This week, we are proud to celebrate Mavreen Ncube – psychotherapist, mental health advocate, trade union leader, and passionate champion for the wellbeing and rights of Black and migrant communities. Mavreen has dedicated her career to supporting people experiencing some of life's most difficult challenges. As a psychotherapist working within the NHS and in private practice, she provides compassionate support to individuals living with complex mental health conditions, inclu

This week, we are delighted to celebrate Elizabeth Sunduzwayo – founder of New Hope North East, community advocate, and passionate champion for children with disabilities, family empowerment, and inclusive communities. Elizabeth's journey into community leadership was shaped by personal experience. As the parent of a child with special educational needs and disabilities, she recognised the challenges many families face when trying to access the right support, services, and op

This week, WEWN proudly celebrates Rachael Nyazuwa, a passionate community champion whose work reflects our mission to support, connect, and empower women across the North East as they build confident, fulfilling lives in the UK. Professionally, Rachael works as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, but her impact reaches far beyond formal roles. She is one of the leaders of an informal network of more than 300 Zimbabwean women, offering trusted support to women across the No