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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 in building a fairer, more inclusive society for everyone Work with us We're looking for brilliant people to join our team of artists, freelancers, consultants and practitioners on our citywide youth and adult workshops. Find out more Volunteer with us Want to give some time supporting a charity doing fantastic work across Greater Manchester? Our amazing volunteers support us with delivery of our work and core operations - check out our current opportunities below. Find out more Come to our events Find out about our latest workshops and upcoming performances. Find out more

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 supporting people who face social exclusion across Greater Manchester We are a Black and female-led charity working closely with local communities throughout the city to break down barriers, raise aspirations, and inspire the next generation of women and young people. ما با جوامع همکاری می کنیم تا فرصت هایی را برای افرادی که در زندگی خود با مشکل روبرو هستند و می خواهند به طور کامل در جامعه ادغام شوند ، ایجاد کنیم. ما مشتاقانه از بین بردن موانع اجتماعی ، اقتصادی ، فرهنگی و زبانی اشتیاق داریم تا مردم بتوانند از یک زندگی دورتر و بهتر برخوردار شوند. 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 Manchester. Find out more Our approach Support We support children, young people and adults to access enriching activities that will build their confidence, skillset and sense of belonging. Engage We challenge cultural stereotypes in a supportive and safe environment to help create more positive narratives and understanding. Empower We give people who access our programmes the tools so they can take raise their aspirations and broaden their horizons for a better future. Collaborate We work in partnership to achieve our vision of a resilient and inclusive society for everyone. Our theory of change Charity information Read our latest Trustee Reports and Accounts Read our latest impact report Download our safeguarding policy Download our safeguarding code of practice Download our GDPR policy Read our privacy policy کار ما به لطف بنیانگذاران و حامیان ما امکان پذیر است Our funders We are thankful for the generosity of our funders. If you are a grant-giving body and would like to support our work, drop us a line at info@afrocats.org.uk

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.

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

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 safe, welcoming space for women to talk openly about their reproductive health ما با جوامع همکاری می کنیم تا فرصت هایی را برای افرادی که در زندگی خود با مشکل روبرو هستند و می خواهند به طور کامل در جامعه ادغام شوند ، ایجاد کنیم. ما مشتاقانه از بین بردن موانع اجتماعی ، اقتصادی ، فرهنگی و زبانی اشتیاق داریم تا مردم بتوانند از یک زندگی دورتر و بهتر برخوردار شوند. 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/Arab. Each workshop had volunteer interpreters to support the women to engage in myth-busting, facts and perimenopause.

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

We mentor diverse artists as they develop their creative practice We deliver early career mentoring for artists looking to develop their skills in creative facilitation settings with young people in schools and community groups in: Participatory arts School workshops Theatre and performance art Dance and creative movement Facilitation skills Data and evaluation Our mentees build a strong foundation in how their chosen art form and creativity can support children and young people in schools, community groups and other youth settings. And we work closely with our partners and networks to provide citywide opportunities for emerging artists to develop their skills through schools and different organisations in the charity sector - and beyond. If you need our support, get in touch below. Get in touch

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 * required 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.

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. تیم ما 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

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. داستان پائولین "Afrocats کارهای زیادی برای من انجام داده اند ، آنها یک وحشت را برطرف کرده اند. "من یک مادر 3 فرزند ، یک پناهنده هستم و هیچ پولی ندارم بنابراین وقتی قفل شروع شد ما برای غذا تلاش می کردیم. اما بعد Afrocats به من غذا و کوپن غذا داد. باورنکردنی است ، آنها توانسته اند بار بزرگی را از دوش من بردارند. " ما به حمایت شما نیاز داریم در پایان ژانویه بودجه Forever Manchester ما برای بسته های غذایی مناسب فرهنگی به پایان رسید اما لیست انتظار ما در حال افزایش است. ما 56 نفر نیاز به پشتیبانی داریم هزینه تأمین هزینه یک بسته غذایی فقط 25 پوند هزینه دارد. با کمک شما می توانیم طعم کمی از خانه به پناهندگان و پناهجویان بدهیم. 92٪ از بزرگسالانی که ما از آنها حمایت می کنیم ، تهدید به اخراج یا بیچارگی می شوند از بزرگسالانی که ما از آنها حمایت می کنیم ، تهدید به اخراج یا بیچارگی می شوند 92٪ have faced domestic violence 92٪ are destitute already 1/1

Become a regular donor for Afrocats and join a network of people who are striving to make Greater Manchester a more equitable place for refugees, asylum seekers, and diverse young people. کمک مالی کنید هر پنی که اهدای آن می شود مستقیماً به کار ما امکان پذیر است 10 پوند داده هایی را برای یک فرد جوان فراهم می کند تا بتواند در ارتباط باشد 10 پوند داده هایی را برای یک فرد جوان فراهم می کند تا بتواند در ارتباط باشد 5 پوند هزینه های یک داوطلب را پرداخت می کند چرا حمایت شما مهم است ما یک موسسه خیریه کوچک با جاه طلبی های بزرگ هستیم. ما می خواهیم شاهد شکوفایی پناهجویان ، پناهجویان و افراد محروم اقتصادی باشیم زیرا آنها توانسته اند به طور کامل در جامعه ادغام شوند. اما ما به تنهایی نمی توانیم این کار را انجام دهیم ، ما به پشتیبانی شما نیاز داریم. ما با هم جوامع مقاومتی خواهیم ساخت که زندگی شاد و سالمی دارند. راه های دیگر دادن اهدا از طریق تلفن با ما تماس بگیرید 07834083437 بین ساعت 9.00 - 5.00 بعد از ظهر دوشنبه جمعه اهدا از طریق پست خیابان دوسی 83 منچستر M1 2JQ

Afrocats wants to give every child they support a Christmas to remember by hosting a very special Christmas celebration in honour of them. We are looking to raise £2,000 to buy a gift for every child and to hold the Christmas party. کمک مالی کنید هر پنی که اهدای آن می شود مستقیماً به کار ما امکان پذیر است چرا حمایت شما مهم است ما یک موسسه خیریه کوچک با جاه طلبی های بزرگ هستیم. ما می خواهیم شاهد شکوفایی پناهجویان ، پناهجویان و افراد محروم اقتصادی باشیم زیرا آنها توانسته اند به طور کامل در جامعه ادغام شوند. اما ما به تنهایی نمی توانیم این کار را انجام دهیم ، ما به پشتیبانی شما نیاز داریم. ما با هم جوامع مقاومتی خواهیم ساخت که زندگی شاد و سالمی دارند. راه های دیگر دادن اهدا از طریق تلفن با ما تماس بگیرید 07834083437 بین ساعت 9.00 - 5.00 بعد از ظهر دوشنبه جمعه اهدا از طریق پست خیابان دوسی 83 منچستر M1 2JQ