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Issue 108... -... 23 August 2007

MODA News - MODA successes good news for all London voluntary sector

This is a year of success and progress for MODA and consequently for hundreds of community organisations benefiting from its services and programmes.

Quality Support Project
Big Lottery Fund have agreed to transfer the funds to MODA to continue the project after our partner organisation went into administration in April. This is good news for more than 50 community groups that have been receiving training and technical support from the project. Our full time officers Victor and Suj will restart their full engagement with the groups from August 2007. We will also be recruiting new benificiaries. The project aims to build up quality systems, policies and procedures of the beneficiary organisations to meet the standards of obtaining Quality Mark or PQASSO. If you are interested please fill in the online application form. (Click here)

Outreach Capacity Building Support Project
The City Bridge Trust has agreed to fund this project for the next three years. The target is to provide 1-2-1 targeted technical support to up to 30 small charities every year to build up their governance and operational structures, increase their planning know-how and increase their access to resources and funding through offering them 1-2-1 advice and practical help. We will start recruiting new beneficiaries in August. If you wish to be considered for support please fill in the online form: Outreach Capacity Building Support. (Click here)

Events - 'Refusal Factory'

‘'Women’s experiences of the detained fast track asylum process at Yarl’s Wood IRC'
Launch of new research by Bail for Immigration Detainees & discussion about fast track

Thursday 6 September 2007, 6.30-8.00pm
Lecture Hall, Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial St, London E1 6LS (nearest tube Aldgate East)

Since May 2005, women who claim asylum in the UK can be detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration removal centre for their cases to be ‘fast tracked’. They are expected to disclose their experiences, and prepare for their asylum interview and any appeals within a matter of days. Many do not have legal representation at their appeals. Women who have fled rape and torture are detained and most are turned down for asylum – only about one per cent of women win their case at initial decision in Yarl’s Wood, and only two per cent are successful at appeal.
" Refusal factory: Women’s experiences of the detained fast track asylum process at Yarl’s Wood" a new report by Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) presents evidence from BID’s casework, interviews with women who have been detained, from court observations of fast track asylum appeals at Yarl’s Wood, and information from legal representatives and detainee support organisations. It concludes that detained fast track undermines the right to seek asylum by stacking the odds against women.
In addition to launching BID’s research, this meeting will provide an opportunity to hear from women who have been detained in fast track. There will be time for questions and discussion with panel members, including lawyers and organisations working with detained women.
Chair: Alison Stanley, Bindman and Partners; Speakers: Sarah Cutler, Bail for Immigration Detainees Women who have been detained Lisa Amin, Lawrence Lupin Solicitors Women Against Rape/Black Women’s Rape Action Project Steve Symonds, Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association.

You can contact "Women for Refugee Women" on WRW@womankind.org.uk

Wednesday 12 September 2007; 12.00—19.30
REAP (Refugee in Effective and Active Partnership) AGM 18.45
At the Irish Centre, Hammersmith, 5 Blacks Road, London, W6 9DT

11.30 Arrival

12.00 – 14.00 Debate and Discussion Session 1:
Community Interpreters’ Professional Needs and Working Conditions

14.00 – 15.00 Lunch and performances from REAP’s “Hear My Voice” writers’ circle

15.00 – 16.00 Debate and Discussion Session 2:
Does Funders’ Dependency on Written Applications Disadvantage Refugee Organisations?

16.15 - 17.15 Debate and Discussion Session 3:
Monitoring and Impact of NAM – what do we know so far?

17.30 - 18.30 Refreshments and Networking

18.30 - 18.45 Thanks and Awards Presentation

18.45 – 19.30 REAP AGM Business Meeting

For more information please contact REAP: 01895 441530 enquiries@reap.org.uk

Thursday 6th September 2007, 10am-2pm
Indian YMCA Student Hostel, 41 Fitzroy Square, W1T 6AQ

This half-day event for Asian and other BME Community Groups includes:

Presentations by key funders of the voluntary and community sector (The Big Lottery Fund, London Councils, Sports England, Futurebuilders England

4th, 5th and 12th September 2007

This three-day course from AdviceUK is for people who wish to become effective and dynamic trainers by developing skills, knowledge and confidence around planning and delivering training to small and large groups. As well as providing an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective trainer, a core element of the course is enabling the participants to work towards achieving the qualification unit 10 Enabling Learning through Presentations, part of the Learning and Development NVQ. The course focuses on learning styles, profiling learners, dealing with difficult situations, structuring a talk and designing learning outcomes. It also covers practice talks, tips and tactics, using exercises and activites, NVQ underpinning knowledge. On the third day trainees will run a mini training session and receive feedback from a qualified NVQ Assessor.

