EDGE (Youth)
Who are we targeting?
- We are targeting girls from B.M.E. ages 11 – 25 yrs.
- All B.M.E. girls are welcome at the club girls who access education via school, college or who are working.
- Girls
who do not have access any outside provision through home visits via Asian youth worker.
What is the Project?
- The project provides positive learning experiences for Asian girls between the ages 11 - 25.
- Aims to encourage Asian girls to access social and Leisure educational activities.
- The provision provides with projects such as art workshops and issue based discussions which provide girls with an opportunity to express their views and opinions.
- The girls are given opportunity to take part in outside
activities e.g. residential, visit to Welsh Assembly, Asian festivals at Swindon and Birmingham.
What are we trying to
achieve?
- In E.D.G.E. we are trying to achieve an atmosphere that celebrates cultural diversity and religion and where the girls feel respected, valued and listened to.
- The girls feel safe and welcomed at the club. Also have chance to have fun and take part in recreational activities and socialise with peer group.
- To feel part of community taking part in community events e.g. Maindee festival, visit of Zimbabwe group to club.
- Have an opportunity to express themselves work together through creative opportunities e.g. dance, fashion, trips to cultural event.
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