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Afrocats is a small charity in Greater Manchester that supports refugees, asylum seekers and people living below the poverty line who face exclusion because of their immigration status, class, age, cultural inexperience and education. शरणार्थियों के लिए एक गर्म, मैत्रीपूर्ण, सुरक्षित स्थान और मैनचेस्टर में सामाजिक बहिष्कार का सामना कर रहे लोग उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम समुदायों के साथ काम करते हैं ताकि उन लोगों के लिए अवसरों का निर्माण किया जा सके जो अपने जीवन में कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे हैं जो समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत होना चाहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम सामाजिक, आर्थिक, सांस्कृतिक और भाषा बाधाओं को तोड़ने के बारे में भावुक हैं, ताकि लोगों के जीवन का एक और अधिक गोल और बेहतर गुणवत्ता हो सके। हमारे काम में सहयोग करें हमारे द्वारा उठाया गया हर पैसा लोगों को समुदायों से जुड़ने और बेहतर जीवन जीने में मदद करने के लिए बाधाओं को तोड़ने की ओर जाता है £ 10 एक युवा व्यक्ति के लिए डेटा प्रदान करेगा ताकि वे जुड़े रह सकें £ 10 एक युवा व्यक्ति के लिए डेटा प्रदान करेगा ताकि वे जुड़े रह सकें £ 5 एक स्वयंसेवक के खर्च के लिए भुगतान करेगा एक दान करें Proud winners of Fantastic for Families Award 2023 Audience Impact & Innovation Award Winner Spirit of Manchester Award 2022 Creative Community Spirit Manchester Cultural Award 2021 Cultural care in Covid

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 May half-term 2025: Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday 29 May 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.

Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health, menopause and perimenopause Working in partnership with Whitworth Art Gallery we're reimagining how cultural spaces can connect with local families in a more accessible, inclusive and equitable way उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम समुदायों के साथ काम करते हैं ताकि उन लोगों के लिए अवसरों का निर्माण किया जा सके जो अपने जीवन में कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे हैं जो समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत होना चाहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम सामाजिक, आर्थिक, सांस्कृतिक और भाषा बाधाओं को तोड़ने के बारे में भावुक हैं, ताकि लोगों के जीवन का एक और अधिक गोल और बेहतर गुणवत्ता हो सके। x Through our powerful partnership, Whitworth Art Gallery and Afrocats are able to fund refugee and asylum seekers travel and refreshments to break down any financial barriers they face when considering visiting a gallery. If you are attending one of our events and need access support, register your attendance here . "वहाँ कोई रास्ता नहीं है कि आप एक बड़ी मुस्कान के बिना Magdalen के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं अपने चेहरे पर आ रही है क्योंकि उसकी ऊर्जा और उत्साह बस संक्रामक हैं। वह 100% यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है कि अक्सर अनसुनी आवाज़ों को स्पष्ट रूप से सुना जाता है, और एक जुनून, अखंडता और दया के साथ काम करता है जो उसके चारों ओर प्रेरित करता है। मैग्डलेन की देखभाल के तहत प्रथम-हाथ के प्रतिभागियों को फलने-फूलने का अनुभव करने और अपने स्वयं के कौशल और सामाजिक नेटवर्क को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए समर्थन करने के लिए यह एक खुशी की बात है। " सारा हेस्कॉक, सगाई प्रबंधक - मैनचेस्टर इंटरनेशनल फेस्टिवल

