About Sesame Organisation
Sesame Organisation was previously known as End Violence and Racism Against ESEA Communities (EVR). We empower East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) communities in the UK through mental health services, and offer training and education for all to tackle racism and promote equity. We are registered as Sesame Organisation CIC (13279897).
Our Services
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Group Support
We provide free group support spaces for ESEA individuals living in the UK. Our groups include open and closed sessions, LGBTQIA+ groups, language-specific groups, and a peer support group for ESEA therapists.
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Individual Counselling
We provide free individual therapy for support workers working with the ESEA communities and NHS staff who identify as ESEA. We offer support in multiple languages and varying therapeutic modalities.
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Befriending
Our Befriending Project pairs international students from ESEA heritages/countries with UK-based local volunteers, who may be from any heritage(s), in their city. This project currently runs in London, Bristol, and Manchester.
For international students, sign up here
For UK based volunteers, sign up here
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Cultural Competence Training
We offer a free, one-day online CPD-certified cultural competence training for support workers and professionals. The reflective session enhances awareness and skills for working effectively with ESEA communities.
Sign up here
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Parent Community Group
We offer an online community group for parents who have children who are part of the ESEA community. This includes parents who do not themselves identify as ESEA. This group meets twice a month and is peer support led.
Sign up here
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Community Events
We host community based events across the UK which aim to facilitate inclusive events that build trust, spark meaningful conversation about mental health, and help dismantle barriers to support.
Community Events
At the heart of everything we do is community building. Our events bring ESEA community members together through food, music, arts, and celebration. In September 2024, we commemorated ESEA Heritage Month with our second annual Community Care Retreat, in collaboration with On Your Side and supported by aloe mental health. Watch the highlights video here, and check out our upcoming events below!
Produced by Cherry Xu