Liverpool Arabic Centre (LAC)

Centre offering information, support and activities to the local community.

The Centre was developed by local people to improve the social and economic wellbeing of the Yemeni/Arabic community.

We do this through improving their health and education whilst strengthening the awareness of the community within wider society through the celebration and promotion of all aspects of Arabic history, language, cultural heritage and identity.

Community Resources & Advocacy

We offer drop-in support to assist community members with housing, welfare, and other issues they may be facing. Monday – Thursday 10am – 4pm, Friday 9:30am – 1pm (one to one support).

Men’s Intergenerational Activities

This group is very popular with local men, fathers and sons who take part in a range of fun and enjoyable activities, chess. Table tennis, board games, cultural storytelling and much more. To find out more contact the centre or call along and join us on Monday evenings.

Arabic Language Classes

Come and join our Arabic language classes for age 16+. We offer a range of levels. Our courses run for 10 weeks and you will be offered additional support by phone and email in between the weekly evening classes. For Further details contact Liverpool Arabic Centre.

Women’s Mentoring

The women’s support group is now offering ESOL, weekly classes are delivered in the centre and you can learn English which will be relevant to language you need in real life situations.

Forced Marriage

LAC operates as part of a network of organisations providing support and information for individuals who are at risk and or experiencing issues in relation to forced marriage. We offer an information and referral service into organisations who provide expert advice.

Supporting integration and community participation

We recognise that taking the first steps to access services and provision in the are can be difficult, especially if you are new to the area and or country. LAC will support you with this, our mentor programme will offer you one to one support and then enable you to link with members of the community who can share positive experiences of taking part in a range of recreational and personal development opportunities.