United African Association (UAA)

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  • Dancing Drums Performs in Windrush Community Celebration

    United African Association was delighted to have Dancing Drums perform at the Windrush Community Celebration 2026 at Hall Park, Rushden, on Saturday 20/06/26. Through rhythm, music and performance, Dancing Drums continues to celebrate African heritage, keep cultural traditions alive, and share the beauty of African drumming with the wider community. It was a wonderful day…

  • Cancer Awareness

    Last Saturday, 20/06/26, United African Association held a cancer awareness and screening session as part of a wider project delivered in partnership with General Practice Alliance and Cancer Research UK. The aim of the project is to train community leaders so they can confidently lead cancer conversations within their own communities. This session was delivered…

  • Frank Mba presented with a Rose of the Shires award

    Frank Mba was presented with a Rose of the Shires award at an awards ceremony organised by Northamptonshire Community Foundation on 5th June, 2026 for his outstanding charity work with UAA

  • 🧠💬 Intersecting Voices – A Powerful Community Conversation 💬🧠

    Yesterday (05/06/26), members of UAA attended an inspiring event at Mind called Intersecting Voices, which explored the connections between mental health, neurodivergence, identity, and lived experience within Global Ethnic Majority communities. We heard insightful presentations from: 🔹 Stacey Bryan (Mind) – Understanding Mental Health in Black and Racialised Communities🔹 Tre Ventour-Griffiths – Creative Writer, Sociologist,…

  • 🌱🌿 UAA Allotment Update 🌿🌱

    Yesterday (05/06/26), we returned to the UAA allotment after a two-week break due to other commitments. On arrival, we quickly realised that nature had been busy and there was a lot of weeding to do! A huge thank you to Nathan, Benson, and Jonathan for their hard work and dedication in helping tackle this challenging…

  • Volunteers’ Week

    It’s volunteers’ week. Our charity relies on volunteers for a variety of assistance. Below some of our volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to our charity within the last year.Cooking – Eunice, Mary O, Deborah A, Kache, Rachel, Leila, Shadya, Irine, Mariama, Juliet, Chinyere, HannaKitchen assistance – Jane R, Grace W, Florence, Rachel Y,…

  • Africa Day Celebration

    Africa Celebration Day On Saturday (23rd May), we celebrated Africa Day together, and it was wonderful to see so many people from different backgrounds coming together for a day of culture, learning and community spirit. We started the event with a fun Africa-themed quiz before lunch, which encouraged people to work together in groups, learn…

  • 🌙🤝 Multifaith Eid Dinner 2026 – Bringing Communities Together 🤝🌙

    Yesterday (2nd June 2026), UAA had the pleasure of attending the Multifaith Eid Dinner organised by the International Bangladeshi MasterChef (IBM) and supported by Northamptonshire Police. It was a wonderful evening that brought together people from different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to share food, conversation, and friendship. The event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen…

  • UAA Indoor Family Activity Summary

    UAA Indoor Family Activity Summary On 17/05/2026, the United African Association (UAA) hosted a successful indoor family activity event that brought together over 40 participants, including parents, young people, families, and friends from the community. The event created a warm, friendly, and enjoyable atmosphere where everyone had the opportunity to relax, socialise, and take part…

  • Another Great Day at the Allotment

    Another Great Day at the Allotment Yesterday (14/05/26), we had another great day at the allotment. I am really enjoying these sessions. We come together, do a bit of work such as planting, weeding, and watering, and then take time to relax and connect with one another. For me, farming itself is already relaxing —…