28/10/2026
On Saturday, Carmen had the privilege of attending the first-ever UK African Parenting Summit, hosted by Empowering Parents of African Children in the UK (Empowering Parents of African & Migrant Children (EPACUK) ).
From the inspiring speakers and panel discussions to the Mayor of Dudley, entertainers, businesses and organisations represented, everything reflected a shared commitment to empowering migrating parents and strengthening families.
As a charity supporting girls and women affected or at risk of Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM), the summit was a powerful reminder that supporting families who have migrated to the UK goes far beyond any single issue. It requires cultural humility, trauma-informed care and a holistic understanding of the challenges of navigating life in a new country.
These include raising children between two cultures, understanding the law, accessing services, rebuilding confidence and finding a sense of belonging in unfamiliar surroundings.
Understanding one another is key to building trust, meaningful relationships and connecting families with the right support.
EPACUK's themes, “Change begins with us” and “It takes a village to raise a child,” resonate deeply with us at Dorcas, and we believe in building stronger communities, empowering families and ensuring every woman, parent and family feels seen, understood and supported.
Thank you, EPACUK, for such an inspiring event! Carmen was genuinely blown away by the incredible people she met and the meaningful conversations she had and is already looking forward to 9th October 2027!
Empowering Parents of African & Migrant Children (EPACUK)