We are seeking artists who are passionate about community and bringing people together. We are open to all forms of arts and craft artists. This could be painting, dance. collaging, zine making, murals and more. 'Building Stronger Communities Together' Artist vacancy We're looking for 5 artists from North Manchester who are passionate about community and bringing people together to work on our latest project, 'Building Stronger Communities Together. Are you an artist based in North Manchester? Is your art related to arts and crafts? Are you a dancer, painter, do murals, zines, collaging or more! Have you facilitated workshops before? Collaborated with community members creatively? If you answered yes then this is the role for you! Funded by Manchester City Council, Building Stronger Communities Together aims to bring different organisations that support the community together and through creative sessions find a common ground and a sense of belonging. Download the job pack Fees The pay will be £150 per day (2 hour delivery plus planning). There will be between 4 to 5 workshops in May and 4 to 5 workshops in June, a total of either 8 or 10 workshops. Key Dates Application deadline: Wednesday 30th April 5pm Workshop dates: May sessions (dates to be confirmed) June sessions (dates to be confirmed) Exhibition at Whitworth in June (date to be confirmed Homecoming showcase in North Manchester (date to be confirmed) Please let us know any dates you cant do in May and June in the email with your application. How to Apply If you would like to apply, please send your CV along with links to your work and a short cover letter no more than 400 words to fowsia@afrocats.org.uk the cover letter should include what makes you interested in this project. Please use the subject line below when you apply: – BSCT Artists Application (Name) If you have any questions about the role, please email fowsia@afrocats.org.uk

We are looking for a passionate and creative filmmaker and Editor who can create two short films capturing the community engagement and creativity that will be explored by community members across North Manchester 'Building Stronger Communities Together' Filmmaker and Editor vacancy We're looking for a filmmaker and editor to create two short films capturing our Building Stronger Communities Together project. Are you a Filmmaker based in Manchester? Do you love to conceptualise and craft compelling stories? Arfe you skilled at portraying diverse emotions and experiences that resonate with different audiences? Have you got experience of engaging with diverse individuals, listening attentively to their stories and perspectives, and reflecting them authentically in the film? If you answered yes then this is the role for you! Funded by Manchester City Council, Building Stronger Communities Together aims to bring different organisations that support the community together and through creative sessions find a common ground and a sense of belonging. Download the job pack Fees The pay will be £250 per day, rate can be negotiated depending on experience. There will be 5 sessions or engagements to attend in May and 5 sessions or engagements to attend in June, a total of 10 sessions. Key Dates Application deadline: Friday 25th April 5pm Workshop dates: May sessions (dates to be confirmed) June sessions (dates to be confirmed) Exhibition at Whitworth in June (date to be confirmed Homecoming showcase in North Manchester (date to be confirmed) Please let us know any dates you cant do in May and June in the email with your application. How to Apply If you would like to apply, please send your CV along with links to your work and a short cover letter no more than 400 words to fowsia@afrocats.org.uk the cover letter should include what makes you interested in this project. Please use the subject line below when you apply: – BSCT Filmmaker and Editor Application (Name) If you have any questions about the role, please email fowsia@afrocats.org.uk

Join our team of freelancers, artists and consultants Latest vacancies Our team is growing! If you'd like to help us build connected communities, check out our latest paid opportunities. 'Building Stronger Communities Together' Artist 'Building Stronger Communities Together' Filmmaker Keep up to date with our latest vacancies by signing up to our newsletter .

Youth of the World is our programme of work for young people so they can broaden their horizons. We work with children and young people aged 8 to 18 from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, in particular refugees and asylum seekrs. Youth of the World supports young people to broaden their horizons, develop their skills and importantly have lots of fun We work with children and young people aged 5 to 18. They might be living in temporary accommodation, seeking sanctuary in the UK or experiencing barriers because of their economic status. Without the support of Afrocats, they would have limited opportunities to participate in activities and enriching experiences outside of school. 1322 children and young people 85% are Black, Asian or from the global majority 40% were living in temporary accomodation 10% are home schooled or not regularly in school Over the past year we've worked with Services for young people We deliver projects and activities that support young people to feel included, help them to develop skills and improve their wellbeing. Creative Expression Whether it's mark-making or hip-shaking, our Saturday sessions are full of creative energy and fun. We Lead Projects to level up leadership skills, develop confidence and empower young people to be leaders in their communities. Explore with Afrocats Cultural visits and inspiring experiences for young people in venues across Greater Manchester. Volunteer with Afrocats Volunteering opportunities to boost CVs, develop new skills and meet new people. 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. Read about our latest Youth of The World projects इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

