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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. 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۔ 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 ہمارے فنڈرز اور مددگاروں کی بدولت ہمارا کام ممکن ہوا ہے Supported by Manchester City Council Population Health

Afrocats is looking to engage with dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. We Are Looking for Emerging and Established Freelance Dance Artists Freelance Dance Artists Afrocats is looking to engage with female, male, and non-binary dance artists who want to develop and build their portfolio of work. You will work with refugee and asylum seeker women and families interested in cultural Dance styles from Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and creative movement. This role will be: - Delivering a series or one-off dance sessions in many different settings. - Support and training, if needed, from Afrocats lead dancer. - Working closely with families, women and youth who are both new or have experience in dance. We are looking for someone who is: - Friendly, patient and approachable, with lots of energy. - A good communicator with people who speak little or no English. - Available on weekends and unsociable hours. - Willing to grow with Afrocats. Key Details: - We’d like someone to start as soon as possible with availability through to the end of December. - You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. - The Fee is flexible and will be agreed upon depending on experience and negotiation. How to Apply If you’re interested in working with us, please respond to the following questions: 1. Why does this opportunity interest you? 2. What skills and experience can you contribute? Tell us more about yourself - you may include your CV, a link to your LinkedIn profile, or examples of previous work. 3. Send your information to admin@afrocats.org.uk Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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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. چندہ دیں عطیہ کیا ہوا ہر ایک پیسہ سیدھے اپنے کام کو ممکن بنانے میں واپس جاتا ہے عطیہ کریں . 10 ایک نوجوان شخص کے لئے اعداد و شمار فراہم کرے گا تاکہ وہ مربوط رہیں . 10 ایک نوجوان شخص کے لئے اعداد و شمار فراہم کرے گا تاکہ وہ مربوط رہیں . 5 ایک رضاکارانہ اخراجات کی ادائیگی کریں گے آپ کی حمایت کیوں اہمیت رکھتی ہے ہم بڑے عزائم کے ساتھ ایک چھوٹا سا صدقہ ہیں۔ ہم پناہ گزینوں ، سیاسی پناہ کے متلاشیوں اور معاشی طور پر پسماندہ افراد کو ترقی پزیر دیکھنا چاہتے ہیں کیونکہ وہ معاشرے میں مکمل طور پر ضم ہونے میں کامیاب ہوگئے ہیں۔ لیکن ہم یہ اکیلے نہیں کرسکتے ، ہمیں آپ کے تعاون کی ضرورت ہے۔ اور ہم مل کر خوشحال اور صحت مند زندگی بسر کرنے والی لچکدار برادریوں کی تعمیر کریں گے۔ دینے کے دوسرے طریقے فون کے ذریعہ عطیہ کریں اور 07834083437 پر فون کریں 9.00 سے 5.00 بجے کے درمیان پیر جمعہ پوسٹ کے ذریعہ عطیہ کریں اور 83 ڈوکی اسٹریٹ مانچسٹر M1 2JQ

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. ہم بڑے عزائم کے ساتھ ایک چھوٹا سا صدقہ ہیں۔ ہم پناہ گزینوں اور پناہ گزینوں کو ترقی کرتے ہوئے دیکھنا چاہتے ہیں کیونکہ وہ معاشرے میں مکمل طور پر ضم ہونے میں کامیاب ہوگئے ہیں۔ لیکن ہم یہ اکیلے نہیں کرسکتے ، ہمیں آپ کے تعاون کی ضرورت ہے۔ اور بہت سارے طریقے ہیں جن میں آپ شامل ہوسکتے ہیں اور لچکدار برادریوں کی تعمیر میں ہماری مدد کرسکتے ہیں جو خوشگوار اور صحتمند زندگی گزاریں۔ 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 ہم جو بھی پیسہ اٹھاتے ہیں وہ لوگوں کو معاشروں سے رابطہ قائم کرنے اور بہتر زندگی گزارنے میں مدد کے لئے رکاوٹوں کو ختم کرنے کی طرف جاتا ہے . 10 ایک نوجوان شخص کے لئے اعداد و شمار فراہم کرے گا تاکہ وہ مربوط رہیں . 10 ایک نوجوان شخص کے لئے اعداد و شمار فراہم کرے گا تاکہ وہ مربوط رہیں . 5 ایک رضاکارانہ اخراجات کی ادائیگی کریں گے چندہ دیں ہمارے فنڈرز اور مددگاروں کی بدولت ہمارا کام ممکن ہوا ہے 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

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.

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

Join us and help us achieve our vision of a world where refugees, asylum seekers and people facing economic disadvantages can integrate fully into society. Join us and help create an equitable society for the global majority Work with us We're looking for brilliant people to join our team of artists, freelancers, consultants and practitioners. Find out more Volunteer opportunities Would you like to give your time to support a charity doing fantastic work with young people? Volunteers support us with the support the delivery of our work and core operations. Find out more about or current opportunities. Find out more Our events Find out about our latest events, workshops and performances. We'd love for you to join us. Find out more

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. We make it our top priority to keep them safe at all times. We have strong 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

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

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. پالین کی کہانی "افروکٹس نے میرے لئے بہت کچھ کیا ، انہوں نے ایک خوف کو دور کیا۔ "میں 3 بچوں کی ماں ہوں ، ایک مہاجر اور میرے پاس پیسہ نہیں ہے لہذا جب لاک ڈاؤن شروع ہوا تو ہم کھانے کے لئے جدوجہد کر رہے تھے۔ لیکن تب افروکٹس نے مجھے کھانا اور ایک فوڈ واؤچر دیا۔ یہ حیرت انگیز ہے ، انہوں نے مجھ سے ایک بڑا بوجھ دور کرنے میں کامیاب ہوگئے ہیں۔ ہمیں آپ کی مدد کی ضرورت ہے جنوری کے آخر میں ہمارا مانچسٹر نے ثقافتی طور پر مناسب کھانے کے پارسلوں کے لئے فنڈ ختم کیا لیکن ہماری منتظر فہرست میں اضافہ ہورہا ہے۔ ہمارے پاس 56 افراد کو مدد کی ضرورت ہے اور ایک فیملی فوڈ پارسل کی مدد کرنے میں صرف 25 ڈالر لاگت آئے گی۔ آپ کی مدد سے ، ہم مہاجرین اور پناہ گزینوں کو گھر کا ایک چھوٹا سا ذائقہ دینے میں مدد کرسکتے ہیں۔ 92٪ جن بالغوں کی ہم حمایت کرتے ہیں ان کو ملک بدری یا بدحالی کا خطرہ ہے جن بالغوں کی ہم حمایت کرتے ہیں ان کو ملک بدری یا بدحالی کا خطرہ ہے 92٪ have faced domestic violence 92٪ are destitute already 1/1

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.