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Successful Ethnic Communities Forum

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The Ethnic Communities Forum met as usual the first Wednesday of the month. On 2nd December 2015 the members of the forum met at the Humber All Nations Alliance to listen the speaker from Messmarc, Hekima Busara, who presented a paper on the work Messmarc does to address the issues of HIV. This was in the context of the international week of awareness on HIV, and members of the diverse communities had questions and comments around this crucial issue. The forum brings together diverse communities to discuss issues that affect their lives. The joint chair of the Forum, Brigitta Laszlo (pictured on the left), commented that the success of the forum is the result of the leadership and enthusiasm of the community groups members of the forum. The next forum meeting is on Wednesday 2nd March 2015 @ 44 Portland Street, HU2 8JX. For further information contact Brigitta Laszlo on 01482 491177.

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Drop in every Tuesday

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We hold a drop in session at HANA  every Tuesday from 9am to 3pm where members of the diverse communities can access information advice and guidance provided by trained different language speaker volunteers.

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Website training course

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We ran a training course for staff in how to use the HANA website.  Hopefully this means that even more information will be availble on a regular basis.

HANA International Fashion Show

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We have exiting news! The 5th HANA International Fashion Show is once more coming! The vibrant International Fashion Show brings the diverse communities of Hull together displaying the colorfulness and variety of their traditional clothing with a unique combination of tradition, culture, fashion and music delivered in partnership with local families.
The Fashion Show is taking place on 3rd October 2015 at Hull City Hall from 12pm to 4pm.

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Ethnic Communities Forum

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The Ethnic Community Forum recent forum was on crime, antisocial behaviour and policing with the attendance of Mr Matthew Grove, Police and crime Commissioner, and Sharon Houffe from the Social Cohesion team of the Humberside Police. Members had the opportunity to ask a variety of questions and discuss their concerns with the speakers. The Forum was well attended by the leaders of the diverse communities and representatives of different agencies.

The Ethnic Communities Forum meets the first Wednesday of every month from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at 44 Portland Street. The forthcoming Forum meeting is on 5th August 2015 and the theme will be safeguarding children and there will be an invited speaker to talk about this theme.

Join the Peoples Panel

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peoples-panel-1024x274The people’s panel are ordinary people in Hull who complete surveys about a variety of local issues to make sure that the council, NHS Hull CCG and others like the police and fire service listen to their views.

You too can have your say.

It’s easy to become part of it and when you complete surveys you get entered into a prize draw for each one you complete.

You can choose to receive the survey in a variety of languages and formats (just ask – contact details are below).

Download the form to join here  or just click the link below to complete the form online.

Join Online here

Community Link Project

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Who are we?

We provide services to the homeless sector that is creative in Hull and Humber Region.

How do we help?

1. We design and Deliver training programmes within Homeless Services

2. We support Homeless Services implementing Restorative Practice & Approaches.

3. We are committed to collaborative working & developing inclusive communities.

Who can use our services?

The Services are available to organisations and other service users

Note:

Community Link will continue to strive towards being at the forefront of delivery invaluable training and development opportunities to people in homeless services in Hull and Humber Region.

Details: comlinux.co.uk follow us on twitter @communitylinx

 

WATCH HULL 2020 VIDEO

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This marks the launch of #Hull2020, its innovative partnership working aimed at making a brighter, better future for everyone in our city

 They are forging a brighter, better future together with the people of Hull at the centre. They are working on a brighter future for Hull with you at the center. Let’s improve our health, wellbeing and aspirations together 

 They believe everyone is connected one way or another, community means something here. Do the best for yourself and the people around you.

They want kids to have the best start in life, I want them to know that this city cares for them and that they can be the best.

Please enjoy the video.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky34DXkST4I&list=UUonR_wbCq4cuTfL5RmZdHuQ

Note: This video is not the property of HANA

New changes to Voter Registration

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Registering to vote has changed!

 

The way we all register to vote has changed

 

The registration system changed in June 2014. The new system is called ‘Individual Electoral Registration’.

 

 

 

How is the new system different?

 

  • You can now register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
  • Everyone is responsible for registering themselves. Under the old system the ‘head of every household’ could register everyone who lived at their address.
  • You need to provide a few more details to register – including your national insurance number and date of birth. This makes the electoral register more secure.

 

How do I register under the new system?

 

  1. Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
  2. Fill in your name, address, date of birth and a few other details. You’ll also need your national insurance number, which can be found on your national insurance card, or in official paperwork such as payslips, or letters about benefits or tax credits.
  3. Look out for a confirmation to say you’re registered.

 

Will I need to do anything?

 

  1. Look out for a letter between 14 July and 30 August.

    Most people who are already registered to vote will be registered automatically under the new system. They do not need to do anything. However, some people will need to take action to join the new register. We are writing to people to tell them whether they need to take action.

 

2) Respond to the letter if you are asked to. The letter will tell you     whether you are on the new register or whether you need to take action. It will tell you what to do.

 

 

 

What if I need the form in a different language?

 

  1. Contact us if you are having difficulties reading the letter or you need a registration form in a different language.
  2. OR, contact the Council directly by going into a library or a customer service centre

 

 

Find out more here

 

 

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HANA NEWSLETTER FOR MAY 2014

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MESSAGE FROM CHIEF OFFICER

 I am proud to present the first number of the HANA Newsletter which brings to you news about recent events and information on forthcoming activities. The first quarter of the year was very busy for HANA with an unprecedented level of partnership work and the delivery of events across the City of Hull.

