NATURE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE
The Change Starts Now
Scientific research states that black and Asian people are dying at higher rates from Covid-19 than Caucasian people. Factors that contribute to this disparate statistic involve underlying health, living situations, work and and income.
A key role making a difference between the ethnic groups was environmental health and proximity to nature. People of colour are more likely to live in areas with a ‘deficiency of access’ to green spaces defined by the London Plan. This describes in terms of how far households need to travel to access a space. It is evident that minority ethnic people are disproportionately affected by environmental conditions which evoke stress and harm our health. Face Your Space offers multiple bursaries to make sure money does not get in the way of ones rightful access to nature.
Here Is Our Top 3 Ethnic Minority Hiking Groups
1. Black Girls Hike UK
Black Girls Hike is an empowering walking group who prioritises on building a safe space for black woman outdoors. They host group hikes, outdoor activities nationwide. This was remarkable group was founded by Rhiane who wanted to change the narrative of the lack of representation and increase participation of black women in outdoor spaces.
To sign up check their: Eventbrite and Facebook
2. Wild in the City
Wild in the City Our Partner North Face donated a significant amount of money to fund this amazing charity. They are specifically a London-based group which support association between urban residents and the outdoors. Something we are passionate about. They arrange hiking expeditions conducted by their own nature guide as well as opportunities to evolve your bushcraft and woodland skills. Email: info@wildinthecity.org.uk to find out more.
3. Steppers UK
Steppers UK conduct walks nationwide, they support and inspire black, Asian and ethnic minorities inspiriting them to build relationships with the outdoors through activities like hiking and rock climbing. They all about promoting positive energy and equality. To sign up check their Eventbrite.
Jacob Rees
FaceYourSpace editor