School workshop requests Thank you for your interest in an Afrocats school workshop. Please fill in our booking form, once complete we'll be in touch so we can tailor the workshop to meet your needs. School workshop booking form Contact name Contact email School name School address School type Workshop date Workshop time Number of students attending Age range/year group Workshop theme Other information to support request Submit Thanks for your request, we'll be in touch soon. Payment Terms Payments are due within 30 days of the invoice date. There is a 5% late payment fee for payments made more than 30 days past the invoice date. Payment Processing We will send an invoice for each payment. Invoices can be paid online, by BACS, or by cheque. Once payment is received, we will send a receipt. Afrocats Workshop Cancellation Policy If a school or organisation cancels a workshop booking more than 14 days before the scheduled date, there will be no cancellation fee. If a school cancels a workshop booking less than 14 days before the scheduled date, there will be a 50% cancellation fee. If a school cancels a workshop booking on the day of the scheduled date, there will be a 100% cancellation fee. The cancellation fee will be used to cover the costs of the workshop, including the cost of staff, materials, and any rentals. If a school needs to cancel a workshop booking due to unforeseen circumstances, such as bad weather or school closure, the school should contact us as soon as possible. In these cases, Afrocats may be able to reschedule the workshop or issue a refund. Schools are encouraged to book their workshops as early as possible to secure their spot and to avoid any cancellation fees. Refunds Refunds will be processed within 10 business days of the request.

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 comfortable and friendly space for women to talk about their reproductive health उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम समुदायों के साथ काम करते हैं ताकि उन लोगों के लिए अवसरों का निर्माण किया जा सके जो अपने जीवन में कठिनाइयों का सामना कर रहे हैं जो समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत होना चाहते हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। हम सामाजिक, आर्थिक, सांस्कृतिक और भाषा बाधाओं को तोड़ने के बारे में भावुक हैं, ताकि लोगों के जीवन का एक और अधिक गोल और बेहतर गुणवत्ता हो सके। 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/Arabic. 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 Table Talk volunteer Could you spare an hour and a half on a Monday to support our Table Talk project? Working with women from the global majority you will help them with anything from understanding energy bills to using popular apps and how to find local events. The women would be particularly interested in learning: Tips to reduce energy bills Using Google Maps Using Eventbrite Ideas for low cost meals You would need to be available on Mondays from 11 am to 12.30 pm. We meet in central Manchester locations, travel expenses can be reimbursed. 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. 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 Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about any specific roles. Sign up Get in touch

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.

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. हम बड़ी महत्वाकांक्षाओं के साथ एक छोटे से दान हैं। हम शरणार्थियों और शरण चाहने वालों को देखना चाहते हैं क्योंकि वे समाज में पूरी तरह से एकीकृत करने में सक्षम हैं। लेकिन हम अकेले ऐसा नहीं कर सकते, हमें आपके समर्थन की आवश्यकता है। उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। ऐसे कई तरीके हैं जिनसे आप जुड़ सकते हैं और खुशहाल और स्वस्थ जीवन जीने वाले लचीला समुदायों का निर्माण करने में हमारी मदद कर सकते हैं। 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 हमारे द्वारा उठाया गया हर पैसा लोगों को समुदायों से जुड़ने और बेहतर जीवन जीने में मदद करने के लिए बाधाओं को तोड़ने की ओर जाता है £ 10 एक युवा व्यक्ति के लिए डेटा प्रदान करेगा ताकि वे जुड़े रह सकें £ 10 एक युवा व्यक्ति के लिए डेटा प्रदान करेगा ताकि वे जुड़े रह सकें £ 5 एक स्वयंसेवक के खर्च के लिए भुगतान करेगा एक दान करें हमारे काम हमारे funders और समर्थकों के लिए संभव बनाया गया है 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