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Cynefin Pamoja Cultural diversity fashion show event

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Craft workshop to teach children and youth how to make African and Caribbean art.  Host a food fair featuring dishes from different African traditions, with families contributing homemade recipes.  Family entertainment (bouncy castle, face painting

  • Reach of your work

    Youths from the event wishing to sign up to become volunteer

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Models will be displaying clothing from various African cultures. Refreshments and diverse foods will be available and there will be a raffle too. The show will be an opportunity to showcase different costumes, music and food from across Africa. The event will be accessible to all members of the community. Transport will be organised from a central location to help with accessibility. We will partner with local organisations and food banks to redistribute any surplus food to those in need.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1000

Through social media and marketing campaigns.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£8,000.00

TIMELINE

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025

Activity goals

The project seeks to bridge the gap between African and Caribbean communities. Promotes belonging

To promote accessibility to ethnic minority communities in Newport and promotion of arts and culture

Promote viewing the world through textiles and consider the relationships between fabric & culture.

Activity Actions

  • Fashion show - runway - showcase up to 10 cultural costumes from across Africa with a quiz activity

  • 2 x Motivational speakers from Newport with an opportunity for Q&A. Promote positive role models.

  • Craft workshop to teach children and youth how to make African and Caribbean art.

  • Host a food fair featuring dishes from different African and Caribbean traditions, with taster opps.

  • Family entertainment (bouncy castle, face painting and Origami) and general wellbeing info stalls.

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We will collect this data from word of mouth feedback, surveys, MS forms and via social media .

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Cllr Andrew Sterry

Councillor Sterry from the Newport East constituency has offered a kind donation of £100 to help.
OTHER PARTNERS

West African Empowerment Association (WAEA)

The vision for the future is a Wales where cultural diversity will be embraced as a way of life.