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FIDLE MUTWARASIBO
Hello, my name is Fidèle Mutwarasibo. I am a lecturer at the Open University Business School, and I’m the director of the Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership.
My research interests relate to the leadership of racialised minority networks. Before my Open University role, I worked in various positions in the voluntary sector. And I’m still active in the voluntary sector.
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Between 2017 and 2019, I call it the Fight Against Hate campaign under the banner of Citizens:mk, a chapter of Citizens UK, which involves local community groups, schools, and the Open University, among other partners to promote social justice. Through my involvement in the campaign and the broader research activities I engage in, I have engaged with Milton Keynes Council, the police, and the NHS. In my community leadership roles, I prioritise teamwork and collaboration and negotiations with the institutions I engage with.
I always want to allow people to tell their stories instead of speaking on their behalf. I engage effectively with stakeholders on any issues I’m working on. I always try to ensure that there are ongoing communications with all the stakeholders while investing time and energy into networking and building up my social capital.
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I have learned many lessons from engaging with local public services. These include making sure that I have done my homework in order to identify the right person to speak to. Using authentic testimonies rather than relying on statistics.
Engaging as part of a team rather than doing solo runs. Helping local public services to expand their reach in the communities. Proposing solutions that are realistic and actionable. Adding value to the work of local public services but also holding them accountable.