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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

Would you like to give your time to a charity doing fantastic work in Greater Manchester? Volunteer roles Building Stronger Communities volunteer Building Strong Communities Together is a project that is funded by the Manchester Council and run by Afrocats. It’s a project that is exploring themes of belonging, community and shared similarities through creativity with communities and organisations based in North Manchester. Who? Anyone who is 18+ based in North Manchester Interested in archiving and heritage Looking to gain new skills and try something new What? Gain new skills at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Centre and Education Trust https://www.racearchive.org.uk/ for free! Contribute to community learning Gain confidence Share an experience Put your new skills to practice at community events Be part of the June exhibition at Whitworth Art Gallery and the Homecoming Showcase in September at North Manchester When? Sign up by 5pm on Friday 12th of May Training to start in May Training expected during the day/afternoon Interested? Send your CV and a cover letter of 300 words on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk and fowsia@afrocats.org.uk If you don't have a CV drop us an email so we can have a chat and see if this opportunity is right for you. Youth of the World Saturday Volunteer We are looking for volunteers to join our fantastic team and support our Saturday sessions. Volunteers will assist our Project Assistants and Artists to deliver with the workshops and support our children . Experience with working with children is essential, desirable experience of working with neurodiverse children. Full enhanced DBS will be provided along with travel expenses for each session. Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk General Volunteering roles We're always on the lookout for people who can support us with core areas of operational activity: Administration Project management Youth work Creative producing Marketing Artist liaison Drivers Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about any specific roles. Sign up

We work closely with refugees and asylum seekers to create inspiring experiences and opportunities. Together, we break down barriers and fears so they can integrate fully into society and have a better quality of life. We're an award winning charity that supports people who face social exclusion in Greater Manchester. Afrocats is a Black and female-led charity. We work closely with the communities and people who access our projects to create inspiring experiences and opportunities. Together, we address and dismantle inequality. 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. Our team We're a small but dedicated team of practitioners, volunteers and consultants who work together to help communities thrive Meet our team Our partners Our partners help us to create social change by collaborating on projects that build a happier and more inclusive society. Find out more Our approach Support We support children, young people and adults to access activities that will build their confidence, skill set and sense of belonging. Engage We challenge stereotypes around culture and immigration in a supportive and safe environment to help create a more positive narrative and understanding in society. Empower We give people who access our programmes the tools so they can take control of their lives and broaden their horizons. Collaborate We work in partnership to achieve our vision of a stronger, more inclusive society for everyone to enjoy. Our theory of change Charity information Read our latest Trustee Reports and Accounts Download our latest impact report Download our safeguarding policy Download our safeguarding code of practice Download our GDRP policy Read our privacy policy Notre travail est rendu possible grâce à nos bailleurs de fonds et supporters Supported by Manchester City Council Population Health

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

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

When negative thinking takes over it can impact our mental health, leaving you feeling depressed or anxious. Translate this page Imagine you are lying on a big grassy hill. Feel the grass underneath your feet. How would the sun feel shining on your face? Imagine the feeling of a soft breeze. Listen to the sounds of birds around you. There is nothing else. Just you, the hill, and the open sky. Now, imagine that each thought you notice is a cloud passing overhead. Notice each thought as it comes up and watch it just as you would watch a cloud passing on a sunny day. You are not trying to do anything about it, not worrying about it or trying to change it; just observing it with a smile. You will begin to notice more thoughts arising. Do not do anything about these either. Just watch them come into your sky and then gently float away. Breathing in, breathing out. Thoughts as Clouds Compassionate friend Get into a comfortable position. Close your eyes and put your hands on your heart. Imagine you are in a safe and comfortable place. Now imagine you have a visitor. They are a compassionate friend - full of wisdom, strength and unconditional love. Take a few moments. Imagine your compassionate friend in as much detail as possible. Allow yourself to feel what it is like to be in their presence. Keep that in your mind for a few moments. Take a few more moments to enjoy your friends' presence. Your friend is a part of yourself. All the compassionate feelings you are experiencing flow from your own inner wisdom. “Deep down in the human spirit there is a reservoir of courage. It is always available, always waiting to be discovered” Pema Chodron Multilingual downloads Urdu French Farsi English

We're a small charity with big ambitions. We want to see refugees and asylum seekers thrive because they have been able to integrate fully into society. But we can't do this alone, we need your support. Every donation raised goes back in to making our work possible. Faire un don Chaque sou donné sert directement à rendre notre travail possible 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 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

If we feel tired, tense and are worrying about not sleeping, it can then make it even harder for us to sleep well. Translate this page Progressive muscle relaxation Sit back or lie down in a comfortable position. Shut your eyes if it is comfortable. Begin by taking a deep breath and notice the feeling of air filling your lungs. Hold your breath for a few seconds. 1, 2, 3 Release the breath slowly and let the tension leave your body. Take in another deep breath and hold it. 1, 2, 3 Again, slowly release the air. Even slower now, take another breath. Fill your lungs and hold the air. 1, 2, 3 Slowly release your breath and imagine the feeling of tension leaving your body. Pay attention to the feeling of relaxation, and how different it is from tension. Stretch your muscles and open your eyes when you are ready. Resetting your body clock If you're a night owl and you fall asleep in the early hours of the morning then wake up later in the morning, you can take these steps for 3 weeks to reset your body clock: Wake up 2-3 hours earlier than usual and get plenty of outdoor light in the morning Eat breakfast as soon as possible Have lunch at the same time every day, and eat nothing after 7pm Ban caffeine after 3pm No naps after 4pm Go to bed 2-3 hours earlier than usual and limit light in the evening Maintain the same sleep and wake times every day "Sleep is the best meditation." Dalai Lama Multilingual downloads Urdu French Farsi English

Become a regular donor for Afrocats and join a network of people who are striving to make Greater Manchester a more equitable place for refugees, asylum seekers, and diverse young people. Faire un don Chaque sou donné sert directement à rendre notre travail possible 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 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

Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health, menopause and perimenopause Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women to talk about their reproductive health 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. Our partner For the first phase of our project we worked with The Menopause Charity to provide three workshops about the menopause for 30 women from three culturally specific groups - South Asian, African and Middle Eastern/Arabic. Each workshop had volunteer interpreters to support the women to engage in myth-busting, facts and perimenopause.

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If you are looking to volunteer, donate or support a charity, we'd love you to get involved with Afrocats. Make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Manchester. We're a small charity with big ambitions. We want to create a more diverse and equitable society. But we can't do this alone, we need your support. Nous sommes une petite association avec de grandes ambitions. Nous voulons voir les réfugiés et les demandeurs d'asile 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. Il existe de nombreuses façons de vous impliquer et de nous aider à bâtir des communautés résilientes qui mènent une vie heureuse et saine. School Fundraising We have lots of ways your school can fundraise for Afrocats and help us creater kinder and more inclusive communities. Find out more Partnerships By partnering with Afrocats your employees can support diverse communities in Greater Manchester. Find out more Fundraise your way Whether you are running a marathon or hositing an event you can fundraise for Afrocats on Just Giving. Find out more Make a donation today 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 Notre travail est rendu possible grâce à nos bailleurs de fonds et supporters Other ways to give There are lots of ways that you can support Afrocats, whether it is celebrating a special occasion, leaving a gift in memory of a loved one, or giving as you shop online. Find out more