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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Therapy project yields dramatic' rise in Sats results at London school

A therapeutic programme designed by the founder of Kids Company, Camila Batmanghelidjh, has shown significant improvements in test results for primary schoolchildren facing multiple adversities.
The Nurture programme focuses on supporting children in connecting with themselves and others, improving their resilience and reducing disruptive behavior in class.
The programme will be expanded to more schools and a Nurture guide will be made available to schools across the country. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh remembered

Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder of Kids Company, was honored at a funeral in London.
Her funeral was vibrant and colorful, reflecting her famous aesthetic.
Well-wishers left messages on her coffin, expressing their admiration and love for her. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Parenting

The hidden life of Camila Batmanghelidjh: why was her exoneration so widely ignored?

Kids Company provided crucial support and assistance to vulnerable young people in London.
Mojtaba Darazkan credits Kids Company with saving his life and helping him overcome adversity. [ more ]
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kids-compani
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

Camila Batmanghelidjh obituary

Camila Batmanghelidjh founded Kids Company in 1996 to help distressed children
The charity received public money and donations from prominent figures [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago
Parenting

Kids Company's Camila Batmanghelidjh 'a force of nature whose legacy will live on'

Camila Batmanghelidjh, the founder of Kids Company and a campaigner for children from deprived backgrounds, has died after a period of illness.
Batmanghelidjh faced a spectacular fall from grace in 2015 when allegations of financial mismanagement and sexual abuse were made against her and Kids Company. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Camila Batmanghelidjh: Tributes paid to Kids Company charity founder following death at 61

Camila Batmanghelidjh, a social justice campaigner and founder of Kids Company, has died at the age of 61.
Her charity, Kids Company, was wound up in 2015 after allegations of abuse and exploitation, but a bid to ban Batmanghelidjh from being a company director was rejected in 2021. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mourners arrive for funeral of Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh

Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder of Kids Company charity, passed away at the age of 61.
She was described as an endless source of inspiration and advocate for Britain's most vulnerable children. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Kids Company charity founder Camila Batmanghelidjh dies aged 61

Camila Batmanghelidjh, the founder of Kids Company charity, has died at age 61.
She founded Kids Company in 1996 to support vulnerable children and young people. [ more ]
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