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Reunion International Ministries, a community-based organisation is delivering a family support program, intended to support BAME families in England during this unprecedented period. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program is being delivered under the moniker “Sisonke”. Derived from Zulu, ‘Sisonke’ means to bridge; and today, the work is commonly understood to represent togetherness, unity, solidarity, peace and love. Reunion International Ministries have secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund<\/a> to reach as many BAME communities as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Aim Of The Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The aim is to bridge and bring people together BAME communities affected by Covid-19 through virtual activities, small group workshops and counseling therapies. The “Sisonke” programme is a response to the increasing and disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities, especially isolation, distress, family\/marriage breakdowns, illness and even death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current efforts to curb the pandemic have not effectively reached or met the specific needs of these people. There is an urgent need for culturally sensitive strategies to contribute toward national efforts to address systemic inequities and inequalities that disadvantage BAME populations during these difficult times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project will be delivered over a 12 month period from April 2021 to March 2022, targeting BAME communities in Clacton-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, Colchester, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and Derby.

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We plan to support families and communities through:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • A strong online network that fosters positive interaction and emotional support<\/li>
  • Signposting members to essential services<\/li>
  • A strong online network that fosters positive interaction and emotional support<\/li>
  • Engage in community and group sessions including managing:
    • finances<\/li>
    • communication<\/li>
    • conflict resolution<\/li>
    • digital literacy<\/li>
    • parenting<\/li>
    • health & well being<\/li>
    • domestic and gender violence<\/li>
    • career opportunities <\/li><\/ul><\/li>
    • Leadership\/facilitator retreat and meeting<\/li>
    • Family retreat<\/li>
    • Face to face events

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      Events Delivered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Through the National Lottery Community Funding, Reunion Ministries International has delivered four Sisonke Face to face events.

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      Event:<\/strong> Sisonke Family Support\u00a0 Program National Couples Retreat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      Region: <\/strong><\/strong>National<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Dates: <\/strong>18,19,20 March 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Attendees:<\/strong> 80 Adults (40 Couples)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Topics of discussion<\/strong>
      The theme of the retreat was Dwelling in Unity. Facilitators led and taught key principles around living together as one in the household. As this was a 3-day event, it was action packed with loads of memorable activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n