Afrikindness

🎉 It's a #Win! 🎉 As part of #AfricaAwarenessWeek, today we are shining a spotlight on #Neurodiversity and #Inclusivity! 🌍✨ We’re excited to share that Afrikindness has been selected as a Neuro-Champion in the Inclusion Project Category at the Celebrating Neurodiversity Awards 2024, organised by Genius Within CIC and sponsored by Adobe! This award celebrates our ongoing efforts to raise awareness, support families, and ensure that every child, especially in underrepresented communities, is seen, heard, and supported. 💜 📣 Hear from our Chair of Trustees, Sukwinder S. B. and watch a special snippet from the award ceremony! Stay tuned as we continue to #reclaimnarratives and promote #inclusivity in our communities. 🔗 Watch now! Leeds Community Foundation Sir George Martin Trust Vivian Okoye Ann Palmer FCCT Manjinder Cacacie Sukwinder S. B. Tolu Owolabi Jessica Sota Bosoko Pedi Obani, PhD, FHEA Genius Within CIC Adobe Ade Bamigboye #AfricaAwarenessWeek #Neurodiversity #Inclusivity #CND2024 #CelebratingSuccess #Afrikindness #ANCP #ReclaimingNarratives

Volunteer with Afrikindness! We're looking for volunteers to join our cause! Whether you're into community work, event planning, or advocacy for children and young people, there's a spot for you. Help us support families, especially those from African and ethnic minority backgrounds. Make a difference, gain experience, and be part of an impactful community. Interested? Visit our website or contact us to get involved. Let's make change together!

Who shapes your child’s identity? 🌍🗣️ We’re inviting parents to take our Survey on #Racial Identity. 🔗 Take the #survey and register for our upcoming webinar to lend your voice. The survey will be a valuable part of our roundtable and a chance for you to have a voice in shaping the narrative around your child’s future. 📌 Survey Link:- https://lnkd.in/etHgKsEX 📌 Registration for Round table discussion:- https://lnkd.in/e6-dp7Y9 Join us in this important conversation on Monday 4th November with our expert panellist as they delve deeply into how #race and #identity influence the mental health of young people, impacting their sense of self, resilience, and overall well-being. #Parenting #Diversity #RacialSocialisation #Community #Resilience #CulturalPride #Survey #RacialIdentity #MentalHealth #Parenting

Who shapes your #child's understanding of who they are? Is it society, parents, their peers, history, or the media? Join us for an important conversation on #racial identity and #mentalhealth in our upcoming Parent Talk. Together, we'll explore how to empower our children with a strong sense of self shaped by pride, understanding, and resilience. 📅 Date: 4th November ⏰ Time: 7pm - 8pm 📍 Webinar Title: Reclaiming Narratives: Racial Identity and Mental Health 👉🏻Find out more & register here :- https://lnkd.in/e6-dp7Y9 Hosted by Dr. Grace Okoro, Afrikindness Research Team Lead. Featuring Our Panelists: 📌 Jamie Clarke, CAMHS Emotional Health & Well-being practitioner,Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 📌 Dr Emi Obode, Consultant Psychiatrist, NHS England 📌 Tioluwalase Delight Olojede, Multidisciplinary creative and Sustainable architecture student Centre for Alternative Technology 📌 Dr. Vivian Okoye, Child psychologist & Well-being Coach 📌 Gabriella Nyarko, Mental Health Development worker, Forum Central ''We stress culture because it gives identity, purpose, and direction. It tells us who we are, what we must do, and how we can do it.' – Maulana Karenga. Let’s reclaim our narratives together. Register Now! #ReclaimingNarratives #RacialIdentityMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #EmpowerOurYouth #BlackHistoryMonth #CulturalIdentity #ForChildren

Autism and Sensory Sensitivity: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs Children on the autism spectrum often experience heightened or diminished sensory sensitivities, which can affect their everyday interactions, behaviours, and well-being. This webinar aims to provide insight into how sensory processing differences manifest in autistic individuals and offer practical strategies to support them in managing sensory sensitivities. Participants will learn how to create sensory-friendly environments and develop a deeper understanding of the sensory challenges that many autistic individuals face.

