CEE Us! Leadership Training Programme 2026
A programme to unleash your social power!
This programme is about you and how you can become a next-door helper, campaigner, world changer.
This programme develops leaders from the Central and Eastern European community.
March
Political engagement &policy influence
Learn how political systems work and how to influence policy. Build practical lobbying skills and use lived experience to advocate for change.
April
Community research &collecting evidence
Develop ethical research skills using interviews and case studies. Turn community experiences into strong evidence for advocacy and funding.
May
Ethical volunteer leadership
Learn inclusive, ethical ways to recruit, support and retain volunteers while building sustainable community action. book here
June
Storytelling &public speaking
Build confidence, voice and presence. Learn to craft impactful stories and communicate clearly in public and professional settings.- book your space here
July
Sustainable Leadership
Learn practical tools to prevent burnout, set boundaries and lead collectively for long-term impact.
August
Migrants statutory rights
Understand migrants’ rights and public bodies’ legal responsibilities. Learn how to challenge exclusion using a rights-based approach.
September
Power, money & economic justice.
Understand funding systems, power dynamics and unpaid labour. Build confidence to challenge inequality and value community work.
October
Advocacy for migrant women
Develop skills to advocate for migrant women facing inequality and abuse, including safe responses and effective signposting.
Training sessions are available for free to CEEus! network members.
You can join us for free here.
All trainings will take place on Saturdays at Centrala or online.
CEE Us! – See Chances, Inspire Changes, Make Noise
These training sessions are part of CEE Us!, a network of collaboration, community and creativity which represents Central and Eastern European migrants in the UK. CEE Us! promotes CEE migrant rights and provides support to empower and encourage individuals to share their experiences, to work together, to lead their communities and to challenge xeno-racism and hostility.
Funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation