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We work with universities and organisations to explore how language impacts the experience of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK 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. The Accent Van is a research project led by Manchester Metropolitan University. We were invited by our partner the Manchester Poetry Library to join workshops with Shamshad Khan to explore the accents, dialects, and identities of people living in Manchester. ​ Nine women aged 24+ from Iran, Africa and South Asia took part in the research which used poetry, relaxation and breathing exercises to hold open and honest conversations The space was set up as a relaxing environment, decorated with a welcoming sign, soft lights, and flowers. Every participant’s seat was arranged with a decorative cloth, snacks and an extract from the work of local poet, Shirley May. The conversation was initiated by Shamshad with some music and breathing exercises. After a brief introduction, the women shared their experiences with language in Manchester; they talked about their different native tongues, their thoughts about accents in the United Kingdom and who they associate these accents with. ​ ‘Mi mother used to seh…’ by Shirley May, ‘stay with a kind heart’ ‘do your job in a way that no one else can’ ‘learn how to cook and look after your kids’ ‘you should always be kind, kindness never kills anyone’ It became clear that some women have not had an opportunity to discuss the accents of the United Kingdom before. They were unable to identify them by name, not sure what Scottish or Liverpudlian accent were, even though they’ve heard them before. However, they could recognize accents through popular culture which are accessible in their native countries, like the “Queen’s accent” and American accent from television. Participants shared the difficulties they face with speaking English in Manchester. Slang is particularly challenging for them; phrases and words like ‘muck in’ and ‘sarnies’ came up. Contrastingly, they also displayed challenging attitudes towards these experiences, showing courage and having a laugh about their everyday struggles. After a reading of Shirley May’s poem ‘No cold woman in your bed’, and encouraged by Shamshad, participants were asked to name qualities about themselves and each other, allowing them to discover how others might positively perceive them without their knowledge. The women showed real engagement in this exercise, they enjoyed writing poetry and it was rewarding to see them being able to share their feelings. Lastly, after a short break, Shamshad proceeded to the closing part of the session, audio recordings. Participants were recorded individually and asked to read out loud some of their comments and notes taken throughout the session. Finally, they were given a rose as a memento of the day.

We created a collection of collaborative poems that celebrate our different cultures, heritage, memories and the people we love. No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here.

Afrocats and Walk the Plank brought people together to have conversations, cook together and dance in celebration 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. Women from Afrocats were at the event to showcase their cooking expertise through cultural foods that were close to their hearts. Four women of Pakistani, Nigerian and Sierra Leonean descent cooked their cultural foods. The women from Pakistan cooked vegetable pilau and chickpea curry. The Nigerian lady chose to prepare jollof rice and the lady from Sierra Leone prepared puff puff and plantain. People from Walk the Plank offered the chefs a helping hand where needed. This included getting any ingredients, that they were short of from the store to finding cutlery or anything else the ladies required. ​ After the participants had finished preparing food, the food was laid out beautifully on the table for everyone to enjoy and have conversations and learn more about Afrocats and Walk the Plank and their upcoming events. People from Afrocats as well as people from Walk the Plank then began to dance to different types of songs until more people joined the event and also joined them in dancing. ​ When asked about their favourite part of the event, the women said: “to serve food and to serve people”. “cooking with everyone was my favourite” “the fact that we are different and we come together” “it’s fulfilling” “I learned about different cultures, cultural skills that are different to mine” “I like that it’s far from my home” “travelling, seeing other people, cook, we learn from each other” "the unity and diversity of the event eased my anxiety and tensions, I am relaxed”. Additionally, one of the members of the Walk the Plank organisation shared her thoughts from the day: “I love everyone coming together. Everyone doing different things, getting busy”, “happy, doing little bits to come together”. “The food was delicious; I rarely get the chance to eat food from the cultures” ​ “My favourite part was probably the movement; it allowed the children and I to loosen up a bit and everyone was involved in it so it was like a small bonding session” ​ “I love the African beats because I was able to show my dancing skills” ​ “Food presentation was very nice” ​ “I felt comfortable because they were people from my community” ​ “I felt comfortable, everyone was sweet and welcoming and it allowed you to get involved right away” ​ “I would come again because it was a nice setting and a reason to leave the house”

We use food and outdoor experiences to connect and build a sense of community amongst the refugees and asylum seekers we work with فرهنگ خلاق با تشکر از GM BAME Network (GMBAMEN) از دسامبر 2020 تا پایان فوریه 2021 ، ما جلسات تعاملی درام و شعر را اجرا می کنیم اطلاعات بیشتر Cultural food parcels We support asylum seekers and their families with culturally appropriate food parcels. It costs £25 to support a family for one month. Can you help us give them a taste of home? Support a family

