Asian Community Concern
Supporting the economic, social and educational development of communities in need . Building strong Communities.
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Supporting the economic, social and educational development of communities in need . Building strong Communities.
About Us
Asian Community Concern is a voluntary organisation. We work with number of faith groups and leadership training initiatives in the UK who focus on community development as a core expression of the ministry. We are a key training arm in the ministry of community development, women wellbeing, youth ministry and career development.
We are currently promoting and connecting community-based (or community generated) economies that exist in many urban areas. We are doing this as an expression of Christian ministry and social regeneration - fostering career development and proper jobs in the communities’ spiritual and economic inheritance/prospects.
Our community programmes and outreach exercise would benefit many of the Multi Ethnic communities in and around Ealing borough, London.
To accomplish this mission, the organisation trains and supports individuals as well as local communities with the necessary skills, procedures and projects which assist them in:
Asian Community Concern exists to stimulate the planning and development of community projects in multi-racial urban areas by training and educating potential project leaders from within the local community.
We recognize that while aspects of such community development work may be stimulated, sustained or reinforced by partners or external
Asian Community Concern exists to stimulate the planning and development of community projects in multi-racial urban areas by training and educating potential project leaders from within the local community.
We recognize that while aspects of such community development work may be stimulated, sustained or reinforced by partners or external agencies, the internal driving vision must generate from the members of the community.
The organisation underpins its community development work with positive ethical values. This does not mean a religious or cultural imperialism; neither does it mean economic or socio-political naiveté.
Rather it implies tested, value-based activism that seeks constructive change in society. It also means that we work with themes such as st
The organisation underpins its community development work with positive ethical values. This does not mean a religious or cultural imperialism; neither does it mean economic or socio-political naiveté.
Rather it implies tested, value-based activism that seeks constructive change in society. It also means that we work with themes such as stewardship, justice, love, reconciliation, identity, creativity, human dignity, and continuous development.
Asian Community Concern is a Community Interest Company in England and Wales. The Company registration number is 12930511. ACC is governed by the Memorandum of Association.
We earth this mission in the context of needs, people's relationships, and urbanisation.
We place the context at grassroots level, because we aim to promote the necessary support, ground action, and type of change that will benefit the grassroots both educationally and economically.
Asian Community Concern knows the core strength lies in having a strong, diverse and creative team of professionals from many different work and personal backgrounds.
We are a team of qualified and experienced workers covering a breadth of disciplines from therapy to advocacy, with many of us having backgrounds in other areas such as Psychological Support, Health Care, Pastoral Care, Youth Services, Community Engagement and Business. As mentors, we help with exploring careers, setting goals and identifying resources.
Founder and Director of Asian Community Concern, U.K.
Philomina is a social entrepreneur and help people to develop the skills, strength and networks. She has been working with Multi Ethnic Communities (MEC) in a variety of roles including outreach, development, engagement, facilitator, trainer and Pastoral Care. She brings the right level of strategy, drive and innovation to the churches, communities and civic groups which she supports in U.K., India and Pakistan. She is passionate about women empowerment, gender equality and building strong communities.
Counsellor and CBT Practitioner
Saboohi Gill is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who helps clients experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Trauma, PTSD, Addictions, Bereavement and Relationship problems. She worked for 11 years with oppressed, depressed women who suffered domestic abuse. For the last 2 years she has been working as a CBT therapist with people suffering from complex grief and trauma. Psychology and theology are Saboohi’s passions and she has an MA Honours degree in Theology and religious studies (world religion). Saboohi finds it intriguing to learn about people’s beliefs, how it impacts their way of being and their interactions with others. Saboohi supports an essential interfaith dialogue; she believes accepting and respecting our differences can reduce religious and cultural tensions. Saboohi has three children and a very supportive husband. She writes poetry and enjoys music, nature and food.
Project Manager
Rotarian Nagina Kaleem BSc., M.Ed. founded CAP Ministries Pakistan (Community Advance Programme), to empower disadvantaged and marginalised Asian women. They provided training in sewing, knitting and literacy, empowering them as well as providing workshops on human rights and health issues. She set up two secondary schools for girls and five junior schools providing free education in the most marginalised sections of Pakistan society. In U.K., Nagina has continued to volunteer and support other women refugees, providing a platform for training and opportunities to face the cultural shock of being in a new country and to regain their confidence to integrate in British Society. She empowers young people to develop key skills for employment, life and leadership.
Family Social Advocate and Parenting Skills Facilitator
Maria Chika Amadi holds a BA In Humanities (History and LLB (Law) Middlesex University London. She is the Director, Immigration Legal Adviser and Advocate at Eden Immigration Services. She also serves as Children and Parents in Need, Advocate and Coach and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Family Mediation Centre Ltd. She served as an elected Councillor, Harrow Council and was awarded African Woman of Influence in 2010. She provides independent consultancy in the family and children sector across England and Wales.
Resilience Coach
Valerie Lolomari is a multi-faceted entrepreneur and founder of Women of Grace UK. and a passionate campaigner against the harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). She has authored three books, as well as working as a resilience coach and a motivational speaker. For more than a decade, Valerie has worked as a manager in a sheltered housing scheme and during this time, she achieved a BSc in Health and Social Policy and a masters in Mental Health. Valerie is blessed with a loving husband and three children.
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Mobile : 07825575849 Email : admin@asiancommunityconcern.co.uk
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