Shama 35 for 35
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iche attended the Shama Women’s Centre’s “35 for 35” event in March, during the week of International Women’s Day. Shama Women’s Centre came into existence 35 years ago when a group of local BAME women got together to provide culturally inclusive support and activities to local women. They offer support for mental health, domestic abuse, business advice and more. With over 200 guests present at the Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall, the evening was a celebration of Shama’s 35
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years of work and an opportunity to share their vision for the next 35. This was supported by the event partners including University of Leicester, De Montfort University, and the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce. After enjoying a truly remarkable meal from Sanjay Foods, host Jessica Adaku Okoro told us about the history of the charity, and we heard emotional-but-inspiring stories from Shama’s service users. Shama are currently looking for new short and long-term partners to fund the continuation of their life-changing work.
