"On 27 November 2000, Damilola was walking home from the library in Peckham Square, when he was stabbed in the leg with a broken bottle. He staggered to a stairwell on the North Peckham Estate, where he collapsed and died. The garden design, representing resilience, unity and new beginnings, was unveiled on what would have been his 36th birthday. Damilola's death gripped the country and led to renewed debate about youth violence, policing and opportunities for young people in inner-city areas."
"The unveiling marked a milestone that many in the community described as "painful, but important to acknowledge". Southwark Council/The Damilola Taylor Trust Organisers from the Damilola Taylor Trust and Southwark Council said they wanted the site to commemorate Damilola's life and offer young people a calm, creative space in the heart of Peckham. One participant said the mural is intended to show that "something positive can grow from something tragic"."
A new community garden in Peckham honours Damilola Taylor and was created by local teenagers and Ghanaian artist Godfried Donkor. The Garden of Hope includes planting beds, seating areas and a mural featuring traditional West African Adinkra symbols that express resilience, unity and new beginnings. The design was unveiled on what would have been Damilola's 36th birthday. Damilola, aged 10, was fatally stabbed while walking home from the library on 27 November 2000. The garden aims to commemorate his life and provide young people with a calm, creative space in Peckham. The Damilola Taylor Trust and Southwark Council organised the project, and John Boyega sent a video message urging local students that they deserve opportunities and great spaces. Damilola's father established the trust to support disadvantaged young people.
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