As part of Harmony Week last week, Baptistcare support staff gathered last Friday to share a meal.
Australian emu and kangaroo, New Zealand pavlova (there could be an argument about that!), Indonesian urap salad, Ghanian bean stew, Malaysian beef rendang, North Lancashire Quaker oat biscuits and Scottish shortbread were among some of the cultural treats enjoyed by staff.
Sampling the home cooked dishes of colleagues brought to light the wide range of cultures which make up our organisation and presented the opportunity to share stories of heritage.
Our Manager of Disability Services, Kwame Selormey described the experience as "a party in your mouth". He said the simple action of sharing a meal can begin to weave people and communities. "One person can create a meal, two people who share that meal can travel to each others' worlds."
Baptistcare's newly formed "Catalyst" group identified the opportunity to celebrate our organisation's cultural diversity. The group has been set up to create changes in the areas of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.
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