About the I am London Campaign
I am London is a city-wide social media campaign brought to you by the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership and it's Inclusion & Civic Engagement Sub-council. The campaign showcases the diversity of London, Ontario. The campaign celebrates successfully settled immigrants from different countries who have chosen to call London their home. They are proud and engaged members of our community who want to share their inspirational stories with other Londoners. Those selected to be the faces of our great city will be profiled on our blog and their stories shared on Facebook and Twitter.
Throughout the campaign, people are asked to get involved by reading the stories of the faces of London on our blog and joining in the discussion by commenting, sharing on Facebook and retweeting the campaign posts on Twitter.
About the London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP)
The London & Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP) is a collaborative community initiative designed to strengthen the role of our community in serving and integrating immigrants. LMLIP is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and supported by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. LMLIP is co-led by the City of London and a community member. Since its inception in 2009, LMLIP has brought together many sectors, volunteers and immigrant communities to develop and implement locally-driven strategic plans for the successful integration of immigrants in London and Middlesex. The work of the LMLIP is guided by a Central Council and five Sub-councils representing issues on Education, Employment, Health & Wellbeing, Inclusion & Civic Engagement and Settlement.
LMLIP has engaged over 1,000 individuals and volunteers from ethno-cultural groups, service providers, government and citizens with an interest in immigrant integration issues. LMLIP is recognized as a leader, catalyst, contributor and promoter. To date, LMLIP has facilitated the development of over 40 innovative products and services with more underway. Since its inception the LMLIP has coordinated community partnerships while also serving as a conduit of information.
LMLIP has engaged over 1,000 individuals and volunteers from ethno-cultural groups, service providers, government and citizens with an interest in immigrant integration issues. LMLIP is recognized as a leader, catalyst, contributor and promoter. To date, LMLIP has facilitated the development of over 40 innovative products and services with more underway. Since its inception the LMLIP has coordinated community partnerships while also serving as a conduit of information.