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About

Formerly known as the Manchester BME Network, the Rafiki Network is a member led network of people and organisations that supports Manchester’s diverse ethnic minority communities. We link people together to form an extensive membership base which supports the minority communities across Manchester by improving access, participation and consultation. We influence decision makers, develop services and facilitate focus groups to support the needs of Manchester’s diverse population.

Projects

Rafiki Food Support

An ethnic food project supplying fresh & ambient items to those in need in the community.

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Community Health Online

Helping those from Ethnic Minorities to access and navigate digital healthcare

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Pakistani Women & Cancer

Working with Pakistani women to understand the disparity in screening and to raise awareness.

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Cultural Awareness Day for Midwifery Students

Delivering an engaging day of special speakers and Community Connectors for first year midwifery students .

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South Asian Sounding Board

A group open to everyone who is interested in helping South Asian communities stay safe and well.

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Living Life to the Full

Educating communities in better mental health and how to live a more fulfilled life.

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Need help with a community project, personal issue or business problem? Check out our directory of organisations that can help.

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Our Team

The Rafiki Network is supported by a group of directors, associates, connectors, friends and supporters. 

Directors

Fiona McInroy
Fiona McInroyDirector
Fiona has been providing Admin and Coordination for the MBMEN CIC for the last 8 years or so. Is also a director at Community Wealth Builders Ltd. She also provides support to The Belong Network, Remembering Srebrenica (North West Regional Board), Savannah Wisdom and B&M Community Fund.
Belay Kahsay
Belay KahsayDirector
Originally from Eritrea, Belay has been the Manager of The Manchester Refugee Support Network in Moss Side for several years now and has always supported the MBMEN in any way he can. He’s also a big part of our Rafiki Food Network, helping to redistribute surplus food on a weekly basis to his community.
Mark Nesbitt
Mark NesbittDirector
Mark is a long-standing member, supporter & friend of the Manchester BME Network, he is also Director of a youth sports organisation – Tuf*C- a not for profit social enterprise. He’s also heavily involved in promoting cycling for everyone and helping to redistribute surplus food regularly.

Associates & Connectors

Atiha Chaudry
Atiha ChaudryLead Associate
Atiha has extensive community and voluntary sector experience gained over many years of voluntary work in the community. She is passionate and committed to the community and voluntary sector and over the years has given her time generously to the sector.
Davine Forde
Davine FordeLead Associate
Davine is an experienced project manager with a strong track record of work in the volutnary, comunity and social enterprise sector.

Contact Us

We’re open to all Manchester Civil Society (VCS and Third Sector) groups, individuals, public sector and private sector organisations. Get in touch today and let’s get the ball rolling!

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