Ethnic and Cultural Community Organisations | Hampshire Care Association

Ethnic, cultural and religious groups and organisations

It is important that anyone moving to another country can find support from the community they move into. Ethnic, cultural and religious groups and organisations can support people to maintain their own cultural identity and links with the familiar whilst building a new life and identity in the UK.

Connecting with ethnic and cultural community groups and organisations can therefore be helpful for international recruits in social care.

They can enable people to build cultural competence, access resources, and establish meaningful connections with the communities in which they work. As well as supporting their welfare, this can also lead to more effective and culturally sensitive care.

The following links will take you to some more resources and places that may be of interest to your recruit.

ETHNIC/CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS

Portsmouth

The HIVE directoryincludes ethnic and cultural community organisations. You can follow this link and also find examples of community ethnic and cultural support networks and organisations.

Portsmouth Asian social and cultural organisation

Portsmouth Asian social and cultural organisation – connects people through social and cultural events and sharing community news and recommendations and where possible provides assistance.

Kurdish community support

Portsmouth kurdish community association

The African Women’s Forum

The African Women’s Forum – their main aim is to provide opportunities for mutual communication by having social contact as well as emotional support for African women living in Portsmouth.

Bangladesh Welfare Association

Bangladesh Welfare Association – supports individuals with social welfare needs and community development for the Bangladeshi community in Portsmouth.

Hampshire

There are many organisations offering support for ethnic and cultural communities in Hampshire. You can support your new recruit to find support groups and organisations where people from similar backgrounds and situations can get together.

Connect To Support Hampshire will provide the sponsoring organisation with many links to Hampshire’s Ethnic and Cultural community organisations

Here are some examples of some specific ethnic and cultural support networks:

Hampshire Puja & Cultural Association (HPCA)

Hampshire Puja and Cultural Association – Promoting Cultural Diversity and Community Cohesion Across Hampshire (thehpca.org)

Hampshire Asian Community Group on Facebook

Hampshire Asian Community Group

South Africans Living in Hampshire on Facebook

Nigeria Community in Hampshire

Associations and Groups in Eastleigh

Greater Rushmoor Nepali Community

Provides help, advice and support to those in need and helps new arrivals to settle successfully in Rushmoor by collaborating closely with the Gurkha Welfare Advice Centre, Rushmoor Borough Council and other relevant local and regional organisations and agencies.

Associations, Groups and Support in Basingstoke

Southampton

So: Linked

So: Linked provides details of ethnic/cultural groups and offer opportunities to get together in a wide range of settings to get connected and meet people in addition to helping people get advice and support.

Unity 101 Radio

Unity 101 Radio promotes and broadcasts music and culture of the Asian & ethnic communities of Southampton

Eastleigh and Southampton Asian Community on Facebook

Chinese Association of Southampton

Southampton Zimbabwe Association on Facebook

Isle of Wight

Equals IW

Equals IWoffers two Friendship Groups: Friendship Group for Women and Friendship Group for Family and Friends. Both groups have a core focus to attract members coming from an ethnic background. Nationalities include Indonesian, Filipino, British, Thai and Bangladesh, along with Chinese, Polish, African and Moroccan.

Isle Find It

Isle Find It is a directory of services and advice for the Isle of Wight.