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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Creating a comfortable and friendly space for women from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to talk about their reproductive health, menopause and perimenopause In partnership with The Whitworth, we’re reimagining how cultural spaces connect with local families in more accessible, inclusive and equitable ways. اور ہم معاشروں کے ساتھ مل کر کام کرتے ہیں تاکہ ان لوگوں کے لئے مواقع پیدا کریں جو ان کی زندگی میں مشکلات کا سامنا کر رہے ہیں جو معاشرے میں مکمل طور پر متحد ہونا چاہتے ہیں۔ اور ہم معاشرتی ، معاشی ، ثقافتی اور زبان کی راہ میں حائل رکاوٹوں کو توڑنے کے لئے پرجوش ہیں تاکہ لوگوں کا معیار زندگی بہتر اور بہتر ہوسکے۔ x Through our partnership, Afrocats and The Whitworth are able to fund travel and refreshments for those struggling, helping to remove financial barriers to visiting the gallery. If you are attending and need access support, register your attendance here . "آپ کے چہرے پر بڑی مسکراہٹ آنے کے بغیر مگدالین کے بارے میں بات کرنے کا کوئی راستہ نہیں ہے کیونکہ اس کی توانائی اور جوش و خروش صرف متعدی بیماری ہے۔ وہ 100 committed کو یقینی بنانے کے لئے پرعزم ہے کہ اکثر غیر سنائی آوازوں کو واضح طور پر سنا جاتا ہے ، اور اس جذبے ، دیانتداری اور مہربانی کے ساتھ کام کرتا ہے جو اس کے آس پاس کے سب کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔ مگدلین کی دیکھ بھال کے تحت پہلے ہاتھ سے حصہ لینے والے افراد کو ترقی کا تجربہ کرنے میں بہت خوشی ہوئی اور ان کی اپنی صلاحیتوں اور سوشل نیٹ ورک کو آگے بڑھانے کے لئے ان کی مدد کی جائے گی۔ سارہ ہساک ، منگنی منیجر - مانچسٹر انٹرنیشنل فیسٹیول

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The nature of our work means that we work with vulnerable people. We make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times by having robust safeguarding policies and procedures. Keeping people safe The nature of our work means that we work with vulnerable people, and we make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times. We have robust safeguarding procedures and practices to ensure that we create safe spaces and keep the children and adults we work with free from harm. We follow safer recruitment processes when we recruit staff, freelancers and artists Everyone who works with Afrocats must have an enhanced DBS Our staff and volunteers complete safeguarding training All staff who work directly with children and young people also receive regular Our staff and volunteers follow our safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance Download our safeguarding policy Download our safeguarding code of practice Download our safeguarding flow chart

We work with schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester to deliver creative workshops that help children and adults explore creativity, culture and heritage.  We deliver creative and wellbeing workshops for schools, community groups and organisations across Greater Manchester We'll work with you to develop a workshop tailored to your needs. Get in touch to see how we can work together. Black History Month Every October we deliver interactive and engaging workshops that celebrate African and Caribbean culture through art, music, and creative movement. Black History Month is a very busy time for us, so get in touch soon to see how we can work together. Arts and crafts We can adapt our art and crafts workshops to cover topics that support your interests, including: Recycling Nature Space Identity and belonging Cultural identity Cultural dance and creative movement Our two-part dance and movement sessions involve a fun and cultural dance session with African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern movements. This is followed by a relaxing and slow-paced session using varied choreographic techniques. Music and storytelling Using music, singing and storytelling, our workshops will help participants to explore different cultures, identity, and memory using: drumming singing keyboards And more! Wellbeing We deliver wellbeing sessions that aim to create a space for participants away from their worries, unwind and relax. We use a range of techniques including: Yoga Mindfulness Relaxation Working with schools Our engaging workshops for schools takes your students on a creative journey where cultural stories come to life. Each workshop can be part of your school's curriculum, and tailored to meet your needs. If you are interested in booking an Afrocats school workshop, fill in our booking request form and we'll be in touch. School workshop booking form

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. Our Youth of the World programme gives young people the chance to explore, grow, build new skills - and have fun along the way We work with children and young people aged 5 to 18, including those living in temporary accommodation, seeking sanctuary in the UK, or facing barriers due to their economic circumstances. We create opportunities for them to take part in activities and enriching experiences beyond school by building confidence, connection and a sense of belonging. 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 attending school Over the past year we've worked with Services for young people We offer activities which include young people from marginalised backgrounds, help them to develop social and practical 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 youth programme, or would like to make a referral, fill in our enquiry form here. Read about our latest youth projects No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

Help us build a more joyful and inclusive society, and inspire your young people to give back. دسمبر 2020 سے لے کر فروری 2021 کے آخر تک جی ایم بام نیٹ ورک (جی ایم بامین) کا شکریہ ، ہم انٹرایکٹو ڈرامہ اور شاعری سیشن چلا رہے ہیں 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 No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

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. مزید تلاش کرو 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 No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

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 No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

