Events
Events Categories
- Panel discussions
- Community Engagement
- Education and Awareness
at Festivals
- Public Speaking at Diverse
Community Conferences
- Parenting workshops
for parents
- Feedback and impact
evaluation with families
Kind Ambition at Africa Comes to Bournemouth!
This yearâs Africa Comes to Bournemouth was held from 27th-29th June 2025 at Bournemouth Square.
Kind Ambition held a stand to support our vibrant, diverse community with awareness, education, and empowermentâall to help protect children and bridge cultures with care and understanding. đ
Festival goers stopped by our stand to say hello, learn more about what we do, and picked up some helpful resources to enhance and compliment their parenting, whilst bridging cultures.
We were honoured to have meaningful engagement with parents, caregivers, professionals, children and young people. In connecting, we were humbled to hear and also share some lived experiences to empower others.
Our aim was to support the community helping to raise awareness of and to educate and empower our community, so they can better safeguard and protect children from physical chastisement.
We also highlighted other cultural sensitivities that are creating Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for children and the
research ACEs that shows early trauma can have profound and lasting negative effects on a childâs physical, emotional, and mental health throughout their lifetime.
It was heartwarming to see children enjoying bubbles and crafts while we connected with parents, sharing vital safeguarding resources.
We also gave a 10 minute speech on stage to help Festival goers understand our key message which was very well received, a Festival goer won the prize of the day from Kind Ambition for recall the relevant year of the Children Act 1989 and Children Act 2004.
Key take home messages for festival goers were:
Our Promise to You at Kind Ambition:
đ¤ We come alongside you, not to judge
đ To guide, educate and empower, not instruct
â¤ď¸ We believe in parenting with love, not fear
And our famously coined acronym to help when discipline in parenting:
PRIME
P â Proportionate
R â Reasonable
I â Implement free
M â Marks-free (no bruises or injuries)
E â Effective parenting through positive connection
Together, weâre bridging cultures and building safer futures for our children â because safeguarding is everyoneâs responsibility.
Awareness, education, empowerment that leads to action will minimise these ACEs for children.
We stand together for safer, stronger communities where children are protected and safeguarded.
Conferencesâ
On the 26th May 2025, Kind Ambition supported an online panel discussion where attendees were Ready to Grow? Settle In. Level Up and Achieve Big.
This was not your average âsit and listenâ event. We dived into Growth & Goals: The Power of Setting and Achieving â a bold, inspiring session.
It was a true pleasure and honour to join an inspiring panel of professionals and changemakers at the Elaglobal Outreach discussion on Goals & Growth.
Kind Ambition shared on the importance of self-awarenessânot just as a buzzword, but as a powerful tool for personal growth and goal achievement.
We also introduced the Johari Window Model to explore how increasing our self-awareness can bring clarity, authenticity, and more intentional action.
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The key takeaway message from Kind Ambition was:
“Self-awareness is not a destinationâitâs a skill. And like any skill, it grows with consistent, intentional effort.”
We also heard from Roger McKenzie, who reminded us of the âshiny light momentsâ and the power of collectives and finding trusting mentors.
Ebi Sosseh, courageously shared lived experiences around emotional wellbeing, self-work, and networking across diverse communities, with reflections on Maslowâs Hierarchy of Needs.
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Danielle Hetherington-Parker, encouraged us through her story of trade union leadershipâemphasising support, collectivity, and putting yourself out there.
And hats off to Engr Chisom Anagu, who facilitated with brilliance and care.
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đą At Kind Ambition, we are always proud to be part of conversations that empower, inspire, and uplift our communities.
Attendees came curious, and left unstoppable.
On 5th July 2025, it was such an honour to speak at the Freedom Womenâs Conference, sharing the heart and vision behind Kind Ambition as ladies from diverse communities gathered to support and empower one another.
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Ir was a wonderful opportunity to help our communities to learn, grow, and be empowered to protect and safeguard children â while bridging cultures with compassion and understanding.
Each lady left armed with information, shared lived experiences that helped them to:
â Understand why adopting non-violent discipline strategies was essential
â Support children and families in culturally responsive, trauma-informed ways
â Break cycles of adversity with love, knowledge, and understanding.
Parenting Workshops that Empower
Here are some of the parenting workshops we have delivered at home for families.
Here at Kind Ambition, we have delivered restorative, person-centred parenting workshops that empower caregivers with tools, insight, and understanding of the UK legislation relating to safeguarding children, because we passionately believe that when parents grow, families thrive.
We have translated research and understanding of some of the child protection laws into real-life strategies to:
đ Help parents understand what behaviour may mean â not just how to manage it
đ§ Build awareness around child development, trauma, and communication
đ¤ Encourage connection through restorative practice and reflective listening
đŻ Guide parents to set clear, respectful boundaries
𧊠Offer alternatives to punitive responses â rooted in empathy
đĄ Strengthen family identity and resilience through shared learning
đ Culturally attuned and non-judgemental space
đ¨âđŠâđ§âđŚ Build safer, stronger bonds that protect and empower children
Parents have given feedback showing they have left our workshops feeling empowered with more than strategies â they’ve left with insight, support, and renewed confidence.
This helps us recognise why we do what we do: âWe donât fix families. We come alongside them as they grow.âÂ
Community Conferences
On 12th July 2025, Kind Ambition was invited to the 10th Princess Connect Womenâs Conference in Bournemouth, where we delivered a keynote speech to encourage and empower the Princesses in attendance, Our aim was for every princess to share our message to all their friends, colleagues, neighbours and all those they encounter in their everyday lives, because safeguarding is everyoneâs responsibility!
