African Women'S Network CIC

Principal ActivityThe principal activity of the company in the year under review was that of community connection, engagement and building stronger relationships whilst integrating multiple cultures particularly the African culture with the Scottish culture thereby promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.Achievements And PerformanceDuring the year, the following activities and projects were undertaken:Unpaid Carers Support project – supported African families to take a break from their unpaid caring duties whilst looking after their health and mental wellbeing for the cared for and the carers.Engaged with the West Lothian Council and involved in - Integrated Relevance Assessment session on the “Barriers to elected office working group and action plan”. WEST LOTHIAN AFRICAN WOMEN’S NETWORK CICDirectors’ Report (Continued)For the 15 months period ended 31 March 2023African Scottish Expo project – building stronger community event that brought the entire community of West Lothian together whilst enjoying good African music, dance, food and networking.Christmas Love Share – this was an intervention where food and household items were donated to struggling families within the African community in West Lothian. Hardship and Cost of Living Crises Support project:123 identified low income and struggling Africans and other ethnic minority families living in West Lothian were supported with cash and vouchers towards the following to ease the effect of the current cost of living crises.Food and essential itemsFuel and energy costsWarm clothingPhone vouchers / internet costs The following monthly workshops and activities were held in order to create awareness and build capacity for the women and their families.Mental Health Awareness and the African Culture Entrepreneurship: Being a Boss Lady Party at the park - social networking and community integration eventWomen’s sexual health and bedroom life supportDiversity & Inclusion at the Workplace and how it affects Black Women What is it about Covid Vaccination? Networking:We also networked with a number of community groups and organisations including the following: West Lothian Council, Carers of West Lothian, Enterprising Bathgate. The Gateway, Race Forum, Generation Arts, Tesco Bathgate, Farm foods Bathgate and many more that are in progress.