Physical and well-being sessions for BAME women (360G-ocf-a061600000lwFCp)

Sunrise Multicultural Project would like to run 10 weeks of physical sessions and 28 weeks of wellbeing sessions for BAME females int he local community, many women from the ethnic minority backgrounds are unable to participate in mainstream physical or wellbeing sessions due to language, cultural and religious restrictions. The women in the local community, which is one of the top 20 nationally recognised areas of deprivation, and also excluded from the mainstream exercise classes due to financial reasons. By running the physical and wellbeing sessions, Sunrise Multicultural Project will enable these women to take part in the weekly sessions, this will improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing, this will enable them to build their confidence and self-esteem breaking the barriers of isolation. The wellbeing sessions will include domestic abuse awareness, empowering them to challenge abusive behaviour, healthy relationships, drug awareness confidence building, including knowing their legal rights and obligations. Most of the target group speak little English, have low levels of education and are unaware of their legal rights. Many are kept at home virtual prisoners, unable to go out without permission from family. They do not use statutory services, have no support networks, fearing to speak out about abuse because of the pressure to stay silent perpetuated by cultural beliefs of shame and honour within families. The wellbeing sessions will include healthy cooking sessions, tips on low cost cooking, with the physical sessions this will enable the women to lead healthy lives, and support a healthy lifestyle for their families.