Autism and Sensory Sensitivity: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs Children on the autism spectrum often experience heightened or diminished sensory sensitivities, which can affect their everyday interactions, behaviours, and well-being. This webinar aims to provide insight into how sensory processing differences manifest in autistic individuals and offer practical strategies to support them in managing sensory sensitivities. Participants will learn how to create sensory-friendly environments and develop a deeper understanding of the sensory challenges that many autistic individuals face.

🌟 Special Announcement! 🌟 We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar - series 4, hosted by the incredible Dr. Vivian Okoye, Afrikindness Neurodiversity and Inclusion Lead. 📅 Topic: #Autism and Sensory Sensitivity: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs Our Special guest speaker is Award-Winning Educator, Top 50 Global Neurodiversity Evangelist & Founder, The C.A.D.E.T. Academy, Lola Aneke, What to Expect: 📍 Understanding sensory processing and sensitivity in autistic children 📍 Common sensory challenges and how to recognise them 📍 Responding effectively to your child’s sensory needs 📍 Tools for creating sensory-friendly environments Join Lola and Dr. Vivian and take a step towards empowering your parenting journey. #Parents, this is your chance to gain valuable insights and tools to better support your child. 🔗 Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e6-z-HBG "It takes a village to raise a child, but a child who feels understood can thrive anywhere." — African Proverb #Neurodiversity #Parenting #AfricaAwarenessWeek #SensoryNeeds # #AutismAwareness #SensorySensitivity #Autism #Inclusion

🌍 Join us for a groundbreaking event! 🌍 We are excited to announce the #Safeguarding Session for Faith Communities in Leeds! This initiative introduces a co-created Safeguarding Pack, developed in partnership with community and faith leaders and Voluntary Action Leeds, specifically adapted for faith communities. This pioneering step brings us closer to protecting our children and empowering families. Event Highlights:  ✨ Keynote speech by The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, who launched the Community Empowerment Programme. ✨ Hosted by Resident Pastor Adeyinka Olaniyan of WINNERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL, Leeds. ✨ Trainer olufunmilola Olaniyi-Alabi and safeguarding professionals. Date: Saturday, 2nd November Time: 11:00 AM Location: Winners Chapel International Leeds, 169 Meanwood Road, LS7 1SR 📌 Register now:- https://lnkd.in/eR-WiNqp 📌 Find out more about the Community Empowerment programme:- https://lnkd.in/eD99-4B5 ✨ Be part of this important conversation and drive positive change! ✨ #Safeguarding #CommunityEmpowerment #Leeds #FaithCommunities #LordMayor #KeepingChildrenSafe #SafeguardingMatters #ChildProtection #WinnersChapel #ChurchLead

Effective Communication for Teens:- Bridging the gap between Parent & Child Are you struggling to connect with your teenage daughter or son? Feeling like your words aren’t getting through? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help! Join our online training session designed for parents and community leaders looking to build stronger, more empathetic relationships within their families. The topics that will be covered include: 📌 The importance of effective communication in community and family settings 📌 Common barriers to communication 📌 Cultural nuances in communication within Black and Brown communities 📌 The key foundations of effective communication 📌 Adolescent psychology and communication with teenagers

It's International Child Safeguarding Week! #InternationalChildSafeguardingWeek (ICSW) is a global campaign by Keeping Children Safe, reminding us all that safeguarding children from exploitation and abuse is everyone's responsibility. Over the past two months, as part of our Community Empowerment Programme, we have co-created a #Safeguarding Training Pack specifically adapted for faith communities in collaboration with Voluntary Action Leeds. This marks a huge step forward for empowering our communities to protect and safeguard children. Meet one of our dedicated community leader, Lola Olaniyi-Alabi, who will be delivering the first Basic Safeguarding training session for parents at WINNERS CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL Leeds on November 2nd! ✨ 👉 Find out more here:- https://lnkd.in/eR-WiNqp 🗣️ "When we empower our #communities, we empower the #futuregeneration to thrive." Join us in this significant journey—together, we create safer homes and faith communities! 🙌 Sponsored by The National Lottery Community Fund #ICSW #SafeguardingWeek #CommunityEmpowerment #FaithLeaders #Safeguarding #InternationalChildSafeguardingWeek