WOMEN IN MOSQUE – Basic IT sessions providing introduction to computers and IT skills to women in New Madina Mosque. This is NLDC Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN) TRAINING & SKILLS development initiative with an aim to empower women, increase their self confidence and reduce social isolation.
The target audience are women from under- represented & hard to reach communities. New Madina mosque has been very open and welcoming of the initiative. The ladies are enjoying their sessions under the guidance of the trainer Sophia Khan. Sajida Hussain, a maths teacher and HOD in a local secondary school has very kindly stepped n to offer support during the IT sessions.
Most of the women feel more confident and feel a sense of pride. They are also given basic ESOL lessons to help the with their literacy.
