Women’s Voice Community Ambassadors Terrence Higgins Trust The work we do with African and other ethnic minority women is focused in Oxford, and driven through the Women of the World space we have created as a result of an early research project we helped to facilitate in 2016-17. The WOW (Women Of the World) Space...
Founded by the incredible Joyce McIntyre, this group has quickly become a lifeline for mothers dealing with domestic violence, isolation, and mental health issues. Modelled after African community-based networks, it offers a safe environment for open discussion and mutual support within a community setting. The success of this group and the observable improvements in the...
*Please Check the Day’s Activities BEFORE YOU BOOK!* MONDAY – AFRICAN DRUMMING Learn the basics of African drumming quickly with experienced tutor Hassan Lotfi. Enjoy letting off steam, making noise, and developing rhythmic skills. All instruments provided. TUESDAY – FOOTBALL LESSONS WITH A PROFESSIONAL COACH Join Coach Matt for a fun football session! Improve skills,...
An extremely extraordinary day as Colchester celebrated Colchester Legend Lawrence Walker by launching the Lawrence Walker Awards & Cancer Awareness event at Firstsite. Great speakers and Award Winners . The event was supported by C360, Essex Police, Firstsite, ICB, ICS, Colchester Arts Centre, The Colchester City Council, NHS SNEE ICB and many other local organizations....
18th Annual UK AND EUROPEAN WISE WOMEN AWARDS 2023 In March 2023, Rachel Walton, Director of AFiUK, was awarded the “Woman in the Community Award” with commendation for her involvement in local initiatives such as a walk-in breastfeeding community centre in the heart of Colchester City, and spearheading change in the maternity sector through the...
Importance of breastfeeding NCT Magazine On November 14th, 2023, it was announced that AFiUK Colchester and Tendring had received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (the MBE for Voluntary Groups) in recognition of the volunteering excellence of its Community Ambassadors.We have been awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of the commitment of...
Importance of breastfeeding NCT Magazine https://babble.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/Perspective-March-2016_final_0.pdfA total of 66 African women, who formed focus groups to carry out a Participatory Action Research in collaboration with the University of Oxford and the Oxford City Council. This research brought out the voices of the African community on the important issue of FGM legislation and education in the...
Join us on Zoom – Every Monday “When you have to parent in a culture in which you were not parented yourself”The aims of this training are to: Help you understand the main social differences between the culture of your new country and your country of origin. Help you to understand the legal and social framework...
Out-of-school and summer programs provide a setting for children to experience supportive social relationships with other children to develop relationships within the community, this also support mental and emotional health. Parent within the community want their children to enjoy the sunshine and the breathe fresh air instead of staying indoor. Some of this parent don’t know where to turned to, others also don’t have the financial support to take their children to...
