Education through dialogue,
critical thinking and
self-expression
Who we are
Coempowered is a volunteer-led organisation currently applying for registration as a charity in England and Wales.
We provide structured educational activities based on dialogue, inquiry, critical thinking and self-expression.
Our work focuses particularly on Persian and Kurdish-speaking communities, especially young women, as well as refugees and asylum seekers who have immigrated to the UK.
Our Work
Our educational activities are usually delivered online in small groups over a number of weeks.
Critical Thinking and Philosophical Reasoning
Courses, classes, workshops and projects in Philosophy, Philosophical Inquiry, and Critical Thinking
Our Approach
Our approach is based on structured group dialogue. Participants are supported to listen, give reasons, ask questions, consider examples, and engage respectfully with different perspectives.
Creative Projects
Creative collective peojects to learn transferrable skills, build confidence and team-work
Workshops
Workshops focusing on Collective Reflection, Expressive Creation, Authentic Connection, and Awareness of Self and the Other.
Community of Inquiry
Critical and Creative Thinking, Group Presentation, Debate, Collective Projects
Learning English through Dialogue and Inquiry
Language learning through real conversation and critical debate
Our approach is based on structured group dialogue. Participants are supported to listen, give reasons, ask questions, consider examples, and engage respectfully with different perspectives.
Our focus is Persian- and Kurdish-speaking communities, especially young women there, who are often marginalised and disadvantaged in multiple ways. Besides working with young women, we also help refugees and asylum seekers who have immigrated to the UK, and suffer from feelings of displacement and alienation.
Our mission is to make education more accessible to those communities, as an end in itself, and as a means to independence, well-being. We envisage education in a broad, holistic sense. Education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also involves critical pedagogy and developing individuals’ capacities for critical thinking, creative self-expression, and civic participation. Through education and other support, young women in these communities can live with dignity and independence, shaping their own futures, and navigating challenges with confidence. We also aim to empower young women in the Persian- and Kurdish-speaking world to help build their own communities and bring about lasting social change.
To work towards this future, we want to grow into a leading space for critical education and community-building. We aim to expand our reach and refine our approach so that learning is more accessible, engaging, and transformative. To achieve this, we will work with partners, educators, and researchers who share our vision, ensuring that our programmes continue to evolve and respond to real needs. We hope to build a lasting organisation that empowers individuals and communities, ensuring that those who were once excluded have the power to lead, create, and thrive.
Education through dialogue, critical thinking and self-expression.
Updates
What CoEmpowered Stands For
CoEmpowered is a voluntry led organisation dedicated to nurturing critical thinking, creative expression, and community connection among young people, refugees,
Teaching at Coempowered
My name is Golnoosh, and I am an English language educator, based inTehran. Language teaching has been my professional passion
My Journey with Coempowered
My name is Niyousha, Psychoanalyst based in France. I am someone whose lifelong passion has been the human mind and
