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FGM – FACTS, HELP & ACTIONS Facts
• FGM is any procedure that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. • FGM has been illegal in England and Wales since 1985. • FGM is a form of child abuse and violence against women and girls. • It is an offence to fail to protect a girl from the risk of FGM. • FGM is Non-Islamic, against the teachings of Islam and brings Islam into disrepute. • FGM is putting the health of our daughters, sisters, mothers and wives at great risk. • FGM affects girls and women both physically, emotionally and psychologically. • Over 200 million girls and women worldwide have undergone FGM • 10,000 girls aged under 15 who have migrated to England and Wales are likely to have undergone FGM. • Statistics show about 200 new cases a year are reported in Nottingham.
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Are you concerned a girl or woman is at risk or need support? Are you from an affected community in Nottingham wanting to make a difference: Join the Community FGM Steering Group: Contact us For emotional & peer support for survivors in Nottingham, join the FGM Survivor’s club: Contact us Refer survivors needing medical attention to FGM medical specialist in Nottingham: Contact us
Drop in sessions at The Mary Potter Centre, 76 Gregory Blvd, NG7 5HY every Friday. Contact us Call 0808 028 350 for a 24/7 anonymous FGM helpline or email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk Call Nottingham City Council Children and Families Direct: 0115 876 4800 Ring the police on 999 if FGM has just happened or about to happen
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To help end FGM and support survivors, join one of our campaigns or projects • FGM Survivors Club • Volunteer with us • FGM Steering Group
• ‘Adopt a tree’ project
• FGM Champions of Change
• Donate to support our work
• Request for training
• Fundraise to support our work
For more information, contact Mojatu Foundation
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Editor’s Welcome Hello and welcome to the Mojatu Nottingham issue 24. We bring you some wonderful news of Nottingham City and Mojatu Foundation’s invitation to the UN in Vienna, Austria (P7). The 8th of March marks the global International Women’s Day. See some of the events on (P4 & 6). Our cover girl is a young woman, Ambassador Esther Muthoni, raising funds for a charity in Kenya supporting children and young people (P23). There was a spectacular welcome at the Council House for the first Nigerian king to visit Nottingham, his Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II (P10 &11). Is Africa being ignore? Don’t miss out on the article on The Munich Security Conference: Two Elephants, One room (P12 &13). Raising awareness of cancer is so vital it cannot be ignored. Do not miss out important information on (P16-18). Do you feel tired consistently, read why and how to address this (P19). Also see Franziska Spritzler’s article on foods to avoid with Diabetes (P24). Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Police Officer, Nottinghamshire Police are opening their recruitment in May 2017 (P26- 27). In this issue, we share an article on acknowledging failure and learning from it (P28). Are you or someone you know aged 16-18, PATRA offers fantastic opportunities to young people. See details (P30). Do you think you have what it takes to be a radio/TV presenter, Insite Radio can help you (P31). Interested in gaining new skills and learning with people from different backgrounds, Mojatu Foundation is offering free training opportunities that could benefit our communities. For more details see (P32). Valentine Nkoyo Managing Editor: Mojatu magazines Email: valentine@mojatu.com
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Group Editor: Frank Kamau – frank@mojatu.com Managing Editor: valentine@mojatu.com Graphic Design: Robert Borbely Contributors: Esther Muthoni | Edwin Ubah | Edith Lucky-Uweh | Abdoulie Jah | Francis Lee-Saunders | Franziska Spritzler | Ralph Shepherd IT / Social Media: Robert Borbely Photos: Helen Clerbout-Bressers Accounts: Esther Muthoni accounts@mojatu.com Admin: Penny Cooper - penny@mojatu.com Sales & Marketing / Community Engagement: Abdoulie Jah - jah@mojatu.com Kevin Price - kevin.price@mojatu.com Edwin Ubah - eddy@mojatu.com
Contents News & Sports Fempowerment in Nottingham............ 4 Women Cultural Exchange................... 6 Nottinghamshire ‘Edible Woodland’.... 8 Nottingham a City of Love Not Hate..... 9 Nigeria Yoruba King Visit............... 10-11 Community Ignoring Africa: Dangerous Strategy.. 12-13 Ghana at 60........................................ 14 Faith & Spirituality My Journey with The WFWP......... 20-21 Arts & Culture Ambassador Esther: Face of Kenya UK.23 Health & Food 11 Foods to avoid with diabetes.... 24-26 Business & Finance Police Officer Recruitment Opens...... 26 Education Failure & learning from it.............. 28-29
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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY By Valentine Nkoyo FEMPOWERMENT event to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) was held on 7th March at the Nottingham’s Council House. This was in recognition of the IWD which is held 8th March every year. On this day, the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women are celebrated globally. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Funded by The Nottingham City Council, the event was hosted by Nottingham Equal and organised by Mojatu Foundation, 11 Tech 18 and the Women Cultures Exchange. The theme for this Fempowerment event was “Be Bold For Change”. It focused on recognising women while working to reduce the economic gender gap and increasing the representation of women in leadership positions by empowering them at all levels of society. Nottingham Equal is an umbrella organisation that brings together the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) voluntary and community sector, to give them a voice within society, enabling them to influence policy. The event was a huge success, with a variety of inspirational and engaging speeches. Cllr Jackie Morris, the Sherrif of Nottingham opened the event, speaking about her work challenging domestic violence and in working with community representatives to officially declare Nottingham a Zero Tolerance Zone to FGM (the first in the UK). This was followed by the keynote speeches on the journey of local phenomenon women including: Cllr Merlita Bryan, the first black female Lord Mayor in the City; Victoria Mponda, coordinator of Women’s Cultural Exchange and Andrea Huresan, who runs an information office to assist the Roma community. The speakers shared passionately their journeys of leaving their countries of origin, challenges and successes without forgetting the warmth and welcoming nature of the people of Nottingham. Later in the day, there were talks about women in faith and the importance of different faiths working together by Rev Piety Kamuyu, a Church of England Minister, and Somaiyeh Mohamed, who provided an Islamic perspective. The final talk was given by Clare Dean on
behalf of Mel Bowden, a Detective Chief Inspector, who addressed the importance of keeping our girls and women safe. She also clarified the importance of the role of the police in safeguarding and protecting girls and women from harm and encouraged participants to report crimes. She also touched on work in the City around FGM and Forced Marriage. The event also had stalls, Zumba sessions, food from around the world and an opportunity to network. The event welcomed both men and women to celebrate the success and contribution of women to our city. The day was facilitated by Valentine Nkoyo, Director Mojatu Foundation. In attendance, also to celebrate with our local communities, present awards and vote of thanks were Cllr Nicola Heaton, Cllr Eunice Campbell and Cllr Toby Neal. Angela Lewis, the chair of Nottingham Equal presided the awards ceremony recognising the unsung heroines who have made a contribution towards supporting girls, women and communities at large. Those nominated and awarded included: •
Kinsi Clarke from Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum
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Rev Piety Kamuyu, a minister with the Church of England and chair of Kenya Nottinghamshire Welfare Association.
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Paula Kizomba, the chair of Angolan Women Association (OMA)
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Diana Blaj from the Roma community in Nottingham.
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Laura Hutton an author and supporter of people with sickle cell disorder
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Mandy Pride from Nottingham city council
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Edith Luck-Uweh from Women Cultures Exchange
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Rukhsana Aziz: Helping communities around NG7 integrate better into society through offering English literacy training and employability skills.
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Raluca Moraru from Communities Inc.
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TENANT AND LEASEHOLDER AWARDS 2017
The Nottingham City Homes 2017 Tenant and Leaseholder Awards 2017 was held last month in the city. motivate him as winner to do more in their communities.
