Centre supports BME groups

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The Greek Cypriot Women's Organisation (GCWO) is one of many BME voluntary organisations who have taken advantage of the London Hazards Centre's free training and developmental support in recent weeks.

GCWO was set up in 1982 in response to the growing need for health information and education amongst mainly Greek Cypriot women. GCWO provides a warm and friendly meeting space for Greek Cypriot and other local women. The organisation provides advice and counselling services, alongside classes ranging from English for speakers of other languages to Greek dancing and step aerobics.

Last November, GCWO hosted two LHC training days for Haringey's BME groups and this year its manager, Kiki Karatzaferi, decided to have a health & safety training morning for the centre's staff and volunteers. 'It gave us an opportunity to brush up on our health and safety knowledge' said Kiki afterwards. 'We're grateful to the London Hazards Centre for giving us this opportunity'.

Other groups benefiting from the BME project this year have included Kurdish Housing Association, Lee Housing Association, London Wildlife Trust, St Luke’s Aftercare service, West London Mission and Yad Voezer. If your group has taken part in the BME project and wants further training or developmental support, contact Angie or Mumtaz on 020 7794 5999.

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