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We are constantly writing articles about our latest news and updates as a charity organisation as well as posting opinions on a diverse range of cultural and equality issues and also offering information and advice for local communities.
How I started a Beauty Business from Scratch with the Support of Diversity House
International Women’s Day 8th March 2018 Over the years, Diversity House has supported so many women achieve their business goals through the women empowerment programme called ‘Supporting Women and Girls’ (SWAG) project formerly known as the ‘Swale Women Empowering Women’ programme. Here is the story of one of our shining stars who came to the programme speaking no English but is now running a successful Beauty Business in the Swale area. Read Rashmi’s Raju’s story which she presented at
Making the Right Choices – Life Skills Lessons for Girls on SWAG programme
Life Skills Lessons for Girls on SWAG programme Since launching the ‘Supporting Women and Girls’ (SWAG) programme in May 2017, the SWAG project team has provided life skills workshops to girls and young women from the ages of 10 years upwards to equip them with the essential tools to survive the knocks and challenges posed by life. Thus, workshops on maintaining healthy relationships for young women, goal setting and decision making, educational skills, development training; even creative pursuits have
Black Britain on Film – Dedicated to the Memory the Unsung Heroes and Sheroes of WW1
Dedicated to the Memory the Unsung Heroes and Sheroes of WW1 How does one create an inclusive Remembrance Day celebration? This is the question posed by the ‘Breaking the Myths; WW1 & Africa’ project when it raises awareness of the contribution of Africans in WW1 and finds ways to properly acknowledge that contribution. VIEW FLYER One idea initiated by Diversity House in collaboration with Ideas Test in Sittingbourne was to host a screening
Remembering the Unremembered – The Diversity House Youth Club gain practical History Lesson
The Diversity House Youth Club gain practical History Lesson The Diversity House Youth Club had a wonderful history lesson on 26th October 2017, when they took part in a heritage trail in Sittingbourne to learn more about the war heroes of WW1. The project is part of the ‘Breaking Myths; WW1 & Africa’ series in collaboration with Big Ideas Company on the ‘Unremembered’ project. Fortunately, Diversity House offices are located just next to ‘Remembrance Avenue’ which (as the name
International Year of the Older Person – Staying Healthy and Active while Ageing
Staying Healthy and Active while Ageing It was International Day of the Older Persons on 2nd October 2017 and Diversity House in the spirit of the day put on the coffee and warmly welcomed old friends and community members to drop in and enjoy discussions on ‘Staying Healthy and Active while Ageing.’ As we live longer, it is a known fact that the elderly face challenges relating to health and lack of mobility as well as the spectre of
Diversity House & Swale CVS Win Lottery Fund to Support BME Volunteering
Friday 5th January 2018 Diversity House and Swale CVS are delighted to announce that the Big Lottery Awards for All have granted £8,651 to support Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Communities with volunteering in the Swale area. The project will raise awareness of the benefits of volunteering amongst BME groups, thereby leading to recruitment, training and supporting the beneficiaries from these groups to volunteer locally and build social capital. VIEW PRESS RELEASE VIEW VOLUNTEERING FLYER