What does it mean to be a ‘child of the world’ in the UK in 2021 and what does it mean to be a citizen of Manchester? با تشکر از بودجه شورای هنر انگلستان ، ما در حال کار با گروهی از پناهجویان و پناهجویان جوان هستیم. در طول سال ما در حال بررسی تجربیات آنها در انگلستان و کشورهای بومی آنها با استفاده از تئاتر و موسیقی برای ایجاد یک اجرای بین هنری هستیم. این همکاران جوان در کنار هنرمندان حرفه ای تلاش خواهند کرد تا مهارت های خلاقیت خود را توسعه دهند و با استفاده از هنر برای شکل دادن به روایت های خود ، در خط مقدم فرایند خلاقیت قرار بگیرند. این پروژه به دلیل محدودیت های Covid در حالت تعلیق است. Devised and developed by the performers themselves, Umbrellas In The Sun brings together inspirations from as far and wide as Nigeria, Ghana and Syria to speak of identity, nationhood and distinct cultures, all the while celebrating the things that unite young people beyond nationality and language. Told through dance, singing, drama and improvised performance, the journey across the world begins starts at home, in Manchester, a shared love for every young performer, the place they call home. Photos ©Shirlaine Forrest Read blogs from the project No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. F زیر با پشتیبانی از شرکا

We Cannot Walk Alone is a film made by our amazing young collaborators for Horizons Festival and Refugee week.

Read about past projects from our Natives of the World programme

با تشکر از بودجه کودکان نیازمند و برای همیشه منچستر ، ما توانستیم به سرعت در جهت پاسخگویی به نیاز جوامعی که در طول بحران کووید پشتیبانی می کنیم کار کنیم. کودکان و جوانان با تشکر از بودجه اعطای کمک مالی کودکان در نیاز ، ما قادر به کار با کودکان و جوانان از گروه های اقلیت در طی همه گیری بودیم. ما همچنین توانستیم قرص ها و داده هایی را در اختیار جوانان نیازمند قرار دهیم تا به آنها در انجام کارهای مدرسه ، ارتباط و تعامل با همسالان خود در این دوران دشوار کمک کنیم. تأثیر ما 18 پناهندگان جوان در سراسر همه گیری پشتیبانی می کنند ما از جوانان پاکستان ، هند ، نیجریه ، غنا ، جمهوری دموکراتیک کنگو و سیرالئون حمایت کردیم. شرکت کنندگان از دوستان خود که دو کودک متولد انگلیس و دارای میراث سفید کارائیب و سفید و یک جوان میراث انگلیسی بودند ، دعوت کردند. همه آنها در: 16 جلسات بصورت آنلاین بین ژوئیه و اکتبر 2020 ارائه می شود 3 جلسه موسیقی 4 جلسه هنر و صنایع دستی 1 جلسه درام 1 جلسه شعر 1 جلسه یوگا 1 جلسه رقص 2 جلسه اسپانیایی 1 مشاوره 2 جلسه ارزیابی 7 کودکان قرص دریافت می کردند تا بتوانند در جلسات شرکت کنند و کارهای مدرسه خود را کامل کنند پشتیبانی از بزرگسالان به کمک بودجه Forever Manchester و داوطلبان فداکار خود ، ما توانسته ایم بسته های غذایی مناسب فرهنگی را برای حمایت از بزرگسالانی که در نتیجه بحران کووید با انزوا روبرو هستند ، تهیه کنیم. اولین افت بسته ما در نوامبر سال 2020 انجام خواهد شد. تشکر ویژه ای از کلیسای کراس استریت برای اینکه فضایی متناسب با ما و داوطلبان ما در اختیار ما قرار داده است: بکی (راننده) جو (راننده) نیکی (راننده) رونایا (راننده) روت (متولی + راننده) به علاوه داوطلبان گمنامی که وقت خود را برای کمک به آنها می گذارند تأثیر ما 30 بزرگسالان با بسته های غذایی پشتیبانی می شوند 3 ماههایی که از پناهجویان و پناهجویان با بسته های غذایی پشتیبانی می شود TBC ساعت داوطلبانه با تشکر فراوان از سرمایه گذاران ما

We'd love for you to join us at a workshop, activity or session. Youth of the World Afrocats are funded to provide children and young people aged 7 to 18 with creative, cultural and leadership activities. Find out more

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

Youth of the World timetable 2023 Afrocats are funded by Children in Need, Didymus and the National Lottery Community Fund to provide children and young people aged 7 to 18 with creative, cultural and leadership activities. Afrocats will provide children aged 7-12 with FREE creative sessions in poetry, dance, arts and craft, drama, singing, and music-making. Young people aged 12+ who have interests in debating, poetry, volunteering and leadership will have the opportunity to enhance their skills. You will learn about social activism and share your thoughts on culture and society. Children and young people who come from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds and their friends will be able to participate in these FREE exciting, creative, and educational projects. ​ Workshops will occur during each school term holiday and Saturday mornings. ​ If you think your child would benefit from this opportunity please email info@afrocats.org.uk

Help us by donating the cost of a Umbrellas in the Sun ticket for a refugee or person who is seeking asylum.