Do you have a story to tell about kindness in Tower Hamlets? We’re looking for storytellers with Caribbean, Somali, or/and West African heritage. If you have a story about acts of kindness, migration, or how Tower Hamlets has shaped your life, we want to hear from you!

About the Project: We’re thrilled to announce Tales of Tower Hamlets, a new storytelling event celebrating the theme of Kindness from the EAST Project. This project will explore the rich history and diverse cultures of Tower Hamlets through stories of migration, community support, and kindness—especially stories of kindness shown by migrant communities to newcomers such as refugees and asylum seekers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Stories about acts of kindness within migrant communities in Tower Hamlets.
• Experiences of newcomers, especially refugees and asylum seekers.
• Historical migration stories linked to East London.
• Contemporary stories about migration today.
• Personal stories—if you feel like sharing!
• Stories that reflect the awesome diversity of East London and Tower Hamlets.

Eligibility: