North West Migrants Forum

Our Social Café now runs on a Wednesday (2-5pm) and Thursday (4-7pm).

Ei Mon Thant has recently been appointed Coordinator and has already breathed a whole new life into our cafés. Since her appointment Ei Mon has organised fitness classes, indoor gardening, therapeutic colouring in as well as glass painting with the very talented artist Leona Devine. Keep checking in and we’ll let you know the themes as we get them.

And remember, the Social Café is open to absolutely everyone, regardless of age or background.

Date: May 15

Time: 10am-12pm

This is a workshop aimed at introducing people to the power of hope and to help them learn to reflect on the importance of self care. 

Delivering the workshop will be Marie Dunne, Director of Derry charity Resilio. Marie has dedicated her entire career to the field of mental health and will tell participants why their personal wellbeing should be the cornerstone of everything they do.

This promises to be a fascinating morning packed with useful information and advice. Registration will be required so check back in the coming days for the link.

Date: Every Friday

Time: 10am-12pm

Our Mother and Baby Group continues to flourish under the advice and guidance of Western Trust Health Visitors Donna McNally and Cheryl McElhinney.

Open to absolutely everyone, regardless of where you are from, these are wonderful sessions packed with fun and activities.

If you have a child aged 0-4yrs, you are more than welcome to join us here at the North West Migrants Forum every Friday morning.

You need to bring nothing other than a smile!

Date: October 26

Time: To be confirmed

This year’s Black History Summit will be held in Belfast under the theme of ‘Changing Narratives’.

The full programme is still being compiled and details will be released as they are firmed up.

But as in years gone by, it will be a fascinating day of discussion, debate and entertainment.

Date: March 6 2025

Following on from this year’s awards, plans are already being laid down for our next glittering ceremony.

If you know someone you feel deserves recognition for their work in combatting racism and enhancing diversity and inclusion, why not start compiling that nomination today?

Keep an eye on our website and social media platforms for all Advancing Race Equality Awards developments as they happen.

THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED ON A REGULAR BASIS SO DO KEEP CHECKING IN.

AND REMEMBER, YOU CAN ALSO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL OUR WORK, ACTIVITIES AND CAMPAIGNS ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND LINKEDIN.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED IN AN EVENT YOU CAN CALL CONOR ON 02871 362184. YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL C.SHARKEY@NWMF.ORG.UK OR EM.THANT@ICLOUD.COM.