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Cynefin Pamoja Healing Mind, Body, and Spirit Holistic Therapy for Women & Girls from Ethnic minority communities
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Researchers examining reasons for non-participation in sport women and girls from Black, Asian and Ethnic minority communities commonly identify a set of contributory factors. ·low incomes limiting what can be spent on sport; ·limited time because of long hours working in low paid jobs (and religious observance for some); ·limited facilities in the areas where they live; ·limited mobility because low levels of car ownership make it difficult to reach opportunities further away.

Beneficiaries

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

    Specifically, Women and girls from Black, Asian and Ethnic minority communities with low or non-participation in fitness activities and will be invited to network with women from similar backgrounds within the community to share lived experiences.

  • Children / Young People

    Girls from Black and Asian backgrounds to participate in physical and wellness activities through running a number of wellness clinics such as women only yoga and Pilates sessions, complementary therapy treatments and nutritional advice.

  • Adults

    Women from ethnic minority backgrounds will be given opportunities for nutritional advice, information on holistic therapy courses and other related fitness activities. Key women sports organisations from Newport will be invited to be role models.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 200

    The project will work with more than 200 women

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

100

Girls will be invited to attend yoga and Pilates sessions

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£9,500.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

300

The project will work with more than 300 BAME women & girls

Project Outcome Targets

Raise awareness & understanding of healthy lifestyle choices and fitness within diverse Communities

Advise & support women on job and training opportunities in the Beauty sector

5 beneficiaries will gain transferrable skills to take to other areas like jobs & volunteering.

Project Activities

  • Women & girls invited to participate in fitness (Yoga/Pilates) and wellness sessions in the NYCA hub

  • Nutrition clinics to be provided to Women & girls who participate in fitness sessions & attendees

  • 5 Women will be trained as complementary therapists and 5 trainees will be supported onto L2 course

  • Local women athletes and mental health consultants will be invited to be guest speakers& role models

  • Women and girls will be encouraged to have wellness/holistic therapy treatments such as massages.

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Collect feedback after every session, record number of attendees at sessions. Surveys/ questionnaire

OTHER PARTNERS

Community Connectors Newport city Council

We will promote and market the project

Coleg Gwent

To provide course & funding related information on VTCT Diploma in Complementary Therapies Level 3

Newport Live

To support with coach volunteers and info, advice and asistance in sports development

Streetgames

Partnership with Streetgames girls SPORTS project called US GIRLS for growth & sustainbilitity