New Avenues Youth and Community Project

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BWG on holiday - 2007

Who can use the service?

All women, of all ages can use this service. We have several different sessions aimed at the needs of each group.

Sessions Available

Girls Group Evening Session this group meets twice a week on: the group take part in discussions about issues relating to their lives and we encourage expert guest speakers to come and take about specific issues such as drug abuse and domestic violence. The young women have an opportunity to socialize, do home work and talk to our experienced worker about any issues they may be facing.

Young/single Mothers Support Group. The group meets one morning per week to support young, single and new mothers. This is an opportunity to make friends, socialize, discuss issues regarding children and babies and to get one to one support from an experienced worker as well as some basic counseling.

Older Women’s Group this group meets one afternoon a week and is an excellent opportunity to meet people, spend some time outside the home and to take part in craft activities such as aromatherapy, clothes making and swimming.

Young Mother’s Group The young mothers group meets one morning a week to discuss health issues and as a social group. There will be a program of events including health and fitness sessions such as; swimming, keep fit, self defense and talks by experts on nutrition, breast feeding etc.

Holidays ProgramsThere are several outings and holidays arranged during each school break and during the summer.

Outreach. Our senior Bangladeshi women and girls’ worker; Syeda Rowgi Begum carries out regular outreach work in people’s homes. Appointments can be arranged by phone.

Other Services

If you need advice on any issues, our Bangladeshi Community Support worker; Shuria Khanum can be contacted. Shuria also carries out home visits but these must be arranged by appointment.

How can I be involved?

Contact Syeda Rowgi Begum on: 07958369664 or the project office for more information. The times of the sessions may vary so please contact the office.

Workers

Syeda Rowgi Begum — Senior Bangladeshi Women and Girls Worker, Lucy Rahman — Women and Girls Support Worker