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We partner partner with organisations that can bring their unique knowledge and experience to our projects. By working with Afrocats your employees will have opportunities to get involved with work that is making a real difference in communities across Greater Manchester. We love to partner with companies that are driven to create a better society. Sound like you? Become a corporate partner today. Our corporate partners help us reach some of the most disadvantaged people living in Greater Manchester. Our programmes are free of charge for people to access but this is only possible with support from our donors and supporters. We rely on almost 100% of fundraised income. How you can work with Afrocats Partnering with us will give your employees opportunities to get involved with work that is making a real difference in communities across Greater Manchester. We like to partner with organisations that can bring their unique knowledge and experience to our projects. Or companies that have a desire to create more inclusive communities. There are lots of ways that we can work together to support your company's aims and help us achieve our charitable mission. We'll work collaboratively with you to make our partnership a success, here are some of the ways you can help. Nominate us as Charity of the Year As Charity of the Year, Afrocats will give your employees meaningful opportunities to fundraise, volunteer, and provide pro-bono support. Cause related marketing projects If you are looking for a good cause to work with and promote your work, Afrocats could be the charity to work with. Strategic partnerships A one-off or long term strategic partnership can demonstrate our shared long-term goals and make a measurable difference to communities in Greater Manchester. Let's talk! If you're not sure how you'd like to partner with us but know that we can make a difference together, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you! If you would like to join our mission to build agency, aspiration and opportunities for young people and women from diverse communities get in touch and make a difference today.

Afrocats is looking to engage with dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. We Are Looking for Emerging and Established Freelance Dance Artists Freelance Dance Artists Afrocats is looking to engage with female, male, and non-binary dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. This role will be: - Delivering a series or one-off dance sessions in many different settings. - Support and training, if needed, from Afrocats lead dancer. - Working closely with families, women and youth who are both new or have experience in dance. We are looking for someone who is: - Friendly, patient and approachable, with lots of energy. - A good communicator with people who speak little or no English. - Available on weekends and unsociable hours. - Willing to grow with Afrocats. Key Details: - We’d like someone to start as soon as possible with availability through to the end of December. - You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. - The Fee is flexible and will be agreed upon depending on experience and negotiation. How to Apply If you’re interested in working with us, please respond to the following questions: 1. Why does this opportunity interest you? 2. What skills and experience can you contribute? Tell us more about yourself - you may include your CV, a link to your LinkedIn profile, or examples of previous work. 3. Send your information to admin@afrocats.org.uk Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Our Natives of the World adult programme supports women to lead happy, healthy and creative lives, where they feel valued for the contributions they make. We work with women who have experienced inequality and trauma, supporting them to build confidence, develop skills and reconnect with their strengths. Many are navigating the asylum system. The women we work with often face isolation and challenges to their wellbeing, including the impact of long-term physical and mental health conditions. Through our programmes, we create space for connection, creativity and rebuilding confidence. 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 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 Our Creative Learning Lab upskills women so they can start on the pathway to employment and be more internet-savvy. Volunteer with Afrocats Our volunteering opportunities help women to add vital experience to their CVs, raise their aspirations, and broaden their horizons. If you would like to join our adult programme, or would like to make a referral, fill in our enquiry form here. 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 Find out more about our latest projects for adults Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

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. Our impact reports Each year, we grow from strength to strength, working in partnership with citywide organisations who embody our shared values to support people across Manchester. And continuing generosity from our supporters means that we can transform the lives and raise the aspirations of the global majority communities and diverse young people we work with - check out our impact reports for stats and stories below. Impact Report 2020-2021 Impact Report 2022-2023 Impact Report 2024-2025

At the end of January our Forever Manchester funding for culturally appropriate food parcels runs out and our waiting list is growing. We need to raise £4,200 to support 56 refugees and asylum seekers for 3 months and through this next lockdown. 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

Afrocats wants to give every child they support a Christmas to remember by hosting a very special Christmas celebration in honour of them. We are looking to raise £2,000 to buy a gift for every child and to hold the Christmas party. 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

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