This project has ended.



Opening Out

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​The Opening Out project ended in February 2017.  
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If you would like to find out more about this project,
please download the full project evaluation report here.

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OPENING OUT PROJECT - DERBY MELA 2016 - August 2016
 
​The Derby MELA, hosted by Global Education Derby, took place on 20th August, with over 1200 people passing through on the day. We had a range of local acts and talent throughout the day, with the headline act from internationally-acclaimed artist,
Zack Knight.
 
The community turned out in numbers to enjoy the event, which was planned and supported by young people who have engaged with the youth work over the course of the project and showcased their talents and achievements on the day.
 
We would like to thank all the organisations and individuals who made the day a success and contributed to the event.
 


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Global Education Derby received funding from the Big Lottery for a three year project aiming to:  Reduce the social and economic marginalisation of the Pakistani community in inner-city Derby. 
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Young people in secondary education are at the core of the project. This age has been identified as the beginning of a process of separation and alienation from wider society and a programme of active citizenship delivered at this juncture is intended to offset this. The programme will help participants academically as well as developing transferable skills for employment. 

The project aims to create support for this process within the wider community of educators and parents through training and discussion events on the themes of religious and cultural diversity. 

The specific outcomes are: 
  • British Pakistani boys and girls have increased confidence and social skills in navigating future paths for learning and personal wellbeing 
  • British Pakistani boys and girls have enhanced leadership skills and play a stronger role in mentoring peers and leading community action 
  • Parents and educators within the community feel more confident and empowered after sharing in new learning activities. 
  • Local residents in the project area feel safer and have more trusting relationships with neighbouring communities. 


NEWSFLASH!!

We are now running Educational Citizenship Programmes for young people - this intensive active citizenship project looks at identity, building social and academic skills and promoting peace, harmony and unity with young people.  Tablets were awarded on successful completion of the first two programmes - subsequent groups will be rewarded with trips out!  

Current sessions run on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons (at Normanton Park).  For more information, contact Irfan Arif, Project Development Manager: irfan@globaleducationderby.org.uk.

We are also running Chai Mornings for the local community - every Tuesday and Thursday (1030-1230 at Normanton Park).  Contact Salma Noreen, Community Liaison Officer, for more information:  salma@globaleducationderby.org.uk.

Check back again soon for more news!