Al-Nisa Assocation Bangladeshi Welfare Assocation Barnardos Chinese Lay Health Project Belfast Hebrew Congregation/Jewish Community Belfast Islamic Centre Belfast Travlers Educuation and Development Group Belfast Travellers Support Group Causeway Chinese Welfare Assocation Craigavon Traveller Support Committiee Guru Nanak Dev Ji Sikh Community Assocation Indian Community Centre Interact NI Mandarin Speakers Association Muslim Family Assocation Northern Ireland Committee for Refugees and Asylum seekers Northern Ireland Filipino Assocation Northern Ireland Filipino Community in Action Northern Ireland Pakistani Cultural Assocation Oi Wan Chinese Women's Group Oi Yin Bangor Chinese Women's Group Sikh Women & Children's Assocation Traveller Movement NI Windsor Women's Centre Multi-Cultural Group

For information about NICEM's member groups, please click on the links provided (under construction).

Al-Nisa Association

Background

The A- nisa group was set up in November 1998 by a group of Muslim women in Northern Ireland.

Why was it necessary to set it up?

The group was needed to address specific problems facing Muslim women in Northern Ireland.
The organisation provides a support network for women who are living in isolation.

A number of Muslim women expressed the desire to have the support of a women’s group to share experiences, and help support each other.

Aim and objectives

• To unite and organise Muslim women in the community.
• To develop and reinforce friendship networks.
• To address and discuss the issues relevant to Muslim women
• To decrease the sense of social isolation within the Muslim community through Arabic, Urdu and Malay language classes, organising festival celebrations, cultural events, etc.
• To support women in all aspects of living, such as health, childcare, education, employment, and provide information to the women e.g. immigration advice.
  

Current timetable activities

Activities are currently taking place in our centre at

21 Knightsbridge Park
Stranmillis
Belfast

Mondays
English classes 11am-1pm
Women’s drop-in 11am-1pm

Wednesdays
Swimming sessions 11am-11:30am
Keep fit sessions 1:45pm - 2:45 pm

Thursdays
Adult education classes 11am-1pm
Basic computer classes 11am-1pm
(Advanced classes to be arranged)

Please contact the organisation on 02890 228135 before attending any of the classes to make sure the arrangements and times have not been changed.

Cookery and sewing classes will be commencing soon and social activities are arranged on a regular basis, please contact the group for further information.

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mrs A.S. Khan
Chairperson
C/o 46 Mount Eden Park
Belfast
BT9 6RB

Telephone contact

From UK: 02890 228135
From Outside: 00442890228135

Muslim Culture & Traditions Information Pack

Over the past year Al-Nisa Association has been approached to deliver training on the Muslim Culture & Traditions for many organisations including

South & East Belfast Health & Social Services Trust: Dieticians, Social Workers, School Nurses
Ballymena Community Forum
Ballykeel Sure Start Project
Student Midwives (QUB)
Dieticians at Belfast City Hospital
Hospital Chaplains Association
NICEM arranged training at Equality Commission
Windsor Women’s Centre
Forthspring Intercommunity Group
CORI Northern Ireland
Workers Educational Association
We have received very positive feedback about the information pack and the demand for information and training is steadily increasing

The Trainer from Al-Nisa Association NI who has produced and uses this pack has had training in the following areas:

1. Religious Diversity (N.I. Interfaith Forum)
2. Training the trainer (BIFHE)
3. Anti-Racism & Equality in Action (NICEM)
4. Anti-Oppressive way of working (OSDC, BY Ashok Ohri)
5. The Trainer has had formal Islamic Education of over ten years, covering Islamic Study and has experience of teaching and providing information on Islam & Culture and Tradition to members of Muslim community and wider community for number of years

Northern Ireland Filipino Association (NIFA)

NIFA aims to promote the interests of the Filipino community living throughout Northern Ireland

• Organising events and social gatherings for the Filipino community
• Regular activities and cultural events
• Supporting NIFA members in all aspects of life in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Filipino Association are currently looking for a volunteer to undertake a research project for the Filipino community in Northern Ireland.

The research will involve mapping excesses of the dispersal and needs of Filipinos thought the province. Examining issues such as

Education
Housing rights
Employment
Rights
And uncovering relevant issues facing the community.

Any one interested in this unique opportunity contact Eva Mc Kelvey on 0290238645 for more information

All postal correspondence to the address below

Eva Mc Kelvey
C/o Ascot House
24-31 Shaftesbury square
Belfast
BT2 7DB

Email

[email protected]

The Northern Ireland Pakistani Cultural Assocation

The Association is established to promote the benefit of the Pakistani community in Northern Ireland by promoting Pakistani culture, advancing education, relieving social distress and by providing information for the promotion of health and recreation with the aim of improving the conditions of life of the said community.

