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We provide training and events for young people and women in the Borough of Tower Hamlets working in partnership with a range of other organisations and firms.
Looking to get qualifications or build confidence? Young People Click Here, Women Click Here to find out what we offer.
We provide training and events for young people and women in the Borough of Tower Hamlets working in partnership with a range of other organisations and firms.
Looking to get qualifications or build confidence? Young People Click Here, Women Click Here to find out what we offer.
Women's Project Taster Courses
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Tanya on Short Taster Courses
Tanya moved to a domestic violence refuge in East London to get away from a dominating husband who had forced her to be an accomplice in his criminal activities. She found herself trying to start a new life with her son but with limited skills, very low confidence and facing real issues with depression. She was referred to our Women’s Project so she could improve her English and learn how to use a computer. She came along with another lady from the refuge as she was too nervous to come alone.
Tanya signed up for ICT and ESOL classes but, on the advice of a volunteer who had come through the courses herself, also undertook our short confidence course. The tasters allowed Tanya to rapidly develop a wide range of basic skills, helped her come out of her shell and equipped her to begin independent life when her time at the refuge came to an end. Now involved in further training and community volunteering herself, Tanya has made many friends and developed a strong sense of belonging to the community in Tower Hamlets.
"I wanted to use the internet to look into citizenship and housing issues but had never even used a computer before. The course let me become independent."
Tanya
City Gateway Women's Project, Lansbury Lodge, 117 Ricardo Street, Poplar, London, E14 6EQ. Tel: 020 7515 7878