Improving Health, Empowering Communities.
FACE – FACE – Foundation for African and Caribbean Engagement supports African, Caribbean, refugee, and migrant communities to live healthier, dignified, and fulfilled lives in the UK by advocating on issues that disproportionately affects the community. FACE provides a platform and voice for the African community by influencing social change through research, community collaboration, policy engagement and capacity building.
ABOUT FACE
FACE – Foundation for African and Caribbean Engagement is a UK-based community charity dedicated to improving health, wellbeing, and quality of life for African, Caribbean, refugee, and migrant communities.
We provide integrated, culturally responsive support for people living with long-term and chronic health conditions, including HIV, diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and mental health challenges.
Our work focuses on prevention, education, early intervention, advocacy, and compassionate, person-centred care.
What We Do
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🩺 Health Support
Culturally responsive support for people living with chronic and long-term health conditions, including HIV, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and other complex health needs.
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📘 Prevention & Education
Community-based health education, awareness programmes, screening, and self-management support that empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing.
03.
🤝 Advocacy & Referrals
Practical support to navigate the NHS and social care systems, including advocacy, signposting, and referrals to health, housing, welfare, and social services.
04.
🧠 Mental Wellbeing
Emotional and psychosocial support through peer engagement, mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and culturally sensitive wellbeing initiatives.
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🌍 Community Engagement & Peer Support
We strengthen communities through outreach, peer support groups, community dialogue, and culturally safe spaces that build trust, reduce isolation, and encourage shared learning.
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🛡️ Inclusion, Access & Social Support
Support addressing social and structural barriers such as migration status, language, stigma, poverty, and access to services — ensuring dignity, inclusion, and equitable care for all.
Community Outreach
Peer Support
Health Education
Advocacy & Access
OUR APPROACH
A Holistic, Community-Led Approach to Health & Wellbeing
FACE takes a holistic, community-led approach to improving health and wellbeing.
We recognise that health is shaped not only by medical care, but also by culture, social conditions, access to services, housing, employment, and lived experience.
Our work focuses on prevention, early support, advocacy, and long-term wellbeing, delivered in ways that are culturally safe, inclusive, and accessible.
- Addressing health inequalities linked to disability, poverty, migration, and social exclusion
- Strengthening access to health, social care, housing, education, and community support
OUR IMPACT
Who We Support & How We Help
FACE supports individuals, families, and communities who experience health inequalities, social exclusion, and barriers to accessing care.
Our work is rooted in dignity, cultural understanding, and practical action, responding to both immediate needs and long-term challenges affecting African, Caribbean, refugee, and migrant communities.
👶 Children & Young People
We support children and young people to achieve healthy development, education, wellbeing, and opportunity.
Our work helps young people from African, Caribbean, and migrant backgrounds overcome health, social, and economic barriers while building confidence, resilience, and future pathways.
👵 Older & Elderly People
We provide health, wellbeing, and social support for older people living with long-term conditions, disability, or isolation.
Our services promote independence, dignity, and quality of life while helping older adults manage chronic illness and stay connected to their communities.
♿ People with Disabilities
FACE delivers inclusive support for people living with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
We address health access, advocacy needs, and social participation, ensuring individuals receive fair treatment, appropriate services, and the support they need to live with dignity.
🌍 Communities & Organisations
We work with communities, charities, and voluntary organisations to strengthen services and collective impact.
Through partnership, shared learning, and community development, we help build resilient systems that respond to real needs at local and international levels.
Help Us Reach More Communities
Your support enables FACE to deliver trusted, community-led health and wellbeing services where they are needed most.
