Manchester Congolese Organisation (MaCO)
Manchester Congolese Organisation (MaCO) is dedicated to providing assistance to those in need. MaCO believes that everyone deserves access to basic necessities and works tirelessly to make this a reality.
MaCO’s Health Service is run by volunteers who speak English and the main Congolese languages and who possess a range of health experience and cultural knowledge. The organisation supports asylum seekers and refugees in accessing health care services.
To enable MaCO members to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and the community, MaCO organises workshops and advice sessions on “Healthy Life Style.” These sessions are delivered in partnership with the Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN), Refugee Action, and the NHS. Service users come from different African communities living in Manchester.
Over the years, MaCO has grown from a small group of volunteers to a respected organisation with a wide range of programmes and services. The organisation is proud to have helped thousands of individuals and families in need and measures its success by the positive impact made in the community and beyond.
The Homework Club was set up to help African children who struggle with the English language to improve their schoolwork and achieve their best at school. Since the introduction of this project, teachers have reported a significant improvement in children’s work. Subjects taught include Maths, English, French, ICT, Computer Programming, and Science. The project also provides high-quality learning resources for parents to borrow and use at home, aiming to increase parental involvement in children’s learning and support improvement in school attainment, especially in areas where families have limited resources.
MaCO continues to expand its services and support the community by providing essential health and educational services, ensuring that individuals and families receive the assistance they need to thrive.
“At MACO, we measure our success by the impact we have on the lives of those we serve. We are proud to have made a positive difference in our community and beyond.”
