Her family’s struggles, their stories of violence and environmental damage motivated Alejandra Piazzolla to study Conservation Biology and Ecology and utilise this knowledge in her role as joint coordinator at Extinction Rebellion, internationalist solidarity network where she fights for social justice, anti-racism and anti-oppression. (The Prisma memoirs) Elle McHale […]
Our People
Science as purpose, migration as destiny
Jaime Valencia emigrated thinking of progressing, learning English and returning to his country in two years’ time. But his life story led him to stay in the United Kingdom, build a family and pursue a career in science. Today he is part of a team of scientists modelling diseases such as tuberculosis, Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Latin Americans, discriminated against for being immigrants
Latin Americans who come to the UK arrive to face an economic crisis in which they are always one of the biggest victims, trapped in extremely unstable jobs that prevent them from progressing. (The Prisma memoirs) Noelia Ceballos Terrén The hopes that they have when they arrive vanish […]
The right to go beyond the official history of Latin America
A native of Chile and an immigrant to the UK, Claudio Ogass Bilbao decided to embark on the fascinating work of digging into the memory of his country and of Latin America. He does so because he understands the importance of telling more than the official story, of ensuring that all Latin American voices are heard. The Prisma series: Immigrants in the UK.
Mayra Crean: A life of struggle for health and equality
She has lived in London since she was 19. Here she studies, fights and works as an educator. The twists and turns of her life led her to address challenges in public health and inequality in low-income populations, always with an eye on her Ecuadorean and Latin American communities.