African Men’s Calabash provides a safe and comfortable place to chat and socialise with other African men who are living with HIV.

• Light snacks, tea and coffee are provided.
• Travel expenses are paid for those on a low income. Contact the office if you need more details.
• George House Trust volunteers and staff are on hand if you need them
• speakers, events and activities are organised - check the website diary for details.

African Men's Calabash activities for 2012 include:

Emotional Wellbeing workshop

26th January 2012 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Mike Mpofu (African Men’s Adviser) and guest speaker (to be confirmed) A chance to explore health and wellbeing issues through group discussion and exercises

Parenting

23rd February 2012 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Have you got questions about parenting, or do you just want to learn how to spend more quality time with your kids?  Andy O’Brien (George House Trust) will be talking you through some new ideas and there'll also be a guest speaker (to be confirmed)

Immigration Issues

31st March 2012 from 1pm to 4pm
This session will focus on fresh claims, legacy cases, family reunions and other issues.
There'll also be a guest Speaker from Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit

Sex and Relationships

26th May 2012 from 1pm to 4pm

This session will focus on having happy fulfilling relationships and sex, when living with HIV.  The session will be run by Mike Mpofu (African Men’s Adviser) and there'll also be a guest speaker (to be confirmed).

Confidence building, assertiveness and managing stress

28th June 2012 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Ever feel like you are not in control? Or too shy to give your oppinion on things?   This session aims to empower you with new ways to feel more confident, to get what you want from life and to minimise your stress.  The session will be run by Mike Mpofu (African Men’s Adviser) and Jawad Mahboob (BHA)

HIV and Treatments Information Session

28th July 2012 from 1pm to 4pm

Are you thinking about starting HIV treatment? Are you already on medication, but just want to learn more?  This session will provide an opportunity to understand more about treatments for HIV and to ask any questions you may have.  The session will be run by Mike Mpofu (African Men’s Adviser) Nathan Perry (HIV Health Trainer) HIV Consultant ( to be confirmed)

Employment and Skills Boosting session

25th August 2012 from 1pm to 4pm
Are you looking for work, but never seem to get the job?  Are you thinking of improving your skills so that you can get work or change your career?  This session will look at teaching you some new techniques when applying for jobs and also new ways to boost your skills.

African Man's Calabash Weekend Away

14th to 16th September 2012

Details to be announced.

If you would like to attend a Calabash and have never been before, contact us to register your interest.