Celebrating the people and organisations creating a more inclusive Rochdale KYP is inviting residents, community groups, businesses and public sector organisations to nominate the individuals and organisations making an outstanding contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion across the borough. Nominations for the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026 are now open and must be submitted by Friday […]
This week at KYP, we were delighted and honoured to welcome the new Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Imtiaz Feroz Gondal, for an introductory visit to learn more about our organisation, its history, and the impact it continues to have within the local community. The afternoon commenced with a presentation outlining KYP’s rich history, tracing […]
Over the 2025 Easter Holidays, KYP hosted 4 Activity days for children from the ages of 4 –16 funded through the Holiday, Activity & Food programme (HAF) managed by Rochdale Borough Council. Over the course of the 4 days. The days were all designed to promote healthy living and creativity through various activities which were […]
KYP celebrates the month of Ramadan with a community Iftar on 17th March 2025 – to bring together members of the community from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds to break the fast by enjoying a delicious meal. The event, held in the middle of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, is designed to encourage unity, community […]
KYP celebrated the holiday season with a heartwarming Christmas Festivity on 23 December – to bring together families of refugees and asylum seekers from diverse ethnic backgrounds for a delightful festive meal. The event was designed to be held during the holidays, ensuring that children could enjoy the day with their families. It featured the […]
Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) proudly celebrated its 45th anniversary in October, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing dedication to community service. Established in 1979, KYP has emerged as a leading voluntary organisation, committed to the development and empowerment and education of the Rochdale community. The anniversary event, attended by esteemed guests and local dignitaries, […]
Rochdale commemorated Kashmir National Day on 24 October with a series of community events, including a flag-raising ceremony and a charity dinner, honouring the local Kashmiri community and supporting charitable causes. The events were organised by the Rochdale Kashmiri Association (RKA) and were widely attended by local officials, community leaders, and residents. The day began […]
Hundreds of local people had a health check-up at a specialised community event centred around raising awareness of preventative health services and encouraging more people to make better use of them. Over 200 local people attended and were able to have health conversations, get their blood pressure checked, have their heart rate checked, have DNA testing for genetic […]
Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) is a leading community/ voluntary organisation established in 1979 and has since been providing a range of services to the communities of Rochdale, Greater Manchester and beyond. A celebration event was held on Thursday 19 October, to mark 44 years since the organisation was established and was attended by over 100 […]
The event offered attendees a rare opportunity to explore over 30 biographies of South Asian individuals who either work in Rochdale or hail from the area On Tuesday 13 August, the Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) hosted an event at Unity House in Rochdale, in honour of South Asian Heritage Month. The occasion was dedicated to […]
