The Hayaan Project (Additional Learning, Autism, Disability, Advice & Advocacy) – National Lottery Community Fund

Hayaan project, funded by National Lottery Community Fund, supports BAME mental health and ASD/SEN needs. Engaging local community, it fosters relationships, collaboration, and provides specialized resources.

Disability, Learning Disability and Autism Advocacy Project

This project provides safe space for peer support and confidence-building among families. Offers equality and diversity workshops, disability/mental health events, and professional guidance for growth and collaboration.

Community Health and Well-being

Promoting health and well-being, reducing inequalities for African communities through greater resource access, practical activities, and support for short-term needs and long-term structural changes.

Connecting families – Communication and Digital skills

HWT supports African communities by providing a program that enhances digital and communication skills. It helps individuals at risk of exclusion to access information, services, and develop digital tools. The aim is to empower more people to actively participate in society and contribute to its growth.

Generalist Advice and Support Project

The Generalist Advice and Support Project offers confidential advice in African community languages to address social and welfare issues, with a focus on prevention and problem identification.

Educational Catch-Up Programme

HWT runs educational catch-up programmes for young students providing three hourly online classes per week, comprising of English, Mathematics

BME Women Mental Health Project

HWT supports vulnerable BME women and girls facing mental health challenges, social isolation, and lack of support. They provide peer support groups, confidence-boosting activities, educational resources, and interactive conferences. Hayaat also befriends elderly women, offering companionship and assistance with daily tasks.

Young Queens

Young Queens is a Cardiff-based group for young Welsh Somali girls aged 10 to 14. The project encourages exploration of their Welsh Somali heritage and expression through script writing, poetry, and performance, focusing on traditional Somali artforms.