I would like also to welcome you to our new offices. We have been fortunate to be able to buy a property to house HANA’s offices, events and activities and, as most of you know, we are working now from 44 Portland Street HU2 8JX. This is a great building that is open to all communities and which acts as a point of contact and interaction for people of all communities. If you have not visited us yet in the new building, I would like to invite you to pop in and see what HANA has to offer to your community and its members.

This first issue of our Newsletters includes also photographs of the very successful HANA World Cup of Football 2014 which took place earlier on 25 May at the KC Stadium. I hope you enjoy the newsletter and have a great Summer.

Abel Rivera

Chief Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


WE ARE NOW WORKING FROM OUR  NEW PREMISES

A big thank you to all volunteers who helped us to move to our new office. It was hard work but we got finally there.

                    

   

 

THE HANA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2014

2014, a FIFA World Cup year again after four long years of waiting!  No other sporting event captures the world’s imagination like the FIFA World Cup when the whole world unites and comes together.  This year’s World Cup is in Brazil, land of Samba and the cradle of the world’s many great footballers.  They say football born in England but grow and mature in Brazil!  The football euphoria has also arrived to HANA again!

HANA organised its annual Football World Cup, just weeks before the actual World Cup in Brazil, on 25th May 2014, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at KC Stadium, the Circle, Anlaby Road, Hull.

There were 29 teams participating in the tournament from different nationalities and ethnic group living in Hull and The Humber region.  The previous HANA World Cups were huge successes and great examples of community cohesion and togetherness, this year’s tournament was even better!

 

 

TEAMS REPRESENTING THE HANA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2014

   

PHOTOGRAPS FROM THE TOURNAMENT

           

                             

 

                       

HANA Football World Cup Tournament –  Kurdistan won HANA World Cup 2014!

 

 


 

 

 

HANA Forum Meeting (Engagement Project)

Ismael Ahmad the HANA Engagement Worker is the coordinator of HANA Forum Meeting (Engagement Project). His role is to organise bi-monthly Forums, to bring BME and migrant community groups in Hull and the Humber together to discuss issues of importance to their communities, share ideas, support each other and to be better informed, and also to enable BME and migrant community groups to make representations to agencies and bodies responsible for services, policies, developments and other matters that affect their communities  (eg Police, Council, Health Services, Educational bodies and other charities etc).

   Contact Ismael:rasul@hanaonline.org.uk

 

Francis Ahiakpa   Finance Officer                                                                                                ACCA Affiliate, Francis has worked as HANA’s Finance Officer since October 2010. Francis has worked for a number of years with HANA as a Development Worker in the DRE team. 

          Contact Francis : francis@hanaonline.org.uk

Brigitta Laszlo  Eastern European Champion                                                                                                                      

I am the Eastern European Champion and joined HANA early April this year.  My role is to work with all different Eastern European Communities and the agencies to facilitate, to access many services and maximise the support to members of the communities.  I am here to support everyone and as part of the HANA team I am proud to say that we are here to do the best we can for all communities.     

      Contact Brigitta Brigitta@hanaonline.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hamad Mustafa     Community Development Worker (Mental Health)

Hamad came to Britain in 1990 to study economics and completed a PhD in The University of Hull. Hamad is married and has four children.

Hamad joined HANA in 2009.

        Contact Hamad:hamad@hanaonline.org.uk

                                          

Patty Cacho     Community Development Worker (Mental Health)

Patty has lived in Hull since 1997 and studied a degree in Child and Youth Studies at Lincoln University. Patty’s previous experience is in working with children and young people, raising ethnic awareness in schools and supporting charities dealing with mental health issues. Patty speaks Spanish and understands a little bit of French.

Patty joined HANA in May 2010 bringing with her previous experience of community development with the Latin American communities in Hull.

       Contact Patty:patty@hanaonline.org.uk 

 

Priscah Oluotch

 Community Development Worker

Priscah is part of the DRE team and is closely involved with a number of communities, supporting them and helping them to develop into more independent groups. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training for Eastern European Women

 

Session 1                  Introductory Session                                               10 June 2014

Session 2                  Midwife                                                                      17 June 2014

Session 3                  Health Visitor                                                                        24 June2014

Session 4                  Police – Hate crime                                                             1 July 2014

Session 5                  Domestic Violence                                                  8 July 2014

Session 6                  Common ailments and serious diseases                        15 July 2014

Session 7                  Healthy eating/ healthy living                              22 July 2014

 

 

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CHINESE CULTURE EVENT TO CELEBRATE HON LOK SENIOR ASSOCIATION

At the OCTAGON

WALKER STREET

HULL  HU3 2RA

From 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

 

Different ethnic groups will play a part in the celebrations .

If you are interested in this colourful, musical, exciting event, please contact HANA nearer the time for more information.

 

 

HANA’ s primary aim is to promote the well being of BME communities in the Hull and East Riding Area by providing a voice and advocate on their behalf, and by representing their interests in the range of influential or decision-making contexts.  This role is supported by capacity-building amongst BME groups, signposting and referral on the one hand and engagement with partnership bodies on the other.

We aim to be of service to BME communities by facilitating consultation and feedback on issues which affect them and by conducting research into subjects which concern them, and particularly into local service provision to identify obstacles which may make take-up difficult for BME people.