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Afrocats is a small charity in Greater Manchester that supports refugees, asylum seekers and people living below the poverty line who face exclusion because of their immigration status, class, age, cultural inexperience and education. 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 Fantastic for Families Award 2023 Audience Impact & Innovation Award Winner Spirit of Manchester Award 2022 Creative Community Spirit Manchester Cultural Award 2021 Cultural care in Covid

Through our work we dismantle the health and wellbeing inequalities refugees and asylum seekers in Greater Manchester face Through our work we dismantle the health and wellbeing inequalities people seeking sanctuary face 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. Maternity Care We're working in partnership with the NHS, the Longside Primary Care Network and the Caribbean and African Health Network to reduce maternity health inequalities in Manchester. Find out more Wellbeing and mindfulness tools We worked with over 35 women in culturally specific groups to develop mindfulness and wellbeing tools. These resources are available for anyone experiencing difficulties to make use of them in their daily lives. Use our tools Menopause project We're creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from sanctuary-seeking backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health with GPs and medical professionals Find out more

Through our work with refugees and asylum seekers, we aim to achieve meaningful social change by developing resilient communities. Afrocats is on a mission to achieve social change by developing happy and resilient communities Our programmes Our programmes offer a holistic approach to community integration. Through consultation we develop creative activities, professional development and volunteering opportunities for young people, women and families. We collaborate with leading organisations to empower individuals and families, fostering well-being, self-esteem, and opportunities for a successful future. Youth of the World Activities for children and young people to broaden their horizons Find out more Natives of the World Our programme for women to support happy and healthy lives Find out more Families Afrocats activities and projects that the whole family can enjoy. Find out more Commission our workshops We work with schools, groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to deliver creative workshops that help young people and adults discover culture, creativity and resilience. Find out more Consultancy and training We use our expertise to support organisations through consultancy and training. We can provide a range of services, including: Creating diverse interview panels Developing inclusive programmes Bespoke frameworks for your work Our specialist training for effective engagement will support you to improve equity, diversity and inclusion. Find out more Mentoring We use our knowledge and expertise to mentor early career and diverse artists so they can develop their creative practice. Find out more «Vous ne pouvez pas parler de Magdalen sans un grand sourire car son énergie et son enthousiasme sont tout simplement contagieux. Elle s'engage à 100% à faire en sorte que les voix souvent inouïes soient clairement écoutées et travaille avec une passion, une intégrité et une gentillesse qui inspirent tout autour d'elle. Ce fut une joie de voir les participants de première main s'épanouir sous les soins de Magdalen et être soutenus pour développer leurs propres compétences et leurs réseaux sociaux. Sarah Hiscock, responsable de l'engagement - Manchester International Festival

Natives of the World supports women have happy, healthy and creative lives where they feel valued for the contribution they make. We work with women who have experienced persecution, trauma and inequalities to develop their confidence and increase their skills. Many of the women we work with are navigating the asylum system. The women who access our programmes are often isolated and experience low self-esteem. Many have long-term health issues, and mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress and depression. 488 women aged 18+ 100% are Black, Asian or from the global majority 15% have experienced domestic violence 92% are currently in the asylum system Over the past year we've worked with Services for adults We deliver projects and activities that help women to develop confidence, learn new skills and feel included. Healthy lives Whether it's shimmying and shaking or walking and talking our projects support healthy hearts and happy lives. Creative culture We use creativity to support women to make friends, have fun and improve access to frontline services. We learn The Afrocats Learning Lab upskills women so they can be included and start on the pathway to employment. Volunteer with Afrocats Our volunteering opportunities help women to add vital experience to their CVs and broaden their horizons. If you would like to join our programme, or would like to make a referral we'd love to hear from you. Please fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Maternity Care Read how we worked with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN), and Ardwick and Longsight Primary Care Network to explore ways to improve maternity care for women from Eastern African backgrounds living in Longsight. Find out more Read about our latest Natives of The World projects Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

Afrocats will be back at the Whitworth Art Gallery during October half term with our award winning activities for children, young people and families. We'll fill the gallery with African and Caribbean songs as well as delivering our cultural and creative arts and crafts workshops. Afrocats x Whitworth presents: Shimmy and shake through the gallery Half-term activities Each session runs from 12pm-3pm All sessions are free, drop-in, no need to book Join us for three fun-filled days and a vibrant and creative cultural experience for all ages. Shimmy and shake your way through the gallery listening to the cultural music that will echo through the galleires. The Everyday Art School will have different arts and crafts activities each day that you can attend to let your imagination run wild. 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. Everyone is welcome. For individuals and families who require accessibility support for travel please let us know that you will be joining. Register your attendance here.

