About us
Our Story
Coempowered was founded with a simple but powerful belief:
that thinking together, creating together, and reflecting together can transform lives and communities.
We work especially with young people, refugees, and asylum seekers — with a particular focus on Kurdish and Persian speakers — to support their growth as independent thinkers, creative voices, and resilient community members.
Through philosophical inquiry, creative expression, literacy development, reflective dialogue, and collective projects, we empower individuals and groups to face challenges with confidence and imagination.
From small circles of dialogue to large community projects, Coempowered grows by staying true to one simple idea:
together, we think better.
Our Team sections:
- Board of Trustees
- Learning Committee
- Media and Communication Committee
- Fundraising Committee
Facts About Us
Our Statements
Mission
Our mission is to make education, mental wellbeing, and community building, accessible to those who need it most. We support young people refugees, asylum seekers, and women, to think independently, express themselves, and face challenges with confidence.
We use philosophical, critical, and creative education to spark deeper thinking and open dialogue. Because many of the people we work with experience isolation and uncertainty, we also prioritise mental wellbeing and creating supportive spaces where they can build resilience and connect with others.
Finally, we believe learning should lead to real opportunities. Through community capacity building, we help people develop practical skills, take on meaningful roles, and contribute to the places they live. Whether through training, cultural engagement, or collaborative projects, we empower individuals to shape their futures – together.
Vision
We envision a world where education is accessible to everyone, regardless of background – a world where learning builds confidence, encourages free thinking, and strengthens communities. We imagine connected, supportive communities where people share knowledge, uplift one another, and create meaningful change.
To move toward this, we aim to become a leading space for critical and creative education, mental wellbeing, and community building. We will expand our reach, refine our approach through critical pedagogy, and develop strong, accessible methodologies that make learning transformative. By working with partners, educators, and researchers who share our values, we will continue to evolve and respond to real needs.
Our Values
Curiosity
We believe in the power of questioning and lifelong learning. Encouraging open inquiry helps individuals and communities grow in meaningful ways.
Integrity
We are committed to honesty, transparency, and staying true to our mission. We hold ourselves accountable to the people we serve and the values we stand for.
Equity
Everyone deserves the chance to learn, contribute, and thrive. We work to create inclusive spaces where all voices are valued and respected.
Community
Learning is not an individual pursuit but a shared experience. We foster dialogue, connection, and mutual support in everything we do.
Resilience
Education should empower people to face challenges with confidence. We value perseverance, adaptability, and the ability to think critically in difficult situations.
These values are woven into every class, workshop, project, and conversation
Participants in online programs so far
Hours of online teaching and facilitation
Workshops facilitated
passionate volunteers contributing
Our Objectives For the Benefit of Public
To expand access to education for young people, women, refugees, and asylum seekers – especially Kurdish and Persian speakers – by strengthening critical thinking, philosophical inquiry, creative expression, literacy, and reflective dialogue.
To build the
confidence and capacity of individuals and communities facing social or
economic disadvantage, helping them engage fully in education, cultural
life, and community activities through skill building, mental health
awareness, and collective empowerment.
Committees
At Coempowered, we believe that change happens when people think, create, and grow together.
Our team brings together diverse skills and experiences to support our mission of empowering critical thinking, creative expression, and community building.
We are united by a commitment to dialogue, education, and social change — and by the belief that every voice matters.
Learning Committee
The Learning Committee leads the design and delivery of Coempowered’s educational programmes.
They are responsible for developing critical thinking, creative expression, literacy, philosophical enquiry, and critical-mind workshops, always rooted in dialogue and reflection.
Media and Communication Committee
The Media and Communication Committee ensures Coempowered’s voice is heard clearly and creatively.
They manage communications, storytelling, outreach, and digital presence, sharing our participants’ stories and promoting the values of critical consciousness, creativity, and community connection.
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee works to secure the financial support needed to sustain and grow our programmes.
They build partnerships with donors, funders, and institutions who share our vision of education, empowerment, and social change.
Our Community
Coempowered is more than an organisation — it is a growing community of thinkers, creators, facilitators, and changemakers.
Participants stay connected through Community of Inquiry groups, collective projects, creative initiatives, and leadership opportunities. They present their ideas, publish their writings, lead dialogues, and build social platforms to reach others.
By staying together across programmes and projects, participants move from learning to leading — from questioning to creating new spaces for thought and change.
We are building a movement where thinking, creating, and growing are done together.
Our Approach
