AAWAZ is a voluntary sector organisation and registered charity which was formed by Asian women in 1997. The name AAWAZ mean “Voice” in Urdu and is the “voice” of Asian women across Lancashire and nationally.
The charity’s work revolves around the principle of self-help, equipping women and families to learn to help themselves, so that the culture of dependency can be broken down. Through its work, a better understanding between communities has been achieved which is aiding integration and harmony.
AAWAZ on average engages with over 300 women a week who all have different needs, but the main thrust of its work is still with women who wish to learn English, to enable them to help themselves and their families.
We offer English language classes with confidence building, please email or call for more information.
If English is not your first language, you can take a course to help you improve your English language skills. You can gain a qualification at the end of your learning. These qualifications offer the first steps in helping build your knowledge of the English language and will allow you to live more independently in the UK. Courses are all held in the community at various locations.
All learners will be offered an assessment prior to joining the course. It is important we find out your current skill level so we can start you off on the right course.Our courses will help you to:
- Feel more confident in the community
- Move onto other courses or training
- Progress into work
- Support your children with their school work
- Become independent with everyday life activities
To find out more about our ESOL courses call 01254 507720 or email us at [email protected]
We are a welcoming community hub for people from all faiths and backgrounds! We offer many clubs and activities such as: karate, employment advice, chair based exercise, prayer, chat and learn English. Our learn English club is run on Mondays at 13;30 – 15:30pm and Fridays at 14 – 15:30pm, please call if you need anymore information!
A free ESOL group run by volunteers from the Lancashire Volunteer Partnership. Come along to practice speaking English in an informal and friendly atmosphere. The group is on every Tuesday at 10:00am to 12:00pm. Just turn up, no need to book!
We are a Development Education Centre (DEC) based in Lancaster. We run workshops, exhibitions, training and other events in schools, colleges and the wider community on global citizenship issues such as diversity, human rights, migration, Fairtrade, climate change and sustainable development. We also provide a range of support services and integration activities for refugees and asylum seekers including ESOL classes.
We have mixed level ESOL classes and also an ESOL conversation class. Parent and toddler classes are also available, please enquire for more information.
‘Kind Local’ is the newest addition to Kind Communities. Created in 2024, Kind Local aims to bring resettlers (refugees and asylum seekers) and local communities together through food.
Kind Local has the simple aim of providing a social hub, where women can socialise, learn English, exercise and eat together. No matter who you are or your background. Everyone is welcome.
Kind Local is based at the Catherine Beckett centre, Deepdale, Preston PR1 5AR every Thursday between 10am- 1pm.
Please come along, there’s no need to book!
At Sahara we provide a wide range of courses for members of the local community. We provide training in the following fields that can be really useful for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants:
- ESOL
- Preparation for Life in the UK
- Community Interpreter Level 2
UCLan’s TESOL teacher trainees are providing fun, engaging, communicative ESOL classes every week during term time. The classes are supervised by the TESOL lecturers. The classes are free and everyone is welcome including refugees and asylum seekers. Please drop in if you’d like to attend!
Classes are run out of Livesey House on Preston Campus.
Lower level (entry 1 – 2) – Room 126
- Tues + Thurs – 13 – 15pm.
- Friday – 11am – 13pm.
- Tues + Thurs – 13 – 15pm.
- Friday – 11am – 13pm.