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Embark on a cultural journey with Yallaa, an award-winning social enterprise in Northern Ireland, championing Arab culture, heritage, and arts. Yallaa’s mission is to bridge cultural gaps and foster a diverse, inclusive society.
We offer cultural training, cookery workshops, and vibrant events, celebrating Arab heritage while empowering Arab communities, including refugees and asylum seekers. Our passionate team is dedicated to promoting understanding, appreciation, and creating lasting impacts. Discover more about our vision for cultural harmony and how you can be a part of it.
Awards and Recognitions:
Rym Akhonzada’s leadership and Yallaa’s impactful work have garnered recognition through prestigious awards, including:
• Social Enterprise NI Highly Recommended Leader of the Year: Acknowledging Rym’s exceptional leadership in steering Yallaa toward positive social impact.
• Social Enterprise NI Highly Recommended Team of the Year: Recognising the collective efforts of the Yallaa team under Rym’s guidance.
• EMEEN Inspirational Entrepreneur Award: Celebrating Rym’s entrepreneurial spirit and the inspiration Yallaa brings to the community.
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📣 Quick Reminder! 📣
Join us tomorrow for our FREE ESOL classes at 2 Royal Avenue !
⭐Beginner 1: 11am-1pm
⭐Beginner 2: 1pm-3pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your English skills in a friendly and supportive environment!
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Yallaa Let’s Talk! 🗣️✨
Yesterday at 2 Royal Avenue, we held an ESOL session for our Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 students from 12pm-1.00pm, and it was all about conversation! 💬
No heavy grammar or rules. Just a chance for everyone to speak, share, and build confidence.
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A huge thank you to our fantastic volunteers, Moya and Niamh, for leading the group and creating a warm, welcoming space for everyone 💃🏾💃🏾🙏🏼
Seeing our students open up, get involved, and grow more confident was a joy 🙏🏼
These classes will be held every Sunday apart from the last Sunday of the month 🥰
Come and join us!
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🍂🍁 Welcome November! 🍁🍂
Here’s to crisp mornings, quiet moments, and the calm beauty of late autumn.
May this month bring peace and gratitude 🙏🏼
#NovemberVibes #SeasonOfChange #newmonthvibes
📢 Important Notice: No ESOL Class Today 📢
Due to the half-term holidays, our ESOL classes will be taking a short break this week. We'll resume as normal next week with Beginner 1 at 11 AM and Beginner 2 at 1 PM.
Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing you back in... class next week! 😊
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🧞♂️✨Ghoul evening everyone and welcome back to our weekly Arab Inspiration ✨🧞♂️
Tonight, we dive into the World of Arabic Storytelling: A Spooky Halloween Connection 🌙
Did you know that some of the most iconic tales of supernatural beings, mysterious ...worlds, and magical creatures trace their roots to Arab culture? The Arabian Nights, or Alf Layla wa-Layla, is a legendary collection of tales that has enchanted listeners for centuries and influenced storytelling worldwide.
As Halloween has creeped up on us again, it's fascinating to remember that stories ofJinns, Ghouls, and Spirit beings that haunt and inspire awe—originate in Arab folklore.
In The Arabian Nights, these creatures embody the mysterious and often frightening forces of the unseen world, thrilling audiences just like modern ghost stories do today.
This Halloween, let’s appreciate how Arab culture has helped shape our imaginations and the spine-chilling tales we enjoy during this spooky season. 🎃👻
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2 Royal Avenue was buzzing with Halloween vibes today! 👻☠🎃
The spooky fun continues tomorrow from 10am, with Yallaa Café serving up treats and flavours from 10am to 5 pm. Don’t miss out on another day of thrills and chills
see you there 💕🧙♀️
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