Projects

Our projects

Mizizi/Roots

Our National Lottery Heritage project, ‘Mizizi/Roots – Part,’ was a great success. The activities facilitated community cohesion by bringing together people from various African diaspora groups and indigenous local communities to explore, enjoy, and celebrate a unique and distinctive Swahili way of life. Furthermore, the initiative helped to correct some misconceptions about the Swahili-speaking communities. It also played a significant role in promoting inter-racial tolerance and harmony by uniting different ethnicities of people living in the Hull and East Yorkshire area. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their generous and continued support.

• World Swahili Day

  

• Ramadan

  

• Swahili Sports Day

  

• Picnic

  

• Coronation

  

• Eid

  

• Jambo Day

  

• Afro Fusion - launch event

  

  To help launch the Hull Swahili Diaspora we conducted an Afro-Asian style event that brought in cultural fusion, food, clothing, and music. The event was held on Saturday 27th November at Welcome House building and was supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

• Afro-Asian cooking workshops

  

  Helped by the National Lottery, Saturday 5th February saw the hosting of an Afro-Asian Cultural Fusion event comprising activites around food, music, and clothing including a workshop around Asian food.

• Hakuna Matata Day

  

  Thanks to support from the National Lottery Community Fund. Saturday 19th March we hosted the Hakuna Matata Day at the Cultural Activities Centre in Hull. Activities included Swahili cultural food, arts and crafts, with prizes on offer!

• Ramadhan Iftaar

  

  To celebrate the festival of Ramadhan, the Hull Swahili Diaspora organised an Iftaar event at the Cultural Activities Cente on 15th April. The event was very well attended and showcased our diversity in cross-cultural activites. We are grateful to the National Lottery for their support.

• Hull’s International Festival

  

  Hull Swahili Diaspora members had a great time participating in Hull's International Carnival (HIC). As part of the Carnival HSD had the opportunity to showcase their heritage through Kiswahili language, performances, traditional wear and food at the Intercultural festival on Wednesday 3rd of August. The participation was well received by other ethnic groups and locals alike. We look forward to sharing our heritage and culture in HIC 2023!