Contents: Moda's News (4); Events (6); Training (2); Publications (1) ; Call (3) ; Jobs (4)
MODA will offer a four-day training programme in December 2007:
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Employment essential - 5th December
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Practical fundraising - 6th December
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Governance, management and administration - 12th December
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Strategic planning and leadership - 13th December
Every Mondays and Thursdays, 10am – 3pm
Start date: 29 October 2007 End date: 3 December 2007
MODA provides 11-day community training progarmme to members of Kurdish consortium. It is open to all workers, mangers and volunteers from London's Kurdish community organisation.
1 - Community Development - 29/10/07
2 - Community Profiling and Identification of needs - 1/11/07
3 - Leadership and Strategic Planning - 5/11/07
4 - Project planning and management - 8/11/07
5 - Governance Management and Co-ordination - 12/11/07
6 - Partnership Working - 15/11/07
7- Empowering the involvement of users - 19/11/07
8 - Fundraising – Developing fundraising strategy - 22/11/07
9 - Successful Fundraising - 26/11/07
10 - Quality standards and Systems - 29/11/07
11 - Monitoring and Evaluation - 3/12/07
The programme is funded by Awards for All. The venue is 241 King street,
Hammersmith W6 9LP.
For further information and bookings contact info@moda.org.uk
Friday 16 November
2007, 10.30 to 12.30 (AGM) - 1 pm till 6 pm (Food Fair)
St John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, E15 (opposite Stratford
shopping centre with disabled access)
MODA’s annual general meeting will take place on Friday 16th November 2007 and the theme of this year’s meeting is “Empowering the involvement of disadvantaged groups.”
As 16 November is the International Day for World Tolerance
we will also organise a celebratory international food fair bringing
together tastes of exotic cuisines around the world from our diverse
London communities.
Groups are welcome to apply to MODA for a small grant (£50 towards
ingredients and travel costs) to bring some cultural foods to display,
share or sell at this event with a prize for the best presented culinary
dish! The grant will be given to the first 20
applicants on first come first serve basis. Please hurry to return this
form (click
here) if your group wishes to take part. We will then contact
you to let you know if we are able to award your group a stall or grant
to bring foods.
Attendance is free.
Good news for MODA members and users. We now have our own training room at 1 Mark street with enough space for up to 20 trainees. From January 2008, we will run regular training programmes every month. We will publish the details of our programme in the next E-bulletin. Community groups needing room for meetings and training can hire the training room from £10 per hour.
28th November 2007; 13.15-17.30 hrs
At a London venue (to be confirmed)
The Refugee Engineers Database (RED) was established
in 2002 to help the many highly skilled engineers who come into the
UK as refugees to find secure and suitable work in their field of expertise.There
is a shortage of qualified engineers to meet the needs of UK employers
in many fields of engineering. Yet there are many highly experienced
refugee engineers living in the UK who are under employed or in jobs
that make no use of their engineering expertise.
The Refugee Engineers Database, RED, links those with international
engineering experience and employers in the UK engineering industry.
OLMEC is delighted to announce the official launch of RED 2007
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Registration is free
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Meet a wide variety of Engineers and Engineering companies
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Learn more about applying for jobs, tips for interviewing and CV advice
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Great networking opportunities for both engineers and employers
For more information about the database, see www.refugee-engineers.org.uk or please contact: Shasha Toptani shasha.toptani@refugee-engineers.org.uk
Saturday, 8 December 2007 at 3.30 pm;
GHARWEG, 5 Westminster Bridge Road , London SE1 7XW
This is a panel discussion on the economic development processes of Ghana and Venezuela. Speakers will shed light on how the two governments are engaged in the development process and which model will ensure that by the year 2015, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set up by the United Nations, will be met.
Ghana is seen as the most peaceful country in West Africa. Many West Africans consider the political stability of Ghana as helping the development process. Unlike the Kwame Nkrumah era, where Ghana spearheaded the liberation struggle and pursued economic independence and of development, the Jerry Rawlings dictatorship and the current Kufour government has firmly put Ghana within the orbit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Venezuela on the other hand has opted for self-development and is fiercely anti-imperialist. Under the leadership of President Hugo Chavez, Venezuela is pursuing a different model of development – not dictated by the IMF/and World Bank.
