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Afrocats can support your organisation with training to discover practical resolutions to your shared challenges. We'll help you start the conversations needed to achieve vital milestones on your equity, diversity and inclusion journey. Our training will help you start your equity, diversity and inclusion journey and deliver long-term impact With over 20 years’ experience and deep lived insight, our founder and CEO, Magdalen Bartlett, works with teams and organisations to improve services and create more meaningful, inclusive engagement for everyone. 'To build a more balanced society, we must be willing to challenge our own perceptions and biases. That starts with expanding our knowledge, and questioning ourselves every day.' Magdalen Bartlett - Afrocats founder and CEO Our training is designed for organisations and networks working with diverse communities, and is tailored to your needs. We use a unique four-step approach that encourages participation, reflection, and practical learning. Through lived experience, open discussion and group activities, we support teams to tackle shared challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. Download our training pack to learn more, or get in touch for pricing. Download now

We work with schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to deliver creative workshops that help children and adults explore creativity, culture and heritage.  We deliver creative and wellbeing workshops for schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester We'll work with you to develop a workshop tailored to your needs. Get in touch to see how we can work together. Black History Month Every October we deliver interactive and engaging workshops that celebrate African and Caribbean culture through art, music, and creative movement. Black History Month is a very busy time for us, so get in touch soon to see how we can work together. Arts and crafts We can adapt our art and crafts workshops to cover topics that support your interests, including: Recycling Nature Space Identity and belonging Cultural identity Cultural dance and creative movement Our two-part dance and movement sessions involve a fun and cultural dance session with African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern movements. This is followed by a relaxing and slow-paced session using varied choreographic techniques. Music and storytelling Using music, singing and storytelling, our workshops will help participants to explore different cultures, identity, and memory using: drumming singing keyboards And more! Wellbeing 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 Mindfulness Relaxation Working with schools Our engaging workshops for schools takes your students on a creative journey where cultural stories come to life. Each workshop can be part of your school's curriculum, and tailored to meet your needs. 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

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

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 supporting people who face social exclusion across Greater Manchester We are a Black and female-led charity working closely with local communities throughout the city to break down barriers, raise aspirations, and inspire the next generation of women and young people. 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 Manchester. Find out more Our approach Support We support children, young people and adults to access enriching activities that will build their confidence, skillset and sense of belonging. Engage We challenge cultural stereotypes in a supportive and safe environment to help create more positive narratives and understanding. Empower We give people who access our programmes the tools so they can take raise their aspirations and broaden their horizons for a better future. Collaborate We work in partnership to achieve our vision of a resilient and inclusive society for everyone. Our theory of change Charity information Read our latest Trustee Reports and Accounts Read our latest impact report Download our safeguarding policy Download our safeguarding code of practice Download our GDPR policy Read our privacy policy Notre travail est rendu possible grâce à nos bailleurs de fonds et supporters Our funders We are thankful for the generosity of our funders. If you are a grant-giving body and would like to support our work, drop us a line at info@afrocats.org.uk .

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, and we make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times. We have robust 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

