We support the well being of all women. Muslim women are the highest users of our services. We want to enhance the lives of women to help them strengthen their family and build self confidence, through parenting skills, literacy and numeracy programs, money management skills, advocacy, information, and advice. Women experience barriers such as: language, mobility, literacy, finance, lack of understanding New Zealand systems.
We have a special focus on women who are:
1. Socially and economically disadvantaged.
2. Victims of violence, abuse and crisis.
We will guide the transitioning of women who are victims of violence and abuse and provide an effective, culturally appropriate support service that underpins the spiritual and holistic requirements of women.
Including:
- Support victims with emotional, spiritual, practical care, referrals
- Engage with families experiencing violence and crisis in the home
- When dealing with agencies as they move through the criminal justice system
- Support agencies to understand the spiritual and cultural issues of Muslim women who are victims of violence, abuse, and crisis
- Provide Education and Safety Awareness
- Provide an understanding of NZ laws and systems
- Promote self-determination
- Promote living violence free
Support Network
Women who are living in isolation and or have been victims of family violence empower themselves through support, information and networks. They meet other women who provide a positive environment inclusive of friendship, sisterhood, strengthening families; strengthen their spirituality and values and sensitive to the Islamic cultural needs. These meetings provide the opportunities for the women to collectively address their concerns and to increase awareness around service delivery, motivate each other, develop friendships, which then lead to providing additional support for each other. Speakers are invited to address topics of interest identified by women. They attend religious classes and learn Quran in Arabic and English transliteration.
Women’s Health is important. We collaborate with professional and health organizations to provide workshops and seminars for the wellbeing of women. Check out the events calendar for up coming programs.