Asian Women's Project

Asian Women's Project

Infobox Company
organisation_name = Asian Women's Project
organisation_
foundation = May 1982
company_type = Charitable organisation
location = Nottingham, UK
founder = Parveen Mirza
homepage = [http://www.asianwomensproject.org.uk www.asianwomensproject.org.uk]

Asian Women's Project (AWP) is a charitable organisation, that was set up to serve the Asian women of Nottingham.

History

The Asian Women's Project was foundered in May 1982 by three local Asian women, in Nottingham. However it has been carried through to the present day by one of the founders Parveen Mirza. The organisation has been successful in helping the Asian women of Nottingham, by giving them a place to build confidence and learn new skills. Over the years the organisation has begun new projects and activities to carry on serving the Asian women of Nottingham. It has to this very day offered and still is offering help to Asian women.

Projects

Radio Faza

Pehla Qadam - First Steps Day Nursery

STEPS Training Project

Jaan Tay Jahan - Healthy Living Centre

Hikmah Project

Activities

EDC Luncheon Club

Advice and Support for Cancer

University Social Work

Childcare - seasonal full day care

Training Courses - e.g. English classes

Raising Educational Achievement

Health Workshops

Recruitment Training of Asian Women in Health & Social Care

Social & Cultural Advantages - Eid, Vasaki and Diwali

Career Surgery

Health Workshops

After School Homework Club

Swimming & Aerobics Classes

Neighbourhood Renewal Regeneration

Drop-in Advice Sessions - welfare pages; immigration; debts; housing

Health Activities - sewing class; healthy eating; walking groups

Health & Beauty Courses

Cricket Tornaments

Community Radio

Volunteers Work Placement

Advocacy & Support

Relationship Counselling

See also

*Faza FM

External links

* http://www.radiofaza.org.uk/main
* http://www.asianwomensproject.org.uk


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