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Join our team of freelancers, artists and consultants Calling All Freelance Emerging Artists! Master the Art of Multi-Generational Sessions with Afrocats! ​ Afrocats seeks a talented emerging global majority background artist who possesses both musicianship and storytelling as a creative practice to join our award-winning programme at the renowned Whitworth Art Gallery! ​ Do you have a passion for: Creating engaging art experiences? Working with diverse age groups in one space? Sharing your artistic knowledge and skills? This is your chance to: Develop your skills in leading multi-generational storytelling and music sessions. Learn from Afrocats' proven program at the prestigious Whitworth Art Gallery. Become part of a supportive network of artists and work opportunities. ​ You will need: Artistic Practice A strong professional practice in at least two disciplines: singing, music performance, and storytelling. Experience in creating and delivering engaging and interactive workshops. A demonstrably strong and unique artistic voice that celebrates and reflects the experiences of a global majority or BAME background. Intergenerational Engagement A passion for working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Experience in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for intergenerational workshops. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with participants of all ages. Collaboration A willingness to collaborate with Whitworth staff and artists to develop creative and inspiring workshops that complement the gallery exhibitions and theme. A flexible and adaptable approach to working within a team environment Be available for the programme on the following dates: May 28th, 29th, and 30th Here's what you'll need to do: Participate in a talent-share session with our artists (date to be confirmed - one week before the programme). Attend an interview (first week of May 2024) Ready to apply? Please submit your CV, short film, or other online platform with your biography and a short statement explaining why this opportunity is important to you. ​ Don't miss this chance to take your artistic practice to the next level! ​ Send your application to admin@afrocats.org.uk by noon on Tuesday April 30th 2024. ​ We will respond to successful candidates for an interview by Friday, May 3rd, 2024. ​ The Arts Council fully funds this opportunity! The project is delivered in partnership with Whitworth Art Gallery. ​ Calling all multi-disciplinary artists! Join our exiting collaboration with the Whitworth! Afrocats is looking for a multi-disciplinary artist for our intergenerational workshops. We seek a talented and engaging multi-disciplinary artist from a global majority or BAME background who can sing, play music, and tell stories to lead workshops in an intergenerational space. This role is part of our exciting collaboration with the Whitworth Art Gallery in May 2024. Essential Criteria Artistic Practice A strong professional practice in at least two disciplines: singing, music performance, and storytelling. Experience in creating and delivering engaging and interactive workshops. A demonstrably strong and unique artistic voice that celebrates and reflects the experiences of a global majority or BAME background. Intergenerational Engagement: A passion for working with people of all ages and backgrounds. Experience in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for intergenerational workshops. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with participants of all ages. Collaboration A willingness to collaborate with Whitworth staff and artists to develop creative and inspiring workshops that complement the gallery's exhibitions and theme. A flexible and adaptable approach to working within a team environment. ​ Desirable Criteria Experience working in a museum or gallery setting. Additional Information: The programme takes place on the following dates: May 28th, 29th, and 30th Here's what you'll need to do: Participate in a talent-share session with our artists (date to be confirmed - one week before the programme). Attend an interview (first week of May 2024) How to Apply: Please submit your CV, short film, or other online platform with your biography and a short statement explaining why this opportunity is important to you. ​ Dont miss this chance to take your artistic practice to the next level! ​ Send your application to admin@afrocats.org.uk by noon on Tuesday, April 30th 2024. ​ We will respond to successful candidates for an interview by Friday, May 3rd, 2024. ​ We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from artists from all backgrounds, particularly those from a global majority or of diverse heritage.

Join us and help create an equitable society for the global majority Work with us We're looking for brilliant people to join our team of artists, freelancers, consultants and practitioners. Find out more Volunteer opportunities Would you like to give your time to support a charity doing fantastic work with young people? ​ Volunteers support us with the support the delivery of our work and core operations. Find out more about or current opportunities. Find out more Our events Find out about our latest events, workshops and performances. We'd love for you to join us. Find out more

Un espace chaleureux, convivial et sûr pour les réfugiés et les personnes confrontées à l'exclusion sociale à Manchester Nous travaillons avec les communautés pour co-créer des opportunités pour les personnes confrontées à des difficultés dans leur vie et qui souhaitent s'intégrer pleinement dans la société. Nous sommes passionnés par l'élimination des barrières sociales, économiques, culturelles et linguistiques afin que les gens puissent avoir une meilleure qualité de vie. Soutenez notre travail Chaque sou que nous collectons sert à éliminer les obstacles pour aider les gens à se connecter avec les communautés et à vivre une vie meilleure 10 £ fournira des données pour un jeune afin qu'il puisse rester connecté 10 £ fournira des données pour un jeune afin qu'il puisse rester connecté 5 £ paierait les dépenses d'un volontaire Faire un don Proud winners of Spirit of Manchester Award 2022 Creative Community Spirit Manchester Cultural Award 2021 Cultural care in Covid

Afrocats x Whitworth presents: Shimmy and shake through the gallery Tuesday 28 May Wednesday 29 May Thursday 30 May Free, no need to book Join Afrocats and the Whitworth Art Gallery for a vibrant and creative cultural experience for all ages. Shimmy and shake your way through the gallery, taking part in free arts and crafts, storytelling, music, singing, dancing and movement activities. ​ Led by diverse professional artists, this event is a great opportunity to learn about and celebrate culture. The activities are designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of age or experience. All sessions are FREE, drop-in, no need to book. If you are from a refugee or asylum seeker background but will struggle to access this opportunity, please get in touch.