The meeting is to bring together people who are involved in the development processes in Ghana and Venezuela to discuss these models.
To book a place on the seminar please all 0207- 620 1430 or email gharweg@aol.com
Monday 3rd December 2007; 10:00am - 1:00pm
BrAVA, 3rd Floor, 144—150 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2PT
This is YOUR CHANCE to meet the funders, share your experience and views on funding processes; build contacts and strengthen the voices of BME&Refugee groups in West London.
Speakers from:
· Big Lottery Fund
· Diana Fund
· Thames Community Foundation
· BBC Children in Need
To book, please contact Poornima at REAP poornima@reap.org.uk/01895 441530 or Janpal at Southall Community Alliance on 0208 5748855
Thursday 6th December 2007; 10am – 3pm
Paul Robeson Theatre CentreSpace, Treaty Centre High Street, Hounslow,
Middlesex TW3 1ES
Research shows fewer young Asian women (Indian,
Pakistani and Bangladeshi) compared to Asian males participate in higher
education. At the same time young Asian women who do participate in higher
education (including primary and secondary) are not passively accepting
the racial, violent and sexual harassment which are a daily part of their
‘educational’ life.
Experiences of Black youth in the education system is framed in the language
of ‘alienation, isolation, exclusion or integration’ while
the education curriculum excludes the experiences of black students, the
racism of educational resources, and the racist and sexist culture in
educational bodies goes unchallenged.
As the number of students being excluded and the racist incidents in schools
continues to rise, the focus for action has to be on opening up discussion
and opposing the reactionary institutions and individuals promoting racist
and sexist ideas, practices and policies. This seminar provides a unique
chance to reflect on what role education plays for Black students and
plans for action.
Who is the seminar for?
Teachers, Community Workers, Youth groups and Youth workers including
young women’s groups, Anti racist organisations, Statutory and Voluntary
bodies committed to meeting the needs of Black youth. Organisations responsible
for putting into practice education policies and delivering education
and youth services, groups and organisations supporting Black families.
For more details: Call Azad London on 020 8538 7703 or email: londec@hotmail.com
22 November 2007; 10am – 3pm
Hillcroft College
Although older women are leading increasingly dynamic lives – managing business,running marathons, travelling the world, supporting family life - many women feel that they “disappear” from public view at 50.
This exciting programme includes a monologue performance by Anni Rhodes and the opportunity to work with other women to create an audio diary about your experiences as an older woman
For more information please ring 0208 399 2688 or email to enquiry@hillcroft.ac.uk
Thursday 24 January 2008 - Central London
Capita’s 5th National Neighbourhood Policing and Community Safety
conference provides local authorities, police officers, police community
support officers, community wardens, special constables, volunteers
and community partners with valuable advice and best practice case studies
of how to deliver safer communities through effective neighbourhood
policing. Issues covered include:
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Engaging the public in identifying the local issues which need to be tackled
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Designing and organising an efficient multi-agency model for neighbourhood policing
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Creating a shared common vision for delivering community safety through effective communication, planning and partnership working
For further information please contact david.moffat2@capita.co.uk
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Friday 25 January 2008 - Central London
Associated with this conference, there is is an half-day
briefing on Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour in the Community.
This half-day briefing will look at innovative and effective
ways to tackle anti-social behaviour, crime and violence in the community.
Issues covered include best practice for multi-agency partnership working,
strengthening neighbourhood vigilance and resilience and steering youths
from gang crime. Delegates will benefit from the opportunity to discover
successful strategies and practical techniques for reducing crime and
disorder in their localities, from key speakers and organisations
actively committed to creating safer communities in which to live.
December 2007 - March 2008
Is your organisation commission-ready?
The way in which local authorities commission children’s services is changing. This free course will enable you to enter the new commissioning process with confidence, equipped with the tools to understand what commissioners want and how you can deliver.
The day will also provide a great opportunity to meet colleagues, exchange experiences and share knowledge with others working in the children, young people and families VCS.
