Memo
MBS Info 29 Nov 2022

MBS autistic and Mental health project has been funded by the national lottery to support families of autistic children.

A TRIP TO THE GRASSROOT
MBS Info 2 Nov 2022

The last day of the October seminar came to pass yesterday. A trip to Manchester it was, to one of the most natural and relaxing environments – The Grassroot Garden. The weather was gloomy and damp, but as soon as the children arrived at the garden, all that changed. A quick snack at arrival just to get everyone in the mood for a tour of the 1 acre long garden. First it was the two green houses, full of all the different vegetables we normally just see in the kitchen and the dinner table. 

Then came the orchard tour, with ripe and ready apples and pears. Every single one of the children and volunteers alike had a bite of the apple fruit. 
At this stage everyone was still wrapped up in their thick winter coats. The garden soon turned into a football pitch and a run around park…..one by one the coats came off, even, I myself was sweating after just a few minutes of footie run around. By the time lunch came no one wanted to leave the orchard, however the flavour of the food soon drove us all back in.
The lunch was as fulfilling as the environment itself. After lunch it was back out again for more shoulder rub with nature, although it wasn’t long before our time was up and headed to the bus and back to Liverpool.
Thank you to Rose and Grassroot Gardens, a big thanks to all the volunteers for their time. Of course we couldn’t have done all this without you the parents, so thank you all very much. 
We look forward to more of the same next year…..not to be missed. 
God bless
Half Term Mental Health Awareness for Youth
MBS Info 29 Oct 2022
OUR UNIQUE ANNUAL  YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DURING HALF TERM SESSIONS IN LIVERPOOL RETURNED.
 
Every half term (in October), MBS conducts a three days seminar for mental health and well-being for youth in BAME communities within Liverpool.  Today, the 27th Oct 2022 marks three years since the launch of these sessions, and indeed, we have witnessed growth in terms of participation and impact over the years. 
 
This year, we commenced with a police recording to cover a review of our Merseyside Police MBS expo that sees youth from 15yrs and above of BAME background spend a week in all departments of Merseyside police. These sessions have very much changed the face of Merseyside police in our community from negativity to positivity.  
 
We then continued with our NHS team discussing issues such as learning disabilities,  mental illness, physical disabilities and the underwhelming attention to BAME youth with these conditions.  Furthermore, we had a session on social care and family connections by a social worker Rose Katana.  The idea of these sessions is to educate our youth so that they have the ability to advocate for cultural sensitivity approaches but also support their families or challenge unfair practices in our community.  
 
#Mental health and well-being for all by musawo, Justine Nakimuli Odwongo
British Science Association Community Leaders Announced
MBS Info 22 Oct 2022

MBS is proud to congratulate CEO Justine Kigozi Nakimuli Odwongo for having been recruited to the British Science Association (BSA) Community Leaders programme supported by funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The aim of the programme is to harness the passion and ideas of individuals who work with underrepresented audiences and to enhance their skills to enable them to become leaders of science engagement in their communities. Full details can be found here.

 

Judged & Misunderstood
MBS Info 12 Aug 2022

MBS conducted a day trip to a safe location with families of autistic children and LD needs. This location was to allow culturally sensitive engagement for families and sharing experiences.  Children had the space to safely interact with others and involve in non competitive motivating activities. #mentalhealthandwell-beingforall

Merseyside/MBS police expo
MBS Info 12 Aug 2022

Our 2nd Merseyside/MBS police expo successfully came to an end on the 5th of August 2022.This expo has built Trust and brought positivity between Ethnic minority communities and the local police. Together let us improve community relationships and support mental health and well-being being for all. 

Acknowledged and Awarded
MBS Info 4 Jun 2022

The Trustees and Board of MBS for mental health and well-being in Bame UK would like to congratulate our CEO Ms. Justine Kigozi Nakimuli on winning the Queens platinum award for supporting families of BAME background with mental health and well-being in the Northwest of England.  

Ms Nakimuli is a registered mental health nurse for the last 19yrs. She is a leader in NHS, the community and a researcher in academia.

Ms. Nakimuli voluntary community work dates back from 2007. She creates awareness via YouTube videos in both English and her local dialect Luganda. She saw the increased need in this area and started  live Facebook tutorials every weekend on mental health awareness in BAME population. 

Due to the popularity of her information,  Ms. Nakimuli commenced community presentations in Churches,  mosques, schools and other public places as a volunteer… Ms. Nakimuli continues to support and advocate for families and patients of BAME background with mental illness, autism or learning disabilities. 

Congratulations once again to Ms. Nakimuli..we are extremely proud of you. 

Sincerely 

Mr. Enoch kiyaga mayaja

TRUSTEE MBS for mental health and well-being in BAME UKBAME

Empower the Girl Child Conference
Micheal 29 Apr 2022

Your a school going girl, a professonal working lady, a mother, this is an opportunity to pick the minds of some wemen leaders within the very communities in which you live. Key themes on the talks lined up for the day include,

  • Self Esteem and Confidence
  • Limitless in a limited world
  • Talents & Skills Development
  • Getting inpired and staying Motivated
  • Leadership and Responsibility

Save the date and you won’t regret the experience.

The Regency Hotel

14 May 2022, 3:00pm – Till late