Part 2 of 3: This was the 2nd out of 3 workshops we have planned for post COVID-19 recovery. It was a tremendous success, people from different backgrounds, different race all were invited to this free online event and Carolyn Barber from the Good Mental Health Cooperative was our special guest speaker. The COVID-19 pandemic…
Part 1 of 3: 21 people from Portsmouth, London, Manchester, Cameroon, USA, The Republic of Guinea, and France attended the online workshop. The event was a tremendous success everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and had a great time. Early indications suggest that the coronavirus (COVID-19) will have a significant impact upon the mental health of almost…
We are giving the rapidly changing COVID-19 Coronavirus situation our maximum attention, as we evaluate how to operate as a charity through this uncertain period. URBOND trustees and senior management team regularly discuss the COVID-19 outbreak and we ensure that we keep up-to-date with advice from the Government. All our community activities and fundraising events…
URBOND’s Socio-cultural event, focusing on racial harmony, cohesion and diversity, was held at the Charles Dickens Activity Centre on the 7th March 2020. The event, like all other URBOND events and activities, are open to members of the local community, of which, 157 people were in attendance. From the feedback we have been receiving, this event…
Empowering the ladies in our community through dancing. The aim of URBOND Women Group is to bring women together irrespective of their background, beliefs and ideologies with a purpose to support each other through their daily struggles. Through their gatherings they are discovering their power, purpose, values and empowering each other collectively. Click here to…
Saturday, 22nd February saw URBOND organised it's 1st Community Basketball Tournament for 2020. The aim of this tournament is to engage our community members in to fitness and sporting activities. All funds raised would go towards the URBOND Education Programme. 8 teams participated at this year's tournament with 55 players taking part. Over 45 basketball…
Clearing and excavation is part of the greater job which is carried out in preparing site for construction projects. Early morning on Saturday 9th February 2020, URBOND Country Representative (Mr Mac Amara Bangoura) in Guinea and volunteers living in the area transported to the construction site over 150 poles that will constitute as the main…
15 women, 15 children from 10 different nationalities attended the workshop. The theme was Health & Well-being, the first guest speaker was Claire Marsh a Fitness Athlete, Coach & Mentor: Owner & manager The Box Portsmouth. Claire spoke about wellness, fitness, good Mental health, nutrition & exercises. During the workshop Claire asked all the attendees to…
The population of Guinea is around 12.5 million and more than half live in poverty. Of this population, there are around 5.6 million children under the age of 18 in Guinea, with approximately 670,000 of these children growing up without their parents. Only 29% of the population aged 15+ can read and write. And rather…
2019 has been great to us as an organisation, so many great achievements. 2020 will be another fantastic year of success, get involved! Happy New Year to you all and your lovely families #teamurbond
