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Natives of the World supports women have happy, healthy and creative lives where they feel valued for the contribution they make. We work with women who have experienced persecution, trauma and inequalities to develop their confidence and increase their skills. Many of the women we work with are navigating the asylum system. The women who access our programmes are often isolated and experience low self-esteem. Many have long-term health issues, and mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress and depression. 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 deliver projects and activities that 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 The Afrocats Support Hub upskills women so they can be included and start on the pathway to employment. Volunteer with Afrocats Our volunteering opportunities help women to add vital experience to their CVs and broaden their horizons. If you would like to join our programme, or would like to make a referral we'd love to hear from you. Please fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. 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 Read about our latest Natives of The World projects Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

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

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. Creating a smoother transition into motherhood for people seeking sanctuary in Manchester Often women seeking sanctuary 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. Despite maternal and infant mortality rates declining in the UK, sadly studies have found that Black, Asian, and minority ethnic women have significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates and poorer experiences of healthcare (Moller et al, 2019 ). They also face unequal access to maternity services in the UK and have poorer health outcomes compared to white British women (Garcia et al, 2015 ). Through our partnership work, we aim to change this. 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. 30 women in the Little Lion network who are largely from Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia took part in weekly sessions to dismantle the communication barriers they experience in their journey to motherhood. Many of the women in this network have experienced sexual and gender-based trauma, which can include trafficking and Female Genital Mutilation. Our Maternity Care test and learn site connected women from the Little Lions network with professionals and front-line services from across the health and social care network. In each session, the women were able to raise specific questions about their health and through discussions, they learned new ways to improve their lifestyles. Their children were able to access a playroom and toys while they attended the session. Every session started with a signature Afrocats dance session to get the women 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.

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 Founder and CEO Jenny Walker General Manager Ali Gunn Comms and Marketing Edel Fernandez Vanaclocha Project Producer Estee Lynch Project Producer Jordan Sheard Project Producer Maisha Kungu Project Assistant Teresa Ndong Project Assistant Bara’ah Al Dalati Project Assistant Olivia Moreira Project Assistant Naomi Kohn Project Assistant Vicki Leigh Grant Fundraiser and Admin 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.

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!

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

Creativity and culture can be a powerful way to build resilience and confidence for people from a sanctuary-seeking background We develop projects and strategic partnerships so the women we work with can immerse themselves in the arts, culture and creativity. Culture créative Grâce au réseau GM BAME (GMBAMEN) de décembre 2020 à fin février 2021, nous organisons des sessions interactives de théâtre et de poésie En savoir plus Afrocats x Whitworth Through our strategic partnership with The Whitworth we are reimagining how the gallery connects with local families in a more accessible, inclusive and equitable way Find out more Culture créative Grâce au réseau GM BAME (GMBAMEN) de décembre 2020 à fin février 2021, nous organisons des sessions interactives de théâtre et de poésie En savoir plus

Afrocats deliver creative movement and fitness sessions to give women seeking asylum a break from their daily stressors Women caught up in the asylum system often, if not always, experience immense amounts of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma due to the isolating and uncertain nature of the circumstances. ​ We work with our partner Women Asylum Seekers Together using exercise and movement to help provide relief from stress. «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 Read our blog Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

We work with universities and organisations to explore how language impacts the experience of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK 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. The Accent Van is a research project led by Manchester Metropolitan University. We were invited by our partner the Manchester Poetry Library to join workshops with Shamshad Khan to explore the accents, dialects, and identities of people living in Manchester. ​ Nine women aged 24+ from Iran, Africa and South Asia took part in the research which used poetry, relaxation and breathing exercises to hold open and honest conversations The space was set up as a relaxing environment, decorated with a welcoming sign, soft lights, and flowers. Every participant’s seat was arranged with a decorative cloth, snacks and an extract from the work of local poet, Shirley May. The conversation was initiated by Shamshad with some music and breathing exercises. After a brief introduction, the women shared their experiences with language in Manchester; they talked about their different native tongues, their thoughts about accents in the United Kingdom and who they associate these accents with. ​ ‘Mi mother used to seh…’ by Shirley May, ‘stay with a kind heart’ ‘do your job in a way that no one else can’ ‘learn how to cook and look after your kids’ ‘you should always be kind, kindness never kills anyone’ It became clear that some women have not had an opportunity to discuss the accents of the United Kingdom before. They were unable to identify them by name, not sure what Scottish or Liverpudlian accent were, even though they’ve heard them before. However, they could recognize accents through popular culture which are accessible in their native countries, like the “Queen’s accent” and American accent from television. Participants shared the difficulties they face with speaking English in Manchester. Slang is particularly challenging for them; phrases and words like ‘muck in’ and ‘sarnies’ came up. Contrastingly, they also displayed challenging attitudes towards these experiences, showing courage and having a laugh about their everyday struggles. After a reading of Shirley May’s poem ‘No cold woman in your bed’, and encouraged by Shamshad, participants were asked to name qualities about themselves and each other, allowing them to discover how others might positively perceive them without their knowledge. The women showed real engagement in this exercise, they enjoyed writing poetry and it was rewarding to see them being able to share their feelings. Lastly, after a short break, Shamshad proceeded to the closing part of the session, audio recordings. Participants were recorded individually and asked to read out loud some of their comments and notes taken throughout the session. Finally, they were given a rose as a memento of the day.

We created a collection of collaborative poems that celebrate our different cultures, heritage, memories and the people we love. Aucun post publié dans cette langue actuellement Dès que de nouveaux posts seront publiés, vous les verrez ici.

We use food and outdoor experiences to connect and build a sense of community amongst the refugees and asylum seekers we work with Culture créative Grâce au réseau GM BAME (GMBAMEN) de décembre 2020 à fin février 2021, nous organisons des sessions interactives de théâtre et de poésie En savoir plus Cultural food parcels We support asylum seekers and their families with culturally appropriate food parcels. It costs £25 to support a family for one month. Can you help us give them a taste of home? Support a family