There are 91 different languages spoken in Bristol. Our city is creative, vibrant and fast-growing and is made up of many different communities. It is this diversity that makes Bristol such a unique and exciting place to live.
Language and food are both strong symbols of social identity, yet language can too often be a barrier between communities while food can help us cross those divides.
91 Ways will use the power of food to bring people together, to help them communicate better and be heard.
We know that the choices we make about how we eat have a direct impact on our quality of life and our environment. 91 Ways will allow people to share their stories, personal food journeys, recipes, and passions, to build understanding between communities. We want to help people make better decisions about their food and well-being to improve the health and sustainability of our city.
91 Ways is a new initiative supported by a diverse group of individuals and organisations including the Bristol Initiative Charitable Trust. Our aim is to engage everyone across Bristol to build a better, more united, sustainable city.
91 Ways will:
- Inspire people to lead more sustainable lives using the power of food to encourage dialogue, shared learning, education and action
- Reach across the city into communities and bring people together through events, forums and social media
- Create a modern social history of Bristol through food and be instrumental in encouraging a sustainable way of living across the whole city
- Help us all to have a better understanding of how Bristol’s communities live; their behaviour, their food journeys and how they engage with our city
- Raise the profile of Bristol and its diverse communities