The nature of our work means that we work with vulnerable people. We make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times by having robust safeguarding policies and procedures. Keeping people safe The nature of our work means that we work with vulnerable people. We make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times. We have strong safeguarding procedures and practices to ensure that we create safe spaces and keep the children and adults we work with free from harm. We follow safer recruitment processes when we recruit staff, freelancers and artists Everyone who works with Afrocats must have an enhanced DBS Our staff and volunteers complete safeguarding training All staff who work directly with children and young people also receive regular Our staff and volunteers follow our safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance Download our safeguarding policy Download our safeguarding code of practice Download our safeguarding flow chart

School workshop requests Thank you for your interest in an Afrocats school workshop. Please fill in our booking form, once complete we'll be in touch so we can tailor the workshop to meet your needs. School workshop booking form Contact name Contact email School name School address School type Workshop date Workshop time Number of students attending Age range/year group Workshop theme Other information to support request Submit Thanks for your request, we'll be in touch soon. Payment Terms Payments are due within 30 days of the invoice date. There is a 5% late payment fee for payments made more than 30 days past the invoice date. Payment Processing We will send an invoice for each payment. Invoices can be paid online, by BACS, or by cheque. Once payment is received, we will send a receipt. Afrocats Workshop Cancellation Policy If a school or organisation cancels a workshop booking more than 14 days before the scheduled date, there will be no cancellation fee. If a school cancels a workshop booking less than 14 days before the scheduled date, there will be a 50% cancellation fee. If a school cancels a workshop booking on the day of the scheduled date, there will be a 100% cancellation fee. The cancellation fee will be used to cover the costs of the workshop, including the cost of staff, materials, and any rentals. If a school needs to cancel a workshop booking due to unforeseen circumstances, such as bad weather or school closure, the school should contact us as soon as possible. In these cases, Afrocats may be able to reschedule the workshop or issue a refund. Schools are encouraged to book their workshops as early as possible to secure their spot and to avoid any cancellation fees. Refunds Refunds will be processed within 10 business days of the request.

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!

Often women from the global majority have a lack of trust in medical professionals and avoid reporting to institutions such as the NHS out of fear of deportation. This can be exacerbated by a deep-rooted fear of racialised stigma and hostile immigration policies, that deter women from sharing personal information with public bodies. Creating a smoother transition into motherhood for people seeking sanctuary in Manchester Often women seeking sanctuary have a lack of trust in medical professionals and avoid reporting to institutions such as the NHS out of fear of deportation. This can be exacerbated by a deep-rooted fear of racialised stigma and hostile immigration policies, that deter women from sharing personal information with public bodies. Despite maternal and infant mortality rates declining in the UK, sadly studies have found that Black, Asian, and minority ethnic women have significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates and poorer experiences of healthcare (Moller et al, 2019 ). They also face unequal access to maternity services in the UK and have poorer health outcomes compared to white British women (Garcia et al, 2015 ). Through our partnership work, we aim to change this. Working with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN), and Ardwick and Longsight Primary Care Network we explored ways to improve maternity care for women from Eastern African backgrounds living in Longsight. 30 women in the Little Lion network who are largely from Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia took part in weekly sessions to dismantle the communication barriers they experience in their journey to motherhood. Many of the women in this network have experienced sexual and gender-based trauma, which can include trafficking and Female Genital Mutilation. Our Maternity Care test and learn site connected women from the Little Lions network with professionals and front-line services from across the health and social care network. In each session, the women were able to raise specific questions about their health and through discussions, they learned new ways to improve their lifestyles. Their children were able to access a playroom and toys while they attended the session. Every session started with a signature Afrocats dance session to get the women relaxed, present and ready to engage. Download our Maternity Care report Follow the project Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

Dance keeps you warm in the cold winter months and helps improve your heart health. Make a minimum £5 donation per class. Faire un don Chaque sou donné sert directement à rendre notre travail possible Online dance class timetable Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm 3 April 10 April 17 April 24 April 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

In our Impact Report read about how your support for Afrocats has had an incredible impact. From National Lottery Funding to help us to grow and develop as an organisation to making new cultural partnerships to expand our programmes into exciting new places. Afrocats Impact Report 2023 In 2023 Afrocats has grown from strength to stregth, working in partnership with organisations who have shared values to support more people than ever before. The generosity and advocacy for Afrocats from our supporters has meant that we can transform the lives and raise the aspirations of the refugees, asylum seekers and diverse young people we work with. Download our impact report

From June to August we are working with over 35 women in culturally specific groups to develop mindfulness and wellbeing tools. We are sharing the results so others who are experiencing difficulties can learn the techniques and make use of them in their daily lives. 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