News and Updates
Saturday Smiles at Bora Shabaa: Our Kids Club
Saturday afternoons at Bora Shabaa are full of energy, laughter and plenty of fun thanks to our wonderful Kids Club, which runs every Saturday from 12pm–2pm. The club provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for children in our community to come together, make…
Building Confidence with Free Digital Workshops
Digital Skills Workshops, starting on Monday 10th August!
Our New Partners – KCOM!
We are thrilled to announce our newest partners in the pursuit of digital equity – KCOM! We were absolutely delighted to meet our KCOM funders and partners on Tuesday to share our project aims, goals, and the impact we hope to achieve over the coming year. We are…
New Chairman – Welcome Dr Banda!
We are delighted to introduce Dr. Mavuto K Banda as the new Chairman of Bora Shabaa Refugee Community Organisation.
Dr. Banda is an interdisciplinary human geographer and development specialist with more than 16 years of experience across academia, policy, and international development.
He holds a PhD from the University of Hull, where his research focused on child labour, social justice, and global value chains in sub-Saharan Africa.
Throughout his career, he has worked closely with communities, governments, and international organisations to deliver meaningful change.
His expertise in climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, and global inequalities has contributed to programmes that have supported over 14,000 households through renewable energy, environmental restoration, and community development initiatives.
Beyond research and programme leadership, Dr. Banda is passionate about inclusive education, community engagement, and empowering vulnerable groups. He also serves on the Hull Youth Justice Services panel, supporting community-based decision-making and social inclusion.
As Chairman, he brings a strong vision for collaboration, empowerment, and sustainable support for refugee communities. We are excited to welcome his leadership and look forward to the positive impact ahead!
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Banda on his new role 👏🏿
International Women’s Day
Last Thursday (the 12th March), we celebrated International Women’s Day at Oasis Hub. It was wonderful having so many people join us for this event. We’d like to say a big thank you to the people and organisations who helped make this event possible. On the day, we…
Research Paper Published!
From Community Roots to Published Research: How We Co-Authored a Scientific Paper on Green Social Prescribing. The Bora Shabaa Community Garden at the allotment site. We’re delighted to share that our article, “Green social prescribing delivered by community…
ESOL Gardening Club
The ESOL gardening club members Here at Bora Shabaa, we take a different approach to learning English. This week, we were in the garden planting vegetables and flowers for our Harvest Festival celebration in the Autumn. Our awesome gardening club was out in full…
Wellness Walks are back!
Last year our Wellness Walks were such a success that we have been able to secure funding to bring them back for 2024. We have lots of exciting new routes planned and we really hope that you can join us in making new friends and getting out into nature. Our walks…
Sewing Classes are back for 2024
Our sewing group is back for 2024 and we had a chat with Cathy about why she comes to the group. Cathy didn’t know how to sew and was scared of the sewing machine. She had taken classes before but always asked her classmates to use the sewing machine for her. Today,…
What’s happening at Bora Shabaa this winter?
This winter there are lots of activities for you to get involved in. Warm Space Thanks to Hull City Council, Ideal Heating and Hull Warm Homes we can offer a warm space two evenings a week. On a Tuesday and a Saturday evening, you can join us for refreshments, games…