PM awards outstanding LGBT volunteer

June 19, 2018

The Prime Minister has today, 18th June, recognised Tuvia Borok, from London, for supporting LGBT and under-represented parents.

Tuvia established ‘The P3 Network’ to fill a gap in support available for professionals who happen to be LGBT and are parents or looking to become parents. Tuvia, a senior member of the legal department at Goldman Sachs, was inspired to establish the network by his own experiences as a single, gay father to his adopted son. ‘The P3 Network’ now works with all kinds of ‘non-traditional’ families including those led by grandparents, aunts and uncles and foster carers. It supports those having started their families through, or looking at options including, adoption, surrogacy, IUI and IVF, and even those living with HIV who are looking to become parents.

To date, ‘The P3 Network’ have supported approximately 2,000 families and prospective families by providing information about parental leave and other rights, educating employers, and creating networking and mentoring opportunities. ‘P3’ works hard at breaking down heteronormative and biased stereotypes of family, and are looking to create a generally more inclusive community. Tuvia’s ambition is to create a society in which there is no need for organisations like ‘The P3 Network’ because the families it represents are not seen as “modern”, but instead as commonplace and relatively ordinary.

Tuvia is the latest recipient of the Points of Light award, which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a change in their community and inspiring others. Each day, someone, somewhere in the country is selected to receive the award to celebrate their remarkable achievements.

In a personal letter to Tuvia, Prime Minister Theresa May said:

“Through ‘P3’ you are providing a fantastic support network to thousands of

LGBT and underrepresented parents. Your commitment to promoting diversity

in organisations across the UK is having a great impact and I wish you every

success as you grow the network.”

Tuvia said:

“My life is fuller and richer for being able to help role model, and be an advocate for change, for the British LGBT community. I cannot imagine a life without volunteering - it is a cornerstone of a strong community, and I am honoured to be recognised by the Prime Minister for the work of ‘The P3 Network’, work that couldn’t be achieved without the selfless support of many volunteers. This recognition is just as much for each one of them.

“Giving back, selfishly, for the betterment of others is a principle that was instilled in me by my mother from a very young age; it is one of the things I am most grateful to her for teaching me. I encourage all parents to do the same for their children - the benefits for the British community will be tenfold.”

Suki Sandhu, founder and CEO of ‘INvolve People’, the diversity and inclusion network, says:

“The work that Tuvia does for the LGBT+ community is inspiring and we are proud that it has been recognised by the Prime Minister. Tuvia plays a fundamental role in our ‘OUTstanding network’ to promote more diversity in UK workplaces. We know the importance of role modelling in creating more diverse companies, so we are grateful for the time Tuvia dedicates to inspiring younger generations to live their truest lives at work and rise through the ranks.”

Tuvia is the 930th winner of the Points of Light award, which has been developed in partnership with the hugely successful Points of Light programme in the USA. Over 6,000 Points of Light have been awarded in the USA, and former Presidents have publicly supported the partnership with Points of Light UK. There is a similar cross-party approach to the UK programme and MPs from different parties often present their constituents with their Points of Light awards.

Regardless of whether it’s a doctor restoring local monuments in her free time, a father teaching young people life skills, or a local musician giving a voice to lonely people, the Points of Light award honours shining examples of volunteering across the UK.

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