Editor’s Welcome
Hello and welcome to the Mojatu
Nottingham issue 23. This issue
covers the success story of Mojatu
Foundation working closely with
Nottingham City Council leading
to the official declaration of
Nottingham as the City of Zero
Tolerance- The first in the UK (P4).
The campaign was then taken to
a national level in the House of Commons during the
Nottingham in Parliament Day event on 25 th October
bringing high profile supporters together (P10-19).
With more coverage on FGM over recent years and new
legislation, it is becoming increasingly vital for frontline
professionals and communities to be better informed.
Don`t miss the Archbishop of York Rev John Sentamu’s
Agape Love stories book launch (P20). See page 22 for
Michel Johnson’s new book - Do Great Exploits - where
she discusses the power to say YES when it is easier
to say NO. Check out a story on the Black Achievers
Awards 2016 that saw inspirational individuals within
the community get the recognition they deserve (P8)
Nominate your favourite individual or organisation
making a real difference in the community for the
ongoing Nottingham City Homes nominations. Details
of the categories & how to nominate are on (P23)
English Classes & Refugees and Asylum Seekers Media
Training programmes have been launched - see details
on (P29 and P6). Weekly sports and physical activities for
girls and women were launched in December hoping
to bring women from different cultures together (P19).
The police are recruiting new police constables this January
and members of BME are encouraged to apply. (P7)
We wish you a very happy new year and look forward to
sharing more in 2017.
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 |
Edwin Ubah | Shalom Adebanjo | Leikeisha Walters
| Serum Ugoh | Almighty Nchafack | Megan Cox
IT / Social Media: Robert Borbely
Photos: Lubomir Curny | David Galji
Accounts: Esther Muthoni [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
Zero-Tolerance to FGM Model goes global .............. 4
Communities Inc. Upstanding Award......................... 5
Inspector Sukesh Verma: Police Project Manager.. 7
Community
Fourth Black Achievers Awards Ceremony............... 8
In loving memory of late Mrs Mary Nneka Ubah.... 8
Mojatu In Parliament
Why focus on mental health & legal protection...10
Analysis of the Tackling FGM Initiative report.......11
Parliamentary Speakers Profiles .......................... 12-13
Recommendations & Actions......................................15
Thank You Everyone .......................................................18
Faith and Spirituality
John Sentamu’s ‘Agape Love Stories’: ............... 20-21
Arts & Culture
Interview with Michelle: Do Great Exploits ..... 22-23
Health & Food
Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure ... 24-26
Business
Looking for an inspirational trainer and speaker .27
Education
Cameroonians Bid Farewell To Two Members ......28
Classifieds
Fempowerment for Nottingham’s communities 30
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