The Voice of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) People and Communities in Cumbria

Our shared vision with the people of Cumbria is to build pride in Cumbria to make Cumbria a place where:

• Everyone who wants to live, learn, work, visit and conduct business is welcome;
• People respect and celebrate their ethnic and cultural diversity and maintain their heritage;
• Black and Minority Ethnic communities and local people are fully engaged in the decision making processes which affect their future.

   

  AWAZ Cumbria  is an independent voluntary organisation registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) which aims to:

  • Provide a "voice” for BME people and Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups/organisations to influence strategy, policy and public service delivery in Cumbria;
  • Provide specialist information, advice, guidance and infrastructure development support for BME Voluntary and Community groups/organisations;
  • Facilitate and empower BME people to engage in decision making at local, neighbourhood, district and county level;
  • Work in partnership with various VCS and Public Sector organisations in their efforts to promote diversity and reduce racial inequalities, making Cumbria a place where everyone has an equal chance to live, learn, work, visit or conduct business without fear of discrimination, prejudice, racial harassment or violence;
  • Deliver a professional service for all sectors of Cumbrian society.