United African Association (UAA)

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  • Donation from J.A.M (Julia + Ann + Mandy = JAM)

    Donation fromJ.A.M (Julia + Ann + Mandy = JAM) As we reflect on the month of March, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to J.A.M (Julia + Ann + Mandy = JAM) for their kind donation of new duvets and pillows. Their mission is to empower, uplift and make a difference in…

  • Cancer Meet and Greet Event

    Cancer Meet and Greet Event Yesterday, 16/04/26, United African Association was pleased to take part in a Cancer Meet and Greet event organised by the General Practice Alliance. The event brought relevant professionals together to build direct relationships and strengthen the message around cancer screening awareness. Some of the UAA team have also completed the…

  • Weight Loss Programme

    Weight Loss Programme On Monday the 19th of January, 2026 we had our first session of the weight loss programme. The session was highly engaging. It went beyond discussions about food and nutrition, also focusing on how to achieve personal goals by identifying the right sources of motivation. It was also an opportunity to talk…

  • Food Larder

    UAA Food Larder 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. After the food distribution, we were pleased to welcome Carmelia Marques from DFK Community Hub, who…

  • Foraging activity

    Foraging Activity 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. It was amazing to discover how much edible produce…

  • Weekly Report – Community Lunch

    Weekly Report – Community Lunch Date: 28th March The United African Association successfully delivered its weekly Community Lunch on 28th March, bringing together volunteers and community members in a welcoming and supportive environment. Volunteers played a vital role in the preparation, service, and clean-up of the meal. Key contributors included Emmanuel and Mary Kake, who…

  • 6-week Weight Loss Programme

    Successful Conclusion of the 6-week Weight Loss Programme 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…

  • UAA secures funding to deliver a project aimed at promoting electrical safety awareness

    The United African Association, based in Northampton, has secured significant funding to deliver a project aimed at promoting electrical safety awareness while helping to alleviate cost-of-living pressures for families experiencing financial hardship, including those in vulnerable groups such as individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

  • A Productive Day at the Allotment: Preparing Our Plot for the New Season

    A Productive Day at the Allotment: Preparing Our Plot for the New Season On Monday the 17th of November, 5 of us ventured into the allotment (at St David’s allotments) with the goal of clearing up our plot, so that we can come back next year, and restart planting. The young men worked quite a…

  • School Integration Challenges

    School Integration Challenges We had a lot of interest and it became clear that this subject is a real worry for our parents. Some are facing a lot of difficulties when they try to integrate their children in school. Their rights are often obliterated by the claim that schools are unable to deal with their…