| Description | Grant file containing correspondence, minutes, agendas, grant overviews, reports, programme, project proposals and funding requests relating to the Hamara Project. Funding source(s): Barrow Cadbury Trust, Gender Programme. Applicant overview: The Sandwell Young Homeless Action Project (SYHAP) came into existence in September 1994 after research by Baranardos' Faith in the Black Community Project indicated the need for a support service for young homeless people. As this project was further researched and developed it became clear that a service designed specifically for young Asian women and girls was urgently needed, especially to protect those who were isolated, vulnerable or at risk. It also became apparent in discussions with Asian girls that a counselling service would be beneficial. The result was the birth of the Hamara Project, a counselling and support scheme for young Asian women and girls, which was pioneered by Barnardos with the support of the Barrow Cadbury Trust. The aim of the Project is to empower young Asian women between the age of 11 and 21 who are homeless or potentially homeless and those who are vulnerable, isolated, at risk, to take greater control over their lives and situations. This aim is met through a combination of counselling, support, advocacy, research and consultancy. Nature of support: In 1995 on the advice of Gender Programme Relevant Trustees the Trust agreed to two annual grants of £16,000 to employ a development worker and for administrative support. In 1998 the Trust agreed to a further year of support at £16,500. Minutes: BCT 168, BCT 548, GP 4/95, GP 7/97, GP 7/98. Notes: File organised from newest to oldest. File numbered 'H/2'. |