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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! Want to book a school workshop? Head here to fill in our form . Do you or someone you know want to attend our sessions? Use this form . Interested in us organising EDI and engagement training for your business or organisation? Click here to find out more. Want us to run inclusive dance sessions for you? Fill in this form . For everything else, use the form below. Type your name Type your email address How can we help? Soumettre Merci d'avoir soumis!

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.

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

Cultural dance If you would like to join our online cultural dance sessions but are on a low-wage or are an asylum seeker, please use this form. Name Email Phone number Postcode Are you on a low-wage or an asylum seeker? Have you been to an Afrocats session before? Other information to support request Submit Thanks for your request, we'll be in touch soon.

Our sessions are open to children, young people and women who experience barriers because of their immigration, cultural or economic status. 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! What is your email? Who is interested in joining our sessions? * My child Someone I support Me What is your/their age range? Choose an option What is your/their country of birth Do you/they have experience of the UK immigration system * Yes currently in the system Yes but now have their stay No Which activities are you/they interested in? * Obligatoire Volunteering Creative activities Physical activities Wellbeing activities Other Soumettre Merci d'avoir soumis!

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Help us build a more joyful and inclusive society, and inspire your young people to give back. Grâce au réseau GM BAME (GMBAMEN) de décembre 2020 à fin février 2021, nous organisons des sessions interactives de théâtre et de poésie Download a fundraising pack Fundraising ideas Nominate us as your charity of the year Your school can get involved with fundraising for Afrocats as your charity of the year, and you'll get to see the impact of your fundraising with updates throughout the year or term. Dress up - or down! Pick a Friday and hold a dress-up or dress-down day and dress up as your favourite character, artist or even country. Hold a raffle or a bakeoff Raffle off prizes that you've made or sourced from local businesses, or have a Great British Bakeoff and craft some yummy sweet treats to sell on the day. Organise a collection box Keep a collection box on your school reception desk or in the staffroom. Enjoy a movie day Pick movies from different cultures to screen in school, charge a ticket entry fee, and sell popcorn or other tasty treats. Donate goods or products We regularly need donations of toiletries, clothing, period products, laptops or tablets, and data - why not support us by keeping a collection box in your school? Supporting your curriculum Partnering with Afrocats can support your school PHSE, citizenship and geography syllabus. Through lessons and fundraising efforts, this can help your students to empathise and explore topics such as migration, culture shock, and displacement, which many of our participants endure every day. Download a fundraising pack Find out how schools have been making a difference with us Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

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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 working towards a fairer, more inclusive society And we’d love you to be part of it 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 ideas how your school can fundraise for Afrocats and help us creater a more inclusive Manchester. Find out more Partnerships Partner with Afrocats and your employees can support diverse communities across the city. Find out more Raise funds your way Whether you are running a marathon or hosting 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 Other ways to give There are lots of ways that you can support our work - whether it is celebrating a special occasion, leaving a gift in memory of a loved one, or donating as you shop online. Find out more

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 safe, welcoming space for women to talk openly 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/Arab. Each workshop had volunteer interpreters to support the women to engage in myth-busting, facts and perimenopause.

Would you like to give your time to a charity doing fantastic work in Greater Manchester? Volunteer roles 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

Through our work with refugees and asylum seekers, we aim to achieve meaningful social change by developing resilient communities. We build happy, resilient communities where people can connect and thrive Through creativity, culture and shared experiences, we support people to grow in confidence, and feel part of something bigger Our programmes Through community 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, cultivating improved well-being, better self-esteem, and exciting 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 Our timetable All Afrocats sessions run from 10am to 12pm and are based in Manchester. If you’d like to get involved, take part, or refer someone, please email info@afrocats.org.uk . 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