United African Association (UAA)
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Free NREC Hate Crime online training – Monday 10 November, 6-7pm. Support, referral and reporting guidance.
Most of the families we support have “No Recourse to Public Funding” (NRPF).
Through our food bank project we are able to support them with fresh and cooked meals. This brings a lot of smiles to the faces of many families.
We partner with other organisations in various humanitarian projects to help families through giving food vouchers, and winter clothing vouchers in West Northamptonshire.
We extend our hands of love to families, give them hope and make them feel welcomed in the society.
We were delighted to join the community on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton. Watch highlights from the day below.
Last Saturday, 11 April 2026, United African Association and our members had a lovely day at our community centre. As usual, we held our food larder from 11:00am to 12:30pm, supporting community members with food parcels.
Our UAA member Kayode T. Ajiboye has written a book: “Everyday Stories That Touch Our Hearts” which is a captivating collection of contemporary short stories that reflect the beauty and struggles of ordinary people. Simple, yet deeply moving. If you’re interested, you can use this link to find out more.
Today (08/04/2026), a group of United African Association (UAA) members took part in a foraging activity. Foraging means going out into nature and learning how to identify wild plants and other natural ingredients that can be safely used for food, teas, or even cakes.
United African Association’s project – Black History Month Event – has been shortlisted for an award at our 2025 Northamptonshire
Our 6-week Weight Loss Programme came to an end on 2 March 2026, and we are very grateful to have worked with Ben Jeffery, Health Coach for Gro Health.
The programme began on 19 January 2026 and ran every Monday for six weeks, with each session lasting 2 hours. On average, 7 people took part.
We are grateful to our amazing sponsors who make this event possible. Their support helps us create a meaningful impact!
Thanks to support from West Northamptonshire Council’s UKSPF funding, UAA’s IT & Job Club helped a mother of two recover from homelessness, gain essential digital and employability skills, and secure stable work and housing.
Source: West Northamptonshire Council — Read full story
United African Association is proud to support the Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council (NREC) in promoting awareness around hate crimes and incidents. This resource helps communities understand what constitutes a hate crime, its impact, and how to access support.
We encourage everyone to read and share this guide to help create a more inclusive and supportive community across Northamptonshire.
Download PDFSource: Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council – Visit Website
Email: uafricanassociation@gmail.com
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