The training will run within each of the nine government office regions
from December 2007 until March 2008. For further details and to book a
place click
here.
29th November 2007
London Action Trust, 88 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0JR
There are still a few places left on CSAS partnership working course. This course has been newly updated to take into account the publication of the New Public Service Agreements. The course will cover the topics below:
- ·An overview of Community Safety in London
- Working with Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs)
- The new Public Service Agreements
- Opportunities to get involved in local decision making relating to community safety and crime reduction
- Overcoming the barriers to partnership working
- Good practice for effective partnership working
- Using the compact to improve partnership working
If you are interested in booking a place please contact CSAS on 020 7793
3730 or csas@lat.org.uk
Open Day: 6 December 2007; Lasa, central London;
Courses will start mid January 2008
This training is particularly targeted at asylum seekers
who have intermediate English and reasonable knowledge and experience
in IT systems either overseas or in the UK at a personal level or within
a community setting. LASA particularly welcome asylum seeker women who
are currently underrepresented in the IT sector.
The main aim of the training programme is to offer a specialised training
package which includes an individual IT learning plan, career advice and
shadow IT volunteering. The course will support Trainees to upgrade their
IT skills and supported them in their pathways towards IT volunteering
as Mobile IT Consultants.
The main features of the Training Programme are:
1. Training on Troubleshooting or IT planning within a voluntary or community
organization
2. Support in looking for volunteering opportunities as a Mobile IT consultant.
3. Peer Support from IT specialist within LASA and Career Advice
4. Limited sponsorship to National IT/CR conference in February 2008 for
some participants.
5. Find out about networking opportunities within the IT sector ( Circuit
Rider)
6. Travel expenses and child care support will be available
Interested candidates should contact Jacky Moran at 02074264497 or send
an email to jmoran@ lasa.org.uk
to book a place on our Open Day.
Publication - LORECA Employment, Training and Business Support Directory
The 2nd edition of the LORECA Employment, Training and Business Support
Directory is an enhanced one-stop source for those working to support
refugees and asylum seekers in London. Published by LORECA (London Refugee
Economic Action), the specialist refugee unit within the London Development
Agency, the directory offers a comprehensive list of organisations working
in London in the areas of employment, training and business support. It
includes both mainstream agencies and specialist agencies, such as those
that are refugee-led and/or focused.
The new edition includes greater focus on business support including Business Link London more information on each provider, including quality assurance new indexes to quickly find providers that suit your clients’ needs.
The Directory is also available online from here
Hard copies are available for all organisations. To request
a hard copy, call Resource Information Service at 020 7939 0641 or email
ris@ris.org.uk. Please note that due
to limited circulation, hard copies are only available to organisations.
Individuals are invited to use the online directory.
If you would like to add in your organisation to the online directory,
or request promotional posters and leaflets, please contact LORECA direct
at info@loreca.org.uk.
The Refugee Council has been invited by the Border and Immigration Agency
to tender for the provision of Refugee Integration and Employment Services
in London, the East of England and the West Midlands.
There is limited information on what this new integration service will look like but we know that it will have three strands: general integration advice for the first six months, employment advice between the second and twelfth month, and mentoring. We also know that paid employment for refugees is going to be an important indicator of integration and success of the service.
We will want to deliver some of the services ourselves but we also want to subcontract much of the service to other agencies and particularly to organisations that have good links with refugee communities.
The Refugee Council is keen to follow an open, transparent and competitive process in order to select the organisations that will work with us . Organisations interested in working with the Refugee Council to deliver this new service should visit the Refugee Council Website at www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/integrationtender
All queries regarding this process should be directed to Grant.Morton@Refugeecouncil.org.uk
Deadline for applications: 5.00pm, Friday 14 December 2007
These grants are to fund refugee academics to take academic or professional
qualifications to improve their employment prospects in the UK. In addition
to tuition fees, CARA grants can cover related expenses, for example:
exam or bench fees, books, research, travel, equipment, and childcare.
On occasion, CARA will also fund work placements clearly related to
employment.
