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Press Release: Knife Victim’s Mother says “Enough is Enough”
Yvonne Lawson calls for the government to follow through on promises for more grassroots funding to tackle epidemic. Yvonne Lawson, CEO of the Godwin Lawson Foundation is today calling for more funding into early intervention work to tackle knife crime in the capital....
Yvonne responds to latest knife incidents
As knife and gun crime rises to an all time high, our thoughts and prayers are with those young men and women who have lost their lives in the latest spate of tragic killings on the streets of London. Yvonne has been interviewed several times over the past two weeks...
Yvonne interviewed about latest spike in tragic deaths
As two young men lose their lives within 24 hours of each other, Yvonne was interviewed by the BBC on what needs to be done. Yvonne talked about the role the community, the police and outside agencies have to play in reducing knife crime. Meanwhile Cressida Dick, Met...
The Godwin Lawson Foundation joins Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Campaign
Yvonne joined some of London’s most influential young artists, from grime and rap stars to poets and bloggers, at Mayor Sadiq Khan's launch of a new campaign to help stop knife crime from claiming young lives in London. The Mayor’s campaign - London Needs You...
Fancy volunteering?
The Godwin Lawson Foundation is blessed to have the support of many volunteers. From our fundraisers to event organisers, mentors to youth peace ambassadors everyone plays a vital role. Without this help we could not survive and spread our message far and wide. With...
Students learn that prevention is key
Yvonne visited the Oasis Academy in Hadley today to spread the message that everyone has a role to play in reducing knife crime! Yvonne shared her story and discussed how early intervention and prevention is key to reducing the number of knife incidents and lives lost.
Knife Crime Awareness in Primary Schools
Yvonne shared Godwin’s story at Risley Primary School in Tottenham today with year 6 pupils who all pledged never to carry knives. It is increasingly recognised that Primary schools are significant places where early warning signs that younger children may be at risk...
Community Safety and Knife Crime Discussion at #HaringeyExpo
Yvonne and the team took part in the Community Safety and Knife Crime Discussion at #HaringeyExpo today. Check out some of the images here
Yvonne chosen as Guest Speaker at St Annes
Yvonne was a guest speaker this week at St Anne’s Catholic High School. St Anne’s Catholic High School has passionately supported the Godwin Lawson Empowering Girls Project within the school for several years. Yvonne says "it was a great honour to see such outstanding...
Yvonne attends Woman of the Year
Yesterday, Our CEO, Yvonne Lawson joined over 400 women for the prestigious Women of the Year Lunch as a ‘2017 Woman of Achievement’. The Duchess of Cornwall, Christine Lampard, Sandy Torsvig and a host of other celebrities and VIPS attended the event to celebrate the...
Yvonne finalist for Woman of the Year
Our CEO, Yvonne Lawson will join over 400 women from all walks of life at the Women of the Year Lunch as a ‘2017 Woman of Achievement’. Each guest is regarded as a ‘Woman of the Year’ and represents not only herself, but the millions of women who make a difference...
Good Life London Design T-Shirt for Godwin
We are honoured that the wonderful Good Life London Fashion Community Interest Company has chosen to design a T-shirt called ' Vitamin D' for the charity. Good Life London collaborate with some of the best designers in London, creating beautiful products &...
