Caribbean and African Network
In partnership with Norfolk Black History Month
Empowerment creates the development of true potential
CAN – a brief history
The Caribbean and African Network (CAN) is a voluntary organisation established by members of the African and Caribbean communities in Norwich in January 2003, following a meeting to discover what our needs and concerns were. It was clearly recognised that there was a need to provide young people in the community with a chance to empower themselves. We recognise the cultural diversity that is essentially African and Caribbean, and provide services to meet such diverity.
Subscription for annual membership is:
- Employed:
- £5.00
- Students and unwaged:
- £1.00
Voluntary donations are welcome.
Aims and objectives
- To provide social and cultural support by creating a sense of integration and a feeling of being part of a community.
- To offer group support and help to adults and children who may feel isolated and excluded.
- To liase with schools, clubs, community organisations and service providers who share the same objectives in order to initiate new schemes.
- To provide options and support to young people in care and coming out of prison.
- To make available facilities for health and education advancement of members, e.g. sexual health awareness or after-school support for younger members.
- To organise alternative entertainment for the community, drawing from our culturally-diverse background.
Contact Details
Caribbean and African Network
c/o The Belvedere Centre
Belvoir Street
Norwich
NR2 4QS
UK
Tel +44 (0)1603 630041
