POSITIVE ROLE MODEL AWARD FOR RACE, RELIGION & FAITH –

Vanessa Boateng is the first black councillor in Knowsley Town Council, one of five parishes under the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. She founded a charity geared towards social inclusion, integration and to create the awareness of the welfare and protection of children’s rights in the UK amongst migrants. Vanessa was instrumental in the “Bring Back Our Girls” Liverpool movement when 110 girls from Chibok in Nigeria were kidnapped by boko haram which drew worldwide attention. Vanessa is also the first female trustee and General Secretary of the Liverpool Commonwealth Association responsible for the general organisation of the LCA and community engagement. In 2018, Vanessa was invited by HM the Queen to a reception at Buckingham Palace in recognition of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the UK’s Commonwealth diaspora communities.

Cllr Vanessa Boateng has been awarded a certificate of Achievement for her hard work in championing social inclusion,intergration and protection of children's rights in the UK amongst migrants by the Mayor of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Cllr Fank Walsh.