In an age where stress and burnout are at an all-time high—especially among parents juggling work, family, and personal well-being—Afrikindness has just concluded a transformative 8-week mindfulness course, “Finding Peace in a Frantic World,” offering a breath of calm in the chaos.
Bristol, UK – On 1st March, faith leaders, parents, and community members gathered at Winners Chapel International, Bristol, for Afrikindness’ first safeguarding training in faith communities. The event saw over 50 participants and 26 children engage in discussions on safeguarding, child protection, and identifying risks within faith-based environments.
Afrikindness is proud to announce its membership in Keeping Children Safe (KCS), a globally recognised organisation that sets International Child Safeguarding Standards to help protect children from abuse. This partnership reinforces Afrikindness’ ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of children, particularly in Black and minority ethnic communities across Africa and the UK.
Leeds 25th January 2025 – The first safeguarding training of 2025, hosted at Chosen Church, was a resounding success, bringing together faith leaders, parents, and community representatives to strengthen safeguarding practices within faith communities.
On 14th December, 2024, Afrikindness concluded the year with a powerful Parent-Teen Workshop that brought together 28 teenagers and 31 parents for a day of transformative learning, bonding, and empowerment. The event was designed to bridge gaps in communication, foster resilience, and create an inclusive space for families to connect and grow.
On November 2, 2024, Afrikindness held an impactful Safeguarding Training Workshop for Parents at Winners’ Chapel International, Leeds, drawing a remarkable turnout of over 110 parents and 30 children.
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Afrikindness hosted a successful workshop on Saturday, 12th October 2024, with community leaders, practitioners and parents coming together to address mental health challenges faced by diverse communities, particularly Black communities.
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This year’s Refugee Week, celebrated from June 17th to 23rd, follows the theme ‘Our Home.’ Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival, celebrating the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
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