Some of the nominations included the Tenant / Leaseholder of the year award. This was given jointly to Abdoulie and Adele for the work they do in their respective communities. Abdoulie is a fantastic role model for the Hyson Green community, through his work he is bringing different and diverse groups together. Adele is an outstanding member of the Bulwell Forest Gardens community – running training courses that she delivers to local school children and members of the community. https://youtu.be/891TUvSPVmw Mr Abdoulie Jah: Nottingham Tenant and Leaseholder of the Year 2017 Abdoulie Jah, has committed his time, energy and skills to make a difference in our Nottingham community. I also believe in the ethos of the Nottingham City Homes having had a pleasure to attend and meet people who have won in the past. I strongly believe in recognising and reward the people who work so hard to support others in need and show commitment to bringing social change within our communities The awards have continued to inspire and
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Abdoulie because of his selfless commitment to community work through volunteering and supporting different communities. He has been volunteering as Mojatu’s Community Engagement Officer bringing people from different cultures together through organising sports and cultural events. He is a member of the Nottinghamshire Community FGM Steering Group and also run by Mojatu, Abdoulie has been helping with the Men Engagement work in the FGM campaign reaching out to men from affected communities. Abdoulie has also launch Mojatu Gambia magazine and has hosted the FGM Conference in The Gambia February 2016. He also helps with the Mojatu farm community events near Newark that engages over 1000 people every year enabling community cohesion. He current chairing the an Organisation called “GAIN” (Global African Integration Network) which comprises of different African organisation in Nottingham City. Abdoulie is a fantastic role model for the Hyson Green Community; through his work he is bringing different and diverse groups together. He also been actively involved and supports the Gambian community in Nottingham on various community activities in Nottingham. He has been supporting his community with fundraising and event organising and lots more. He has done countless training courses which he uses to help members of her community. The event included a wide range of exciting and diverse activities.
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Women’s Cultural Exchange celebrate international women’s day celebration was a rolling success By Edith Lucky-Uweh Women’s Cultural Exchange (WCE) had a rolling success in celebrating the 2017 International Women’s Day this year.
New Art Exchange was kind enough to offer us their premises to hold our event. We’ve hosted International Women’s Day with Central Library since 2012 but this year was our first year to host the event on our own and we loved the opportunity to share our creative skills and different cultures. It kicked off with African Cultural group, present a Nigerian dance procession. This was an opportunity to bring out the audience to join in the fun. Luckily, we had enthusiastic members from WCE willing to show the moves. We organised the event with inspiring women in mind and this was why we had invited Rachel Quinnformer Chief Executive of One East Midlands and now Active Inclusion Officer at D2N2 to do a presentation to be our keynote speaker; Mandy Pride from Nottingham City Council from the Community Cohesion Team and Steff Webber also from the Community Cohesion team, Boseda Olawoye from New Art Exchange who was also part of the planning for the event. We also took the opportunity to launch our Sanctuary for FGM Survivors. Our intercultural fashion parade was the highlight of the event, with Ms Nigeria taking the prize.
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UN RECOGNISES MOJATU FOUNDATION & SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM FOR THEIR WORK ON ENDING FGM By Valentine Nkoyo Mojatu Foundation and Sheriff of Nottingham were invited to Vienna for Women Federation for World Peace International UN event in honour of our global work in ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The UN presentation and celebration took place on 27 March. Following Mojatu’s community work and collaborative work with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Jackie Moriss and other partners, our Director, Valentine Nkoyo received an invite to attend and present at a conference at the United Nations Vienna on ending FGM. The Nottingham Community FGM Steering Group worked closely with the Sheriff to have a motion moved at the full Council House in September 2016. After becoming the first city in the UK to officially take the stance, Mojatu Foundation took the campaign to parliament. Nottingham’s work has been recognised even beyond the UK as a leading figure in taking a strong stance and using a multiagency approach in tackling FGM. Mojatu also presented Nottingham’s work at an international conference in Bratislava in November 2016. The Vienna conference brought together vital support foundations like the Women Federation for World Peace International and the United Nations to discuss the issues surrounding FGM and how measures can be taken to stop young women becoming victims. Valentine Nkoyo, the Director of Mojatu Foundation and Councillor Jackie Morris, The Sheriff of Nottingham were invited to represent Nottingham and to present their work to the international audience in order to showcase how Nottingham is leading the UK’s battle on FGM. Valentine said: “Receiving an invite to the event in Vienna is great news for our fight against FGM. Not only does it provide our organisation with an international platform to explain and help others in their fight against FGM, but the invite is also international recognition
for the vital work we do here in Nottingham. I am grateful for the support from Nottingham City Council, the Office of the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner and all our other funders and partners. The Women Federation for World Peace UK and Vienna have been instrumental in getting us such a platform and we are grateful for this support.” Valentine added: “FGM is a major issue around the world and so for the United Nations and the Women Federation for World Peace to be supporting the fight against it will help provide support for many survivors and those at risk.” The Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping said that, “Sadly FGM remains an underreported crime because people are too frightened to ask for help. A lot of progress has been made in the fight to tackle this dreadful practice and encourage people to come forward, but there is more to do. This conference represents another big step in the right direction and I’m really pleased to see that Valentine has been invited to speak. I am proud of the work we have done together to raise awareness of the issue and to support survivors and those at risk and am sure that her presentation will be very much appreciated”. FGM represents a risk to physical health, mental health and quality of life for young women across the whole of the United Kingdom and throughout the world. It is believed over 60,000 people are at risk of this abuse in this country alone. Speaking about the invite, Councillor Jackie Morris said: “For Nottingham to be invited to the Celebration of the International Women’s Day: Zero tolerance to FGM event is fantastic news. As the leading city in the UK, it is going to be a valuable opportunity for Nottingham to guide other cities around the world in the battle against FGM. We are extremely proud of the ways we are tackling FGM in Nottingham, and the UK, so to attend this event alongside the Mojatu Foundation will help us continue this important work.”
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FARMER PLANTS ‘EDIBLE WOODLAND’ An array of locallygrown fruit has been produced in Nottingham following the planting of an “edible woodland” by a dedicated farmer in partnership with the Woodland Trust.
“Farming is going through such changes and there needs to be a way that smaller or medium sized farms can have an opportunity to have a sustainable business. That is why we are launching this and other projects in the farm. Over the last four years the Woodland Trust has helped take y2u.be/nIuiXt5C96s the environmental management of David Rose is turning six-and our farm to a new level which will a half hectares of arable land provide economic, environmental at Home Farm, Screveton, by and social benefits to both the farm planting more than 4,000 fruit and and the wider community for years to nut trees. The work was done by come”. Said David. volunteers including many from Mojatu Foundation who have partnered with Eco Farm for the last three years.
Woodland creation adviser Stuart Holm said: “It’s involved a lot of head scratching as although we are used to creating woodland this is the first The farm is developing permaculture time we’ve created an edible plot of practices that are ecologically this size. It was important that every tree harmonious and productive for was UK-grown and sourced and we have creating sustainable living. It is achieved that, although it was a particular working with Woodland Trust to challenge getting hold of the quantities of sweet chestnut needed. Fortunately, we develop this agro forestry scheme. have a very good supplier who was able to The EcoCentre offers land based graft on to root stock from the UK to create educational activities for schools and semi-naturalised scions which we can plant youth groups with an emphasis on food out next year.” and farming. The straw built Ecocentre offers a unique class room and a great Valentine, the director of Mojatu Foundation base to study sustainability and the called on more community members to get environment. It also provides a unique involved in the project. “It is important that tranquil space for business meetings, the link between the farm and the city are corporate, training and educational encouraged and sustained. Over the last three years, we have encouraged over a workshops and events in a rural setting. thousand people to visit the farm and David explained that “the fruit species take part in events and activities there. being planted include apples, pears, With this project, there will be increased cherry, wild cherry, plum, currants, opportunities such as further planting, gooseberry, raspberry, damson, fencing, pruning, harvesting and whitebeam, elder, mulberry, wild preparing the juices. There may also service tree, apricot, quince, lime, be an opportunity for those interested Japanese silverberry, rowan, dog rose, in co-owning farming project to buy sea buckthorn, medlar, hawthorn shares and get more involved.” and crab apples. The fruit should be Normal farm visit every Saturday available from the farm and local greengrocers in five years. The nut FARMECO CARE trees should be producing sweet Farm, Car Colston chestnuts, walnuts, hazels and Rd, Nottingham, almonds after ten years.” NG13 8JL
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Nottingham a City of Love Not Hate – By Shamsher Chohan The increase in the reports of hate crime immediately after the EU Referendum result last June took everyone by surprise. The decision for the UK to leave the European Union polarised opinions across the country, dividing communities and in some cases families. On Valentine’s Day, Communities Inc. - winners of the Upstanding Organisation Award at the National Hate Crime Awards, 2016 - held their Love Not Hate event at Nottingham Council House. The event was organised in Partnership with Nottingham City Council and sponsored by Nottingham Trams Ltd. Over 120 representatives from community and statutory came together to discuss the best way to tackle the issue, provide support for victims and prevent further incidents. There were a wide range of information stalls and
participants got the opportunity to make their own points during question & answer sessions and table dialogues. The speakers at the event were Paddy Tipping, Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire; Cllr Nicola Heaton, Nottingham City Council; Rev Canon Christian Weaver, Pilgrim Church and Dr Beata Polanowska, The Signpost for Polish Success. Key note speaker Omar Khan, Director of the Runnymede Trust gave a moving speech detailing the level of inequality faced by BME groups in the UK today. “At a time of rising hate crime, I was impressed by this event showcasing a wide range of individuals and organisations working together to tackle hate crime and xenophobia in Nottingham.