ہم پریکٹیشنرز ، رضاکاروں اور مشیروں کی ایک چھوٹی لیکن سرشار ٹیم ہیں جو کمیونٹیز کے فروغ پزیر ہونے میں مدد کے لئے مل کر کام کرتے ہیں Magdalen Bartlett CEO & Founder Jenny Walker General Manager Jessica Tsiquaye Comms & Marketing Vicki Leigh Development & Content Officer Gemma Bradley Data & Evaluation Manager Edel Fernandez Vanaclocha Project Producer Bara’ah Al Dalati Project Producer Olivia Moreira Project Producer Maya Marsh Project Producer Beatrice Montefusco Project Assistant رینا ییدو امانت دار رینا نے گذشتہ ایک دہائی سے ٹیکنالوجی اور ثقافت کو آپس میں جوڑنے کے شعبوں میں کام کیا ہے۔ وہ ایک ایسا معاشرتی ادارہ چلاتی ہے جس میں سائنس ، ٹیک اور صحت سے متعلق کمیونٹیوں کے لئے مہارت حاصل ہے۔ وہ افروکیٹ میں مختلف قسم کی مہارت لاتی ہے جس میں بزنس اور پروجیکٹ مینجمنٹ ، براڈکاسٹ اور سوشل میڈیا شامل ہے ، اسٹیک ہولڈرز کی ایک حد کے ساتھ باہمی تعاون کی شراکت داری ، درخواست اور رپورٹ تحریر شامل ہے۔ اور ایک تربیت یافتہ ریڈیو پیش کش اور پروڈیوسر کی حیثیت سے ، ریینا سنگیوئینٹ چلاتی ہے ، جو ایک مقامی ریڈیو اسٹیشن پر سائنس ، ٹیک اور صحت کا شو ہے اور بی بی سی ریڈیو پر پیش کیا ہے۔ رینا اپنے مقامی پرائمری اسکول میں ایک گورنر ہے اور اس نے کارکردگی کی انتظامیہ ، حفاظت کے ساتھ ساتھ بچوں اور بڑوں کے ساتھ خصوصی ضروریات رکھنے والے بچوں کی سرپرستی اور ان کے ساتھ کام کرنے کی تربیت بھی حاصل کی ہے۔ Our Trustees لنزی رکاب امانت دار لنزی نے گذشتہ 10 سالوں سے یونیورسٹی انتظامیہ میں کام کیا ہے اور فی الحال کیمیا اور طبیعیات کے ماہرین تعلیم کو ریسرچ فنڈنگ سپورٹ فراہم کرتا ہے۔ اس سے قبل وہ کینیڈا میں ایک بڑی عالمی مالیاتی کمپنی میں متعدد انتظامی عہدوں پر کام کرتی تھیں۔ انہیں تھیٹر ، میوزیم اور آرٹ گیلریوں میں بھی رضاکارانہ طور پر کام کرنے کا تجربہ ہے جو برطانیہ اور کینیڈا میں ہے۔ لنزی مانچسٹر یونیورسٹی میں واقع ڈارا بگ ڈیٹا پروجیکٹ کا پروجیکٹ منیجر ہے ، جس کا مقصد 8 افریقی ممالک کے طلبا کو ڈیٹا سائنس میں مہارت مہیا کرنا ہے۔ لنزی رکاب امانت دار لنزی نے گذشتہ 10 سالوں سے یونیورسٹی انتظامیہ میں کام کیا ہے اور فی الحال کیمیا اور طبیعیات کے ماہرین تعلیم کو ریسرچ فنڈنگ سپورٹ فراہم کرتا ہے۔ اس سے قبل وہ کینیڈا میں ایک بڑی عالمی مالیاتی کمپنی میں متعدد انتظامی عہدوں پر کام کرتی تھیں۔ انہیں تھیٹر ، میوزیم اور آرٹ گیلریوں میں بھی رضاکارانہ طور پر کام کرنے کا تجربہ ہے جو برطانیہ اور کینیڈا میں ہے۔ لنزی مانچسٹر یونیورسٹی میں واقع ڈارا بگ ڈیٹا پروجیکٹ کا پروجیکٹ منیجر ہے ، جس کا مقصد 8 افریقی ممالک کے طلبا کو ڈیٹا سائنس میں مہارت مہیا کرنا ہے۔ لنزی رکاب امانت دار لنزی نے گذشتہ 10 سالوں سے یونیورسٹی انتظامیہ میں کام کیا ہے اور فی الحال کیمیا اور طبیعیات کے ماہرین تعلیم کو ریسرچ فنڈنگ سپورٹ فراہم کرتا ہے۔ اس سے قبل وہ کینیڈا میں ایک بڑی عالمی مالیاتی کمپنی میں متعدد انتظامی عہدوں پر کام کرتی تھیں۔ انہیں تھیٹر ، میوزیم اور آرٹ گیلریوں میں بھی رضاکارانہ طور پر کام کرنے کا تجربہ ہے جو برطانیہ اور کینیڈا میں ہے۔ لنزی مانچسٹر یونیورسٹی میں واقع ڈارا بگ ڈیٹا پروجیکٹ کا پروجیکٹ منیجر ہے ، جس کا مقصد 8 افریقی ممالک کے طلبا کو ڈیٹا سائنس میں مہارت مہیا کرنا ہے۔ Hafsah Musamod امانت دار Hafsah has worked in social research since completing a Master’s degree in Applied Quantitative Methods, specialising in widening participation and supporting underrepresented groups. She is currently a Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst for one of the UK’s largest Uni Connect partnerships, leading monitoring, data analysis and evaluation across regional outreach programmes designed to improve access to higher education. Passionate about social justice and equitable opportunities, Hafsah began her journey with Afrocats as a volunteer during her undergraduate studies. She brings expertise in evaluation design, impact measurement and evidence-based practice, alongside a strong commitment to supporting community-led initiatives that empower young people and underserved communities.

Would you like to give your time to a charity doing fantastic work in Greater Manchester? Volunteer roles 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. Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk 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 Send your CV and a cover letter on why you are interested to admin@afrocats.org.uk Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about any specific roles. Sign up