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but also by the women who show up for one another within it.
We are proud to see the African Woman Collective growing from strength to strength, with relationships that go beyond attending gatherings. celebrate them.
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#AfricanWomanCollective #AfricanWomen #WomenSupportingWomen
is not simply about making services available. Most importantly, conversations like these matter because the impact of inequalities does not stop when a particular awareness month ends. The experience people bring into healthcare settings, the barriers they encounter…
and the importance of feeling understood must remain part of everyday practice.
Thank you to CNTW, particularly Umeaku Sampson and Christine Ntanda, for inviting us to contribute, and to Dr Dan Jefferson for sharing his professional insight.
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#BlackMentalHealthMatters
Did you know you can borrow books from Tales Without Borders for just £10 a yr?
Whether you love getting lost in a good story, want to discover authors from different cultures, or are simply looking for your next read, our Community Library Membership is a great place to start.
For just £10 per calendar year, you can borrow one book at a time for up to four weeks, but here’s the best part: your membership also helps us grow the library. Every £10 contributes towards adding new books, replacing well-loved copies, bringing more diverse voices…
Yesterday we launched Stories That Connect at Tales Without Borders - our six-session programme bringing people together through conversation, creativity and shared experiences.
Thank you so much Dr Claire Ogah for honouring us with your presence as our first guest speaker.
carry history, memory and heritage. Her passion and knowledge sparked some really meaningful conversations in the room.
It was a lovely way to begin Stories That Connect, and a reminder of how much we can learn when people have the space to share their stories and…
experiences with one another.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first session. We’re looking forward to the next five.
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#StoriesThatConnect #Culture #TalesWithoutBorders #CommunityCohesion #Teakisi
Today marks the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to celebrate Black history, recognise achievements & reflect on the contributions & experiences that have shaped our communities & society.
But Black history, recognition & empowerment should never be confined to October.
over the years, we have chosen to do something different this time. We are dedicating the occasion to the women who have helped shape and sustain the Collective - recognising the everyday acts of kindness, leadership and support that often go unseen.
For us, empowerment starts…
with the people around us. It is about investing in the community we have built, strengthening relationships & making sure the women who give so much to others in this safe space also feel valued, supported & celebrated.
AWC can be found here: teakisi.com/our-work/african…
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#BHM