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African Communities in Nottingham Research
Global African Integration Network (GAIN) Diaspora, an African led not-for-profit organisation, is carrying out a research on individuals and groups, businesses and organisations in Nottingham region. Visit www.gaindiaspora. co.uk for more information and to complete: - Individual / Personal Questionnaire: https://goo.gl/taWOv6 - Organisations / Groups Questionnaire: https://goo.gl/RZT8FJ For more details, please contact: Mr. Abdoulie Jah on M: 07946303384 E: info@gaindiaspora.co.uk | W: www.gaindiaspora.co.uk
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Nottingham made history as a High Nigerian Monarch visits Nottingham for theIUNB first IGBO Kwenu! time! – By Edwin Ubah FROM THE EDITORIAL:
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with the local magazine in Nottingham called Mojatu media and advertising. Last year ‘s Igbo Kwenu, featured the following articles: Members, friends and relatives of ‘New Yam Festival in Igbo land’ by Edwin Ubah,’ The symbol of the Igbo Union Nottingham, I am so kola in Igbo Culture’ by Dr. Uchenna Enem and ‘ The Ever green excited to use this opportunity to proverbs of Chinua Achebe’ by Dr Ogueri Nwa iwu. welcome you to the second edition This year, as we celebrate the 2015’s New Yam Festival, we are of Igbo kwenu! publication which focusing on the need to celebrate our women and children thus, we call Igbo knwenu! Vol 2. It has we shall pay special attention on the importance of inculcating been one year since the first Igbo Igbo culture and Language in our children by introducing Igbo kwenu! publication saw the light language school and Nigerian current affair. You will see how of the day. We are happy to mark Igbos count numbers, as well as states and capitals in Nigeria, the its first birthday as we celebrate map of Nigeria and Map of Africa on see pages...,...,...). pages. We the FOUTH ANNUAL NEW YAM have also chosen to celebrate the role Igbo women in Igbo society FESTIVAL (IRIJI) of the IGBO UNION by featuring an article by a member of our sister organisation: NOTTINGHAM (IUNB). The positive Igbo union Leicester,Mrs Hope Ngozi Eruchie (Adachinyelugo feedback we received as five hundred of Umuabi).Mrs Eruchie’s article also contains some pet names (500) copies of the publication given to women in Igbo land and their meanings and i hope you travelled round Nottingham even after the New Yam festival will choose one of these pet names for your selves, friends and 2014. This unprecedented Journey started from Mojatu Media spouses(see page...),We shall be looking at how the Igbo’s gets and Advertising free magazines desk to the New Art exchange married the traditional way by Edwin Ubah(see page) Nottingham’s information desk, offices in Nottingham, to the Hyson Green youth clubs information stand, to Nottingham Trent PLEASE NOTE: While Igbo kwenu! comes as the Nottingham’s Iriji University’s Global Lunge, homes, liberties, shops, and other brochure/ magazine,it is our intention that parents should take important places. This has been the driving force towards making this magazine home and use them as one of your little references in teaching Igbo language to their children as well as reference the future editions bigger and betters. on African culture and tradition. So please don’t throw away what Igbo kwenu! was born due to the following reasons : The need may be a valuable asset to you and your family in future! to enhance the knowledge and understanding of Igbo culture among our children, spouses and family friends -as well as to create a medium where local businesses can advertise their Edwin ubah goods and services to wide audience and also go give businesses the opportunity to appreciate their loyal customers. This was why Co ordinator igbo Kwenu /
Tuesday 21 March, 2017 was another historic day in our beloved City of Nottingham. A day of joy and colourful African traditional display as His Imperial Majesty OONI OF IFE, OBA ADEYEYE ENITAN OGUNWUSI OJAJA II visits Nottingham for the first time. OONI OF IFE was accompanied by some other kings in the Yoruba Kingdom, his chief traditional chanter and other traditional entourage all the way from Nigeria. This will be the first time a Nigerian Monarch will visit Nottingham while on state visit to the United Kingdom.
the chairman of the IUNB Chief Dr EMEKA ILIONE,in his visionary Chairman Igbo Cultural Group Nottingham leadership, gave us the task to bridge this gap in collaboration
OONI OF IFE is a very high king in the Yoruba land, in south western Nigeria British and also one of the Abia State ...............Umuahia most influential Adamawa State ....Yola National Anthem: Akwa Ibom State .Uyo traditional rulers in Nigeria. OONI OF Anambra State ......Awka GOD SAVE Bauchi State ...........Bauchi IFE’S progressive leadership style and Bayelsa State .........Yenagoa THE QUEEN! charisma is being admired all over Benue State ...........Makurdi Borno State ............Maiduguri God save our gracious Queen, Nigeria and beyond hence the reason Cross River State ..Calabar Long live our noble Queen, Delta State..............Asaba why members of various African God save the Queen! Ebonyi State ..........Abakaliki Send her victorious, Edo State.................Benin City communities in the East Midland came Ekiti State ................Ado-Ekiti Happy and Glorious, outLong to reign over us; in numbers to witness this historic Enugu State ...........Enugu FCT ............................Abuja event happening in Nottingham for the God save the Queen! Gombe State .........Gombe first time in over 300 Imo State ................Owerri years of African NIGERIAN Jigawa State ..........Dutse British relationship. Kaduna State .........Kaduna NATIONAL ANTHEM: ARISE, O
Kebbi State ............ Birnin Kebbi Kogi State ...............Lokoja Kwara State ............Ilorin Lagos State ............Ikeja Nasarawa State .....Lafia Niger State .............Minna Ogun State .............Abeokuta Ondo State .............Akure
Osun State ..............Oshogbo Oyo State ................Ibadan Plateau State .........Jos Rivers State ............Port Harcourt Sokoto State ..........Sokoto Taraba State ...........Jalingo Yobe State ..............Damaturu Zamfara State ........Gusau
Kano State ..............Kano
..........Katsina His COMPATROITS! imperial majesty Katsina State was received at theArise, O compatriots, council house, Old market square andNigeria’s call obey at the Kashmire conference and To serve our Fatherland banqueting centre by the lord mayor With love and strength and faith. of Nottingham: MOHAMMED SAGHIR, The labour of our heroes past and by the chairman of the Yoruba Shall never be in vain, To serve with heart and might community Association Dr OLUSEGUN One nation bound in freedom, OLUWOLE, the representatives of the Nigerian Population: peace and unity. 73.6 million (20 3) Igbo Union Nottingham, Nigerians in Derby and the first African woman to be elected as a councillor in Nottingham, Mrs PATIENCE ULOMA IFEDIORA, the GWP team led by DJ SHOLA OBASA, Mojatu Foundation, Nigerian all starts sports Club, other Nigerian community associations in Nottingham.
