Dosti

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   The Dosti (friendship) project aims to connect generations, cultures and
   disciplines. It provides opportunities, presents challenges and empowers
   women from all backgrounds and cultures, encouraging their development
   through new and imaginative projects. It has made a significant difference
   to the lives of Peterborough Women's Centre users, alleviating social
   isolation and promoting cohesion, mutual understanding, friendship and
   respect. Women in the project represent over 30 different nationalities
   between them!

                

   We have been able to motivate women and engage them in learning and
   help them to overcome negative experiences. Dosti continues to involve
   women in learning through a range of developmental actvities. Some of
   the projects that have evolved include:

• ESOL classes - English for Speakers of Other Languages
• DOSTI (Friendship) Women's Group - providing friendship and support
• WRAP group - Women Refugees and Asylum seekers in Peterborough
• ROSHNI - a group for Asian women who want to learn English and
  share their life experiences
• AWAZ - a group for Asian women with learning difficulties
• MYLAP - Myths and Legends Art Project
• Cook and Eat - city women get together for sessions of culinary fun
• Basic Food Hygiene - short courses run with Peterborough College
  of Adult Education
• First Aid - courses on basic first aid

   There have also been various day trips organised, including a visit to a
    jewellery exhibition, trips to Southall and Leicester and a tour of Parliament.

   We have forged new partnerships and the Dosti project has helped to
   strengthen the links with other partners within this project. Our partners
   include Peterborough Racial Equality Council, Peterborough Museum, 
   Peterborough College of Adult Education, BBC Asian Network, Mosaic,
   Peterborough District Hospital Mental Health Assessment Team,
   Bridgegate Drugs Advisory Services, Peterborough Council for Voluntary
   Services, North Peterborough Primary Care Trust, East of England Anand
   Mela and Sangam Indian Women's Association.

   If you would like further information on the Dosti project please contact
   Fatima Alidina, BME Women's Support Worker at the centre on 01733
   311564/311568 or email her at pboro.womens.centre@btclick.com