Mahtsen CIC are pleased to invite you to International Women’s Day 2026, a community-led event celebrating and supporting Eritrean and Ethiopian women in Greater Manchester.
Purpose and focus of the event
Featuring Creative Minds, Connected Care: GM Older Adults NMHT Collaboration Event
Join this unique GM-wide workshop taking place simultaneously across all 10 Greater Manchester localities. Each locality will host its own in‑person session while contributing to a shared set of GM-wide aims. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region through wider networking.
About the Workshop
Why taking part matters
The State of the VCSE Sector research is a major piece of work mapping the size, scope, diversity, and impact of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester.
Your contribution helps ensure the activities, needs, challenges, and strengths of organisations like yours are fully represented. The stronger the evidence, the stronger our shared voice when advocating for funding, resources, and recognition.
Equality and Diversity UK run free online book clubs throughout the year, bringing people together to explore literature that deepens understanding, sparks conversation, and supports meaningful change.
All sessions are held on Zoom and are open to anyone interested in learning, reflection, and inclusion.
Equality and Diversity UK run free online book clubs throughout the year, bringing people together to explore literature that deepens understanding, sparks conversation, and supports meaningful change.
All sessions are held on Zoom and are open to anyone interested in learning, reflection, and inclusion.
Join Europia for a cosy Winter Gathering at the Working Class Movement Library. This relaxed afternoon event brings together local residents to celebrate art, food and culture and to explore how creativity connects us across backgrounds and experiences.
There will be simple creative activities, opportunities to share stories, and time to meet new people over refreshments. Whether you are new to Salford or have lived here for years, you are very welcome to come along, bring a friend and be part of a warm, friendly winter get-together supported by Salford CVS.
In this episode, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe spotlights the inspirational journey of Nathaniel Yates, a train safety access campaigner whose personal experience with inaccessible train stations in Manchester spurred them into action. After a fall in 2013 and subsequent investigation into the city's train station accessibility, Nathaniel started a petition and raised awareness through videos and panels, gaining the support of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Experience the joy of Christmas in an evening with community choirs, orchestra, candlelight readings, refreshments and more.
Join the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) for an unforgettable evening of unity, gratitude and Christmas spirit!
The Greater Manchester Caribbean and African Community Carol Service is returning to the Manchester Cathedral for its second year, following last year's jubilant and heart-warming celebration.