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THE MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE: TWO ELEPHANTS, ONE ROOM? By Francis Lee-Saunders
When the weekend-long Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicked off on 17 February, two things were already clear. First, a new global world order could be in the offing, and second, the United States (US) would find a way to top the agenda. That these two things are directly related is not a coincidence. The conference discussed key global security issues, elevating the US – but leaving Africa in the blindspot. Global leaders – mostly from Europe and the US – descended on Munich, Germany to attend the premier world security conference. From the onset, there was scepticism about what lies ahead. The accompanying Munich Security Report 2017 titled, ‘Post-truth, post-west, post-order?’ reflected some of this, and outlined how complex challenges confronting the West really were. These include the rise of (dis)information and fake news; leaking of classified information; the reality of (forced) migration; violent extremism; health security; and defence innovation. These issues are of particular significance to Africa, but in the corridors, halls and meeting rooms of the conference, Africa was far from the forefront of people’s minds. This despite the fact that there has been a noted surge in forced migration since 2013 from conflict hotspots in Africa, particularly from the Sahel, North Africa and the Horn. While many African migrants remain within the continent – with Ethiopia currently housing close to 750 000 refugees – tens of thousands do make their way to Europe.
Migration discussions failing to include African views could lead to ill–informed responses Any mass migration discussion that fails to include a platform for Africa could only lead to insufficiently informed responses. While the European Union (EU) has recognised the need to engage with African countries on stop-gap measures, and is working to find sustainable solutions to mass migration, this requires active partnerships and real coordination. A forum such as the MSC could have benefited from a focused discussion on migration that directly involved African policymakers and experts. Africa is also particularly vulnerable to violent extremism. With experiences spanning from Boko Haram in the west to al-Shabaab furthest east, several African countries have had to deal with the reality of terrorism for decades. This is often exacerbated by poor governance structures, increased inequality and marginalisation. Understandably, the threat that Da’esh poses in the Middle East has dominated conversations about terrorism in recent years. However, sidelining Africa in discussions about violent extremism leaves a blind spot in the collective consciousness of policymakers trying to craft suitable responses. In crisis mode, though these issues were discussed, the main concerns for many remained Trump and whether the West would remain a hegemon. Policymakers, experts and activists could not escape that the conference was happening at a time of perhaps the greatest uncertainty in modern global politics. Whether it was talk of Syria, Russia’s dominance, Ukraine, violent extremism – or the
Nottingham connected rise in refugees fleeing to Europe – the challenges were clear, but the solutions less so. The Conference tried to tackle these, with a particular focus on the role of the West. Uneasiness about failed responses was palpable. Side-lining Africa in discussions about violent extremism leaves a blind spot Those present from the US, from Senator John McCain to, among others, Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis, tried to quell fears about the new foreign policy orientation of the Trump administration. They reaffirmed that the US is still very much part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) – and also its major financial backer. However, uncertainty about Trump’s often erratic stance remained. This added to the scepticism of whether the US really still is a workable partner: almost as if many people would rather wait for Trump to tweet his views than to believe his emissaries. Unsurprisingly, just hours after Pence tried to reassure participants of the US’ continued allegiance with Europe, Trump lambasted Europe’s stance on migration and terrorism – citing Germany’s refugee policy and a made-up terrorist incident in Sweden. This unpredictability could likely continue to foment mistrust. The question then becomes how, in a time of uncertainty and unpredictability, the world’s challenges can be addressed coherently. At the Munich Security Conference – 54 years since the first one – the focus is still Euro-Atlantic. Many attending still believe that the transatlantic alliance – of which the EU and the US are key cogs – has the answers. Everyone at Munich Pretended Everything Was Normal, with Africa, Asia and Middle East ignored.
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President Kagame of Rwanda was drowned out by the noise of Trump, fake news and panic over the rise of new global powers The focus was conspicuously on the role of Europe and the US in making the world a better place: a possible navel-gazing exercise that could mean losing sight of the rest of the world – to everyone’s detriment. While critical issues affecting Africa, Asia and the Middle East were part of the discussions at the conference, they were hardly the focus – and participation from these regions remains significantly low. Africa, specifically, was given little attention – even though the range of issues discussed were directly relevant to and for the continent. For her part, at least, Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, did try to make it clear that the world’s problems are interconnected and that nations – including those in Africa – must work together. Her view is that ignoring other regions would be perilous: a view reflected in Germany’s proposed new partnership between Africa and Europe for development, peace and a better future. So, in order to address the world’s challenges coherently, the discussions (and discussants) should be truly global. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was one of few African speakers at the Conference. While his contribution was critical for Africa and the world, it was drowned in the noise of Trump, fake news and panic over the rise of global powers from anywhere but the West. If, as the conveners of the Munich Security Conference fear, we are indeed entering a posttruth, post-West, post-order era in global peace and security, then it may be time to be postnostalgia too. Post-nostalgia means accepting that in 2017 discussions cannot mirror those in 1963 when the inaugural Munich Security Conference was held. It also means involving regions that were not part of the traditional Munich mix as integral voices in discussions. Decisions affecting Africa, the Middle East and Asia require that these regions be properly represented and consulted. More should be done by all involved. Part of that would be to ensure that African realities are given sufficient prominence. If the global world order really is shifting, then part of that realignment must involve recognising that the world is not just transatlantic – it spans southwards and eastwards too.
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GHANA AT 60 - By Francis Lee-Saunders
On March 6, it was 60 years since Ghana became independent; one of the first on the continent to go it alone. This diamond jubilee has drawn mixed feelings. Ghana was one of Africa’s most dynamic economies for many years, but it slumped in 2014 as commodity prices fell and a fiscal crisis led to a widening budget and rising inflation. The country was forced to turn to the IMF for a bailout in 2015. Despite this, Ghana is resource rich; it is the world’s second largest producer of cocoa and Africa’s second largest producer of gold. However, as a gold rush has drawn thousands of Chinese miners over the past decade, the extent to which the nation’s resources are truly benefiting ordinary Ghanaians has been questioned. But the new president Nana Akufo-Addo is optimistic. This year’s theme, according to him, is: “Mobilizing for Ghana’s Future.” He sees this as a year for Ghanaians to understand their country’s shortcomings and look at ways to improve. Good timing, when growth is falling. According to figures from the World Bank, Ghana’s economy grew by 4.9% during the first quarter of 2016. However, overall GDP growth for the whole of 2016 could be below the 3.9% achieved in 2015, due to production problems in oil. Inflation is at 16.7%, made worse by the country’s erratic energy supply that sees businesses put prices up when they use generators. Victor Ohene Oppong, Founder of Invest Hub, a financial advisory firm in Accra, is, like many of his countrymen, in no mood for jubilation. “Sixty years ago our founding father, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah famously opined, Ghana your beloved country is free forever, and we all thought managing our own resources would lead to prosperity for everyone but that has simply not been the case. We have issued our fifth Eurobond debt for $750 million and the oil crisis has led to a sharp contraction in oil exports.” he says. Last year, he had to lay off five expatriates and close down one of his two branches because of low revenue. “The debt to GDP ratio stands at about 70% and the last unemployment figures show at least 42% of people are still struggling to find jobs.” says Oppong. Richmond Nartey, Managing Director of RN Shipping in Tema, agrees. “Sixty years is a lifetime. For most people that is the age when they begin to think about retirement and enjoying life. But that is not the case for Ghana. The value of our currency is still very weak against the dollar and
even though we decided to use our own local currency, many companies still charge in dollars. Foreign currency restrictions in Ghana are still a big issue for our kind of business. What happens to businesses that cannot get their hands on the much-needed dollars to be able to run their business?” says Nartey. Following the end of decades of rule by former coup leader Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, Ghana’s two-party electoral system is earning credit for its peaceful political transitions. For this reason alone, Mary Osei, Account Manager at HFC Bank, believes there is cause to celebrate; “If there was ever a day to be proud of your Ghanaian heritage and to be patriotic, there is no better day than March 6, so I do not agree with the naysayers and people who believe there is no need for celebrations,” she says. Yet the debate over how to celebrate Ghana’s 60th birthday has been fierce. Akufo-Addo set up a 30-member committee to plan the celebrations with a budget of GHc20 million ($4.57 million), which has proved controversial. “If there is anywhere that money needs to be spent, it should be in the creative industry instead of throwing it away on branding buses with faces of old presidents or parties.” says Adamz, a hip-hop artist in Ghana. The influence of Ghana’s independence over Africa cannot be underestimated. It was the first black African nation to cast off colonialism and inspired the first of many others. Martin Luther King Jr. was with half a million Ghanaians at the ceremony and saw a parallel with Ghana’s freedom and his struggle for civil rights in the United States. “Before I knew it, I started weeping. I was crying for joy. And I knew about all of the struggles, and all of the pain, and all of the agony that these people had gone through for this moment,” recalled King in an interview years later. Independence turned out to be bittersweet for Ghana – it was followed by assassination attempts and coups. Nkrumah disappointed many when he declared himself president-for-life in 1964. At least, in the 21st century, democracy in Ghana is closer than it probably ever has been to the shining ideals of 1957.
