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'because Afrocats believes in me'

The women we work with tell us that they experience isolation, low self-esteem, long-term mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress and depression. This has been amplified by the cost of living crisis. We spoke to the women we work with and they told us:

45% felt alone

100% felt weak and tired of repetitive day-to-day depression and stress

60% said they stopped eating

“I don't want to be in the house because it is depressing to be alone at home.”

Afrocats work aims to change this.

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Blog: Should Charities be surfing the Crypto wave?

Cryptocurrencies are becoming more popular for use within charities, from investment to donations, there are many reasons why charities should consider them.

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Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit - Refugees Welcome

On Tuesday 7 March, the Home Secretary introduced the new Illegal Migration Bill, which has been nicknamed the ’Refugee Ban Bill’, and is the Government’s latest action on the right to claim asylum. As it was going to House of Lords on Wednesday 10 May for its second reading, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) organised a gathering in central Manchester to coincide with this under the title ‘Refugees Welcome’ to show solidarity with people seeking safety and demonstrate their opposition to what they see as the Government’s latest attack on their rights.

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Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund

Aviva, in partnership with WWF and the RSPB, is giving £1 million to support community groups across the UK to protect and restore nature in their local area. We all have the power to make a real a blue bag with a yellow ribbon around the top and white pound sign on the front difference and help bring nature back to life.

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Pilgrim Trust’s Young Women’s Mental Health Grant Programme Opens for 2023

Funding for projects to improve the mental health of young women aged 16 to 25 years old in the North East or North West of England, Yorkshire and Humber or Northern Ireland.

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GM Violence Reduction Unit’s Annual Report

In the last 12 months in Greater Manchester, there were fewer than 90 hospital admissions due to assault by sharp objects among victims aged under25 (down by 17% compared to 2021, and down purple violence reduction unit logo by 26% compared to the year pre-covid), and a significant decrease in homicides (down by 27% compared to 2021), and knife enabled homicides (down by 19% compared to 2021).

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Diverse-City North Manchester invitation to take part and get involved

A North Manchester-wide cultural festival is taking place this summer: 17 June - 9 July 2023.

blue background with a rows of people Celebrating the amazing, rich diverse culture and history in North Manchester. There will be a range of events in each community including workshops, food, music, art, dance, fashion and more.

The festival is led by The North Manchester Inclusion Partnership.

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Recruitment and info sessions for the next round of Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership’s next round of training

Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership run 9-week training courses (sessions every Tuesday) teaching you how to give good quality advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as cream background with a circle of people assertiveness and communication skills.