Help us build a more joyful and inclusive society, and inspire your young people to give back. दिसंबर 2020 से फरवरी 2021 के अंत तक GM BAME नेटवर्क (GMBAMEN) के लिए धन्यवाद, हम इंटरैक्टिव ड्रामा और कविता सत्र चला रहे हैं Download a fundraising pack Fundraising ideas Nominate us as your charity of the year Your school can get involved with fundraising for Afrocats as your charity of the year, and you'll get to see the impact of your fundraising with updates throughout the year or term. Dress up - or down! Pick a Friday and hold a dress-up or dress-down day and dress up as your favourite character, artist or even country. Hold a raffle or a bakeoff Raffle off prizes that you've made or sourced from local businesses, or have a Great British Bakeoff and craft some yummy sweet treats to sell on the day. Organise a collection box Keep a collection box on your school reception desk or in the staffroom. Enjoy a movie day Pick movies from different cultures to screen in school, charge a ticket entry fee, and sell popcorn or other tasty treats. Donate goods or products We regularly need donations of toiletries, clothing, period products, laptops or tablets, and data - why not support us by keeping a collection box in your school? Supporting your curriculum Partnering with Afrocats can support your school PHSE, citizenship and geography syllabus. Through lessons and fundraising efforts, this can help your students to empathise and explore topics such as migration, culture shock, and displacement, which many of our participants endure every day. Download a fundraising pack Find out how schools have been making a difference with us इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

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 इस भाषा में अभी तक कोई पोस्ट प्रकाशित नहीं हुई पोस्ट प्रकाशित होने के बाद, आप उन्हें यहाँ देख सकेंगे।

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 welcome artists with experience across a range of creative disciplines, particularly those who are passionate about working collaboratively with communities and creating inclusive, accessible opportunities. We’re looking for freelance artists and creative practitioners to join our artist pool. Freelance Artist Pool We’re always interested in hearing from freelance artists and creative practitioners who would like to work with Afrocats. We welcome artists with experience across a range of creative disciplines, particularly those who are passionate about working collaboratively with communities and creating inclusive, accessible opportunities. This is a rolling call-out, so you can submit your details at any time. If a suitable opportunity comes up, we’ll review our artist pool and get in touch with relevant artists. How to Register Your Interest If you’re interested in joining our freelance artist pool, please complete the application form and upload your CV. This is a rolling call-out, so you can apply at any time. We’ll keep your details on file and get in touch if a suitable freelance opportunity comes up. Please note that joining our artist pool does not guarantee future work with Afrocats. Register Your Interest

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Our sessions are open to children, young people and women who experience barriers because of their immigration, cultural or economic status. संपर्क करें यदि आप हमारी परियोजनाओं में से एक में शामिल होने के इच्छुक हैं, तो एक समर्थक बनकर या हमारे काम के बारे में और अधिक जानकारी प्राप्त करें। हमे आपसे सुनने में ख़ुशी होगी! 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? * आवश्यक Volunteering Creative activities Physical activities Wellbeing activities Other प्रस्तुत प्रस्तुत करने के लिए धन्यवाद!

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 Half-term activities 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.

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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 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.

We'd love for you to join us at an event, workshop or performance. Half term at The Whitworth Join us for free arts, crafts and movement activities over half term delivered in partnership by Afrocats x Whitworth. Find out more

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. पॉलीन की कहानी “अफरातों ने मेरे लिए बहुत कुछ किया है, उन्होंने एक डर को दूर किया है। "मैं 3 बच्चों की मां हूं, एक शरणार्थी और मेरे पास पैसे नहीं हैं इसलिए जब तालाबंदी शुरू हुई तो हम भोजन के लिए संघर्ष कर रहे थे। लेकिन तब अफ्रोकेट्स ने मुझे खाना और एक फूड वाउचर दिया। यह अविश्वसनीय है, वे मुझसे एक बड़ा बोझ हटाने में कामयाब रहे। " हमें आपका समर्थन चाहिए जनवरी के अंत में सांस्कृतिक रूप से उपयुक्त खाद्य पार्सल के लिए हमारी फॉरएवर मैनचेस्टर फंडिंग भाग गई, लेकिन हमारी प्रतीक्षा सूची बढ़ रही है। हमें 56 लोगों के समर्थन की जरूरत है उन्होंने कहा कि इस तरह की घटनाओं को रोकने के लिए सरकार ने कई कदम उठाए हैं। एक परिवार को फूड पार्सल का समर्थन करने के लिए सिर्फ 25 पाउंड का खर्च आता है। आपकी मदद से, हम शरणार्थियों और शरण चाहने वालों को घर का एक छोटा सा स्वाद देने में मदद कर सकते हैं। 92% जिन वयस्कों का हम समर्थन करते हैं, उन्हें निर्वासन या विनाश की धमकी दी जाती है जिन वयस्कों का हम समर्थन करते हैं, उन्हें निर्वासन या विनाश की धमकी दी जाती है 92% have faced domestic violence 92% are destitute already 1/1