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mojatu.com New roadshow comes to East Midlands/ News Release Nottingham to increase awareness of persistent tummy troubles as possible New roadshow comes to Nottingham to increase awareness signs of cancer of persistent tummy troubles as possible signs of cancer Protecting and improving the nation's health
m to increase awareness ossible signs of cancer A new Be Clear on Cancer roadshow has visited a number of places of worship and community organisations across the Midlands, including God’s Vineyard Church, United Holy Church and Full Gospel Revival Centre in Nottingham, to raise awareness that tummy troubles lasting for three weeks or more could be a sign of cancer, but diagnosing it early makes it more treatable.
In East Midlands around 25,300 people are diagnosed with cancer each year and around 11,700 people die of the disease. The roadshow, which is part of a wider campaign that has been launched by Public Health England in the Midlands, is encouraging anyone suffering from symptoms such as persistent diarrhoea, bloating or discomfort in the tummy area, to see their doctor. These problems can be a sign of a number of different cancers, such as bowel, ovarian or pancreatic. The Be Clear on Cancer roadshow has been touring the Midlands. At the roadshow events, campaign information leaflets have been distributed and trained community ambassadors have been engaging in conversations with Black Africans, Caribbeans and South Asians about the campaign. Around nine in 10 cases of cancer are diagnosed in people aged 50 or over, and the earlier it is diagnosed, the greater the chances of survival. Raising awareness is crucial, as a recent survey in the Midlands shows that only one in six (16%) over 50s would see their GP if they felt bloated for more than three weeks and only one in four (24%) would go to the GP if they had experienced discomfort in the tummy area for over three weeks.
Olawale Ogunmola from God’s Vineyard Church in Lenton, Nottingham said: “The Be Clear on Cancer campaign is a great initiative, helping the local community become more knowledgeable about the symptoms of cancers via outreach activity and ethnic media.” The campaign is also being supported by local celebrities Emile Heskey and Micah Richards: Former professional footballer who grew up in the Midlands, Emile Heskey, said: “It is really important to be raising awareness about the different signs of cancer within the black community. I wouldn’t have thought that having persistent tummy troubles could be a sign of cancer, but now I know, I want to help spread the word so that others know too. Professional footballer for Aston Villa who lives in the Midlands, Micah Richards said: “We know that cancer is still a taboo in the black community but we need to talk openly about it especially as knowing the possible signs of cancer and going to see the doctor if you have any of them could save your life. Go to your doctor, don’t be embarrassed or shy about it. It’s probably nothing serious but it could be a sign of cancer. Talk to your loved ones too. If you know anyone who has any of these symptoms, encourage them to see their doctor.”
Ogunmola from God’s Vineyard Church in Nottingham said: “The Be Clear on Cancer is a great initiative, helping the local ty become more knowledgeable about the Furthermore, the survey found many residents are s of cancers via outreach and ethnic concerned that they would be wasting theiractivity GP’s time if they went to see them about such problems. The Be Clear on Cancer community ambassadors have been encouraging people who may be experiencing persistent tummy troubles to see their GP and explaining that their doctor will want to see them.
For further information about tummy troubles as possible signs of cancer, please visit nhs.uk/ tummytroubles.
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10 Reasons You’re Always Tired (and what you can do about it) By Franziska Spritzler
Feeling tired on a regular basis is extremely common. In fact, about one-third of healthy teens, adults and older individuals report feeling sleepy or fatigued. Fatigue is a common symptom of several conditions and serious diseases, but in most cases it is caused by simple lifestyle factors. There are many possible causes for feeling chronically tired. It’s important to rule out medical conditions first, as fatigue often accompanies illness. However, feeling overly tired may be related to what you eat and drink, how much activity you get or the way you manage stress. The good news is that making a few lifestyle changes may very well improve your energy levels and overall quality of life. Here are 10 potential reasons why you’re always tired and recommendations for ways to get your energy back. 1. Consuming Too Many Refined Carbs: Carbs can be a quick source of energy. When you eat them, your body breaks them down into sugar, which can be used for fuel. However, consuming refined carbs can lead to unstable blood sugar levels, which can make you feel tired. Instead, choose whole foods that minimally impact your blood sugar. 2. Leading a Sedentary Lifestyle: Inactivity could be the root cause of your low energy. Being sedentary can lead to fatigue in healthy people, as well as those with chronic fatigue syndrome or other health problems. Being more active can help boost energy levels. 3. Not Getting Enough High-Quality Sleep: Inadequate or poor-quality sleep is a common cause of fatigue. Getting several hours of uninterrupted sleep allows your body and brain to recharge, allowing you to feel energized during the day. 4. Food Sensitivities: Food intolerances can cause fatigue or low energy levels. Following a food elimination diet may help determine which foods you are sensitive to. If you suspect that certain foods may be making you tired, consider working with an allergist or dietitian who can test you for food sensitivities or prescribe an elimination diet to determine which foods are problematic. 5. Not Eating Enough Calories: Consuming too few calories can cause feelings of exhaustion. Your body
requires a minimum number of calories in order to perform daily functions. Consuming too few calories can lead to fatigue and make it difficult to meet nutrient needs. In order to keep your energy levels up, avoid drastic cuts in calorie intake, even if your goal is weight loss. You can calculate your calorie needs using the calorie calculator in this article. 6. Sleeping at the Wrong Time: Lack of enough sleep is a major cause fatigue and tiredness. Sleeping during the day can upset your body’s natural rhythm and lead to fatigue. Try to sleep at night or retrain your body clock. This is a common problem among people who perform shift or night work. 7. Not Getting Enough Protein: Inadequate protein intake could be contributing to your fatigue. In addition to aiding weight loss, this may also help prevent tiredness. To keep your metabolism strong and prevent fatigue, aim to consume a high-quality protein source at every meal. Consuming adequate protein is important for keeping your metabolism up and preventing fatigue. Include a good protein source at every meal. 8. Inadequate Hydration: Staying well hydrated is important for maintaining good energy levels. Even mild dehydration may reduce energy levels and alertness. Make sure to drink enough to replace fluid lost during the day. The many biochemical reactions that take place in your body every day result in a loss of water that needs to be replaced. The key is drinking enough to maintain good hydration levels. Here are some common signs of dehydration. 9. Relying on Energy Drinks: Energy drinks contain caffeine and other ingredients that can provide a temporary energy boost, but often lead to rebound fatigue. To break the cycle, try cutting back and gradually weaning yourself off these energy drinks. In addition, limit coffee and other caffeinated beverage consumption to early in the day. 10. High Stress Levels: Excessive stress can cause fatigue and reduce your quality of life. Practicing stress-reduction techniques may help improve your energy levels. Remember, your response to stress can influence how tired you feel.
