Investment theme: Pre-Investment Themes
Purpose:
To contribute towards cultural activities for women from North Edinburgh to mark International Women's day.
Year of grant: 29/1/2008
FR Number: FR-0009871
Amount awarded: £530
Location: Edinburgh
Full description
To contribute towards cultural activities for women from North Edinburgh to mark International Women's day. Activities will include, henna art, world cooking, cultural dance, self defence, Indian head massage etc. 50-60 women will benefit from the event. The benefits will be increased confidence and self esteem. The range of activities will be relevant to women from minority ethnic background hence allowing them to share their own culture and participate in other people's culture through information on threatening exchanges.