The cost includes registration for the award, portfolio and assessment guidance, assessment of L10 evidence, verification and certification.
Prices: AdviceUK Members: £395; Voluntary Sector: £445 +VAT ; All others: £495 +VAT
For further information and booking contact: training@adviceuk.org.uk; 020 7407 6611 or click here.

Resources - Voice of Africa goes live

After a long anticipated wait Voice of Africa Radio has gone live on Wednesday 22nd August 2007. Tune in to 94.3 FM for bags of exciting programmes such as Africa Speaks, Community Affairs, Woman 2 Woman, Wake Up Africa, Work and Happiness, On the Road and many more. Experience a taste of Africa through discussion and debate as well as a wholesome choice of African music from zouk to kwaito to hi-life, as well as gospel music.

For further information you can also visit: www.voiceofafricaradio.com

Funding - Capital Investment Fund 2007-2008 - Voluntary and Community Sector

Deadline for application: 31st August.

NIACE is pleased to announce a new Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funding opportunity. This is available to voluntary and community organisations with direct contracts with the LSC to deliver learning. You may submit a bid for between £2,000 to £10,000. Expenditure in both streams must meet an audit definition of capital expenditure.

Application forms for funding and other necessary documents and information, including the guidance document for the e-strategy plan is available on the ACLearn website www.aclearn.net/capital-vcs.

Funding - Age Concern Grants schemes with monthly deadlines

Funding - Preventing Violent Extremis - Community Leadership Fund

Communities Preventing Violent Extremism is a grants programme to build the capacity of Muslim communities to take practical steps to reject violent extremism and feel a welcome part of wider British society.
Applications can be submitted at any time before the close of this fund. This fund will remain open until 31 March 2008 or until all funding is committed, which may be sooner.

For further information and guidelines click here.

(PT - 21 hrs) - Ipswich; Ref E/0048; Location: East of England
Salary £21,588 (pro-rata) Temporary until March 2008
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th August 2007

Based in the Refugee Council's office in Ipswich, the post-holder will provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees. For newly arrived asylum seekers, this will involve assistance with their applications for support to the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) of the Home Office. Asylum seekers housed in the region also access the One Stop Service for advice and support, as do refugees who have received a decision on their claims for asylum and are now entering mainstream services.

The team works with relevant agencies including community organisations, health institutions and mainstream service providers to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access a range of services across the region. The team will also be active participants in multi-agency meetings across the region to promote the interests of refugees and asylum seekers and their representative organisations.

For further information and an application pack click here.

(PT - 21hrs) - Birmingham, Ref W/0049, Location: West Midlands
Salary £26,928 (pro-rata) Temporary for five months. Ref No: W/0049
Closing date for applications Friday 24th August 2007

The Refugee Council has signed a Grant Agreement with the Home Office for the provision of advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees by teams providing 'One Stop Services'. To fulfil this agreement, the Refugee Council has set up regional teams in offices in Leeds, Birmingham and Ipswich. These Asylum Support teams give support to asylum seekers and refugees from their office and outreach venues in the region.

The teams also work with other agencies including community organisations, local authorities, housing providers, health services, legal and advice services, Immigration Service staff, police and interpreting services, to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access a range of relevant services across the region.

Deputy Team Managers are key members of the management team in each regional office and Deputy Team Managers are responsible for the line management of Project Worker staff who deliver direct services to clients. Project Workers also provide second tier support through telephone advice lines for clients and other agencies and through undertaking service development projects within the region. Each regional team may expect to see 50-80 clients each day.

For further information and an application pack click here.

