The Harbour Project for Swindon Refugees and Asylum Seekers
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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