African Families in the UK – Essex Community Foundation

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African Families in the UK

African Families in the UK, based in Colchester, was set up in 2015 to help African and other BAME residents to fully participate in their local communities.

By connecting BAME young people to their roots and teaching them cultural awareness at a young age, it is hoped that they will grow up into open-minded and responsible adults.

Our funding has helped them deliver a range of workshops that focus on topics including education, mental health, parenting, teaching young people about their heritage and cultural diversity. We have also funded their work providing advocacy and awareness support to BAME women in Colchester in partnership with Stop the Traffik.