HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE SENEGALESE COMMUNITY LEEDS ?

THE SENEGALESE COMMUNITY LEEDS WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE TAKING PLACE AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL IN BRADFORD THIS FRIDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER AT 5PM

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANISATION CAN BE FOUND BELOW

The Senegalese Community Leeds organisation was established in February 2020…… The Executive Bureau’s aim is to bring our community together to promote and maintain our rich , unique cultural beliefs and traditions by organising social and religious activities , identify areas where help and support is needed within our community.

We raise awareness and, encourage our community to get involved with services available in and around the city we live in ,a positive way to integrate , improve lives and create opportunities for a better future.

This year the Senegalese Community in Leeds have achieved the following  –

• Organised a bowling activity for the children and young people

. • Supported parents to access free on line education for children getting ready for exams.

• Accessed vouchers so that some of our community could receive free electricity and gas vouchers.

• Created ,Shared and distributed Foodbank  and are still continuing to do so .

• Attended meetings with other community groups, and share the information with our community.

• Displayed cultural and traditional items  from Senegal for Refugee week, City of Sanctuary 2023 at Leeds Playhouse.

• Participated in Leeds City of Culture 2023 Event at Leeds City Market  showing traditional and cultural items made in  Senegal. • Observed Ramadan and celebrated both Eid’s as a community..

• Attended this year’s, Leeds International African Arts Festival and Awards Event.

• Screened a 1968 Senegalese Movie by Ousmane Sembène called Mandabi . The Lord Mayor Councillor Al Garthwaite and her team were invited and attended our screening .The event was supported by Hyde Park Picture House .

• Attending Hyde Park Picture House, reopening event and their permit strand of Cinema Africa showing ,regular African films.

• As part of Black History Month, an invitation to be part of the Africa4you Awards Ceremony in The Banqueting Hall,  City Hall Bradford on Friday 27th October 2023 where the Senegalese Community Leeds will  showcase a display of traditional and cultural items and will also be doing free tastings at the event. We are currently discussing and planning  –

• A children’s and young people’s activity. • Parents and Carers Forum. • Registration as a charity. • Foodbank sharing. • Fund raising event . • Updating our Social media network.

Thank you Senegalese Community Leeds.

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