The aim of our OpenDoors project is to provide support for vulnerable migrant women from Eastern-Europe and Central Asia living in the UK. HealthProm already has a broad range of expertise in this part of the world - the purpose of this project is to assist migrants from this region living in the UK who struggle with the following issues:

- Joblessness

- Social isolation

- Worsening mental health

- Low level of English

- Legal issues; particularly, visa or domestic abuse

Due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine, our work has never been more important. We plan to provide a greater number of activities, particularly mental health support groups, to assist those facing trauma, anxiety and hardship as a result of the ongoing conflict. Please donate today to help those living in the UK cope with this incredibly difficult time, and to provide help to new migrants.

We organise the following activities weekly:

Job Club: Weekly meetings for migrant women seeking guidance on accessing employment in the UK. Our experienced Career Advisors conducts webinars on topics like: Online Job Search, How to Write an Effective CV and Cover Letter, How to prepare for a Job Interview, Volunteering etc. In conjunction with these sessions, we also organise one-to-one sessions administering mock interviews, CV checks and online job searches.

English classes: Our classes are split into three sessions per week. The first is an online speaking club, intended to increase participants confidence with conversational English and reduce the feeling of isolation common during the pandemic. The second class is a beginners level lesson, intended for migrants in the UK with a very low level of English, and the third is a mixed group for those who want to attend face to face classes.

Mental health support group: This mental health support group is designed to help migrant women struggling with various issues as they adjust to life in the UK. These sessions are hosted in person, and involve consultations with mental health professionals who help the attendees find ways to cope with the various difficulties in their lives.

Digital literacy classes: We have recently started digital literacy classes, which help equip migrant women in the UK with the basic computer skills that have become all the more essential in day to day life and entering the job market.