In response to interest from our groups MODA intends to set up a new forum: Migrants' Anti-Poverty Alliance (MAPA). MAPA aims to bring together migrant community organisations and stake holders interested in the issue and consequences of poverty and unemployment experienced by migrant communities and individuals.

MAPA aims to:

• 1. Monitor the level and size of poverty, destitution and unemployment among migrant communities and individuals through conducting research, surveys and case studies;
• 2. Create a forum for participants and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, experiences, ideas, resources and co-operate in finding solutions through developing shared strategies and projects;
• 3. Use the data obtained through research and shared strategies to influence policy-makers in relation to tackling migrants' poverty and unemployment;
• 4. Provide information, advice and training focusing on the promotion of employment, self-employment and social enterprise.

The project will work to achieve the above aims through:

• 1. Creating a forum of interested parties;
• 2. Developing research projects;
• 3. Holding bi-monthly meetings;
• 4. Developing proposals for fund-raising to support anti-poverty and employment measures for the benefit of migrant individuals and families;
• 5. Co-ordinating and co-operating with similar networks, organisations and agencies to influence policy-makers; 7. Providing information, advice and training.

MODA's MAPA network is open to all migrants, migrant community organisations, public bodies, businesses and other stakeholders interested in the promotion of employment and anti-poverty solutions to tackle poverty and destitution experienced by migrant families and individuals.

To register interest in joining this network please email info@moda.org.uk

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