Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Today on International Day of Older People we celebrate the huge contributions of older residents in Southwark. Through our Age-Friendly Forum and partnerships we’re tackling ageism, improving services and making sure older voices shape real change. 000
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Launched Southwark’s Disability Hub today – a vital step for inclusion. It’s about voice, power and independence, giving disabled residents space to shape decisions and share access info. Huge thanks to residents and officers who got us here. 011
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Great turnout at Wednesday’s OKR neighbourhood meeting! Big thanks to Lex2 for hosting and to all the amazing residents and visitors who joined. Thoughtful, honest conversations and a real sense of community. 🙌 010
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Wonderful for @southwark to be recognised by Sustain for leadership in our work to build a resilient food system. 011
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Today is the Int. Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. So I was proud to chair a plenary session at todays FGM event organised by @SouthwarkMayor. Thank you @jessphillips for championing the fight against VAWG. Great to also hear from Zainab Bangura from the UN. 011
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025#walkwithnaima - join our Mayor and FGM Ambassador to raise funds to support Actionaid in tackling FGM in Nairobi. Go to the website to learn more and donate. justgiving.com/campaign/actio… 011
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Cllr Naima Ali, Southwark Mayor is raising funds for Actionaid as they tackle FGM in Nairobi. We are virtually walking from Southwark to Nairobi - why not join us and get healthy at the same time. #walkwithnaima www.justgiving.com/campaign/act... 022
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Today we officially launched the Old Kent Road bridge artwork - even on a rainy cloudy day, it was stunning. Thank you to the young children, community activists, officers and everyone who made this a reality. #notanyoldroad 022
Evelyn Akoto @evenor.bsky.social · 26/11/20241 in 4 people a year in the UK experience a mental health problem. Suicide is the biggest killer of people under 35 and the biggest killer of men under the age of 50. We need a preventative community approach to spot & signpost people for support. #heretotalk #mentalhealth 000
