To request a copy then please contact:

Llinos Merriman /Suzy Barrett
Wales Women’s National Coalition
Anchor Court
Keen Road
Cardiff
CF24 5JW
Tel: 029 2047 8918/2047 8919
E-mail: suzy-barrett@wwnc.org.uk

The events will start from 10am and finish by 3pm and will include interactive workshops designed to address the barriers to, opportunities for, greater engagement of women into public life.

Details are as follows:

1. Monday 8th March – Rhyl Women’s Centre
2. Wednesday 10th March – Nolton Church Hall, Bridgend
3. Thursday 11th March – Splott Community First Centre, Cardiff.

The  UK  is  the world’s sixth richest country. And yet 13.5 million people live  in poverty*. The kind of poverty that means they can’t afford to heat their homes and their children go to school hungry.  But the poverty that’s right on   our doorstep   is   often  overlooked.  And  it’s  certainly misunderstood.  At  Oxfam, we know that people don’t choose to be poor. The fact  is they find themselves in circumstances that leave them trapped. But with  enough  public  pressure  for change – and enough political will – we believe  this  situation can be ended.  The purpose of this role is to work with  others  to influence policy and practice, ideas and beliefs to reduce poverty in Wales and the UK.

To find out more and to apply, visit our website quoting ref:  INT 3616

www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs

Closing Date:  28th February 2010
Interview Date: w/c 19th March 2010

Sunday 14th February

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Glanfa Stage

12:00pm  – 16.00pm

A FREE EVENT

All are welcome

A fun ‘hands on’ family day of celebration featuring:

Stage performances , Folk art workshops, Kite exhibition , Lion dancing and much more

For more info please contact Frank Yu:
Mob:07870 351 004
E-Mail: Frankyu@mdcforu.co.uk

This course offers you the opportunity to gain an awareness of the complexities of domestic abuse/violence, the impact and effects of those who experience violence and abuse within their relationships and own homes.

As well as looking at the wider social underpinning views and the barriers that prevent women seeking help.

This is a one day course that is open to Women’s Aid member groups, formal and informal women groups, to individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse

18th February 2010 – Cathays Methodist Church Cardiff
Starting Time – 10am – 4pm Finish
Cost:
Welsh Womens Aid member groups – Standard Rate +VAT per person
External Organisations – £155.00 +VAT per person

Accreditation Fee – £15 per person

Understanding Domestic Violence & Related Services
Levels 1, 2 & 3

You can develop your understanding of the strategic framework for the delivery of services to women and children experiencing domestic violence/abuse.

This comprehensive three day course explores the development of services within national and local strategic contexts, including the values, aims and objectives of organisations that work with those experiencing domestic violence/abuse. Examine the beliefs around domestic violence/abuse and of the social roles of men and women the myths about

Identifying the needs of those experiencing domestic violence/abuse, and the complexities of those needs, the reasons why women stay or return, understanding how domestic abuse/violence affects children, the legal remedies available and how organisations can work effectively together to support women and children experiencing domestic abuse/violence.

This is a three day course that is open to formal and informal women groups, to individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse

24, 25, & 26 February 2010 – Cathays Methodist Church Cardiff
Starting Time – 10am – 4pm Finish
Cost:
Welsh Womens Aid member groups – Standard Rate +VAT per person per day
External Organisations – £155.00 +VAT per person per day

Accreditation Fee – £15 per person

Understanding the effects of Domestic Violence on Children
Level 3

You will be able to identify the impact of domestic violence/abuse on children and young people, looking at the effects of domestic abuse/violence on children’s development.

You will consider the links between domestic abuse and child abuse, looking at research and information sharing that has been undertaken. In addition there is an exploration of how to work with families where there is domestic abuse.

This is a three day course that is open to formal and informal women groups, to individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse.

This course is designed for those who work with children, but offers an understanding to individuals working in sectors that come into contact with domestic abuse.

3, 4, & 5th March 2010 – Cathays Methodist Church Cardiff
Starting Time – 10am – 4pm Finish
Cost:
Welsh Womens Aid member groups – Standard Rate +VAT per person per day
External Organisations – £155.00 +VAT per person per day

Accreditation Fee – £15 per person
For more details please contact:
Colette Morgan Accreditation Project Co-ordinator,
Welsh Womens Aid
Tel: 029 20390874
Email: colettemorgan@welshwomensaid.org.uk

To book a place at the event, e-mail wales@iwa.org.uk or ring 02920 660820

Do you want to become more active in your community but don’t know how?

Do you want to get your voice heard?

The Engendering Change training course is designed to give women a better knowledge and understanding of:

Decision making processes in local, national and central government
Barriers to equality and ways in which these can be overcome
Communication and confidence skills
Strategic thinking and building an effective case to take on a community issue
Opportunities for lobbying and campaigning

Costs:        Training is FREE and childcare, access and travel costs will be paid.

When:         Thursdays, 9.30am to 3.00 pm for 6 weeks –
4th, 11th & 25th, February 2010 and 4th, 11th & 18th March 2010
Please note there will be no training on 18th Feb as it is half-term week.

Where:        Splott Communities First Centre, Splott Methodist Church, Splott Road, Cardiff, CF24 2BW.

Who:         All women who ‘want to make a difference’ particularly women who are currently under represented in the decision making process because of race, disability, age or social status.

Places:        A maximum of 20 places per course – booking is essential

Please note the closing date for applications is Monday 25th January 2010

For more information and an application form please contact:

Kate Thomas or Paula Manley,
19 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9HA
e-mail: wmad@btconnect.com   Tel: 029 2022 1965