Youth Grand Iftar
Youth Grand Iftar
Event Date: March 17, 2025
Venue: 27-29 Maine Road, Manchester, M14 4FS
Attendance: 185 participants
Beneficiary Groups: Youth, community members, local organization representatives, and local government officials (including councillors from Ardwick and Moss Side)
Objective: To enhance social cohesion among Sudanese, African, and Arab communities, empower youth leadership, and build positive partnerships with local authorities
Funding Source: Pure volunteer efforts, self-resources, and symbolic donations from members
Impact Highlights: Successfully expanded partnerships with multiple local organizations and demonstrated ESCA's high standards of organizational and financial transparency.
Introduction
As part of its mission to enhance social integration, preserve cultural heritage, and empower youth for active community participation, the Eastern Sudan Communities Association (ESCA) in Manchester organized the Third Grand Youth Iftar on March 17, 2025, at its headquarters.
The event followed the success of the Family and Children Iftar held on March 8 of the same year, forming a series of social programs aimed at strengthening the spirit of communication and unity among the community members and friendly communities in an environment characterized by cultural diversity and mutual understanding.
Objectives
The event aimed to achieve a set of strategic objectives, most notably:
Enhancing social cohesion among the Sudanese, African, and Arab communities in the UK.
Empowering youth and promoting their role in community and leadership work.
Consolidating the cultural identity of the Eastern Sudan community and preserving its legacy within the multicultural society.
Building positive partnerships with local community organizations and authorities to expand future areas of cooperation.
Participants
Attendance reached 185 participants, including members and volunteers from ESCA and guests from local organizations and community leaders. The list of attendees included several distinguished figures, most notably:
Councillor Abdigafar Mohamed Muse – Ardwick Ward
Councillor Mahdi Mahamed – Moss Side Ward
Mr. Seif Lotfy – Head of the Sudanese Community in Greater Manchester
Al-Bireh Community Association in Greater Manchester
The Sudanese Club – Manchester
Marhaba Eritrean Association
Umm Ayman Baraka Ethiopian Association
Representative of the Somali Community
Eastern Sudan Communities Association Branch – Liverpool
Speakers
The event featured speeches by:
Councillor Abdigafar Mohamed Muse – Ardwick Ward
Councillor Mahdi Mahamed – Moss Side Ward
Mr. Seif Lotfy, head of the Sudanese community, representing the participating bodies.
Mr. Aiman Mahmoud is a member of the ESCA Executive Committee.
All speakers expressed their admiration for the outstanding organization and large attendance, praising the association's role in promoting cooperation among local communities. In his speech, Mr. Aiman Mahmoud affirmed that this event embodies the association's core values of teamwork, volunteering, and community service. He added that the association aims to organize the event at a larger venue next year to accommodate the increasing turnout. He specifically thanked the mothers and sisters in the association for their volunteer efforts in preparing the food and drinks, which added authentic Sudanese and Eastern flavors to the occasion.
Funding and Organizational Commitment
The association's members and specialized committees executed the event with pure volunteer efforts, relying on self-resources and symbolic donations from members. The association adhered to the highest standards of organization, safety, and financial transparency, reflecting its ability to implement impactful and qualitative community events that left a lasting positive impression on the local community. This approach reinforces the confidence of partners and donors in the association's ability to manage resources efficiently and responsibly.
Outcomes and Impact
Strengthening community ties and fostering cooperation among various local community groups.
Expanding partnerships with Sudanese, African, and Arab organizations in and outside Manchester.
Raising awareness of the culture and heritage of Eastern Sudan within the UK.
Increasing youth participation in community events and enhancing their leadership spirit.
Gratitude and Appreciation
The Eastern Sudan Communities Association (ESCA) extends its sincere thanks to all members and volunteers for their dedicated efforts in making this event a success and expresses its deep gratitude to the women members who contributed their volunteer efforts in preparing the program, which significantly contributed to its success. We also extend our gratitude to the guests and partner organizations for their unwavering support and encouragement of the association's initiatives and community activities.
Conclusion
The Annual Youth Iftar 2025 reflects ESCA’s commitment to its charitable goals of social integration, cultural heritage preservation, and community participation. Through such initiatives, the association continues its leading role in strengthening relations between the Eastern Sudan communities and the African and Arab communities in the UK, within a vision based on cooperation, openness, and building a diverse and united community.
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