Welcome to SPEAK

  • Vocal Training 2012
    Watering Cans and Gardening Gloves (getting our hand dirty for God's Kingdom) Join us for a chilled and inspiring time in York, getting resourced and relaxing in the SPEAK Yurt.
  • Connect 2012
    SPEAK needs to support it's Network and mobilise more young people to replace others who have moved on. To do this we need new and continuing support and that is why CONNECT2012 and RECONNECT2012 have been born. We want to CONNECT with new supporters, and RECONNECT with people who have been part of SPEAK in the past, to help us ensure we continue to mobilise the next generation, and speak up for the poor and needy.
  • Latest Pray & Post Card. Tax Justice Now!
    SPEAK has partenered with Christian Aid for our latest Pray & Post Card on the issue of Tax Justice.
  • Soundcheck 2012: Streams in the Desert
    Soundcheck 2012: A challenging, creative, joyful and ultimately hopeful weekend.

Latest news

April Flower Model

hannah
13 Mar 2012 - 12:36pm

Flower Model is happening on the 21st and 22nd April at St Margaret's House Settlement, 21 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PL

Report from the Day of Action 2012

Sarah
8 Mar 2012 - 2:59pm

On Monday 27th February, after an inspiring weekend at Soundcheck, SPEAK Network members gathered for our 2012 Day of Action. This year’s Day of Action was part of SPEAK’s ongoing Unfinished Business Corporate Accountability Campaign. As the SPEAK Network we wanted to take a public stand and speak out against cooperate misbehaviour of UK companies, and the consequences it has on people around the world.

How should the church respond to the ethics behind free-market economics?

hannah
7 Mar 2012 - 5:19pm
Rachel Dismorr studied Theology at Exeter University, where she was a the faith link for her Speak group. While she was studying, she wrote this article on free market economics. She currently is living in Uganda.

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Soundcheck 2012

Sarah
2 Mar 2012 - 10:59am

Last weekend saw nearly 200 people gather for our annual gathering, Soundcheck, and our Day of Action. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a really encouraging and inspiring time.

Why do we Campaign for Change?

hannah
20 Dec 2011 - 1:58pm

In this new blog entry SPEAK member Chloe Skinner explores the importance of not just giving to charity but also supporting campaigns for change.- check it out!

Join the team - we're looking for a Campaigns Officer!

Sarah
14 Dec 2011 - 2:56pm

Would you like to work in campaigning? Working for SPEAK will equip you with loads of skills and experience in the world of student activism, campaigns, advocacy and network building.

The SPEAK Blog - a message from FALE

hannah
21 Nov 2011 - 4:36pm

The SPEAK blog is up and running on the network page!

Host an event to support SPEAK!

Rachel Carpenter
4 Nov 2011 - 3:02pm
Host an event to support SPEAK!

We had a great time at the Cabaret Showcase in Manchester!

A report from Time to Turn Festival

Sarah
1 Nov 2011 - 11:42am

Philip Powell, from the UK Campaigns Team, attended the annual festival of Time to Turn. Time to Turn is a similar network to Speak, based in the Netherlands. This is his report from the event.

Praying for the Riots

lizziespeak
10 Aug 2011 - 7:30am

Riots spread across the country in August causing untold suffering to families, businesses and communities. We need to stand together as a Network in solidarity and in prayer and action with those suffering. We also need to pray against the injustice of poverty, social exlusion and the resulting criminality which underlies these events. Photo by AP.