Categories
Uncategorized

THE BIG DINNER: DAY 28

All these wonderful volunteers have turned up to prepare the Eid Parcels! 5 completely new faces came along and we really appreciate the help and bringing a lovely energy to the community.

 

Categories
Uncategorized

THE BIG DINNER: DAY 27

During day 27 of the Big Dinner a special guest arrives… So adorable!

 

This is Stuart from Germany on his last day of work experience today, “I met so many nice people, I don’t want to leave…”

Categories
Uncategorized

THE BIG DINNER: DAY 26

Susan sharing her pieces of work from the glass-making classes she attends! The ladies were fascinated by her work – nice one Susan you’re super skilled ? And Zakariah, 13 years old was introduced to one of the attendees who studied architecture to ask him all the questions he had… hope it will help him make his choice about what to study at University in future!
That’s what it’s all about here – sharing, socialising, giving; and learning ☺️

Categories
Uncategorized

Grenfell Tower Update

So many kind hearted members of the public have united by giving food, clothing and toiletries to those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
With an overload of donations being sent directly to those affected and no place to store it, our team has been heavily involved in re-distributing those donations and sending them according to the requests made by the families and individuals now temporarily staying in hotels. We have volunteers living close to Concord Cafe who have been going back and fourth to get the requests from families, notifying us so we can get the boxes of items ready and send it back with them! It’s been non-stop since last Friday.

“My Algerian friend managed to escape the fire from his flat in the Grenfell Tower and stayed at my flat nearby; and now I have no contact with him, I don’t know where his is! But God willing he is fine and i’m just doing what I can” – MR H

Mr H found us after coming here to drop off some of the many donations sent our way by Al Manaar Mosque; and was pleasantly surprised to find out about our charity! Other volunteers filled their car boots and brought what they could then stayed for the Big Dinner to break their fast 🙂

A member of the NAC team has dedicated their support to some close families of the residents at Grenfell Tower, making visits to their homes; and visited the shelters where most people spent their first night.

THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who have been working so hard and helping out! We made an even greater difference with you.

GIFT AN EID PARCEL TO FAMILIES FROM THE TOWER BLOCK FIRE CRISIS & OUR BENEFICIARIES

The Team are preparing Eid Parcels to gift to individuals and families who have suffered from this terrible event. We request your support to still make their Eid special this year. We know 126 people from Grenfell Tower and 43 of our own beneficiaries to gift a parcel to = 169 people.

Alternatively, you can donate from the following list to add to the Eid Parcels:  Tinned/Dry foods with long-life, Clothes, Shoes for children and adults, Nappies.
Drop off to Concord Cafe, Carlton Centre NW6 5RA

Your Zakat-Ul-Fitr this year can go towards: Eid Parcels, Big Dinner Project (Ramadan), Eid Celebration (1st July) or future NAC Projects we do throughout the year. Please reference for which project you are donating: e.g. Eid Parcel

 

Categories
Uncategorized

THE BIG DINNER: DAY 25

Look who couldn’t resist to come again and have #iftar with the #algerian community!

Leader of #Brent #Council #Councillor Muhammed Butt joined us this evening.

More pictures from today:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch our Livestreams from today:

 

Alex and Danny @ the Big Dinner today!

Categories
CULTURE

Al Jazeera World – Exile In New Caledonia

Categories
CULTURE HISTORY

Algeria’s Desert Fish: Startup begins fish business amid sand dunes

Categories
HISTORY

BBC – Reportage en Algérie de Mary Beard sur les vestiges et les traces romaines

Categories
HISTORY

Book Recommendation “History of Algeria” & Author Video Interview

We would like to share with you this fantastic book about the history of Algeria.

(Klick on the picture to go to a shop where you can buy it)

If you want to discover more about the book and the author, watch this interview on YouTube.

Categories
Uncategorized

THE BIG DINNER: DAY 24

 Want some food cooked with a ladies touch? Come and eat at the Big Dinner today because we have the ladies back! Chicken Tagine being prepared right now… Got a skill or two in cooking – come and join in!
“I’ve been here from the beginning, I love to help out here, it’s like a second family and I intend to keep helping for future projects”
Redha @ Big Dinner
Watch our Livestream!