Justice • Joy • Care

Welcome to the North West Migrants Forum

We provide advice, solidarity, and celebration for Black, migrant, and minority ethnic communities across Derry-Londonderry and beyond.

Events & Actions

Workshops, celebrations, and urgent mobilisations updated weekly.

What's On & Safeguarding

Weekly timetable plus safeguarding contacts and booking steps.

Urgent Help

Find emergency contacts, supply needs, and donation links.

Equity Manifesto

Sign the pledge and bring race equity commitments to life.

Volunteer & Roles

Host placements, mentor activists, or apply for open roles.

Need support now?

Our team can connect you with casework, translators, or safe community spaces.

Email info@nwmf.org.uk or call 028 7136 2184 — we will respond within two working days.

Welcome

We are building a North West where migrants belong, lead, and thrive.

The North West Migrants Forum provides advice, casework, community development, and joyful cultural programmes for Black, migrant, and minority ethnic people living across Derry-Londonderry.

Our work is rooted in human rights and the celebration of cultures. From immigration guidance to the Advancing Race Equality Awards, everything we do is co-designed with our community.

Core services

• Immigration & welfare clinics
• Youth leadership & storytelling
• Anti-racist campaigns & petitions

Spaces you will find us

• Awards ceremonies & summits
• Community kitchens & classes
• Streets, schools, and Stormont

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Advancing Race Equality
Awards celebrations
Nominate a changemaker or
volunteer backstage with our
production team.

Collective Impact​

We are here for the long haul.

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Advice & advocacy sessions

Delivered every year with translators, trauma-informed support, and follow-up.

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Cultural & civic programmes

From awards nights to Black History Summit and grassroots organising.

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Young people empowered

Leadership labs, creative residencies, and international exchange.

Explore our programmes

Everything you click lives on this site

Dive into our flagship projects without leaving the new platform. Each card links to a full in-house page so visitors stay rooted in the refreshed experience.

Programme

Advancing Race Equality Awards

Celebrate champions dismantling racism across the island.

  • Nominate local changemakers
  • Explore sponsorship kits
  • Volunteer behind the scenes

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Black Heritage Project

 

Living archive, exhibition, and oral history hub.

  • Book the exhibition
  • Share your story
  • Download learning packs

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Black History Summit

 

Annual summit amplifying Black-led policy solutions.

  • View speaker line-ups
  • Register for workshops
  • Partner on future summits

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ICI Programme

Peace-building and civic leadership across communities.
  • Host an intercultural lab
  • Refer emerging leaders
  • Access facilitation resources

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Galleries

Photo essays capturing resistance, joy, and ceremony.

  • Browse community archives
  • Submit your images
  • Request usage permissions

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Newsroom

Long-form features and press statements written in-house.
  • Read community victories
  • Share official statements
  • Download press-ready quotes

Campaign spotlight

Keep up with our border-rights advocacy

Dive into the evidence we submitted to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, then invite us to brief your organisation on next steps.

CAMPAIGNS & OPPORTUNITIES

Programmes and funders keeping us moving

POLICY BRIEF

Evidence to NI Affairs Committee

Brief MPs and MLAs using testimonies gathered across the Common Travel Area.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

Community-led Climate Action Statement

Sign onto the Statement of Intent and co-create migrant-led climate solutions.

CAMPAIGN

Equity Manifesto Pledge

Turn anti-racist commitments into action across councils, schools, and workplaces.

“NWMF made Derry feel like home. They walked beside me through every form, every phone call, every joyful celebration.”
Tarela O.
Community member
We build belonging by centring Black and migrant leadership—our events are proof that joy is resistance.”
Marian K.
Volunteer & Awards lead

All the latest news

We are always very active – keep up to date

Our family fun day is returning to Brooke Park!

Following on from the success of last year, our family fun day is returning to Brooke Park next Saturday. Colour, culture and community will once again be the key components of what has become an important date on Derry’s social calendar.

New exhibition casts unique light on Black heritage and history

THE North West Migrants Forum has launched a groundbreaking exhibition which explores like never before the contributions of Black people to society here. Unveiled at Derry’s Central Library

Mary Walloper set for Derry gig 

MUSIC fans in Derry are in for a treat this week as Sean McKenna, formerly of the Mary Wallopers, headlines an incredible line-up of national and local talent in the cause of anti-racism.  Rock Against Racism in Sandino’s Nightclub on July 3

CHECK US OUT

Our YouTube channel is packed with videos showcasing our work

Catch highlights from the Advancing Race Equality Awards, training sessions, cultural events, and community campaigns.

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Our Partners & Funders

Our work is powered by organisations that believe in justice, joy, and dignity for migrant communities. We are grateful for their continued solidarity.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Every penny helps us deliver advice, advocacy, and opportunities

Make a donation today and keep programmes like the Advancing Race Equality Awards, the Black Heritage Project, and the ICI Programme thriving.