Editor’s Welcome
Education and jobs is an important part
of our future. Especially among our
young people. With the governments
drive towards apprenticeships, we
have dedicated this issue on guiding
young people and employers how the
scheme works. The Mojatu Foundation
has extended its work to West Africa
with the launch of Mojatu Gambia
magazine (p16). This ties to the next international FGM
conference which will be hosted in Burkina Faso, West Africa
in September 2016 (p17).
Elections for the Police and Crime Commissioners are
coming on 5 th May. The current Nottinghamshire Police
and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping shares with
our readers what he has done for our communities and
why he should be elected (p29). See also information
about a recent conference on BME policing in
Nottingham (p8). Michael Henry of Communities Inc.
also shares his thoughts on building relationships
between the police and BME communities (p8).
Are you looking business owner or run an organisation
and need to employ someone looking for an opportunity
to develop their skills too? Apprenticeships are a cost
effective way of getting enthusiastic young people to
train for the job role you want to fill and they can add
immediate value to your business/organisation. (p11).
Are you an African Organisation or group in
Nottinghamshire? You are invited to join the new Global
African Integration Network (p11). Do you want an
opportunity to meet and work with other African girls
and women? For women empowerment programmes
and network with other African women beyond
Nottinghamshire, join the African Women Network (p9).
Valentine Nkoyo
Managing Editor: Mojatu magazines
Email: [email protected]
Editorial
Group Editor: Frank Kamau – [email protected]
Managing Editor: [email protected]
Graphic Design: Robert Borbely
Contributors: Kris Gunnars | Michael Henry |
Lekeisha Walters | Joe Matsiko | Dr Tejendra Pherali
| Timothy Ogden | Laura Blackie | Alison Scott
IT / Social Media: Michael Grant | Jahvan N-R
Photos: Maggie Ndungu | Flarex Media
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Admin: Penny Cooper - [email protected]
Sales & Marketing / Community Engagement:
Abdoulie Jah - [email protected]
Kevin Price - [email protected]
Edwin Ubah - [email protected]
Contents
News & Sports
The Value of Apprenticeships.................................... 4
How to Employ an Apprentice.................................. 5
Changing Perceptions of Apprenticeships....... 6-7
Improving relationships with Police........................ 9
African Communities invited to join network...10
Community
Somalia: Education and Peacebuilding......... 12-14
Turning migrants into philanthropists.................14
Migration: Oldest & best anti-poverty tool.........15
Mojatu Magazine Launched in The Gambia! .....16
Arts & Culture
Charlotte-Louise Brailsford.......................................18
Rising from Ashes in Nottingham Broadway.....19
Roy Pickering - Borrowed Land: Exhibition.........20
Why vote Paddy Tipping for PCC............................21
Health & Food
Proven Ways to Boost Your Metabolism........ 22-23
Education & Career
11 crucial CV questions answered ................. 24-25
The Emperor’s New Clothes............................... 26-27
Classified
Open Farm......................................................................29
Muslim Directory..........................................................31
Cover
Charlotte Brailsford
Courtsey: Flarex Media
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