Everyone Happy Dance!

It's been very hectic over the past few days as we hosted our very first Multicultural Women's Advocacy - MEPP Project Event on Tuesday evening...

Each of the Women taking part in this project took on a key role in the event organising using their skills, knowledge and aspirations to put together an amazing event!

From logistics to room styling to catering to running the mini makeover & style workshops to the catering for the evening ... everything was handled in the most professional manner - the event was managed like clockwork and our Guests enjoyed a fabulous evening that was so smooth, welcoming and warm... and everyone loved the food!

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone that attended the evening, we appreciated you being there with us on the evening more than words can say and a very special Thank you to all those behind the scenes who continue to support us, encourage us and give us a little push to as we stand tall and shine!

Much Happy Dancing to all

The MEPP Team xx

PS... photos from Tuesday evening are on the way!

"True confidence comes from the certainty of your unwavering commitment and 

your willingness to do whatever it takes. 

When you are coming from this place, you have nothing to prove"  

 ~ Chris Howard

The MEPP Team 

We would love to have you join us!

Peace, Style & Empowerment MEPP Art & Fashion Cocktail Evening

Where MEPP Project

                                                    ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre

245 Lady Denman Drive, Canberra ACT When    Tuesday, 27th September 2001 Time      5:30pm for 6:00pm Start Cost      $25.00 per person RSVP     Ph: 6230 4632 or via email mepp.mwa@gmail.com by 20th   September  or click here

About the Project The MEPP Project is all about our Women ~ a dedicated focus on them as a person, a mother and as a women who is looking to establish themselves in the community by joining the workforce or starting their own business in an area that not only aligns their qualifications and skills but also aligns with their passion. We invite you to join us for an evening that showcases the amazing work of the Women involved in this project. Award Winning Artist from Sudan Nafisa Bilal is an award winning artist from Sudan, who has exhibited across Sudan, Cairo and Sydney.  Nafisa's paintings are about her, about Sudanese women, the beauty of nature and Sudanese customs.  Through Nafisa's colourful paintings, she hopes to show peace amongst humanity, beyond ethnic and geographic differences. Style, Fashion & Confidence A large component of self-confidence is feeling good about yourself.  When you look good, you feel good and you are more confident.  Join our Women as they walk you through a mini Style & Fashion workshop, where they will help you find your "Style Confidence" Cocktails & Canapes The evening will be catered by our wonderful Food Connoisseur, Jennifer Lowe who will be providing us with an array of tempting treats for all to enjoy! Mingle & Meet our wonderful and inspiring women who are trail-blazing a path of Empowerment for Refugee and Migrant Women here in the ACT. We hope to see you there! To RSVP please click here

"Genuine beginnings begin within us, even when they are brought to our attention by external opportunities"

~ William Bridges 

Image: Dancing  by: Vanessa

Nafisa, Art & an Excited Kindergarten Class

Yesterday was a very special day on many fronts.

Nafisa was invited to spend some time with a lovely class of Kindergarten school children and talk to them about what it's like to be an Artist, where she is from and how she knows what to paint.  They also loved hearing about Africa and Sudan, where Nafisa is orignally from.

This very eager bunch have been learning about Australian Artist Fred Williams and this term visited the National Art Gallery to see the current Fred Williams Exhibition.

The children invited Nafisa to their class so that they could proudly present their artwork projects - their interpretations of their favourite Fred Williams paintings and gain some 'expert' tips from a Real Live Artist, as in their words... "all the ones we learn about are dead"  (Please remember this in their words and they are only 5yrs old).  So it was very "cool" to talk to Nafisa who received the very high 10 Stars and Twinkling Eyes rating for her amazing and beautiful artwork.

Although Nafisa was a little nervous in the beginning, she put all that aside to share some great tips and was really impressed with this talented little bunch.  Nafisa has been invited back to spend some more time with the children next term as their new art project is going to be on Nafisa's work and their interpretation of her paintings!

Lots of fun was had by all!

The MEPP team

"Trust in yourself. Your perceptions are often far more accurate than you are willing to believe" 

~ Claudia Black 

Isn't this a gorgeous view?!

We are so excited to have moved from an office location in the City to our new and beautiful space down by the lake, and this is the gorgeous view we have out of our windows.

Last week was our first week here and what a way to celebrate some wonderful achievements and milestones for the Project and our amazing Women.

We are so grateful for the continued support we have been given and thank all those who believe in our Women and this Project.

We look forward to Welcoming everyone to share this space with us for our upcoming Peace, Style & Empowerment Cocktail evening on Tuesday, 27th of September.

If you would like to find out more about our upcoming event, please click here here for details

Thank you, The MEPP Team x

Congratulations Rogia

Today we were honoured to attend the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum - Food and Culture: The Impact on Health and Ageing workshop.

Speaking at the event was our very own Rogia Ali, who spoke about the importance of recognising the diversity of our society and the importance of introducing Halal food and recognising the need to cater for all cultures and religions in our society.

We are all extremely proud of Rogia ~ she was not going to allow her fears and nerves hold her back and she was AMAZING!

Congratulations Rogia!!

Thank you to CMCF for allowing us to come along to support Rogia and another huge Thank you to Jennifer, Kasey and Nafisa who worked behind the scenes with the CMCF team to assist with the catering for today's event!

We loved seeing Jennifer, Kasey and Nafisa shine on TV this evening - Congratulations!

The MEPP Team

Words of Wisdom from Kevin Spacey

"To know and understand" why you do what you do .... such powerful words that if you allow yourself to listen to them, Oh the places we can go and the things we can achieve...

Believe in yourself ... believe that these powerful words are for all of you who wish to achieve their dreams and goals!

There is nothing you can't achieve if you know what you want and you have the focus, vision and determination to achieve it.

You deserve it!

Thank you Kevin Spacey for your inspiration ~ we are listening and taking action!

The MEPP Team

Welcome!

We've just got started!

Aside from being extremely excited by our project and constantly inspired by the amazing Women involved in our project, we extend a warm Welcome to you and love having you here with us as we embark on this amazing journey together.

The MEPP project is all about our Women and working together to give them the tools and skills to go out and achieve their dreams and goals whether via employment or in some instances, starting their own business.

Our trail-blazing group are inspiring those around them to push through their fears, step out of their comfort zones and reach for their dreams that have, up until now, been squashed.

We look forward to sharing many a story with you as we travel this path together!

The MEPP Team