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MY JOURNEY WITH THE WOMEN FEDERATION FOR WORLD PEACE INTERNATIONAL - By Valentine Nkoyo I received a WhatsApp message from a friend in summer last year saying “This is yours Val, please apply”. It had a link to the Women Federation for World Peace UK(WFWP) and information about a speech contest for young women. I have never heard about the organisation before. The message came at a busy time so I didn’t pay too much attention to it first. A few weeks later, two other friends who do not know each other asked me to take part in the speech contest as they have heard me speak before. It was then I paid more attention to learn more about federation. The mission statement alone on the website was enough to convince me that this was an organisation I would love to work with - “Empowering women as peacebuilders and leaders in the family to transform the community, nation and world. Through education, advocacy, partnership, reconciliation and humanitarian service, WFWPI aims to create an environment of peace and wellbeing for future generations and people of all races, cultures and religious creeds”. The theme for the second annual speech contest was ‘Women making a Difference’. Contestants were asked to write an 8-10 minutes speech (about 1500 words). Shortlisted candidates were then to be interviewed by a panel before 7 finalist could be shortlisted. The biggest trick of the entire competition was to deliver the speech at a national event in London where the finalists were not allowed to read from their speech nor change the initial contents of the speech. I took time to think about the “Women making a Difference” topic. I remembered the famous women who have done amazing things. I remembered some of the most learned women I admire. I remembered women who have suffered to give the best for girls and women. I remembered all the great women who have inspired and empowered me to be who I am today. I remembered my own mother! All the sacrifices she made to make ends meet and support us through education which she values more than anything else. A woman with a golden heart. Despite all the challenges I personally went through, she was always there saying “All will be well my child”. Sometimes she would smile in the middle of
a crisis and say “this is nothing compared to what I have seen in my life, but this can only make us stronger”. She taught me how to be resilient , how to love, how to cope, how to not give up. She is not famous….she never got the education she wanted ….she was married off at the age of 17…but she has made a significant difference in my life and the lives of others. I then had a strong feeling to reach out to people who might be at the brink of losing hope for one reason or the other. Those people who just need a word of encouragement to make things right again. Then I thought of my own personal journey….the pen hit the paper! My aim was to share a message of hope and inspire others to know that some of the challenges we go through in life make us stronger. We all have something special in us. We have a spark in us that we should never let go. It is that spark that make us smile even between our tears. It is that spark that make us want to live, want to love, want to inspire, want to make a difference. That spark make us to stand up when we fall, dust ourselves and continue walking. I must admit that going through the whole process was quite challenging as I revisited a few deep situations in my life and each stage of the contest was harder than the previous one. I was among 7 finalists who attended the awards ceremony in London on 15th October 2016. Even though I have spoken at events and conferences before, it was nerve racking to know you are also being judged. As I listened to other young women deliver their speech, it made me realise how important it is to give young women a platform to express themselves, share their values with others and most importantly given them a voice. There was so much to learn from the finalist and to me they were all winners. The contestants were judged by Mr Tim Miller, Rev. Kim Plumpton and Dr Christina Scharff. When my name was called out as the winner of the 2016 young women speech contest, I could not believe it given
Nottingham connected the quality of the speeches from all the contestants were amazing. It was an emotional moment and there were some tears of joy in the room. Just after receiving my certificate and prize (£300), the president of Women Federation for World Peace UK and Vice President WFWP Europe, Mitty Touma announced that I have been invited to deliver my speech at the WFWP Europe conference in November 2016 in Bratislava. That is the moment I felt I was going on a journey with this amazing organisation. Apart from delivering my speech, I was also asked to run a one hour capacity building sessions for girls and women. While in Bratislava, I had a great opportunity for networking and met very interesting people who got very interested in the work Mojatu Foundation does. Earlier this year, WFWPI UN Office Director Vienna, Elisabeth Riedl wrote to me about speaking at the UN on Zero Tolerance to FGM. From my speech and capacity building session in Bratislava, I shared more on how we got Nottingham city to declare Zero tolerance to FGM (the first city in UK to officially do so). That caught a lot of attention at the conference and discussions with different people. What followed were official invitations to me and the Sheriff of Nottingham Cllr Jackie Morris who has been instrumental in supporting our work and also tabled a motion on Zero Tolerance to FGM at the full council house in September 2016. The Sheriff is also our FGM ambassador who has dedicated her time and energy to work closely with us to support other cities in UK and beyond to follow us. Our key message is on the importance of local authorities to support and work closely with survivors and affected communities. We continue to share our community engagement model and how a multi-agency approach has continued to put Nottingham ahead in tackling FGM. Nottingham agreed to a set of commitments that we worked together on to ensure girls and women at risk are kept safe, survivors are supported, frontline professionals receive training, referral pathways developed amongst other commitments. I was so touched when the president of WFWP Europe, Caroline Hundschin announced at the opening of the conference at UN Vienna that the whole conference on Zero Tolerance to FGM was inspired by my speech and
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work I have been doing. When I looked at the room full of people from different backgrounds and professions, I felt so proud of the work our Nottinghamshire Community FGM Steering Group has been doing in Nottingham and all our partners and funders. Amongst the speakers were H.E Ambassador Leigh Turner, UK Ambassador to Austria who officially welcome the Sheriff of Nottingham and myself and officially opened the conference. In his speech he recognised the great work Nottingham is doing in tackling FGM and why other cities should learn from us. The Deputy Mayor of Salzburg Hagenauer announced in her speech that she was inspired by Nottingham’s work in tackling FGM and that her aim is also declare the city of Salzburg Zero tolerance and ensure a multi-agency approach in the city. Through all the support from a wonderful mentor, Mitty Touma and the UK team, Caroline Hundschin, Elisabeth Riedl and the Austria team and all the networks and friendships developed, we have seen our work being recognised more and we are developing stronger partnerships. Personally, I have continued to discover my strengths and the power of networks that bring likeminded people together. I have now been invited to Germany to attend two difference conferences to share our model and work with communities. I will also be travelling to Kenya in April with the Sheriff of Nottingham on a mission meeting partners, government officials and communities on the work being done to tackle FGM and share and learn with others. Thanks to all this platforms, the Sheriff is keen to set up a fund to do some work in Kenya that will also include working with FGM cutters to “drop the knife”. We have been given great contacts through WFWPI and the UN and we do hope that our work will continue to inspire others. I feel more inspired and empowered since I started my journey with WFWPI and I cannot thank you enough for being a great part of my journey. I look forward to inspiring and mentoring other future. The speech contest for 2017 is now open and I would encourage more young women to apply. See page 22 (My winning speech @ www.mojatu.com)
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SPEECH CONTEST FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN THE UK 2017
The finalists of the Speech Contest in 2016 If you are a young woman living in the UK we want to give you the opportunity to share your beliefs, values and ideas on stage before an audience. We believe that this will be an educational and rewarding experience to demonstrate a high level of eloquence, grasp relevant content and step out of your comfort zone. There is a monetary prize for first, second and third places as well as the opportunity for the winning candidate to present their speech at WFWP UK conferences which include locations like the House of Commons. We are an organisation that has been continuously dedicated to the education of young adults for more than two decades, and our efforts have been recognized by the United Nations through the honour of General Consultative Status of ECOSOC and DPI Associates’ position. We welcome you to take part!
WHO CAN ENTER? Young women between the ages of 18-39 who reside in the UK (with appropriate visa/citizenship).
HOW TO ENTER? Submit your own written composition (1500 words) in relation to women’s issues with your own theme by email only and email to speechcontest@wfwp.org.uk.