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We shared about Discipline, the Greek word Paideia, and elaborated on its reference to instruction that cultivates the heart and mind, not punishment that damages our children.
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We also took the opportunity to remind guests that hitting, smacking, beating, whipping, kicking, flogging as a form of discipline in parenting are not acts of love. They may be what some parents experienced in their childhood, and helping to break those generational cycles of abusive parenting was crucial.
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We reminded parents that our children are not ours to break, they are ours to build up and to encourage. Therefore in our parenting, we must correct them in empathy, gentleness, and with self-control.
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Many thanks to the leadership of Princess Connect for the opportunity to share this vital message with all their Princesses in attendance. We were most grateful for the warm invitation.
Community Engagement
đâ¨Â Kind Ambition at the Nigerian Community in Dorset Nigerian Community in Dorset  â¨đ
A huge thank you to the leadership team of the Nigerian Community in Dorset (NCD) â Rupert, Mabel, and Azuka for the opportunity to deliver a recent session to your members.
We were truly grateful for the warm welcome, the collaboration, and the delicious hospitality (the egusi was extraordinary and yummy! đ).
It was an impactful time as we unpicked the law together and supported families in understanding how to safeguard and protect their children, and how to keep their homes safe from experiences of domestic abuse.
We explored the Children Act 1989 & 2004 and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
The Q&A session was buzzing with insightful questions and deep reflection, showing that the message was well received. Thank you to all members who interacted and engaged so meaningfully.
It is our hope that the learning we all took away, will teanslate into real action in our homes â strengthening our families in love and understanding as we continue to bridge cultures. â¤đ
Weâre grateful to everyone who completed our feedback forms. Hereâs what some of you said:
đŹÂ “The content is great and eye opening for an integrating father like me”
đŹÂ “Educative session, impressive discussion”
đŹÂ “It was very interesting and revealing, there is actually more to learn by me, can you deliver a session to my family?”
đŹÂ “It was what people needed to hear, most have a fear of social workers, but when you have been taught what the law says, and how research shows it, you stay away from beating them, and you have nothing to fear.”
đŹÂ “I’m a Nurse, this is an important topic, thank you, I already stopped beating my kids when they do wrong.”
Weâre also thankful for the support of our Social Worker colleagues Sekai Mujeyi and Emmanuella Agwagah for your your presence and support, your feedback also mattered:
đŹÂ “It was a very formative, researched presentation, I was impressed with your research on the other cultures, and the way you linked your practice to the presentation was above and beyond. I felt the audience engaging and reflecting on their lifestyles with bringing children up in their homes. Thank you so much, our community really needs this awareness and how to adapt to the UK culture of living.”
We look forward to continuing to support our communities and families as they bridge cultures in their parenting journey.
Kind Ambition at Panel Discussion đ
On Monday 28th April 2025, Kind Ambition participated as guest panelist at rhe Elaglobal Outreach event sharing on:
A Supportive Approach to Parenting and Child Development
It was a transformative discussion empowering parents, caregivers, educators, professionals and anyone committed to the wellbeing of children and young people on how to support children’s emotional, mental, and social growth with empathy, intention, and practical strategies.
The session provided insights and tools necessary to make a meaningful difference in a childrenâs lives.
We heard from a diverse group of professionals, each bringing unique perspectives on conscious parenting, a rare opportunity to gain valuable guidance, share experiences, and connect with others dedicated to fostering emotionally healthy children.
Discussions were also held about how to strengthen relationships with children, implement effective strategies for navigating challenging behaviors, deepen understanding of emotional development and resilience, and discover practical tools for creating a nurturing and supportive home environment where children thrive.
On Monday 30th June 2025, Kind Ambition had the honour of contributing to an important and heartfelt panel discussion online hosted by Thrivewell Elaglobal Outreach Services on âBreaking the Silence: Understanding and Addressing Hidden Impacts of Family Conflict.â
Our contribution focused on strategies for resolving family conflict, drawing on evidence-based approaches and a deep passion for strengthening relationships within families and our community. We explored how conflict, when managed well, can be a catalyst for growth, healing, and innovation.
We introduced the Interest-Based Relational Approach, a framework that:
⢠Preserves relationships while addressing the real needs behind the conflict
⢠Encourages active listening and understanding rather than blame
⢠Supports honest dialogue and emotional safety
⤠At Kind Ambition, weâre passionate about educating and empowering our community. We believe that with the right tools and mindset, families and individuals can build stronger, more compassionate relationships.
đ In brief, other incredible panelists shared on:â
⢠Pastor Sarah spoke on the root causes of family conflict from a pastoral lens, emphasising love, understanding, and scripture-based wisdom.
⢠Perpetua broke down the types of family conflict, including sibling rivalry, addiction, blended family dynamics, and financial stressors.
⢠Kai delivered a powerful insight on the psychological impact of conflict, including trauma, attachment issues, and behavioural responses in children.
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đ Key Takeaways from Kind Ambition were:
⢠Conflict isnât inherently negative â it can signal growth, change, and opportunity
⢠Communication is the bridge that transforms conflict into connection
⢠Self-awareness and reflection are crucial in navigating disagreements
⢠Cultural values deeply influence how conflict is experienced and resolved
⢠Boundaries protect emotional safety and create room for healing
⢠Strategise your words â not to “win” but to deescalate and understand
⢠Conflict handled well, fosters resilience, stronger relationships, and better decision-making
đ Thank you to Thrivewell Elaglobal Outreach Services for hosting such a meaningful and transformative conversation. We were honoured to be part of this vital work in our community as we continue to help break the silence, build bridges, and grow together.
