Essex Multicultural Activities Network – Essex Community Foundation

Arts, Culture and Heritage

Essex Multicultural Activities Network

Essex Multicultural Activities Network (EMAN) empowers Black and minority ethnic communities by promoting cultural activities to help reduce social isolation and develop new skills.

They used their funding to organise a wide range of group activities including cultural cooking and silk painting. Part of their work has been to support Afghan refugees settle into the local community.

They also run English language classes in Chelmsford, with specific classes for women living in Essex. They pair women up with other women who are experiencing the same difficulties with the language as them, which helps to reduce feelings of loneliness and develop their abilities.