Regional Hubs

This project aims to boost civic participation among Black and Asian communities, fostering a more engaged and representative electorate. To achieve this, OBV will collaborate closely with community anchors. These initiatives will strengthen OBV's role in advocating for racial justice and democratic reform while maintaining engagement beyond election cycles to promote systemic change in our communities.
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Encouraging Black and Asian individuals to engage in politics is often challenging. We believe these challenges stem from several factors, one of which is the difficulty in obtaining information about how the system operates, often hindered by various barriers. This acts as a deterrent, leading individuals to feel overwhelmed by the effort required to even know where to start in becoming involved.

This systemic issue has resulted in a lack of representation for Black and Asian communities in the political process. Furthermore, it also discourages our communities from engaging with local issues where they could drive change, as they do not perceive the system as welcoming. Even when they do attempt to participate, they find little support and guidance to help them succeed.

Who is the Humanity Project (HP)?

HP is an organisation that champions structured deliberative assemblies. Unlike Citizens’ Assemblies, Popular Assemblies prioritise grassroots participation and direct democracy.

Research shows that deliberation helps shift perspectives, increase empathy, and reduce cognitive bias.