterday, it's nice to be in such good company!
Thanks to everyone for your support and for buying a copy.
March 2024 - Manchester
After meeting Andy Burnham, The Mayor of Greater Manchester at The Labour Party's Pathway to Power event last year, I am delighted to be heading to Manchester to speak to all the Chief Executives of Greater Manchester's Local Authorities about ways to tackle poverty in their communities. I will also be providing Andy Burnham's department with training on The Biology of Poverty.
Image: Andy Burnham with journalist Andrew Marr
March 2024 - London
The Bank of England's Social Mobility Network invited me to speak to them about my book and discuss ways that the Bank can support the most vulnerable in our society.
February 2024
Sacred Money - BBC Sounds Podcast
Taqwa Sadiq interviewing & Emily Dicks producing. It was a real pleasure to be involved! On Demand: Episodes 1 & 5
In this five-part series, Taqwa Sadiq explores whether Zakat, an Islamic tradition, can help solve the UK cost-of-living crisis.
Her quest for answers takes us all over the globe and even back in time. From hallowed libraries in Cambridge and a mysterious stone in Turkey, to a flooded farm in Pakistan and modern activism in Chicago. Along the way, Taqwa meets young Muslims, doctors and influencers, aunties and uncles, a religious scholar, an ex-government official, and more. Their stories open up questions around identity and belonging, and explore what happens when ancient traditions are transported to new places and times.
February 2024
All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Poverty
An online event discussing new ideas on how to end poverty in Britain and Q&A afterwards from MPs and members of the public.
It was a real honour to be involved.
February 2024
The Royal Geographical Society: Poverty in Britain
On Demand: https://www.rgs.org/events/talks-on-demand/poverty-in-britain
Join us for an insightful panel discussion at the Society where leading experts will be demystifying the state of poverty in Britain using their research, advocacy and policy experience. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A.
Meet Our Speakers
Helen Rowe is an award-winning social researcher, a writer and campaigner. Her expertise in the social housing sector includes leading campaigns on literacy and digital inclusion and as the co-founder of the Connected Housing Initiative, which worked to improve internet access for low-income residents.
Dr Kitty Stewart is Associate Professor of Social Policy and Associate Director of the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) at the London School of Economics. Kitty’s recent research focuses primarily on the causes and consequences of child poverty.
Professor Vandana Desai is Professor in Human Geography at Royal Holloway. Vandana is a development geographer primarily interested in India & the poor, with specialisms in access to housing, challenging gender politics, inequality and social justice.
Chaired by Martine Croxall, a presenter with BBC News Channel and a Fellow of the Society.
Martine in full flow - "It is incredibly readable".
Left to Right
Dr Kitty Stewart, Professor Vananda Desai, Martine Croxall, Helen Rowe
February 2024
OFCOM - Social Mobility Network
The media has such an immense influence over our society that it was great to speak at OFCOM and discuss the narrative of the 'undeserving poor' in our country. Compassion is a far better and more productive alternative. Lots of engagement in the room and remotely.
October/November 2023
Local Community Groups
I have been out talking to local groups discussing poverty in Tower Hamlets. Currently, we have 70 food banks and some are on school premises. The need is immense, so engaging the local community is really important.
October 2023
The Financial Conduct Authority - Social Mobility Network
An incredibly well attended talk. The participants were really engaged and used their knowledge and expertise to create an in-depth discussion, particularly pertinent during this cost-of-living crisis.
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