News Bulletin February 2023
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- Enabling Housing for Ethnic Women research highlights innovative solutions to the housing crisis
- Diverse ethnic communities launch sexual violence prevention initiatives
- Workshops and lifeskill classes are back in February! SuperSHEro, Cooking, Sewing and English and more!
- Shama celebrated 20 years in the Waikato
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Enabling Housing for Ethnic Women research highlights innovative solutions to the housing crisis
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Housing is a real issue in Aotearoa; even people with full-time work often can’t afford to buy a house. Read the Enabling Housing for Ethnic Women report, one of the community research projects we did last year with Common Ground. The report highlights different initiatives from around the world that could respond to some of the problems in our market.
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We are also offering Housing Solutions for Women through a Multicultural Perspective, a workshop exploring the findings in the report, getting input from workshop participants on the many examples and recommendations presented, looking specifically at tackling the current barriers.
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Currently, Aotearoa lacks a housing strategy, nor is there any housing programme or organisation, focusing specifically on homeownership for women or ethnic communities. This report aspires to catalyse action to change that.
A key outcome of the workshop is towards creating a set of action steps which will ultimately enable a diversity of housing solutions for women that are affordable, community-led, sustainable, build community wealth, create equity, and that reflect the cultural values of the residents.
We are hosting two of the same workshop to accommodate people’s availability, you need only come to one.
The sessions are open to all who are interested, with particular invitation to housing role players, community organisations, government, women, and ethnic families. Cross-sector collaboration and grass-roots community involvement is key to tackling our housing challenges and creating innovative, dynamic solutions.
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Session 1
When: Tue 14th Feb, 12:30-2:30pm
Where: The Link, 4 Te Aroha Street, Hamilton East.
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Session 2
When: Tue 14th Feb, 6 - 8pm
Where: The Link, 4 Te Aroha Street, Hamilton East.
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Prevention Initiatives and Outcomes
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Twelve community groups from across Aotearoa and from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds launched their initiatives to prevent sexual violence. Animations, posters, and social media campaigns are some of the tools developed by the groups, and designed specifically for their communities. They are all part of an initiative developed by Shama working with Hohou Te Rongo Kahukura to develop a training on best practices to prevent sexual harm. After the training, Shama's prevention lead worker continues supporting the group to complete their projects.
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"No means no" is one of the videos about consent recently released by the Aotearoa Latin American Collective (ALACin).
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Yasmina Youth Group launched Our Voices that uses social media to discuss healthy relationship and consent among Arab youths.
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If your group is interested on preventing sexual harm in your community get in touch with us.
- We will provide initial training on successful prevention approaches.
- The groups then work on a creative project that is funded by $2000 and supportive guidance for 6 months.
- The groups join a national network of ethnic people interested in this topic for continuous learning
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Workshops and Life skill classes are back in February
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SuperSHEro workshops are back in 2023, starting with a free self-defence class, facilitated by Mel Goodin of Kia Haumaru - The Women's Self-defence Network.
Come and learn how to protect yourself to keep safe and de-escalate risky situations.
This class is for all women from 15 years old up, no fitness required at all!
When: 11th of February, 10.30am-3pm
Where: Gallagher Hub, Wintec
Please register for catering purposes.
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Cooking and Conversation
You may already be a great cook at home for many years, but here is an opportunity to share about our diverse food and learn about kiwi ingredient and life style, a great opportunity too to improve or practice English, in a friendly, casual environment. Our cooking tutor Glenys demonstrates cooking healthy and delicious dishes using affordable locally sourced ingredients. So bring a friend and come join Shama's cooking and conversation class.
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Where: Shama Melville Centre, 27 Beatty Street, Melville
When: Fridays 10am to noon, starting 10th February
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Have you seen our beautiful Instagram feed? Check it out to find photos of actual dishes made in our class!
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Sewing Class
Have you always wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine? Got stuck on a handmade project? Make your ideas happen!
Barbara, our tutor can guide you to begin with threading a sewing machine, or troubleshoot when you are unsure how to proceed, and the best of all, we provide the sewing machines, overlockers, and other donated resources.
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Where: Shama Liverpool Centre, 8 Liverpool Street, Hamilton Central
When: Tuesdays 10am to noon, starting 7th February
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This year there is the opportunity to sell our products at the Weave Market in December!
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English Class
Improve your English skills and connect with other women. Our tutors are super friendly and speak steadily and clearly to teach, guide and assist students in conversation, reading and writing.
Classes are great to learn everyday practical activities. Some topics may include meeting people for first time, what to say when running errands in the community, and practising interactions with services such as communicating with your children's teacher.
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Beginners without any experience in speaking English are most welcome. We also offer intermediate classes when the women progress.
Where: Shama Liverpool Centre, 8 Liverpool Street, Hamilton Central
Conversation Group on Tuesdays 12.30pm to 2pm
Conversation on Wednesdays 10am to noon
Reading and Writing on Thursdays 10am to noon
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Feel free to bring your friends to try the classes!
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