Nous sommes une petite mais dévouée équipe de praticiens, de bénévoles et de consultants qui travaillent ensemble pour aider les communautés à prospérer Magdalen Bartlett CEO & Founder Jenny Walker General Manager Jessica Tsiquaye Comms & Marketing Vicki Leigh Development & Content Officer Gemma Bradley Data & Evaluation Manager Estee Lynch Project Producer Edel Fernandez Vanaclocha Project Producer Teresa Ndong Project Producer Bara’ah Al Dalati Project Producer Olivia Moreira Project Producer Maya Marsh Project Producer Rosabella Allen Project Producer Beatrice Montefusco Project Assistant Reina Yaidoo Curateur Reina a travaillé dans des domaines mêlant technologie et culture au cours de la dernière décennie. Elle dirige une entreprise sociale spécialisée dans les sciences, la technologie et la santé pour les communautés sous-représentées. Elle apporte un large éventail de compétences à Afrocat, y compris la gestion d'entreprise et de projet, la diffusion et les médias sociaux, l'initiation et la gestion de partenariats collaboratifs avec un éventail de parties prenantes, la rédaction d'applications et de rapports. En tant que présentatrice et productrice de radio de formation, Reina dirige Sanguine, l'émission scientifique, technologique et de santé sur une station de radio locale et a présenté sur BBC Radio. Reina est gouvernante dans son école primaire locale et a reçu une formation en gestion de la performance, en sauvegarde ainsi que des travaux antérieurs sur le mentorat et le travail avec des enfants et des adultes ayant des besoins spéciaux. Our Trustees Étrier Linzi Curateur Linzi a travaillé dans l'administration universitaire au cours des 10 dernières années et fournit actuellement un soutien financier à la recherche aux universitaires en chimie et en physique. Auparavant, elle a travaillé au Canada dans une grande société financière mondiale dans divers postes administratifs. Elle a également une expérience de travail bénévole dans le théâtre, les musées et les galeries d'art au Royaume-Uni et au Canada. Linzi est le chef de projet du projet DARA Big Data basé à l'Université de Manchester, qui vise à fournir aux étudiants de 8 pays africains des compétences en science des données. Étrier Linzi Curateur Linzi a travaillé dans l'administration universitaire au cours des 10 dernières années et fournit actuellement un soutien financier à la recherche aux universitaires en chimie et en physique. Auparavant, elle a travaillé au Canada dans une grande société financière mondiale dans divers postes administratifs. Elle a également une expérience de travail bénévole dans le théâtre, les musées et les galeries d'art au Royaume-Uni et au Canada. Linzi est le chef de projet du projet DARA Big Data basé à l'Université de Manchester, qui vise à fournir aux étudiants de 8 pays africains des compétences en science des données. Étrier Linzi Curateur Linzi a travaillé dans l'administration universitaire au cours des 10 dernières années et fournit actuellement un soutien financier à la recherche aux universitaires en chimie et en physique. Auparavant, elle a travaillé au Canada dans une grande société financière mondiale dans divers postes administratifs. Elle a également une expérience de travail bénévole dans le théâtre, les musées et les galeries d'art au Royaume-Uni et au Canada. Linzi est le chef de projet du projet DARA Big Data basé à l'Université de Manchester, qui vise à fournir aux étudiants de 8 pays africains des compétences en science des données.

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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.

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. Supporting a smoother transition into motherhood for marginalised people in Manchester Many women seeking sanctuary have low levels of trust in medical professionals and may avoid accessing services such as the NHS due to fear of deportation. This is often shaped by experiences of racialised stigma and hostile immigration policies, which can make sharing personal information with public bodies feel unsafe. While maternal and infant mortality rates have declined in the UK, research shows that Black, Asian and minority ethnic women are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes and less positive experiences of maternity care (Moller et al., 2019). They also face unequal access to services compared to white British women (Garcia et al., 2015). Through our partnership work, we are committed to helping address these inequalities and improving access, trust and outcomes in maternity care. 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. Thirty women from the Little Lions network, primarily from Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia, took part in weekly sessions designed to reduce the communication barriers they experience on their journey to motherhood. Many participants have experienced sexual and gender-based trauma, including trafficking and female genital mutilation (FGM). Our maternity care 'test and learn' site brought women from the Little Lions network together with health and social care professionals from across the system. In each session, women were able to ask questions about their health and explore ways to support their wellbeing through open discussion. Children were able to access a dedicated playroom and toys during sessions, allowing women to take part fully. Each session began with a short Afrocats dance activity to help participants feel 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.

Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health, menopause and perimenopause In partnership with The Whitworth, we’re reimagining how cultural spaces connect with local families in more accessible, inclusive and equitable ways. 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. x Through our partnership, Afrocats and The Whitworth are able to fund travel and refreshments for those struggling, helping to remove financial barriers to visiting the gallery. If you are attending and need access support, register your attendance here . «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

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 Faire un don 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

We work in partnership to develop activities for the whole family. From creative workshops to new experiences there is something for everyone Our families programme provides opportunities for families to create, make, move and have fun together. Through creative activities for families, Afrocats works in partnership to break down cultural barriers and bring sanctuary seekers and local families together to connect and create. 41 events for families 3133 families attend our public events 3 partners to deliver actitivies for families 100% of families tell us they had a good time Over the past year we've had Afrocats x Whitworth We partner with The Whitworth to reimagine how cultural spaces can better connect with local families in ways that are accessible, inclusive and equitable. En savoir plus We can support travel and refreshments for participants, helping to remove financial barriers to attending gallery events. If you need access support, register your attendance here. Read about our latest families projects Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.