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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

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

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

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.

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

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

Mindfulness is simply a practical way to notice thoughts, physical sensations, sights, sounds, smells - anything we might not normally notice. Mindfulness is simply a practical way to notice thoughts, physical sensations, sights, sounds, smells - anything we might not normally notice. Translate this page Self-compassion break When you are feeling stressed or feel sad try to find the discomfort in your body. Where do you feel it the most? Connect with the sensations. Say to yourself: “This is a moment of suffering” “Suffering is part of life” Now put your hand on your heart. Feel the warmth and gentle touch of your hands. Say to yourself: “I will be kind to myself”. Mindful breathing Close your eyes if it feels comfortable. Bring your attention to your belly. Feel it rise gently on the inbreath and fall on the out-breath. Keep your focus on the breathing. Ride the waves of your breath. If your mind wanders, notice what it was that took you away. Gently bring your attention back to your breath. Practice this exercise for fifteen minutes every day 3-minute breathing space Sit upright. Relax. Close your eyes. Raise your chin slightly. Ask yourself: “What is my experience right now”. “What thoughts am I having” Don’t try to challenge them, just observe them. “What do I feel in my body” Turn towards any discomfort, just observe them. Now, focus on your breath. Observe your body, how it feels, as you breathe. When you are ready, open your eyes. Your mind and body are united. Multilingual downloads Urdu French Farsi English

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 Using lived experience and over 20 years working with communities from the global majority, award-winning charity Afrocats and its founder CEO Magdalen Barlett will support your organisation and teams to provide the best possible services and engagement experiences. "To maintain a balanced society it is essential that we challenge our perceptions and biases. To do this, we must expand our knowledge and question ourselves daily." Magdalen Bartlett - Founder and CEO of Afrocats Our training is designed for organisations and networks. We have experience working with a variety of teams that interact with diverse communities and the global majority. The training is tailor-made for your organisation and follows a four-step process where you will participate, learn and take a self-directed approach to solve your shared challenges. We take a creative approach, using lived experience, discussion and group activities to develop effective and meaningful change. Download our training pack for more information or get in touch for pricing. Download now

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

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

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, shimmy and shake. Afrocats works in partnership to deliver creative activities for families. We break down cultural barriers and provide opportunities for sanctuary seekers and local families to connect through creativity. 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've partnered with Whitworth Art Gallery to reimagine how cultural spaces can connect with local families in a more accessible, inclusive and equitable way. En savoir plus We can fund refugee and asylum seekers' travel and refreshments to break down any financial barriers they face when considering visiting a gallery event. If you are attending one of our events and 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.