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Medway Youth Conference
On 26th February, Beth, Nick and Alan attended the Annual 2025 Medway Youth Conference! @medway.youth and @myc.medwayyouthcouncil
Medway UNA was one of many of the stalls located at the Corn Exchange Rochester, and it was great to speak to so many school children about the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals at the event.
19 schools, and over 100 students visited the event and it was fantastic to see students taking an interest in global affairs and coming together to explore this topic and to take part in conversations.
Thank you to everyone who visited our UNA stall.
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WORLD RADIO DAY - 13th February 2025
UNA Medway marked the day by sending Alan Wells to be interviewed by Sunlight Radio, which is a community led radio station based in Gillingham at Richmond Road.
Alan was asked about the role of UNA's and how the Medway branch was formed, the United Nations as well as information about World Radio Day.
World Radio Day is celebrated on February 13th each year. It was established in 2011 by UNESCO to recognize the radio's role in connecting people and communities.
To celebrate radio's history, relevance, and future and to promote international cooperation between radio broadcasters.
To encourage access to information and freedom of expression and to reflect on the power of radio.
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UNA Medway's first 'Blue Monday' chased the January blues away!
Blue Monday is an annual day that is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year. It typically falls on the third Monday in January. However, UNA Medway decided to chase the January blues away.
Our first 'Blue Monday' event was was held on Monday 20th January. Organised by our Chair Jessica Giles and Beth Atkins, everyone was asked to bring something blue, and everything from a blue plate to blue cheese was contributed. A short speech by Medway Council's Deputy Mayor Douglas Hamandishe began the evening.
Jessica Giles, Chair of Medway UNA said "It was a dark, and cold January evening and “blue Monday” is a day when people feel most “down”. But it did not feel like it in Medway, as we hosted our first "Blue Monday” event. It was a great chance to have a bite to eat, a drink and a chat with faith groups across Medway, our UNA members and the local community".
A variety of dishes was contributed by all and the evening provided a positive social experience with the focus on creating a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone to gather and connect. The evening was full of friendship in a warm welcome space fuelled by human warmth. It was a great way to learn about each other's beliefs and faiths and to celebrate our differences but focus on our common beliefs and values.
Medway UNA, the community and members of Medway's Inter Faith Action * (MIFA) which fosters friendships across people of different faiths came together to share food and fellowship to combat the post-holiday blues and lift spirits.
Alan Wells, Press officer, Medway United Nations Association
