ADIRA is a survivor-led mental health & well-being organisation
– Supporting black people with mental health issues.
ADIRA, which comes from the Hebrew word meaning ‘strong, dignified and powerful’, works in the following ways:
providing black people (of all ages - men, women and children) who have experienced, or who are currently experiencing, mental health issues with a safe, friendly, culturally-sensitive meeting space, education and training, information and advice, and social & leisure activities.
engaging with young black people, to maximise their potential and nurture increased aspirations whilst improving resilience.
organising events to raise awareness of issues affecting the black community.
Ursula founded ADIRA in 2012. To find out what we're doing now, have a look at the What's On page.
Email: info@adira.org.uk
ADIRA was founded to support black people who have been affected by a variety of different factors, that has or continues to affect their mental health and/or emotional well-being.
Find out more about our Founders below.
We are thrilled that our CEO Ursula Myrie has been selected as one of the 500 official Coronation Champions!
The #CoronationChampionsAwards, launched by @RoyalVoluntaryService, is all about celebrating the work of extraordinary volunteers across the UK. A total of 500 volunteers have been selected as Coronation Champions and will receive an official Coronation Champions pin badge, a signed certificate from Their Majesties, and an invite to one of the Coronation Celebrations, such as the Windsor Castle Coronation Concert or a Coronation Garden Party.
Congratulations all and we hope you enjoy your celebrations!
Find out more about the awards here: https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteering/coronation-champions-awards/
See what 5 News had to say: https://youtu.be/AnG7bztATPI
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