People seeking asylum and refugees are more likely to experience poor mental health. Through our work we aim to change that. Translate this page We worked with over 35 women in culturally specific groups to develop mindfulness and wellbeing tools. We have made these resources available so others who are experiencing difficulties can learn the techniques and make use of them in their daily lives. Mindfulness Mindfulness is an ancient eastern practice which is very relevant for our lives today. It is a very simple concept. Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally. Read more Tools for negative thoughts We can all have negative thoughts from time to time, but when negative thinking takes over it can impact our mental health, leaving you feeling depressed or anxious. Our tools will help you recognise negative thinking and reset your mindset Read more Getting a good nights sleep There are many reasons for not sleeping well but it all results in feeling that we haven't slept enough - we feel tired, tense and are likely to worry about not sleeping. This worry can then make it even harder for us to sleep well. Read more Our facilitators Nikki Dehmahdi Nikki has worked for mental health services since 2013. At present, she is an assistant research psychologist for the Psychosis Research Unit in Manchester. She is passionate about supporting her local community, improving access to supportive services and reducing inequality. Chloe Lavery Hello, I'm Chloe! I'm from a working class family in Liverpool. Currently, I'm an assistant psychologist working in the NHS. Lots of my role involves supporting the wellbeing of others, and it's something that I'm really passionate about. In my spare time, I love to read psychological thrillers. My newly found hobbies include gardening and knitting. Hopefully they'll help me learn the skill of patience! Evangelia Karydi Evangelia Karydi is a Counselling Psychologist and she has worked in different settings, such as the NHS, the charity sector and private sector both in the UK and Greece. She is passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing and life. Alongside her therapy practice, she is delivering wellbeing and mental health workshops. Mika Karachaliou Mika Karachaliou, originally from Greece, came to the UK in 2008 to continue her studies in Psychology completing an MSc and Ph.D in Health Psychology. She is the co-founder of the Dragonfly Collective; a women's community, a wellbeing workshops facilitator, and a mindfulness teacher (MBSR trained) with a passion for enhancing wellness and compassion to organisations and individuals. Mika is currently training to be a Clinical Psychologist. Thank you to our funder

Contactez-nous si vous souhaitez rejoindre l'un de nos projets, devenir supporter ou en savoir plus sur notre travail. Nous aimerions recevoir de vos nouvelles! To help us answer your query as quickly as possible please use the correct link to fill in our form. Looking to book a school workshop? Then head here to fill in our form . Interested in someone joining our sessions? Please use this form . Would you like us to run our EDI and engagement training for your business? Then head here to find out more. Do you want us to run a dance session for you? Please fill in this form . For everything else, use the form below. What is your email? How can we help Soumettre Merci d'avoir soumis!

We deliver creative workshops for schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester Workshops for schools Our engaging workshops for schools will take your students on a journey where stories come to life and they learn through experience. Each workshop can be part of your school's curriculum and designed to meet your needs. Our workshops can cover: ​ Drama or creative movement African or Caribbean dance and culture Storytelling Bespoke or original theme ​ If you are interested in booking an Afrocats school workshop fill in our booking request form and we'll be in touch. School workshop booking form Black History Month During October we can deliver interactive and engaging workshops that celebrate African and Caribbean culture through creativity, song and dance. ​ Black History Month is a busy time for us, so get in touch soon to see how we can work together. Get in touch Opportunités actuelles We deliver wellbeing sessions that aim to create a space for participants away from their worries, unwind and relax. We use a range of techniques including: ​ Yoga Mindfullness Relaxation ​ Chat to us Art and crafts We can adapt our art and crafts workshops to cover topics that support your curriculum or areas of interest. Such as: ​ Recycling Nature Space Identity and belonging Book us Opportunités actuelles Our two part dance and movement sessions involve a fun and cultural dance session with African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern movements. Followed by a​ relaxing and slow-pace creative movement session using different choreographic techniques. Get in touch

We'd love for you to join us at an event, workshop or performance. Half term at The Whitworth Join us for free arts, crafts and movement activities over half term delivered in partnership by Afrocats x Whitworth. Find out more

L'histoire de Pauline «Les Afrocats ont fait beaucoup pour moi, ils ont éliminé une peur. «Je suis mère de 3 enfants, réfugiée et je n'ai pas d'argent, alors quand le verrouillage a commencé, nous nous battions pour la nourriture. Mais Afrocats m'a donné de la nourriture et un bon de nourriture. C'est incroyable, ils ont réussi à me retirer un gros fardeau. " Nous avons besoin de votre appui À la fin du mois de janvier, notre financement Forever Manchester pour des colis alimentaires culturellement appropriés s'est épuisé, mais notre liste d'attente s'allonge. Nous avons 56 personnes qui ont besoin de soutien Il ne coûte que 25 £ pour faire vivre à une famille un colis alimentaire. Avec votre aide, nous pouvons aider à donner aux réfugiés et aux demandeurs d'asile un petit avant-goût de chez eux. 92% des adultes que nous soutenons sont menacés d'expulsion ou de misère des adultes que nous soutenons sont menacés d'expulsion ou de misère 92% have faced domestic violence 92% are destitute already 1/1

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Faire un don Chaque sou donné sert directement à rendre notre travail possible Pourquoi votre soutien est important Nous sommes une petite association avec de grandes ambitions. Nous voulons voir les réfugiés, les demandeurs d'asile et les personnes économiquement défavorisées prospérer parce qu'ils ont pu s'intégrer pleinement dans la société. Mais nous ne pouvons pas faire cela seuls, nous avons besoin de votre soutien. Ensemble, nous bâtirons des communautés résilientes qui mèneront une vie heureuse et saine. Autres façons de donner Faire un don par téléphone Appelez-nous au 07834083437 Entre 21h00 et 17h00 Lundi vendredi Faire un don par courrier 83 rue Ducie Manchester M1 2JQ

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