Windrush: Wise Words - Dr Helen Wells' Journey of Triumph

Описание: Dr Helen Wells went from illiteracy to a PhD through sheer determination and overcoming the challenges faced from being an ancestor of the Windrush generation.

Helen Wells is a force of resilience, compassion, and groundbreaking research. As a first-generation Windrush descendant, she has defied the odds, transforming a childhood marked by prejudice and hardship into a legacy of academic excellence and advocacy.

With over 20 years as a trauma counsellor, an honours degree, a master’s in social sciences, and now completing her PhD, Helen is redefining what it means to live well with dementia.

She is a beacon of light, proving that anyone can achieve great things, regardless of their background in life.

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Windrush Wise Words is a 16-part series that will continue to roll out over the next three months, offering a rich tapestry of experiences from members of the Windrush generation and their descendants.

Each short film is a tribute to the sacrifices, contributions, and triumphs that have shaped Britain’s cultural and social fabric.

Funding for Windrush Wise Words was provided by Near Neighbours as part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government's Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2025.

You can find out more about Near Neighbours and the Grant Scheme on their website here: https://www.near-neighbours.org.uk/wi...

You can learn more about Windrush Wise Words on KLTV here: https://kirkleeslocaltv.com/news/kltv...

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