RAFFA International Development Agency

The African and Caribbean Diaspora NGO Global Co-operation Roundtable will held at The High Commission for Saint Lucia on Wednesday 12th June 2013, 6.30pm hosted by Union of St Lucian Overseas Associations (USLOA).

The event will recognise the building of collaboration, trust & co-operation between African and Caribbean Diaspora organisations (RAFFA/Blood for Life Model) who have overcome traditional barriers to donate and deliver medical equipment to their respective countries.

The Roundtable will also highlight case studies of Diaspora organisations who have worked with their High Commissions to ensure that their donations impact the health systems and the general population. There will be also be a “dialogue” on “Diaspora NGO Collaborative Leadership ”, working to transform the traditional management model through transnational community empowerment and programme delivery that facilitates employment and enterprise development amongst individuals and local communities through:

•Energy & Solar Power

•Food Security & Nutrition

•Health & Wellbeing

•Learning & Skills

•Water & Environment

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• Miss Akili Te Seti (ENA Passing the Baton Youth Ambassador – Now 17yrs)
• Miss Shamarley Fontaine ( ENA Passing the Baton Youth Ambassador) - Nyabinghi [Paperback]

• Free Eye Checks at Specsavers
• High Commissioner of Dominica to Visit Bradford
• Event to Focus on Bradford African & Caribbean Communities

For more information on ENA Community Services in Bradford: e: enasbs@msn.com

Left to right:

Nana Kwame Osei-Tutu, Diaspora Liasion, Princeperry Healthcare Initiative

Dr Ken Sagoe, CEO, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana

H.E. Prof. Kwaku Danso-Boafo, Ghana High Commissioner

Rudi Page, CEO, RAFFA International Development Agency

At a recent “Dialogue” hosted by the Ghana High Commission in London, H.E.Prof.Kwaku Danso-Boafo, High Commissioner of Ghana said “initiating institutional linkages to share knowledge and best practice as well as staff development and training is crucial to promoting an effective maternal health and care delivery system in Ghana”.

Rudi Page, CEO, RAFFA International Development Agency said ” we are delighted to receive the endorsement of the High Commissioner for the Ghana Maternal Health & Care programme and look forward to the official launch during July. our chosen theme; “improving mother’s and babies lives” reflect our values and dedication to mobilizing African and Caribbean Diaspora Knowledge, management and clinical skills from a wide range of professions and institutions. We Look forward to working with our principal partners Dr Dapo Odumeru, Co-founder, Blood for Life, Dr Ken Sagoe, CEO, Tamale Teaching Hospital and Nana Kwame Osei-Tutu, Diaspora Liasion, Princeperry Health Initiative”.

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The Centre for Cultural & Care Excellence (3CE), Bradford 2013-2023, is a 10 year visionary project, facilitated by RAFFA Development Agency and hosted by Church of God Prophecy    (COGOP), Nehemiah UCHA, providing Capital Project Management whose experience and commitment extends beyond affordable housing, into working in partnership with organisations to develop programmes which bring lifelong learning to create sustainable employment, training and skills opportunities. The CCE Master plan has been designed  by Niemen Architects through a series dialogues organised by ENAsbs, community involvement and social action activities.

The community involvement process for the establishment of “3CE”, is championed by Passing the Baton JSTAR youth ambassadors. The Youth Ambassadors will also be responsible for delivering the key messages on self-reliance, cultural confidence and building alliances across generations. They have already identified key activities that meet the aspirations of young people including a music studio, enterprise training & skills suites, physical fitness activities, technology centre and facilities for performing & visual arts.

The development of CCE, has been under-pinned by  strategic action on both infrastructure and effective programme delivery through knowledge transfer and Learning sets from RAFFA’s award winning “Passing the Baton 2012 Inspire programme: ”inspiring peaceful, caring and enterprising neighbourhoods”. Key themes focus on:

• Youth & Social Media

• Business & Enterprise

• Health & Wellbeing

• Learning & Skills and

• Volunteering for social action.

The “3CE” vision was launched by The Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr. Dale Smith also in attendance was Her Excellency Ms. Francine Baron, Commissioner of Dominica at the “African & Caribbean Communities Empowerment” Day, Bradford City Hall on Friday 26^th April 2013.

For more information: admin@raffa.org.uk  or  Jerome James on e: enasbs@msn.com or Tel. 07786 445350

C3E: CENTRE FOR CULTURAL & CARE EXCELLENCE PRESENTATION

RAFFA, introduces  new approach to widening access to primary care services, support for Patient champions and improving public understanding about food, nutrition and healthier lives and its impact on :

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart Health
• Mental Health
• Prostate Cancer
• Social Care

British Heart Foundation Gospel Choir

A demonstration of RAFFA Health & Wellbeing, integrated cultural and care system will be showcased in partnership with British Heart Foundation to launch the British Heart Foundation Gospel Choir, to tackle high blood pressure, stroke and type 2 diabetes, amongst people of African Caribbean descent.

Health & Wellbeing Forums

Bradford Health & Wellbeing Forum are pioneering events that feature exhibits, screening and testing. Also providing information, user- advice and support for prevention, self-care skills and healthier lives. The new Health & Wellbeing Forums in Croydon, Enfield, Hackney, Harrow and Lambeth have been modelled on the Bradford Health & Wellbeing Forum.

Reverse Commissioning

The Forums will act as community partners for “reverse commissioning” designed by the NHS to better engage BME Communities.

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