Submitted by: Shahin Baghaei
Summary
To encourage sharing. The colourful community surrounding the Grove and Portobello reflects the rich multicultural history of the area born out of the race riots of the 50s. Ours is a community of diverse Londoners rich with diverse skills, however, the area remains one of the most deprived areas in the UK with higher than average crime, poverty and unemployment rates. We want to develop a programme of skill sharing to encourage young people in the community to exchange skills, collaborate and learn from one another without the need for money. Turning every member into a teacher and a pupil.
By creating the 'Portobello Pound', members of our community led by young people can share skills to earn this alternative currency. The currency they earn can then be used to learn new skills from other members and to buy products from local businesses, therefore supporting the local community.
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Comments on this entry
28-Oct-2009 7.17PM Guy Matthews Says...
You know it might just work!!
28-Oct-2009 5.03PM Charlotte beattie Says...
Sounds fantastic!!
28-Oct-2009 4.26PM Jayne says Says...
A great idea - wish you every success
28-Oct-2009 4.20PM Tasha Says...
This sounds great, well done for taking the initiative. tasha
28-Oct-2009 4.13PM Jay Prentice Says...
Fantastic concept. I hope you can bring it to fruition
28-Oct-2009 2.28PM Chris Mankala Says...
Great Idea + Great Accion = progress!
28-Oct-2009 2.03PM Cha HonE Says...
Wicked idea Sha, definiately got good direction- if you need a hand give me shout!!!
28-Oct-2009 1.15PM ali katouzian Says...
:-)
28-Oct-2009 11.46AM Daniel Mettyear Says...
Fantastic idea, definitely gets my vote!
28-Oct-2009 11.43AM Henri Tatham Says...
Its brilliant, intuitive, alternative and fun. Come on - lets all go for it. Well done you for putting in such a wonderful proposal with thought, time, energy and spirit.
28-Oct-2009 11.17AM Billy Says...
Awesome idea... every community should have this!
28-Oct-2009 11.02AM Alexander Stell Says...
What a creative and timely idea, I sincerely wish you all the best with this innovative project.
28-Oct-2009 10.55AM Deb Says...
You're a legend..Good luck.. You get my vote everytime!
28-Oct-2009 10.22AM Omid Malek Says...
What a great idea!! This can work well like the Brixton £ has done!!
28-Oct-2009 9.03AM Prof Martin Allday, Imperial College London Says...
Sounds a great idea. I wholeheartedly support this venture to improve the lot a vibrant inner-city community.
28-Oct-2009 12.00AM Abi Sugden Says...
Amazing and beautifully inspired idea!
27-Oct-2009 10.07PM Joe Drsicoll Says...
Sounds brilliant!
27-Oct-2009 8.28PM H Dalke Says...
How cool really think it will work.
27-Oct-2009 8.26PM hilary allday Says...
What a great idea. Must do well
27-Oct-2009 11.45AM Inua Ellams Says...
brilliant, do it.
27-Oct-2009 11.38AM Jess Fleming Says...
Sounds like an amazing idea and hope that you are successful in your bid - supporting you all the way! J x
27-Oct-2009 11.19AM Tanya Says...
I grew up in west london and miss the sense of community it once had and could so again. not only does a project like this bring people together for the common betterment of their neighbourhood but it also empowers the individual. I think that grass-roots projects like this are the only hope for a happier future for all of us.
27-Oct-2009 10.00AM Danielle Evans Says...
This is an incredible idea that something that will draw a community together and transform peoples views of what can be achieved through cooperation, giving and re-evaluation associations with currency and trade into a positive one and something that everyone can be involved in.
26-Oct-2009 5.58PM Don Charlett Says...
I like the idea so long as the "Portobello Pound" can not be copied/forged...
26-Oct-2009 4.08PM Serena Radford Says...
I love this idea - Good Luck!
24-Oct-2009 7.53PM Azin Hatefi Says...
Excellent idea! Glad to see a fellow Iranian expat coming up with such an innovative approach to rehabilitating an under-developed community.
Keep up the good work.
Azin Hatefi
Founder & Acting Director
Iranian Expatriates Leadership Forum
24-Oct-2009 2.52PM John Grant Says...
Great grassroots initiative and development opportunity in ways that benefits everyone.
23-Oct-2009 4.42PM danny miller Says...
awesome stuff, gets my vote 100%
22-Oct-2009 9.11PM Mr Wilson Says...
What a great idea, hope it all goes well and if you need any help you know where I am.
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