Kick-off meeting with team member to plan for the event held on Tuesday Sept 10th at 8pm
Project Plan: Afrikindness Community Leaders Workshop - Mental Health
To celebrate World Mental Health Day
1. Project Overview
The Afrikindness Community Leaders Workshop with module on Mental Health focuses on empowering community leaders with essential mental health literacy and skills to effectively support young people and families in their communities.
As part of the Afrikindness Community Empowerment Programme, this workshop provides an interactive, self-paced online training module on mental health using the Be there , culminating in an in-person event on October 12th, 2024. The training is designed to provide community leaders with knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely support anyone who may be struggling with their mental health.
2. Objectives
3. Timeline
Kick-off Meeting: September 10th, 2024
Online Training Period: September 16th - October 11th, 2024
Main Event Planning: September 11th, 2024
Main Workshop Event: October 12th, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12PM
Location: Nowell Mount Community centre, Nowell mount, Harehills LS9 6JJ
Budget: £500 through ChangeX
4. Impact and Expected Outcomes
Immediate Impact: Approximately 30 - 40 community leaders trained and equipped with mental health literacy skills.
Short-term Outcome: Trained leaders will utilize their knowledge to support and educate their respective communities, reaching an estimated 200-300 community members within the next three months.
Long-term Outcome: Increased awareness of mental health issues, reduction of stigma, and improved access to support and resources across communities. This will pave the way for further projects, such as the Project 2 - "Open Seat Lunch," where community leaders will foster more profound conversations on mental health in a safe and inclusive environment in their communities.
5. Location
The main workshop event will be held at Nowell Mount Community centre, Nowell mount, Harehills LS9 6JJ
All necessary permissions and permits for the event have been secured.
By empowering community leaders with critical mental health skills and knowledge, this project aims to create a sustainable impact, promoting mental well-being and support across communities.
6. Planning Team members
Ugonne Angelo
Rita Ekesi
Rudo Edith Magaya
Bunmi Owolabi
Pedi Obani
Vivian Agbi
7. Agenda for the day Oct 12th
Welcome address
Ice breaker exercise
Session 1:- Open discussion on Mental health with reference to the Be There online session
Snack time
Session 2:- Watch The A.S.K. videos - walk through the exercise in pairs or syndicate groups.
Speaker on Mental health
Syndicate session on what we can do in our communities to support mental wellbeing on people and young people
Access to resources and sign posting
Close
30 Participants