Duration: up to 4 months; Salary: Unpaid (travel and lunch expenses),
4 days per week, Based in London, EC1; Closing date: 31st August 2007

Education Action International leads The Partnership for Refugee Employment through Support, Training and On-Line Learning (PRESTO) Development Partnership (DP). This is a strategic partnership made up of 11 experienced specialist agencies supporting refugee integration in London and the UK.
The PRESTO DP tests and disseminates innovative approaches to training and employment packages to support and improve the employment prospects of refugee professionals specifically in the Health, Education and Engineering sectors with a special focus on refugee entrepreneurs, refugee women and refugees with disabilities.
The PRESTO DP is being part funded by the European Social Fund under the Equal Community Initiative Programme from September 2004 to December 2007.
You should have an interest in refugee issues, while having excellent writing and communication skills and the enthusiasm and confidence to get truly involved in a complicated yet exciting project.

For further information on how to apply click here or contact: Geri Mckenna, geri.mckenna@education-action.org , Tel: 020 7426 5807



Issue 108... -... 23 August 2007

About this service...

	Contents: Moda's News (1); Events (5); Training (4); Resources (1); Funding (3); Jobs (3)


	MODA News - MODA successes good news for all London voluntary sector
	This is a year of success and progress for MODA and consequently for hundreds of community organisations benefiting from its services and programmes. Quality Support Project Big Lottery Fund have agreed to transfer the funds to MODA to continue the project after our partner organisation went into administration in April. This is good news for more than 50 community groups that have been receiving training and technical support from the project. Our full time officers Victor and Suj will restart their full engagement with the groups from August 2007. We will also be recruiting new benificiaries. The project aims to build up quality systems, policies and procedures of the beneficiary organisations to meet the standards of obtaining Quality Mark or PQASSO. If you are interested please fill in the online application form. (Click here) Outreach Capacity Building Support Project The City Bridge Trust has agreed to fund this project for the next three years. The target is to provide 1-2-1 targeted technical support to up to 30 small charities every year to build up their governance and operational structures, increase their planning know-how and increase their access to resources and funding through offering them 1-2-1 advice and practical help. We will start recruiting new beneficiaries in August. If you wish to be considered for support please fill in the online form: Outreach Capacity Building Support. (Click here)



	Events - 'Refusal Factory'
	‘'Women’s experiences of the detained fast track asylum process at Yarl’s Wood IRC' Launch of new research by Bail for Immigration Detainees & discussion about fast track Thursday 6 September 2007, 6.30-8.00pm Lecture Hall, Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial St, London E1 6LS (nearest tube Aldgate East) Since May 2005, women who claim asylum in the UK can be detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration removal centre for their cases to be ‘fast tracked’. They are expected to disclose their experiences, and prepare for their asylum interview and any appeals within a matter of days. Many do not have legal representation at their appeals. Women who have fled rape and torture are detained and most are turned down for asylum – only about one per cent of women win their case at initial decision in Yarl’s Wood, and only two per cent are successful at appeal. " Refusal factory: Women’s experiences of the detained fast track asylum process at Yarl’s Wood" a new report by Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) presents evidence from BID’s casework, interviews with women who have been detained, from court observations of fast track asylum appeals at Yarl’s Wood, and information from legal representatives and detainee support organisations. It concludes that detained fast track undermines the right to seek asylum by stacking the odds against women. In addition to launching BID’s research, this meeting will provide an opportunity to hear from women who have been detained in fast track. There will be time for questions and discussion with panel members, including lawyers and organisations working with detained women. Chair: Alison Stanley, Bindman and Partners; Speakers: Sarah Cutler, Bail for Immigration Detainees Women who have been detained Lisa Amin, Lawrence Lupin Solicitors Women Against Rape/Black Women’s Rape Action Project Steve Symonds, Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association. You can contact "Women for Refugee Women" on WRW@womankind.org.uk



	Events - Day of Debates and REAP AGM
	Wednesday 12 September 2007; 12.00—19.30 REAP (Refugee in Effective and Active Partnership) AGM 18.45 At the Irish Centre, Hammersmith, 5 Blacks Road, London, W6 9DT 11.30 Arrival 12.00 – 14.00 Debate and Discussion Session 1: Community Interpreters’ Professional Needs and Working Conditions 14.00 – 15.00 Lunch and performances from REAP’s “Hear My Voice” writers’ circle 15.00 – 16.00 Debate and Discussion Session 2: Does Funders’ Dependency on Written Applications Disadvantage Refugee Organisations? 16.15 - 17.15 Debate and Discussion Session 3: Monitoring and Impact of NAM – what do we know so far? 17.30 - 18.30 Refreshments and Networking 18.30 - 18.45 Thanks and Awards Presentation 18.45 – 19.30 REAP AGM Business Meeting For more information please contact REAP: 01895 441530 enquiries@reap.org.uk



