About

Wyspa TV is a multicultural and bilingual media platform that promotes respect, inclusion, and interfaith understanding across communities in the UK. Created as a non-profit initiative, Wyspa TV provides a voice to migrants and underrepresented groups through inclusive storytelling, socially driven campaigns, and community engagement.

Wyspa TV is powered by a 12-person interdisciplinary team of founders, honorary board members, press and media professionals, and audiovisual creatives. United by shared values, they bring together diverse cultural, social, and professional backgrounds to inspire inclusive storytelling and community impact.

Our flagship initiative, Stars Night Awards, is a multicultural gala honouring individuals and organisations contributing to diversity, social impact, and positive leadership. This annual event brings together people of different nationalities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds, creating a shared space for dialogue and recognition.

Our second core project, "Stop Hate! Motivate!", developed in partnership with the Polish Campaign "Nie Hejtuję, Motywuję", tackles hate speech and prejudice through educational workshops, conferences, and online content. The programme supports children, young people, and families from various ethnic and religious communities by promoting empathy and responsible communication.

Through our TV productions, panel discussions, and documentaries, Wyspa TV has reached a growing audience in the UK and beyond. Our work is followed by a diverse community of viewers and participants, and our content regularly features voices and stories often excluded from mainstream narratives.

Wyspa TV is a media outlet and a social movement committed to building bridges between communities. We believe in the power of visibility, representation, and shared values, and we are honoured that the National Diversity Awards are recognising our work.

Website: www.wyspa.tv

Maria Anna Furman is a journalist, media producer, social campaign initiator, and advocate of intercultural dialogue. For years, she has been actively working to promote diversity, counteract hate speech, and amplify the voices of minorities and women in the public sphere. She has lived in the United Kingdom for the past nine years.

She is the founder and CEO of Wyspa TV, a media platform that combines broadcasting activity with a social and educational mission. As the leader of this initiative, she creates a space for promoting inspiring stories, supporting entrepreneurship, and fostering social responsibility. Wyspa TV produces original programs, video campaigns, and event coverage, contributing to intergenerational and intercultural integration.

In 2022, she launched the intercultural initiative Stars Night Awards, an annual event that honours individuals and organisations positively impacting local communities. The gala at the historic Royal Liver Building in Liverpool gathers representatives of various nationalities and backgrounds, promoting values such as integration, respect, diversity, and mutual understanding.

In response to the growing phenomenon of hate speech, she also established a space for social dialogue and education – the STOP HATE! – MOTIVATE! Project. As part of this initiative, she organises workshop-based conferences for all those affected by hate speech, focusing on empathy, communication, and combating verbal violence. The campaign, also developed in English, addresses the real challenges faced by minorities and migrant communities.

Maria Anna Furman is also the author of "The Laws of Success in a Nutshell", a modern adaptation of Napoleon Hill’s philosophy. She consistently combines media tools with the vision of personal growth and meaningful social impact.

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https://www.facebook.com/maria.a.furman/

John supports Wyspa TV by representing the station at selected events and occasionally sharing its message with the public. His presence helps raise awareness of the brand within the local community and contributes to a positive image of the station.

Marzena supports the Wyspa TV team by creating graphics for selected promotional materials and occasionally posting content on some of the station’s social media platforms. Her involvement contributes to the visual consistency and aesthetic quality of the brand’s communication. While she is not responsible for the overall media strategy, her creative presence adds a fresh perspective and style to the team's activities.

Janusz captures the events organised by Wyspa TV, taking photos that reflect the atmosphere and people involved. His images are used in social media posts and commemorative materials. Friendly and dedicated, he helps the team preserve special moments through his lens.