The Northern Ireland Pakistani cultural association has a history of promoting our traditions and raising awareness through celebrations of music dance and food. We provide a network of support and interaction for members of the Pakistani community the province.

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mr Javaid Naveed
Chairperson
C/o 8 Braniel Park
Belfast
BT5 7JL

Telephone Contact
028 90836704

Bangladeshi Welfare Association

All postal correspondence to the address below

Abdul Rob
President
Bangladeshi Welfare Association
24 Greenwell Street, Newtownards

Telephone Contact
028 91810566
028 91816639

Barnardos Chinese Lay Health

All postal correspondence to the address below

Joan McGovern
Project Manager
Barnardos Chinese Lay Health
Project
100 Lisburn Road,
Belfast, BT9 6AG

Telephone Contact
028 90 668766
028 90681 604

Email
[email protected]

Belfast Hebrew Congregation /
Jewish Community

All postal correspondence to the address below

Katy Radford
Belfast Hebrew Congregation /
Jewish Community
C/O 9 Taunton Avenue,
Belfast, BT15 4AD

Belfast Islamic Centre

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mr Jamal Iweida
Chairperson
Belfast Islamic Centre
38 Wellington Park,
Belfast,

Telephone Contact
028 90664465

Belfast Travellers Education and
Development Group

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mr Paul Noonan
Director
Belfast Travellers Education and
Development Group
Site 12/2 Blackstaff Complex, 77
Springfield Road
Belfast, BT12 7AE

Telephone Contact
028 90203337
028 90809191

Email
[email protected]

Belfast Travellers Support Group

All postal correspondence to the address below

Geraldine Cunningham
Administrator
Belfast Travellers Support Group
Unit 12, Blackstaff Complex, 77
Springfield Road
Belfast, BT12 7SE

Telephone Contact
028 90205330
028 90205330

Causeway Chinese Welfare

All postal correspondence to the address below

Michelle Lyons
Causeway Chinese Welfare
Association
c/o 1 Mussenden Grange, Articlave
Coleraine, BT51 4US

Craigavon Traveller Support
Committee

All postal correspondence to the address below

Co-ordinator
Craigavon Traveller Support Committee
Moylinn House, 21 Legahory Centre,
Craigavon, BT65 5BE

Telephone Contact

028 38342089
028 38342089

Email
[email protected]

Guru Nanak Dev Ji Sikh Community Association

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mr Amar Singh
Vice-Chairperson
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Sikh
Community Association
c/o 26 Fairview Way,
Carnmoney, BT36 6TX

Telephone Contact
028 90752353
(Gudwara, Duncairn Gardens)

Indian Community Centre

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mrs Sharada Bhat
Development Worker
Indian Community Centre
86 Clifton Street,
Belfast, BT13 1AB

Telephone Contact
028 90249746
028 90278922

Interact NI

Interact is an organisation which seeks to promote the advancement of education, diversity and tolerance within and between the international community and the local community. Its aims and objectives are geared towards the prevention of social exclusion, isolation and the relief of poverty and unemployment within the different ethnic communities.

All postal correspondence to the address below

Alfred Abolarin
Interact NI
c/o NICEM, 3rd Floor, Ascot
House, 24-31 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast, BT2 7DB

Mandarin Speakers Association

All postal correspondence to the address below

Ms Li Yuan
Administrator
Mandarin Speakers Association
9 Stranmillis Road,
Belfast, BT9 5AF

Telephone Contact
028 90687793

Windsor Women's Multi-cultural Group

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mrs Satiya Roberts
Multi-cultural Group Worker
Multi-cultural Group
Windsor Women's Centre, 136-144 Broadway
Belfast, BT12 6HY

Telephone Contact
028 90230684
028 90687793

Email
[email protected]

Northern Ireland Muslim Family Association

The Northern Ireland Muslim Families Association is for all members of Muslim families living in Northern Ireland, mothers, fathers, children and adolescent boys and girls.

NIMFA aims to promote the spiritual, social, educational, recreational, psychological and physical well-being of all members of the family.