	Events - Funding Fair
	Thursday 6th September 2007, 10am-2pm Indian YMCA Student Hostel, 41 Fitzroy Square, W1T 6AQ This half-day event for Asian and other BME Community Groups includes: Presentations by key funders of the voluntary and community sector (The Big Lottery Fund, London Councils, Sports England, Futurebuilders England Information on current criteria and grant programmes from different funders Free, practical advice and help with grant applications (for registered participants) For further information and to book a place contact: The Asian Health Agency, Tel: 020 8538 7703, azad@taha.org.uk



	Events - Welsh Refugee Council - Refugee Employment and Inclusion Conference
	17th September 2007 9am- 4.30pm; Future Inn, Cardiff Bay This free conference will: • Present the findings of the first Refugee Skills Audit in Wales • Promote refugees as part of the solution • Share good practice in improving refugee employability • Provide an opportunity for networking and sharing information Aimed at: • Refugees and Refugee Community Organisations • Individuals and organisations working with refugees • Policy and decision makers • Education and training providers • Employers and professional bodies Guest speakers to include: • Cardiff Lord Mayor, Councillor Gill Bird • Rt Hon Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, Deputy First Minister & Minister for Economy and Transport (TBC) • Eluned Morgan, MEP For further information contact: WRC Equal Project team: 029 2048 9800; Banire Sy Savane: banire.sy.savane@welshrefugeecouncil.org (Ext 110); Helen Slee: helen.slee@welshrefugeecouncil.org (Ext 109)



	Events - Camden Working Open Day
	30 August 2007, 11.00 a.m. to 4.00p.m. The Foyer, Swiss Cottage Library, London, NW3 3HA; Camden Working, a Local Employment Initiative, has put together a range of specialist services dedicated to giving local residents direct access to the job market and providing individual support. If you are a Camden or Islington resident looking for work, training or work experience then come along to our open day and meet the people who can help. Below are services and opportunities available to you: • Information, Advice & Guidance to support you into employment and training • A dedicated support service for refugees by a specialist team of advisers • Jobs in Mind -a specialist employment service for clients with mental health issues • Access to local job vacancies and direct referral for job interviews • Employment & training opportunities within the health sector • Customised training and supported access to job opportunities in sectors including the NHS, hospitality, retail and security. There will also be FREE CV and Jobsearch Workshops for clients who want help to find the RIGHT job! Light refreshments will be provided on the day. For more information please call: 020 7974 5458/5427



	Training - Learning to Advise
	Starting either 10th September 2007 for 13 consecutive Mondays until 3rd December or 14th September 2007 for 13 consecutive Fridays until 7th December Learning to Advise is a 13-day advice work training programme from AdviceUK. This modular programme is designed to meet the needs of new advice workers and those who undertake advice work alongside other roles. It provides both the essential skills and knowledge framework that an advice worker will need to perform effectively in their job. The modules cover Advice Skills, Rights and Remedies, Difficult Situations in Advice, and introductions to Welfare Benefits, Debt Advice, Employment Law, Housing and Homelessness and Immigration Law. To get the best from the training we expect that the candidate is already workingor volunteering as an adviser in order to put into practice technicques and information learned on the course. Prices: AdviceUK Members: £550 ; Voluntary Sector: £610 +VAT ; All others: £750 +VAT For further information and booking contact: training@adviceuk.org.uk; 020 7407 6611 or click here.



	Training - Train the Trainer
	4th, 5th and 12th September 2007 This three-day course from AdviceUK is for people who wish to become effective and dynamic trainers by developing skills, knowledge and confidence around planning and delivering training to small and large groups. As well as providing an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective trainer, a core element of the course is enabling the participants to work towards achieving the qualification unit 10 Enabling Learning through Presentations, part of the Learning and Development NVQ. The course focuses on learning styles, profiling learners, dealing with difficult situations, structuring a talk and designing learning outcomes. It also covers practice talks, tips and tactics, using exercises and activites, NVQ underpinning knowledge. On the third day trainees will run a mini training session and receive feedback from a qualified NVQ Assessor. The cost includes registration for the award, portfolio and assessment guidance, assessment of L10 evidence, verification and certification. Prices: AdviceUK Members: £395; Voluntary Sector: £445 +VAT ; All others: £495 +VAT For further information and booking contact: training@adviceuk.org.uk; 020 7407 6611 or click here.



