Through its rich heritage and large and diverse population, London is home to many faith groups from every religion.
Possessing a faith can play a positive role in building self-esteem and confidence; and, by definition, being a member of an organized religion increases one’s sense of belonging.
Faith is one of the three key dimensions of the Lieutenancy’s strategy: Building bridges for a fairer London. We will work with faith groups and individual believers to assist their engagement with the wider London population. The Lord-Lieutenant’s Council on Faith was established to deliver this objective.
Introducing the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and his Faith Council
To find out more about Sir Ken Olisa’s vision for his Council on Faith and meet some of the Deputy Lieutenants on the Council, watch the film below.
Introducing the Chair of the Council on Faith, Mrs Bushra Nasir CBE DL.
Mrs Bushra Nasir CBE DL
Mrs. Bushra Nasir is an experienced educationalist. She was the first female Muslim Head Teacher of a state secondary school. She is a trained Head Teacher mentor, School Improvement Partner and Advisor to governors for Head Teacher appraisal.
She is co-author of a book entitled ‘ Breaking stereotypes.’ She has been a keynote speaker at a number on national educational conferences. In 2012, Mrs. Nasir was awarded Head Teacher of the year by the Times Educational Supplement. She has received a number of recognitions and awards including a CBE, Asian Professional woman of the Year, Muslim News award for Faith into Action, Windrush award for Educational High Flier, Honorary Doctorate from University of East London and a Fellowship from QMUL. Currently she mentors 5 Head Teachers and supports a number of schools as a School Improvement Partner. She is a Council member of QMUL, board member of Mosaic (one of the Prince’s charities) and is the Chair of the Education committee of the Migration Museum Project.
Faith Council Newsletters
The Council on Faith release quarterly newsletters which records the activities, views and strategies of the Council on Faith members and the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Ken Olisa.
REPORTS
Below are some of the reports and papers the Council on Faith have commissioned to explore, clarify and better understand different elements of the context in which their work takes place.
London faith & belief Community awards
The Faith Council are proud to support the London Faith and Belief Community Awards. The Awards are an initiative of the Faith & Belief Forum, to shine a light on the great work done by ordinary people to make London a city where everyone belongs and feels welcome – work that often goes unrecognised.
For more information about the London Faith & Belief Community Awards please follow this link.
Click here to watch a film from the 3rd London Faith and Belief Community Awards, which took place on 26th November 2019.
London inTERFAITH FUN RUN
The Faith Council are proud to support the London Interfaith Fun Run. This event brings together hundreds of people from different backgrounds to run together, share a day of family fun and fundraise money for London’s charities. Spreading a global message of unity and friendship between people from diverse backgrounds.
For more information about the Interfaith Fun Run visit: https://www.interfaithrun.org/
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