To help these families preserve their identities and integrate into the community of Northern Ireland

To complement the work of other local and national orginsations supporting local Muslim families

To organize and facilitate voluntary work within the community

At present our main activities include holding workshops, seminars, lectures training days and discussion groups on

Islamic family life
Integration into Northern Ireland society
Parenting
Childhood Development
Adolescence
Marital life
Family communication
Counseling
Mixed Marriages
Mothers and fathers health
Families with special needs
Commitments to our local society
Other issues relevant to the Muslim family

All postal correspondence to the address below

Dr Mamoun Mobayed
Chairperson
Muslim Family Association
c/o 4 Thornhill Manor,
Belfast, BT17 9RB

Mobile 07768028072

Email [email protected]

Web www.nimfa.org

Northern Ireland Committee for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

NICRAS is a group of refugees and asylum seekers who have started their own independent community group. NICRAS is made up of refugees and Asylum Seekers.

Who can become a member of NICRAS?

Anyone who is an Asylum Seeker or Refugee living in Northern Ireland.

What are the aims of NICRAS?

The aims of NICRAS are:

• 
  Supporting the process of integration
• 
  Empowering Refugees and Asylum Seekers to participate in wider society
• 
  Campaigning, networking and raising awareness
• 
  Informing on changes in the immigration law
• 
  Organising social events

Current Events

NICRAS IS RUNING THE MEMBERS CLUB EVERY TUESDAY FROM 12.00 - 2.00 PM AT KINGHAM HALL.

EVERY TUESDAY FROM 7.45 - 9.15 PM FOOTBALL AT ROSARIO YOUTH CLUB, ORMEAU ROAD.

18th November 2003

HEALTH AWARENESS DAY AT KINGHAM HALL, BOTANIC 12.00 -2.00 pm.

Chinese Doctor Health Visitor District Nurse

Indian, Chinese and Baby Massage Smoking Test

All refugees and asylum seekers welcome, refreshments provided.

18th October 2003

Music, Dance and Food ( Supporting Asylum-seeking and Refugee Families in Northern Ireland, 7.30pm in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church Hall,

25th October 2003

Ten Pin Bowling, Odyssey, 1.00pm-6.00pm
Meet for lunch at Spuds or in front of NICEM at 2.00pm.
Please contact Lume at NICEM before 17th October 2003, first come first serve.

November 2003

Ice Hockey, date to be arranged.
Contact Lume at NICEM, if interested.

December 2003

Adults/children party with festive food / mulled wine / Play Station mats / Sumo suits etc. Date to be arranged, contact Lume at NICEM please.

All postal correspondence to the address below

Lumturi Podrimaj / Soma Nagarassa
Chairperson / Vice Chairperson
Northern Ireland Committee for
Refugees and Asylum Seekers

c/o NICEM, 3rd Floor, Ascot
House, 24-31 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast, BT2 7DB

Northern Ireland Filipino Community in Action (NIFCA)

• To support and encourage Filipinos in promoting their culture, history and society.
• To educate the local Filipino children in their cultural heritage.
  

All postal correspondence to the address below

Ms Loreta Warrington
Northern Ireland Filipino
Community in Action
16 Glenview, Maghaberry,Lisburn
BT67 OAP

Web www.nifca.org.uk

Oi Wah Chinese Women's Group

All postal correspondence to the address below

Irene Cheung
Chairperson
Oi Wah Chinese Women's Group
3 Clanbrassil Avenue, Gilford Road
Portadown, BT63 5XX

Oi Yin Bangor Chinese Women's Group

All postal correspondence to the address below

Ms Frances Wong
Chairperson
Oi Yin Bangor Chinese Women's Group
c/o 1 Lord Wardens Park,
Bangor, BT19 7ZW

Sikh Women & Children's Association

All postal correspondence to the address below

Mrs Kulwant Singh
Chairperson
Sikh Women & Children's
Association
163 Cavehill Road,
Belfast, BT15 5BN

Telephone Contact
028 90371069

Traveller Movement (NI)

Traveller movement aims to

Ensure recognition & endorsement of traveller’s ethnicity and culture by Ireland’s society

To protect the recognition and facilitation of travellers nomadism

To promote equality and equality of opportunity & effective participation by travellers in decisions which impact on their lives.

To work towards the development & implementation of anti racism and non discriminatorily policy and practice.

To support and engage in collective co operative and network activities to promote best practice amongst member groups by offering advice assistance and guidance.

To promote full, effective & culturally sensitive access to the full range of services.

Director Mr Donal Mc Kinney
30 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1F2

Email [email protected]
Web www.tmni.org

All postal correspondence to the address below

Chairperson
Traveller Movement NI
30 University Street,
Belfast, BT7 1FZ

Telephone Contact
028 90202727
028 90202727