	Training - MRC Employability Workshops - CETRA PROJECTS
	PLACE: Migrants Resource Centre, 24 Churton Street/London SW1V 2LP; TIME: Fridays, 1-3pm 14 September 2007 - WELFARE IN THE UK We will understand how the Job Centre works and learn how to get a National Insurance Number and find out about taxes and benefits. 21 September 2007 - INTRODUCTION TO THE UK LABOUR MARKET We will talk about the UK labour market and look at employment law and our work rights and entitlements here in London. 28 September 2007 - INTRODUCTION TO IMMIGRATION RULES AND REGULATIONS We will learn the basic rules and regulations for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in relation to employment and education. 05 October 2007 - CAREER OPTIONS We will discuss different career options available for us and meet professionals from different sectors. 12 October 2007 - JOB SEARCH We will look at different ways of searching for a job. 19 October 2007 - VOLUNTARY SECTOR IN THE UK We will focus on the voluntary sector in the UK, inviting professionals to give us a clear picture of what it entails and how to get a job in this sector. 26 October 2007 - CV AND COVER LETTER WRITING We will learn how to write a CV and cover letter. We will get examples and formats that will help us compile a CV. 02 November 2007 - VOLUNTEER FAIR We will meet different organisations and find out about voluntary work/internship opportunities that will help us gain relevant experience, contacts and references for our future career. 09 November 2007 - INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES We will go through all the stages of the interview process and explore the most frequent questions employers ask and how we can be successful during an interview. 16 November 2007 - REFUGEES INTO WORK/EDUCATION We will discuss and explore options available for refugees, especially those with qualifications, and meet guests from Refugees Organisations. 30 November 2007 - RECRUITMENT FAIR We will meet recruiters from different sectors and find out about local vacancies and employment opportunities. To register please contact Laura Marziale, laura@migrants.org.uk, tel. 02078211273



	Training - Two Refugee Council Training Seminars
	As part of the Community Development Team’s London Wide Training Programme for RCOs 2007/8, Refugee Council is offering two exciting learning opportunities coming up in September 2007. Effective communication – Tuesday 11 September 2007 ‘Meet the funders’ seminar – Thursday 27 September 2007 For further information or to book your place, please e-mail ruth.marriot@refugeecouncil.org.uk or call 020 734 6744.



	Training - Ashiana: Youth Counselling Services
	Ashiana Network's Youth Counselling Services offers Individual Counselling: Confidential one-to-one counselling for young people between the ages of 13-21 impacted by DV. The counselling is free of charge and open to individuals of any ethnicity or gender. Support Group: An opportunity for young women between the ages of 16-21 to gain and give support to their peers and learn about healthy relationships, boundaries, communication, self-esteem, etc. The group runs every Thursday afternoon between 4-6pm at the Face2Face in Leyton. For further information, please contact Nital on 0208 539 0427 or Nital@ashiana.org.uk



	Resources - Voice of Africa goes live
	After a long anticipated wait Voice of Africa Radio has gone live on Wednesday 22nd August 2007. Tune in to 94.3 FM for bags of exciting programmes such as Africa Speaks, Community Affairs, Woman 2 Woman, Wake Up Africa, Work and Happiness, On the Road and many more. Experience a taste of Africa through discussion and debate as well as a wholesome choice of African music from zouk to kwaito to hi-life, as well as gospel music. For further information you can also visit: www.voiceofafricaradio.com


	Funding - Capital Investment Fund 2007-2008 - Voluntary and Community Sector
	Deadline for application: 31st August. NIACE is pleased to announce a new Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funding opportunity. This is available to voluntary and community organisations with direct contracts with the LSC to deliver learning. You may submit a bid for between £2,000 to £10,000. Expenditure in both streams must meet an audit definition of capital expenditure. Application forms for funding and other necessary documents and information, including the guidance document for the e-strategy plan is available on the ACLearn website www.aclearn.net/capital-vcs.
	source: BTEG Email Alert


