Touch of Love is proud to recognise the achievements of its founder, Jane Akadiri, who was awarded a Certificate of Commendation at The Black Scottish Awards.
This prestigious recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to the Aberdeen Black community.
The commendation not only honours Jane's hard work, passion, and dedication, but it also highlights the collective efforts, commitment, and shared vision of the Touch of Love team.
Through her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering and uplifting the community, Jane has been a driving force behind the organization’s impactful programs.
Her passionate advocacy for inclusivity continues to positively affect the lives of many, especially within Scotland’s BAME communities.
Touch of Love is thrilled to see Jane’s contributions recognised and remains steadfast in its mission to foster a community where everyone is respected, loved, and supported.
About Touch of Love
Touch of Love is a grassroots charity dedicated to empowering the city’s most vulnerable populations. The organisation focuses on addressing critical needs such as food insecurity, social isolation, and cultural integration within ethnic minority communities.
Currently, it serves approximately 36,000 individuals annually through a range of programs, including food bank operations, youth development initiatives, and holistic support services for ethnic minority women and families.
Many of the children Touch of Love supports are young Scots challenged by social isolation and exclusion, as well as new Scots facing financial barriers , limited access to social activities , and no access to public funds. The charity currently supports over 450 young new Scots across Aberdeen.