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AMBASSADOR ESTHER MUTHONI: FACE OF KENYA UK 2017 By Esther Muthoni As the Face of Kenya UK celebrates its 5th year anniversary, I will be one of the ambassadors seeking to represent Kenya in 2017/2018. In the process, I am asking for your help in helping to raise £1000 towards basic medical care and basic education for desperately poor and isolated rural communities in Kenya. I am a British-Kenyan living in Nottingham and studying accounts. My passion is in actively supporting the needy and the less fortunate through volunteering and fundraising. As a highly motivated and compassionate individual, I avidly believe that children are our future. I am thus committed in supporting needy children, especially the destitute with minimal opportunities. This is one of the most effective ways in breaking the vicious circle of poverty
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11 Foods to Avoid With Diabetes By Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
Diabetes is a chronic disease that has reached epidemic proportions among adults and children worldwide. Prediabetes and uncontrolled diabetes has many serious consequences, including heart disease, kidney disease, blindness and other complications. has also been linked to these conditions. Importantly, eating the wrong foods can raise your blood sugar and insulin levels and promote inflammation, which may increase your risk of disease. Here are 11 foods that people with diabetes or prediabetes should avoid. Why Does Carb Intake Matter for People With Diabetes? Of these three, carbs have the greatest effect on your blood sugar by far. This is because they are broken down into sugar, or glucose, and absorbed into your bloodstream. Carbs include starches, sugar and fibre. However, fibre is not digested and absorbed by your body in the same way other carbs are, so it does not raise your blood sugar. When people with diabetes consume too many carbs at a time, their blood sugar levels can rise to dangerously high levels. Over time, high levels can damage your body’s nerves and blood vessels, which may set the stage for heart disease, kidney disease and other serious health conditions. Maintaining a low carb intake can help prevent blood sugar spikes and greatly reduce the risk of diabetes complications. Therefore, it is important to avoid the foods listed below: 1. Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Sugary beverages are the worst drink choice for someone with diabetes because they are very high in carbs. They are loaded with fructose, which is strongly linked to insulin resistance and diabetes. To help control blood sugar levels and prevent disease risk, consume water, club soda or unsweetened iced tea instead of sugary beverages. Bottom Line: Sodas and sweet drinks are high in carbs, which increase blood sugar. Also, their high fructose content has been linked to insulin resistance and an increased risk of obesity, fatty liver and other diseases. 2. Trans Fats: Industrial trans fats are extremely unhealthy. They are found in margarines, peanut butter, spreads, creamers and frozen dinners. Food manufacturers often add them to crackers, muffins and other baked goods to help extend shelf life. Although trans fats don’t directly raise blood sugar levels, they’ve been linked to increased inflammation, insulin resistance and belly fat, as well as lower “good” HDL cholesterol levels and impaired arterial function. Avoid any product that contains the words “partially hydrogenated” in its ingredient list. Bottom Line: Trans fats are unsaturated fats that have been chemically altered to increase their stability. They have been linked to inflammation, insulin resistance, increased belly fat and heart disease. 3. White Bread, Pasta and Rice: White bread, bagels, rice and pasta and other refined-flour foods are high-carb. Eating processed foods has also been shown to significantly increase blood sugar levels in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Gluten-free pastas have also been shown to raise blood sugar, with rice-based types having the greatest effect. These processed foods contain little fibre thereby increasing absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Replacing white bread with high-fibre bread has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure in people with diabetes. Bottom Line: White bread, pasta and rice are high in carbs yet low in fibre. This combination can result in high blood sugar levels. Go for highfibre, whole foods which may help reduce blood sugar response.
Nottingham connected 4. Fruit-Flavoured Yogurt: Plain yogurt can be a good option for people with diabetes. However, fruit-flavoured varieties are typically made from non-fat or low-fat milk and loaded with carbs and sugar. Frozen yogurt can contain just as much or even more sugar than ice cream. Opt for plain, whole-milk yogurt that contains no sugar which may be beneficial for your appetite, weight control and gut health. Bottom Line: Fruit-flavoured yogurts are usually low in fat but high in sugar, which can lead to higher blood sugar and insulin levels. Plain, wholemilk yogurt is a better choice for diabetes control and overall health. 5. Sweetened Breakfast Cereals: Eating cereal is one of the worst ways to start your day if you have diabetes. Most cereals are highly processed and contain far more carbs than many people realise. Even “healthy” breakfast cereals are not good choices for those with diabetes. To keep blood sugar and hunger under control, skip the cereal and choose a protein-based low-carb breakfast instead. Bottom Line: Breakfast cereals are high in carbs but low in protein. A high-protein, low-carb breakfast is the best option for diabetes and appetite control. 6. Flavoured Coffee Drinks: Coffee has been linked to several health benefits, including a reduced risk of diabetes. However, flavoured coffee drinks are also loaded with carbs. Even “light” versions contain enough carbs to significantly raise your blood sugar levels. Choose plain coffee or espresso with a tablespoon of heavy cream or half and half to keep your blood sugar and weight under control. Bottom Line: Flavoured coffee drinks are very high in liquid carbs, which can raise blood sugar levels and fail to satisfy your hunger. 7. Honey, Agave Nectar and Maple Syrup: People with diabetes are also affected other forms of sugar which cause blood sugar spikes. These include brown sugar and “natural” sugars like honey, agave nectar and maple syrup. These sweeteners contain at least as many or more carbs than white sugar. Your best strategy is to avoid all forms of sugar and use natural low-carb sweeteners instead. Bottom Line: Honey, agave nectar and maple syrup are not as processed as white table sugar, but they may have similar effects on blood sugar, insulin and inflammatory markers. 8. Dried Fruit: Fruit is a great source of several important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. However, dried fruit has no water leading to higher concentrations of these nutrients. This makes their sugar content more concentrated. If you have diabetes, eat low-sugar fruits like fresh berries which can provide health benefits while keeping your blood sugar in the target range. Bottom Line: Dried fruits become more concentrated in sugar and may contain more than three times as many carbs as fresh fruits do. Avoid dried fruit and choose fruits low in sugar for optimal blood sugar control. 9. Packaged Snack Foods: Pretzels, crackers and other packaged foods are not good snack choices. They are typically made with refined flour and provide few nutrients, although they have plenty of fast-digesting carbs that can rapidly raise blood sugar. It is better to eat nuts or fruits. Bottom Line: Packaged snacks are typically highly processed foods made from refined flour that can quickly raise your blood sugar levels.
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26 Health & Food 10. Fruit Juice: Fruit juices, including the unsweetened 100% fruit juice, are often considered a healthy beverage. However, their effects on blood sugar are actually similar to those of sodas and other sugary drinks. It is much better to drink water with a lemon slice, which provides less than 1 gram of carbs and is virtually calorie-free. Bottom Line: Unsweetened fruit juice contains at least as much sugar as sodas do. Its high fructose content can worsen insulin resistance, promote weight gain and increase the risk of heart disease. 11. French Fries: French fries are a food to steer clear of, especially if you have diabetes. Potatoes are relatively high in carbs but even worse when peeled and fried in vegetable oil. Deep-frying foods has been shown to produce high amounts of toxic compounds like AGEs and aldehydes, which increase the risks of diseases. Consuming French fries and other fried foods to heart disease and cancer. Bottom Line: In addition to being high in carbs that raise blood sugar levels, French fries are fried in unhealthy oils that may promote inflammation and increase the risk of heart disease and cancer.
TAKE HOME Avoid foods that increase your blood sugar levels and drive insulin resistance Stay away from unhealthy fats, liquid sugars, processed grains, and other foods that contain refined carbs.
mojatu.com POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT OPENS IN MAY 2017 Police officers have one of the toughest, most demanding jobs there is; yet one of the most rewarding.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to become a police officer, Nottinghamshire Police wants to hear from you. Recruitment is opening in May 2017 with new and exciting opportunities available. The force want to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience who are committed to making a difference to the communities that we serve. Nottinghamshire’s Chief Constable Craig Guildford said he wants the force to be an employer of choice – retaining good people and attracting new talent into the organisation. Meanwhile, Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping has said he wants to see more people from under-represented communities applying to join. He said it was‘hugely important’ that Nottinghamshire Police accurately reflects the communities it serves. PC 3710 Sandeep Mann who works in Hucknall has been at the force since November 2013. He is a response driver and one of his main roles is to respond to live incidents and react quickly to resolve problems. He said: “I face challenging and new experiences on a daily basis, especially when dealing with a sudden death or delivering a death message -you’re expected to put your emotions to the side and stay professional. “A lot of the time I am dealing with things that I have no experience of in my personal life; however I use a common sense approach and try to resolve the issues. “My proudest moment so far has to be when I was at my passing out parade knowing that I had made it through such a lengthy process.
