The Harbour Project for Swindon Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Description
Established in 2000,The Harbour Project is the only organisation in Swindon that provides direct support to asylum seekers and refugees. It has over 550 ?visitors? registered aged 0-70 coming from 46 different countries. It has a drop-in centre providing a safe space; help and advice to prepare for working in UK; daily English classes plus activities such as a women?s group, homework club & a football team. It is using funding from The Fore to fund a Female Visitor Engagement Officer, which will allow the Harbour Project to become a centre of excellence for female asylum seekers and refugees.
Funding programme:Core Programme
Funding round:2021 Summer
Grant amount:29721
Location: South West
Sector: Poverty and disadvantage, Human rights law and justice, Women and girls