Thursday 21st June 2007 from 1-3pm

Love Africa's "Do you have what it takes to be a ..."
Venue: Cathays High School, Cardiff.

Arranged by Love Africa, this is an event that brings individuals or groups of refugees and asylum seekers together with members of the host community to showcase their skills, talents and knowledge. This approach provides an opportunity for the participants to share experiences of living in a multicultural society and create action towards social change and advancement.

For more information email: love_africa_wales@yahoo.co.uk

Friday 22nd June 2007 from 7-10pm

'Celebrating Diversity' Social Evening
Venue: St Samsons and St Dyfig Church Hall, Pentre Gardens, Grangetown, Cardiff.

Arranged by SOVA / Time Together and networking with YMCA Cardiff as part of Refugee Week (18th-24th June), this social evening will be a celebration of culture and diversity in Cardiff through music, song, dance, stories, food and traditional dress.

Thursday 28th June 2007 from 11.00am - 3.00pm

'Celebration of the Refugee' in Wrexham

Refugee Voice Wales is taking the lead to organise “Celebration of the Refugee Week in Wrexham” This event will brings individuals and Refugee Voice members together with members of the host community to showcase their skills, talents and knowledge. This approach provides an opportunity for the participants to share experiences of living in a multicultural society and create action towards social change and advancement.

The event aims to nurture and promote a greater understanding between refugees, asylum seekers and the host community. Working towards the goal of active civil participation, positive community learning exchange and meaningful activity towards social cohesion as described with the Wrexham Charter.

The event is underpinned by the need to promote positive images of refugee and asylum seekers.It will provide a platform for refugee and asylum seekers and members of the host community who have talents or something to share through dance, singing and vocal presentations, African drumming and poetry recitals.

Special Guests: Lord Mayor of Wrexham, Robert Edwards of Wrexham Borough County Council, Themba Moyo – Chairperson of Refugee Voice Wales and Aled Edwards OBE from The Commission for Racial Equality

For more information contact Pierrot Ngadi at: pierrot.ngadi@welshrefugeecouncil.org or on 029 20432987.

Saturday 30th June, 1pm–6pm

Voice of Congo event: One Wales, Many Voices
Venue: Eastern Leisure Centre, Llanrumney Avenue

A festival to celebrate African Arts and Culture. African food prepared in a traditional way, a raffle with great prizes, and African musicians.

For more information contact Pierrot Ngadi at: pierrot.ngadi@welshrefugeecouncil.org or on 029 20432987.

4th July 2007 - 4pm

The All-Wales Destitution Task Force presents "Still Human, Still Here in Wales"
The Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff

Speakers and workshops led by the Welsh Refugee Council and Displaced People In Action. The workshops finish at 4pm, and at 5:30 there will be stalls run by refugee group members, plus food and entertainment.

Open to all

For more information contact Temba Moyo (DPIA) on: 02920 388 289

Wednesday 15th August 2007, 2-4pm

Women's Learning Exchange
Venue: City United Reform Church, Cardiff CF10 3BZ.

Women Only event.

Organised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Refugee Voice Wales, this learning exchange deals with issues relating to women's rights when seeking asylum, persecution of women and female genital mutilation.

Speakers: Jacqueline Parlevliet (UNHCR Deputy Representative)
Chaired by : Anne Hubbard, Manager for Welsh Consortium for Refugees, Asylum Seekers & Migrants (WCRASM)

For more information contact Pierrot Ngadi or Selina Moyo
email: info@refugeevoicewales.org or tel: 07791607687 / 07976381746

Wednesday 19th September 2007, 1pm-4:30pm

Health Awareness Training
Venue: Welsh Refugee Council, 389 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 1TP

Featuring 'Name That Disease' and 'Mental Health', this workshop aims to educate asylum seeking children about communicable diseases.

Presented by:
Anne Llewellyn Davies - Asylum Seeker Nurse, Newport
Jean Saunders - Co-ordinator at the Asylum Seeker Health Team, Swansea
and Ceri Harris - Health Protection Nurse, Pontypool

Wednesday 26th September 2007, 5pm

RVW Presentation to the National Assembly
National Assembly Building, Cardiff Bay

Refugee Voice Wales will make a presentation to the National Assembly for Wales about the work they do.

Speakers: Temba Moyo (Chair of RVW), Selina Moyo (Secretary for RVW)
Co-ordinated by: Pierrot Ngadi (RVW Co-ordinator)

Saturday 29th September 2007, 5-9:30pm

African Youth Association of Wales Launch Party
Canton Community Hall, Leckwith Road, Canton, Cardiff (just behind Tesco Metro)

Launch party with music, dance and refreshments.
For more information call: 07904555788 or 07990906575

In association with Displaced People in Action (DPIA)

Saturday 20th October 2007, 6-9pm

Newport Sudanese Community Association (NSCA) AGM
Maindee Community House, Eton Road, Newport

Annual General Meeting, chaired by Mamoun Bashir. All interested parties welcome.
For further information call: 07940 565951

Thursday 25th October 2007

Housing Benefit Training
Taff Housing Association, Alexandra House, 307-315 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1JD

Training for Housing sub-groups and all interested parties.
For further information contact Pierrot.