	Funding - Age Concern Grants schemes with monthly deadlines
	Age Concern Grants Unit gives out over £11 million each year in grants. The grant funds are built up from donations by individuals, charitable trusts and companies. Age Concerns also receives some government and National Lottery funding for distribution to local projects. Barclays Programme The Barclays grants programme is open to most voluntary organisations in England who have an income or turnover of less than £50,000 per annum. Applications from Wales are also currently welcome. The scheme offers Grants of up to £150 towards new or expanding services or activities which directly benefit older people. Download the Guidelines from the website below. Bright Ideas The Bright Ideas grants programme is open to most voluntary organisations in England who have an income or turnover of less than £200,000 per annum. Applications from Wales are also currently welcome. The scheme offers grants of up to £2,000 towards new or expanding services or activities which directly benefit older people. Download the Guidelines from the website below. For further information and a schedule of the monthly deadlines and the allocation meetings for both schemes click here or contact: The Grants Unit, Age Concern England, Astral House, 1268 London Road, London SW16 4ER; Tel. 020 8765 7738; Fax. 020 8679 9154



	Funding - Preventing Violent Extremis - Community Leadership Fund
	Communities Preventing Violent Extremism is a grants programme to build the capacity of Muslim communities to take practical steps to reject violent extremism and feel a welcome part of wider British society. Applications can be submitted at any time before the close of this fund. This fund will remain open until 31 March 2008 or until all funding is committed, which may be sooner. For further information and guidelines click here.




	Jobs - Refugee Council - Project Worker
	(PT - 21 hrs) - Ipswich; Ref E/0048; Location: East of England Salary £21,588 (pro-rata) Temporary until March 2008 Closing date for applications: Friday 24th August 2007 Based in the Refugee Council's office in Ipswich, the post-holder will provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees. For newly arrived asylum seekers, this will involve assistance with their applications for support to the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) of the Home Office. Asylum seekers housed in the region also access the One Stop Service for advice and support, as do refugees who have received a decision on their claims for asylum and are now entering mainstream services. The team works with relevant agencies including community organisations, health institutions and mainstream service providers to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access a range of services across the region. The team will also be active participants in multi-agency meetings across the region to promote the interests of refugees and asylum seekers and their representative organisations. For further information and an application pack click here.



	Jobs - Refugee Council - Deputy Team Manager
	(PT - 21hrs) - Birmingham, Ref W/0049, Location: West Midlands Salary £26,928 (pro-rata) Temporary for five months. Ref No: W/0049 Closing date for applications Friday 24th August 2007 The Refugee Council has signed a Grant Agreement with the Home Office for the provision of advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees by teams providing 'One Stop Services'. To fulfil this agreement, the Refugee Council has set up regional teams in offices in Leeds, Birmingham and Ipswich. These Asylum Support teams give support to asylum seekers and refugees from their office and outreach venues in the region. The teams also work with other agencies including community organisations, local authorities, housing providers, health services, legal and advice services, Immigration Service staff, police and interpreting services, to enable refugees and asylum seekers to access a range of relevant services across the region. Deputy Team Managers are key members of the management team in each regional office and Deputy Team Managers are responsible for the line management of Project Worker staff who deliver direct services to clients. Project Workers also provide second tier support through telephone advice lines for clients and other agencies and through undertaking service development projects within the region. Each regional team may expect to see 50-80 clients each day. For further information and an application pack click here.



	Jobs - PRESTO Intern
	Duration: up to 4 months; Salary: Unpaid (travel and lunch expenses), 4 days per week, Based in London, EC1; Closing date: 31st August 2007 Education Action International leads The Partnership for Refugee Employment through Support, Training and On-Line Learning (PRESTO) Development Partnership (DP). This is a strategic partnership made up of 11 experienced specialist agencies supporting refugee integration in London and the UK. The PRESTO DP tests and disseminates innovative approaches to training and employment packages to support and improve the employment prospects of refugee professionals specifically in the Health, Education and Engineering sectors with a special focus on refugee entrepreneurs, refugee women and refugees with disabilities. The PRESTO DP is being part funded by the European Social Fund under the Equal Community Initiative Programme from September 2004 to December 2007. You should have an interest in refugee issues, while having excellent writing and communication skills and the enthusiasm and confidence to get truly involved in a complicated yet exciting project. For further information on how to apply click here or contact: Geri Mckenna, geri.mckenna@education-action.org , Tel: 020 7426 5807



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