Application forms can be obtained by contacting CARA by telephone on
020 7021 0880 or emailing info.cara@lsbu.ac.uk.
If you are in doubt, CARA would be happy to discuss whether or not you
are eligible for a CARA grant. If you fit the criteria, CARA will assist
you with the submission of an application and presentation of supporting
documents. If you do not fit the criteria, CARA can offer useful advice
and information.
CARA promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from women
who meet the above profile.
Reaching Out is a new England-wide REACH project providing advice and
skilled volunteers to refugee and migrant, black and minority ethnic,
faith and rural groups. Many refugee groups provide valuable services
to their local communities but may find it hard to get support and experienced
volunteers. With input from the project groups can gain new skills,
strengthen their know-how and benefit from skilled REACH volunteers.
The project is funded by Capacitybuilders and there is much more information on the REACH Website
£22,495 - £28,290 pa, London
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 12 November 2007.
Interview date: Tuesday, 20 November 2007.
Do you want to help us make a real difference to people's lives through Lottery funding?
Our regional teams are key to ensuring that Lottery funding is spent as effectively as possible. As part of the London team, you will be responsible for gathering information to inform our committees, developing links with local voluntary and statutory organisations and providing an essential outreach role to make sure that people know about our funding.
It's a varied role and one that requires an understanding of how the voluntary, community and public sectors work. You'll need excellent communication skills, experience of gathering and presenting information and an ability to make good relationships with colleagues inside and outside the organisation. With excellent training and support available, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step in your career in funding, the voluntary or public sectors.
To apply for the post, visit http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk or call 08707 515 152 (minicom 0845 755 6656) or email biglotteryfundrecruitment@bss.org for an application pack. Please quote reference BIG 07/172.
Salary Scale 2.11 Full time equivalent £16,956.00/ pro-rata £10,173.60
inc.ILW
Closing Date: Friday 16th November 2007, 5pm. Interviews will take place
at the end of November.
Carila’s mission is to promote and support the wellbeing of the
Latin American community and empower them to meet their needs and exercise
their rights within British society.
We are currently seeking to recruit an Administrative Support Officer.
The role is to provide administrative and receptionist support to all
services at CARILA. To manage the volunteers linked with HASLAC (Health
Advocacy Service for the Latin American Community) and to ensure that
the reception is covered at all times.
You will have: Experience in working as a receptionist and in an administrative capacity; Experience of working with and managing volunteers; Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook/ Good IT skills; Experience of dealing with clients who have difficulty communicating their queries; Ability to understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner by telephone, in writing, by email and in person; Excellent listening, communication and organisational skills; A positive customer-service approach to interactions with clients and partner organisations; Ability to work with an extremely wide variety of people and age groups from a range of backgrounds; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluent written and spoken Spanish, Portuguese and English (Spanish and English essential); A good knowledge of needs of Latin American refugees and migrants in the UK; Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
For an application pack please send an A4 SAE (80p) to the coordinator, Carila 6-9 Manor Gardens, London N7 6LA . For further information about Carila click here.
Fixed term contract for 1 year, 18 hrs per week, Salary: £9.00
per hour
Closing date for applications 17 November 2007
Community Aid is a Voluntary Organisation providing various services to the local Asian community in Enfield. We are looking for an experienced and motivated administrator to join our small and busy team, who has: excellent typing and IT skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work on own initiative and as a part of team; ability to prioritise workload and work to strict deadlines; good communication skills and pleasant telephone manner; high level of literacy and numeracy; education to A level (or equivalent).
If you are interested in this post and would like an application form
and job description, please contact us as soon as possible at: Community
Aid, Welcome Point Community Centre, 141 South Street, EN3 4PX, Tel:
020.8443.4361 or 020.8443.4888, Email: community-aid@tiscali.co.uk
Kingston Chinese Association (KCA) is looking for a Chinese dance and
music teacher (able to teach traditional Chinese instrument like erhu,
guzheng or pipa based in London.
You must be CRB check or willing to obtain one. Please visit http://www.kcaonline.org.uk
for information about the association. For further information please
contact: Ni Cuu Lieu on mailto: nc_lieu@hotmail.com
