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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…
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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…
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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…
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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).
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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…
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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…
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August 2025 Highlights at UAA
🌟 UAA – August Highlights 🌟 August was a lively and impactful month for UAA, filled with music, culture, awareness, and community activities: 🎶 Music & Performance:UAA drummers entertained the public outside Northampton Railway Station with an energetic lunchtime performance that drew praise from passers-by. The group is also preparing to perform at the Northampton…
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Case Study 05-03-2025
Case Study 05-03-2025 Lady 1 is in her 60s and was returning to Northampton to re-settle after an absence of a few years. She had not eaten properly for almost 2 weeks and was desperately looking for a job. She was in a bad way mentally because of her living situation. She approached a healthcare…
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Africa Day Event 2024
United African Association Hosts Fundraiser to Support Northampton’s Homeless Community What an amazing event our Africa day celebrations we had on Saturday the 25th of May, 2024. So many people attended and we were delighted to invite the new Mayor of Northampton to his first event as mayor. We had Malawians, Kenyans, Ugandans, Zimbabweans, Namibians, Ghanaians…