The organisation also supported 126 service users with the Healthy Hearts project by checking blood pressure, weight and electrocardiogram (ECG). Support was provided to 60 elderly people aged 65 and above to combat isolation through sporting activities, specialised expert advice on health and wellbeing topics and home-cooked culturally adapted food.
Through the Sit & Chat – Phone & Chat project, Ubuntu Multicultural Centre supported 1,236 individuals by creating a safe space where service users could sit, chat, and enjoy a cup of tea, thus combating loneliness and improving mental health among community members. Through the Middlesbrough Collaboration for Women and Children project, Ubuntu provided financial aid to 23 women with children to alleviate poverty. Over the past five years, we have secured 25 funded projects through dedication, building trust and confidence within all the communities, particularly among families. This has made a meaningful difference in Gresham, Newport and Teesside.
“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the generosity of our supporters, the dedication of our staff and volunteers, and the resilience of the communities we serve,” said John Baptist Kabuye, Founder/Chair and Board of Directors of Ubuntu Multicultural Centre CIC. “What we started as a small initiative in our kitchen has grown into a highly sought-after community organisation, and we are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together so far.”
Key Achievements Over the Past 5 Years:
- Provided advice, information, and support to 6,750 individuals
- Provided food to 14,700 families through the Ecoshop
- Conducted 416 sessions for children and young people through the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme
- Trained 60 children and young people at the Creative Youth Music Program
- Supported 126 service users with the Healthy Hearts project
- Provided support to 60 elderly individuals aged 65 and above to combat loneliness
- Delivered Knife Crime Education workshops to tackle the consequences of carrying knives for young people aged 10 to 18 years old
- Provided financial aid to 23 women with children to alleviate poverty
“As we celebrate our 5th year, we are also looking to the brighter future,” added Irene Kabuye, Centre Manager. “With continued support, we plan to expand our reach and launch new initiatives. We aim to enhance communication, clarify expectations, promote cultural diversity, and empower the community.”
We are excited to announce the launch of free digital literacy training for adults starting in March 2025 with a grant from the Virgin Money Foundation. We would not have achieved this without the unwavering support from our funders, donors, and partners; we send a vote of thanks to them.
How to Get Involved: Supporters can join the celebration by volunteering, attending the event, and spreading the word. Please visit our website at www.ubuntumc.org.uk
or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuMulticulturalCentreCIC/ to learn more. If you wish to donate to support our work, please click on this link Click to Donate or contact us using the contact information below.
Media Contact: Irene Kabuye, Centre Manager, Ubuntu Multicultural Centre CIC, 49 Clifton Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4BX.
Telephone: +44 (0) 7438838849
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