Lozells Community Initiatives

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Lozells Community Initiative

Lozells, a culturally rich and diverse area in Birmingham, has long been a community of resilience and transformation. Despite facing socio-economic challenges, the neighborhood has demonstrated a strong commitment to community development through grassroots initiatives. The Lozells Community Initiative (LCI) plays a crucial role in addressing issues such as youth engagement, economic empowerment, social inclusion, and community safety. By fostering a sense of unity and active participation, LCI continues to shape a brighter future for the residents of Lozells and surrounding areas like Handsworth, Aston, Brichfield etc.

The Lozells Community Initiative stands as a testament to the power of collective action and grassroots efforts. By addressing critical social issues and fostering community engagement, it has become a beacon of hope for residents. Through sustained collaboration and innovation, LCI will continue to play a vital role in building a more inclusive, safe, and prosperous Lozells for future generations.

Enhancing educational and career prospects for young people.
Strengthening community safety through collaboration with local authorities.
Encouraging economic development by supporting local businesses and job seekers.
Promoting cultural awareness and social inclusion among diverse ethnic groups.
Improving access to health and well-being resources for all residents.

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ESOL Classes

Free ESOL classes to community members that want to improve thier communication skills to be able to intergrate better in the community and professional life.

Empowerment Workshop

Workshops delivered on empowering members of the community to take pride and respect each other to ensure communities are active in the welfare of each other.

Trip to the museum

Taking women from ethnic minority backgrounds to the museum to widen and increase the knowledge of the British history and values.

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OUR PROJECTS

Women Empowerment

Giving women the skills of chair yoga to benefit health and well being. Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. ... Yoga is an excellent way for older adults to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance.

Employability

Preparing members from the lozells district on what to do when applying and attending job interviews as well as attending job fairs. In our sessions it has included CV building, interview techniques and skills needed, completing application forms and the importance of time keeping for employers.

Clean environment

Recognising a major problem within the inner city wards. Raising awareness amd helping members understand the importance of cleaner safer environments for all communities to enjoy and take pride in.

Esol Classes

Workshops delivered on empowering members of the community to take pride and respect each other to ensure communities are active in the welfare of each other. People improving thier basic English skills which will help them to reach thier potential and apply for jobs which will help them intergrate in to society. This helps build up independance and confidence skills as part of the soft skills required by employers.

Journey from Bangladesh to Birmingham

Recording the oral history of early settlers recognising the difficulties they faced and efforts they have made to help the next generation live in a diverse society with people from many different diverse backgrounds. Project supported by National Lottery Fund.

Visit Birmingham Museum

Taking women from ethnic minority backgrounds to the museum to widen and increase the knowledge on the British history and give a better understanding of British values.This also helped women empowerment in the socities we live in, with increasing the importance of history to mothers who can relay this information to the next generations.

First Aid

With help from the National Lottery we were able to deliver First Aid training to over 50 ladies from the BAME community. The response was amazing, we were able to give these ladies life saving skills. They felt very empowered and confident. They now have the knowledge and skills to assist a person in a emergency situation be it a family member or a member of the public.

Knife Crime

In January and February of 2020, Lozells Community Initiative successfully held an eight-week parent and training development programme. This was part of a widerinitiative to tackle knife crime, gang activity and other issues affecting young people in our community. Through our existing work, we already understand specific issues in our community and know that local families face problemssuch as: drug dealing and drug related activity, absent parents due to work commitments and working hours, family communication breakdowns, lack of trustand representation of BAME officers within the police force,language barriers

Hand Sanitiser & Masks

Hand sanitisers and masks distributed to the community throughout covid 19. The most vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in our community were able to collect free PPE to protect and keep them safe during these unprecedented times. This was appreciated by the community who were able to protect themselves and thier families from the virus that has impacted the BAME community in particular people living in the inner city areas and in extended families.

Get in touch

We have found there are members of our community, particularly elderly who are are isolated and living lonely lives. We feel it is our duty and responsibility to reach out to them and tackle this issue. We are offering a befriending service and our trained volunteers will be giving advice on current government guidance, COVID-19 symptoms and local restrictions. We can provide this service in a variety of different community languages such as Bengali, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

JOHIRUL HOQUE

Local Resident

Extremely helpful advice and support given by volunteers at LCI who helped me increase my English skills which I can use at home and at work. I urge other residents to come and use their facilities and take part in classes that they run.

ANDREW MILLER

Designer

I have been struggling with my benefits for a long time, the person at LCI called the benefits department on my behalf and was able to sort out my housing and council tax benefits.

Salma Ali

Store Owner

Local and reachable venue for meetings and volunteers were kind and understanding.

PARVEZ KHAN

Freelancer

I attended IAG classes and found them to be helpful and boost my confidence. The volunteer was polite, approachable and listened to all my concerns.

AKLIMA BEGUM

Entrepreneur

I have been living in Birmingham for 20 years and I have no friends or support and been feeling isolated in my own home. Since visiting LCI I was able to socialise and meet with others from my community with similar needs. I feel more confident and want to thank LCI for their support.

KHALSOOM BIBI

Entrepreneur

I have been struggling with my debts and unable to meet my weekly financial commitments, finding myself struggling all the time. The person at LCI helped me arrange my outgoings so that i can manage my finances. They also called my debtors and was able to agree a low monthly repayment.