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Labour
Parliamentary candidate John Cryer will be visiting the AHEC offices
this Friday.
Accolade for AHEC
Treasurer
AHEC Treasurer Joyce Ama Ofori received an Outstanding Leadership Award recently.
Efforts of young people
recognised by councillors
Three AHEC users received awards
from local councillors recently.
A royal welcome for
AHEC young people
AHEC service users and workers attended the
Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey recently.
The AHEC
interview
Jerry Rankin talks about the rewards of volunteering at
AHEC.
A word
from the Board of Trustees
Issifu Kofi Yeboah, Vice Chair, welcomes in the new year
Celebrations at AHEC Christmas Party!
AHEC saw out the year in style in December, with a sensational party
for volunteers and service-users
Workshop is
a banging success!
Young people from Newham, Waltham Forest and Hackney had the
opportunity to take part in a unique musical workshop recently
Award for young
carer
AHEC service-user Ayeshah Rajaah Boota has received a Jack Petchey
Award
The AHEC
Interview
Parent Pamela Asamoah explains how AHEC has made a difference to her
family
Tribute paid to
AHEC's work
Waltham Forest
Borough Council Leader Cllr Chris Robbins has welcomed AHEC staff
and service-users to his offices.
Summer project is a
sizzling success!
AHEC's summer project
has drawn to a successful close.
Traditional games at
After-School Club
A traditional African
game is helping students to improve their focus.
Extending the hand of
friendship
AHEC has helped out a
local charity that was facing homelessness.
The AHEC Interview:
Chabane Thiet
Mr Thiet talks about how AHEC's support
has helped his family.
Summer of fun planned for young
people
A summer project
from a new theatre company will give young people from Hackney,
Newham and Waltham Forest the opportunity to try out their creative
talents.
Cultural competition highlights ethnic
minorities' contribution to defence
A new competition
with some great prizes is being launched by AHEC to coincide with
Black History Month.
Talking
to parents
AHEC’s annual
Parental Programme is about to start.
The AHEC interview
AHEC volunteer
Stephen Opoku talks about the rewards of volunteering for the
charity.
Do
you have some free time?
Meet new people and
improve your employment prospects by volunteering at AHEC.
Landmark
Exhibition is a resounding success
The
We Were There exhibition highlighting the Commonwealth
contributions to defence was attended by celebrities including actor
David Harewood, rapper Bashy and journalist Henry Bonsu.
Celebrating female role models
AHEC
young actors have performed the story of Ghanian leader Yaa
Asantewaa and The Golden Stool at the Waltham Forest International
Women’s Day celebrations.
Do you
want to be involved in your local community?
Volunteer opportunities are currently available at AHEC.
Board
members sought
Local
people with business or charity experience are urgently needed to
help grow and develop AHEC.
More
projects coming soon… watch this space!
AHEC is planning a host of activities in the new
financial year for all age-groups, to continue its valuable work in
the community.
AUDITION for us on 31st
October!
AHEC is holding
auditions for an exciting new project for young people interested in
working in the creative arts.
Changing lives across
three boroughs!
AHEC will be changing lives across
Hackney, Newham and Waltham Forest, thanks to a landmark grant from
London Councils.
Inspiring others to work hard
A Waltham Forest student has received a
prestigious prize in recognition of his efforts to study hard and
inspire others.
Exhibition: watch this space
An exhibition supplied by the Ministry
of Defence will be the centrepiece of AHEC’s project exploring
Africa’s role in World Wars I and II in September.
Spotlight: the AHEC interview
We talk to Akosua Achiaa Owusu Ansah
about her work as a volunteer for AHEC.
Computers boost supplementary school
AHEC’s one-to-one English and Maths
sessions have been going from strength to strength, thanks to a
grant from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
Helping parents reach their potential
How AHEC is working with local families to increase understanding of
health and education systems.
Christine receives national recognition at awards ceremony
AHEC Director Christine Borsah has won a prestigious National
Training Award.
The cocoa journey
How young people in Waltham Forest have been learning about the
cocoa trade.
Learning from the past
Details of a new project to educate young people about Africa’s
contribution in the First and Second World Wars.
Charities Celebrate Clearer Communications
AHEC wins an award for its communication skills from the Bridge
House Trust.
Students attend model Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Waltham Forest students join the debate on issues of freedom.
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