Editor’s Welcome
Welcome to the Mojatu Ramadan
special edition. We wish all our Muslim
brothers and sisters in Nottingham
city, Nottinghamshire county and
beyond a HAPPY, PEACEFUL AND
BLESSED RAMADAN! Special thanks to
all our partners, organisations, friends
and supporter who have joined us
in wishing the Muslim community a
happy Ramadan (p14-21).
The EU referendum is just around the corner. We encourage
all to take part in this very important activity if you want
your voice to be heard. We strongly believe in the power
of working together and we believe we are stronger within
Europe. Remember to vote wisely (p4-7)
In this special edition, we also give a focus on Knife
and gang Crime in the city following a few recent knife
stabbings reported one leading to death of a young
person. For more information (p24-27). To celebrate work
in the community and the impact being made, read
about local organisations and also recent community
events from various organisations including The Kenya
Nottinghamshire Welfare Association, PATRA, Communities
Inc and African Community Nottingham.
Mojatu has been actively promoting and supporting
individuals and communities within the city, the county
and beyond. One of our programmes delivers women
empowerment activities and community sensitisation on
issues affecting our communities including Female Genital
Mutilation. To join our Nottinghamshire Community FGM
Steering Group and/or our FGM Survivors Club see (p17).
Remember to check out upcoming events: The City of
Football (p32), Refugee Forum (p28), Kenya Picnic Fun Day
for all communities in the farm on 16th July (p20), Hyson
Green Cultural Festival on 13 th August (p28), Nottingham
City Homes (p31).
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 |
Maria Cardenal | Emma Huck | Amy Longland |
Fiona Vale | Linh Chi Le | Patrice Musarurwa
IT / Social Media: Michael Grant | Ankita Naik
Photos: Maggie Ndungu | Flarex Media
Accounts: Joan Muraguri - [email protected]
Admin: Penny Cooper - [email protected]
Sales & Marketing / Community Engagement:
Abdoulie Jah - [email protected]
Kevin Price - [email protected]
Edwin Ubah - [email protected]
Contents
News & Sports
8 Reasons Why Vote Remain in EU....................... 4-5
A Final Plea To Vote Remain.................................... 6-7
Open Farm Day 2016 ................................................... 8
European Union & African Union Relations.10-11
African Communities invited to jin network......10
Community
Africa Day, Madaraka (Photos).......................... 12-13
Happy & Blessed Ramadan
Muslim Communities and Hate Crime.................14
Happy Ramadan Kareem...........................................15
Directory of Mosques in Nottingham...................16
Seher & Aftaar Time Table.........................................16
Mojatu Foundation Wishes.......................................17
Health & Food
15 Ways To Reduce Carbohydrate Intake...... 22-23
Education & Career
Knife Crime: Taking Action In Nottingham.. 24-25
Knife Crime Poster................................................. 26-27
Classified
AWAAZ Women Activities.........................................28
African Communities in Notts Research..............29
Get involved with Nottingham City Homes.......31
Summer of Football in Nottingham......................32
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