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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                                English for Speakers of Other Languages
DOSTI                              (Friendship) Women's Group -       providing friendship and support
WRAP                              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