Welcome to this learning space edited by Christxpher Oliver and Afia Akbar
This learning space will be updated with writing, links to key events, and audio-visual resources from the Seeds of Innovation journey through 2026.
Come back often, share it with others, and join us in the conversation
Connect with us at the events below, contact **Innovation@ubele.org, or** Click here to get involved.
Header Image: Launch of Nia Upeoni Leadership Academy cohort in Kenya
Our team will be present at the following events to highlight the innovative work emerging across our ecosystem.
March 6th – 8th, 2026 at the Wolves Lane Centre
Join the Seed Protectors of Wolves Lane for a three-day celebration of seeds, sovereignty, community knowledge and resilience, building seed sovereignty in North London while standing in solidarity with seed-saving movements worldwide.
March 25th, 2026, Abbey Centre, Westminster | 5:30–8:00pm
Launching Ubele’s new Community Wealth Building policy forum. Okun (“thread” in Yoruba) connects activists, academics, policymakers and community leaders to shape racially just national policy grounded in lived experience and community ownership.