Engaging

People across the country feel cut off from politics. HOPE not hate is one of the leading organisations ensuring under-represented and disenfranchised individuals and communities are engaged in the democratic process. This might be young people and students, migrants and BAME communities, or those living in private rented accommodation, who have been affected by rule changes to voter registration. HOPE not hate organises and mobilises those most in need of a voice.

Everything you need to know about voting

London 2018

Running from September 2017, through to the May 2018 London local elections, HOPE not hate are bringing together old and new national and local partners in this exciting campaign.Read more

Students and Young People

Since 2015, HOPE not hate has worked with many different partners to encourage young people and students to engage democratically.Read more

Our voter registration work

HOPE not hate believes that when people feel that they have no avenue to express their views that alienation sets in and individuals and communities can become susceptible to extremism.Read more

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Tackling Germany’s problem narratives 80 years after Kristallnacht

Germany has been riven by tensions over its treatment of migrants and refugees. Learning what messaging works, who we need to speak and how to have ‘difficult conversations’ around these issues is key for progressive activists.

A convergence of hate: Jewish, female and public

“Our analysis shows that the two most mentioned MPs on the neo-Nazi website Stormfront since its inception more than a decade ago are Margaret Hodge and Luciana Berger – this is not a coincidence,” said Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, data specialist. Seth was speaking at the Sara conference, which brought together politicians and NGOs to address the abuse Jewish women face when in a public role.

Why Black History Month Matters

Black History Month is a celebration which showcases the many accomplishments black people have made in Britain. For many of us, it provides the impetus to overcome the many barriers we face, in addition to providing positive depictions of black people that detract away from harmful stereotypes we’re subject to.

Why Black History Month Matters

Our Team

About Us

Hate destroys lives. HOPE not hate is a charity that works in the UK to build communities and celebrate shared identities. We campaign for a world free from mistrust and racism.

England's Flag belongs to all Britons

The result of the semi-final was disappointing, but football has already "come home". England's team can hold its head high because we are all proud of Southgate's diverse young team.

HOPE Academy - APPLY NOW

As part of our new community action network, we are selecting 40 campaigners from 40 areas of the UK for an exciting new campaign school in June. The course is completely free.

What We Do

HOPE not hate uses research, education and public engagement to challenge mistrust and racism, and helps to build communities that are inclusive, celebrate shared identities and are resilient to hate.

Community Network

HOPE not hate has organised for over a decade to challenge hate. Now we need your help.

HOPE in the classroom

Our Education Unit is creating a catalyst towards positive behavioural change in schools across England and Wales to act as a springboard towards a more inclusive society.

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The problematic art of humanising Muslims

Ramadan is over and with it ends iftars – the meal eaten to break the fast at sunset. The month has become a great tool for those working on interfaith as the number of community iftars grows and activities such as solidarity fasting have become more common. But efforts to humanise a community that is often painted with a broad terrorist brush contains its own pitfalls.

Confronting Islamophobia in the classroom

“I hate Muslims, I’m afraid of them, when you walked into the room I was afraid.”