Asians in Britain digital platform shares stories, struggles and dreams of people across the country
- Launched in 2018, Asians in Britain includes a range of articles, videos and Q&A sessions
- It provides role models who can show young Asians that their dreams are achievable and their struggles manageable
Stephanie Fung came up with a big idea three years ago after attending the Diaspora Summit at Regent’s University London.
The event brought together a number of distinguished Chinese professionals with the aim of encouraging the next generation of the diaspora to live, study, work and dream big in Britain, where 24-year-old Hong Kong-born Fung has lived for the past 10 years.
Speakers included Oscar-nominated film producer Baldwin Li, electronic musician and music producer Andy Leung – whose compositions were used in the 2012 London Olympics – and celebrity chef Huang Ching-he.
Inspired by the speakers, and also by the Humans of New York project – a popular digital blog filled with portraits and interviews – Fung decided to create a digital platform called Asians in Britain, to present the different backgrounds, identities and dreams of Asian people in the country.
Launched in March 2018, the project is a work of hope and optimism. It has a website and presence on Facebook, Instagram and SoundCloud, and includes a range of articles, videos and Q&A sessions focused on the lives and aspirations of Asians living in Britain.
Fung and her fellow creators have footed the bill for all operational expenses, including equipment. The point is not to make money, Fung says, though she hopes to one day receive financial help to pay those who have voluntarily contributed to the platform. She is hopeful she will one day forge corporate partnerships to expand the initiative.