Hope
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot The political landscape has become increasingly bleak over the last decade, with Governments and policies leaning towards the right of the political spectrum. Local elections in early May were another blow, with the anti-migrant Reform party gaining council seats across the country, including in my local area. Just as had happened after…
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As 2024 draws to a close, Lajna members share their memories of significant times during the year. Ayesha Naseem Mirza 2024 brought all sorts of changes and experiences and strangely they happened in a pattern. The year started with a challenging time personally, a phase when I could say I was lost and uncertain about…
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Danila Jonnud, Hampshire A few years ago I thought the world had become a dystopia. Even at 13 I knew that the crashing economy, the seemingly incompetent government, and the disparity between the wealthy elite making decisions for the less fortunate public didn’t sit right with me. I told my friends, “this is how it…
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Sameea Jonnud, Aldershot, UK Often as the New Year counts down I will say a prayer; this year I raised my hands in silent prayer a couple of minutes before midnight. It was silent around me and I thanked God for the blessings He had given me and prayed for my family. No one was…
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