SAATHI HOUSE NEWS
Saathi House is a hub of exciting projects, events and activities.
To stay up-to-date on all our work and more, you can browse through our news stories and press releases below; and also check out our social media platforms (links above and below).
What we've achieved in 2019-2020
April 2, 2021
We highlight some of Saathi House's key achievements and projects serving the community during the period of 2019-2020, along with our vital partnerships, stakeholders and support networks; as presented to our trustees, members and service users at our recent AGM.
Resident feedback wanted for Saathi House G37n mural
March 24, 2021
Saathi House is creating an exciting new mural outside our building and want local residents to give their views and feedback on plans.
Join us for our online community workshop or email us to share your views.
Stay Safe - Get Your COVID Vaccination (Multilingual Public Announcement)
March 26, 2021
We joined community leaders from across Birmingham urge their communities to stay safe and stay protected by having the COVID-19 vaccine, in this multilingual video presentation.
Gal-Dem magazine covers Migrant Voice media training at Saathi House
March 20, 2021
On 15 March, 2021 gal-dem magazine published an article about three Migrant Voice members who have been training to become community journalists at Saathi House.
'Her Story' - Celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month
March 8, 2021
Join us online as we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women's History Month, highlighting the achievements of the women we work with - with special guest Cllr Sharon Thompson.
Saathi House marks International Women's Day 2021
March 8, 2021
Saathi House staff, service users, partners and friends have been joining us to mark International Women's Day (March 8) and Women's History Month.
This year's theme is #ChooseToChallenge. A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.
Saathi House AGM 2021
February 05, 2021
Saathi House is holding our 2019-2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on Thursday 18 February 2021.
The AGM will be an opportunity for trustees, patrons, staff, trustees and friends of Saathi House to get our annual update on organisational structure, activities, financial status, transparency and accountability.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Lockdown 3
January 3, 2021
Saathi House will remain closed during the third national lockdown, which begins on Tuesday 5 January 2021.
JOB VACANCY: Centre Manager wanted at Saathi House
January 1, 2021
We have a Centre Manager opportunity at Saathi House.
Join our team in Aston, Birmingham as we move onto our next phase of development.
Hip Hop dance artists announced for new Gallery37 ‘Roaming Dance’ commission
December 9, 2020
Saathi House is pleased to announce a cohort of Hip Hop dance artists have been announced for new Gallery37 ‘Roaming Dance’ commission for Birmingham International Dance Festival 2021
Covid-19 messaging for vulnerable communities
November 5, 2020
Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in Birmingham and the West Midlands are disproportionately affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
We've partnered with Birmingham City Council & Citizens UK to produce a series of videos in English, Mirpuri, Urdu, Shona, Ndebele, Tigrinya, Swahili and Somali.
Saathi House launches £100K worth of community art commissions across North Birmingham
October 23, 2020
Saathi House has launched Gallery37 North, calling on artists to join us and create £100,000 worth of interactive art projects to engage and empower North Birmingham residents.
Saathi House on hunt for creative artists for Gallery37 North Birmingham commissions
October 5, 2020
We're looking for local artists to create public art to engage and empower local residents in north-east Birmingham as part of our Gallery37 project.
JOB VACANCY: Gallery37 Project Manager wanted at Saathi House
July 20, 2020
Saathi House is seeking to appoint a
Project Manager to deliver our Gallery37 North project (g37n).
The post-holder will also be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operational activities of Saathi House.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Easing of lockdown
June 16, 2020
As the Prime Minister and Government have announced an easing of the national lockdown, Saathi House will be resuming select classes and sessions, while continuing the remainder online for those still self-isolating or not ready to venture out as yet.
Saathi House comment on coronavirus in UK Bangladeshi community
June 19, 2020
Coronavirus is disproportionately affecting England's Bangladeshi community. Saathi House interim executive director Mashkura Begum speaks to The Guardian about contributing factors.
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Saathi House update
March 24, 2020
Following the Prime Minister's announcement yesterday of a national lockdown beginning on March 26, we will be closing Saathi House and moving our delivery of classes, workshops and group sessions online.
BBC and Al-Jazeera journalist to teach media skills to refugees and migrants
February 16, 2020
An international journalist who has worked for BBC News and Al Jazeera will be hosting a media skills workshop at Saathi House to inspire and empower refugees and migrants to share their stories.
Saathi House launches new AVFC supporters group with Aston Villa Foundation
September 13, 2019
Saathi House has launched a brand-new official AVFC supporters group with the backing of Aston Villa FC and the Aston Villa Foundation.
Celebrating 40 years of Saathi House in Birmingham
May 9, 2018
Over the last year to mark Saathi House’s 40th anniversary, we embarked on collecting stories and photographs of twenty individuals who have used Saathi House over the past 40 years.
Aston Villa's Andre Green helps decorate Saathi House
March 1, 2018
Aston Villa’s Andre Green grabbed a paint brush and lent a hand at Saathi House this week when he visited one of the Aston Villa Foundation's community projects.