Nottingham connected “I remember how difficult it was trying to complete an application form and then going through each stage of the process to then finally finishing with my cohort. “Every day is different in terms of what incidents I could be dealing with, from domestics to road traffic collisions. The best part of my role is helping people, letting them know you are here for them. “There have been many occasions when I have bumped into members of the public after I have dealt with incidents they have been involved in and they have thanked me for helping them. It’s always heart-warming to hear that they that they will never forget me. “The main thing I would say to anyone thinking of joining the police service is not to give up. It’s a long process and can be tiring but if it’s what you want to do stay positive and drive forward.” Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “I want Nottinghamshire Police to be an employer of choice – I want to retain good people and attract new talent into the organisation. “I very much want to ensure that this aspect of our organisational and operational effectiveness is promoted in a way which sees local jobs for local people and makes us better at both what we do and how we do it.” Mr Tipping said: “The issue of a lack of diversity within the Police Service is well documented and yet it is still something which needs to be addressed. Nottinghamshire Police has made real, tangible efforts and progress in recent years, reaching out to those communities which are currently under-represented within the force. The force are hosting a number of events to support applicants. They are at Central Police Station in Nottingham’s city centre at 6.30-8.30pm on Thu 27 April & 6.30-8.30pm on Fri 28 April. Two more events are taking place at Nottingham City Council’s Loxley House on Sat 6 May at 10.30am & 2pm. To find out more about the support we can offer please contact Jo Ratchford at: hr.positiveaction@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk or via text to 07595008494.
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People from a black and minority ethnic background including, our eastern European and Chinese communities, and people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual & trans+ communities are currently under represented within Nottinghamshire Police. You find out more about the role and read what will be required of you as a police officer by visiting our website: https:// goo.gl/AMK55f. The website also allowed you a chance to find out more about the recruitment process.
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ACKNOWLEDGING FAILURE AND LEARNING FROM IT It can be hard to talk about failure, particularly when charities are competing for resources and recognition. None of us likes to admit that things go wrong. However, if we want to take risks and innovate with new approaches, failures at times are inevitable. As long as we move forward quickly and learn from them, they can actually help us improve our ways of working and maximise our impact. Rebounding and reprograming yourself after defeat and how to use the lessons from those failures to achieve winning results is an important lesson. Acknowledging and accepting your failures can make you a stronger and more successful business owner. Honest and focused review of your role and responses is an important step in learning the lessons and using them to grow. Failure builds when you learn to use each failure to your advantage, to let it fuel your future success. Common mistakes among third sector organisations Such honest discussions have revealed some common mistakes that new and growing organisations often encounter. 1. Losing Focus: New organisations are often tempted to take on everything they encounter that comes their way, especially when funding is involved. This can often result in them losing focus on their mission and taking on more than they can handle. 2. Scaling Fast: When an organisation suddenly becomes more successful, forging new partnerships and accessing new funds, it can be hard to increase their capacity fast enough, particularly when managing a whole range of grants, operating on different time frames. New organisations often need support to restructure their teams, refine strategies, strengthen financial controls, monitoring and evaluation and communications functions. 3. Incorrect assumptions: Organisations can often make incorrect assumptions. Often political factors and the local context is poorly understood. For example, factions within political parties result in conflicts between different government agencies that need to be understood. There’s often insufficient research and analysis. Crucially, end beneficiaries are rarely consulted enough throughout project cycles. 4. The Complete Jigsaw: To really achieve social impact, it requires sustained engagement on a lot of levels.
Collaborative and effective partnership initiatives need to be combined with advocacy efforts and grassroots campaigning/mobilisation. Organisations which provide research or access and analysis of data are needed to provide an evidence base. This requires strong partnerships. These can be challenging due to differing objectives. It also takes time to build relationships externally and clear plans and commitments need to be put in place to keep collaborative projects on task and on time. 5. Impact Takes Time, Funding Cycles are Short: Because of the above, impact takes time, particularly when an organisation is aiming for systemic/process driven change. And the way things happen often doesn’t fall into the neat little boxes that funders have created to assess a project’s success. Funding cycles are often too short to enable organisations to really follow something through, which is frustrating for grantees who have made significant ground way. There’s often a mismatch between funders’ expectations and the reality on the ground. The grantees are keen for funders to support them with core funding, that supports their long-term vision and strategy. 6. Training and marketing: Organisations often underestimate how much budget is required for training, marketing and communications. Many realise that telling their stories effectively is key but lack the capacity to do so. Sufficient training (and not just once), marketing and ongoing support is needed to ensure a tech platform is widely used. Marketing is seen as an add on and it should not be so. 7. Citizen feedback: Citizens are often reluctant to share data. It often costs them money to do so and many mistrust how this data may be used. Most do not believe their reporting will have an impact. They may also fail to understand the value of the project as much as you do. Remember, you care about your project way more than anyone else does.
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8. Appropriate tech: Often people are running aroundin Nottingham recognises everyone fails. Using such failures as African Communities Research trying to develop the next innovative platform but learning opportunities, trial and error, beginning when sometimes the simplest things work best. The we fall down again and again trying to walk, it’s only power of existing free systems such as Google, natural to recognize that everyone fails ... and often. Microsoft and social media tools and apps are Embracing failure in a positive way allows you to move amazingly hardy for organisations. Many charities past the negatives and the disappointments and can also benefit from free platforms. The power of change your mindset from ‘failure is bad’ to ‘failure can radio is often underestimated. Social media and be good and here’s how to make it a tool for you. Here reporting platforms can enable people to share are five ways embracing failure can work for you: and create information and mobilise at a lower 1. We learn some of our best lessons through cost, greater speed and faster scale than was ever failure. previously possible, but they require the building of a community (online and offline 2. Failure inspires us. If we look at it properly and don’t allow it to define us, failure can be 9. Inability to constructively embrace failure in a great source of motivation. a healthy way, will get you stuck and hinder you from accomplishing what you could. 3. Failure teaches us humility. We feel humble Global African Integration Diaspora, an African led not-for-profit organisation, is carrying out a That would be theNetwork worst (GAIN) outcome of all. after losing region. and recognize that we are research on individuals and groups, businesses and organisations in Nottingham Visit www.gaindiaspora. Embracing failure positively requires a leap of faith, but indeed human. co.uk for more information and to complete: once you jump over the hurdle, you will understand 4. Embracing failure allows us to take more that fearing failure/only holdsQuestionnaire: you back from https://goo.gl/taWOv6 realizing - Individual Personal risks. Once we come to terms with having - Organisations Groups Questionnaire: https://goo.gl/RZT8FJ your full potential. In /organisations that encourages failed and survived, we can take greater risks. people to acknowledge their failures or errors at the For more details, please contact: Mr. Abdoulie Jah on M: 07946303384 organisations meetings helps the staff, volunteers 5. Failure makes success taste even better. We E: info@gaindiaspora.co.uk W: www.gaindiaspora.co.uk and the organisation to grow and to |keep improving. have a better appreciation of success having By acknowledging failure as a group, everyone failed a few times on the way up the ladder.
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Valentine gives talks on a range of topics including: Women Making a Difference Gender equality and Human rights Girls and Education Female Genital Mutilation Capacity Building for Girls and Women The undetected discrimination of girls and women Girls and women as agents of change The power within an empowered girl- a personal experience Empowering women economically Drivers of the economy- Girls and women in business Turning challenges into opportunities Young people- Rising above your adversities (for schools and other young people’s events). TO GET VALENTINE HER TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT: T: 01158457009 | M: 07794372214 | E: valentine@mojatu.com | W: www.valentinenkoyo.com
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