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Health and social care policy. Devolution. Probably out running…

Join our Hope and Healing team as the Campaigns and Communications Lead! You will lead the Campaign for Hope strand of activity as part of our Hope and Healing project. Deadline: Thursday 18th June, 9am You can find out more info about the role here: bit.ly/42X8vBY

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Good morning! Here is a three-day old sea-otter pup, snoozing on their Mama. The image is by one my favourite wildlife photographers, Suzi Eszterhas, who runs girlswhoclick.org - an organisation that mentors girls and young women interested in nature photography. Feel free to share.

A little fuzzy, dark brown sea-otter pup, sleeping peacefully on top of their Mama's belly, as she floats on her back.

One of the worst things about AI, for me, is that it takes away from people the sheer joy of writing. Schools don’t often make this point, but writing should be fun. Putting words together, finding ways to express yourself, the pure pleasure of a well-crafted sentence. 1/5

This is Bryan. Once a week, he takes a shelter pup on a New York City adventure in his 'Adopt Me' backpack, hoping someone will fall in love. He films their big day out, and almost every dog he's featured has found a forever home. 🫶 🐕 🫶 🐶 🫶

The US granted visas to Jews but only allowed 30,000 in from Germany a year. You had to wait for your number to come up. Meet Robert Smallbones. An unassuming British diplomat who 'hacked' this system so effectively (saving 48 THOUSAND Jews) the UK government kept his scheme secret for decades /1 🧵

old couple (Robert and his wife Inga), dressed in smart clothes. both look unassuming and like they could be anybodies' grandparents.
madeline odent@oldenoughtosay.com · 7mo ago

Another element is that even Jews who scraped together the cash and documents to flee were often refused entry by ‘safe’ nations, including the USA and U.K. A lot of Americans are not eligible for foreign long term visas.

Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.

Happy Boxing Day Boxes remind us that simple things can bring comfort A warm spot, a quiet pause, a moment to belong Boxes provide comfort, structure, and emotional support. This should be recognised more formally I am happy to be the official Box Appreciation Ambassador

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Sending you the warmest Christmas hug 🤍 No wrapping needed, no cost at all, just comfort, kindness, and a reminder that you’re not alone. One size fits everyone, lasts as long as you need it, and can be passed on whenever you spot someone who needs it too. .

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