Belfast Asian Women's Academy

Empowering Women. Enriching Communities. Creating a more equitable society where every woman has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Core Pillars

BAWA Social Hub

Social & Recreational Hub

We create cutting-edge social and recreational programs designed to bring about positive change, enhance perspectives, and empower communities to showcase their strengths and exchange knowledge. Our portfolio includes over 100 programmes including events like Play on Day, Diversity Day, Bike Party and Bollywood Zumba.

Our Hub is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and we are thankful to the National Lottery Players for making this possible.

Art Culture and Heritage

Art, Culture & Heritage Centre

Our commitment is to promote our culture and heritage, with a vibrant South Asian diaspora residing in and enriching Northern Ireland. We take great pride in showcasing the richness of South Asian culture and heritage through music, dance, cuisine, art, and fashion shows.

Highlight: Organized the 2022 Diwali Procession in front of City Hall, heavily featured in local news.

Charity Services

Community & Charity Services

By engaging in local charity efforts, we actively support our community. Our combined efforts have resulted in the donation of more than 120kg of nonperishable items to the South Belfast Food Bank.

  • Financed a local boy's medical expenses
  • Provided PPE to a local trust & care home
  • Supplied energy top-ups and clothing
  • Launched a Belfast food pack donation program
Support and Advocacy

Support & Advocacy

At BAWA, we are passionate about transforming lives and creating a more equitable society where every woman has the opportunity to thrive. Our aim is to provide comprehensive support and advocacy for these individuals, helping them reclaim their voice, build resilience, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Key Services Include:

1

Advocacy for Victims

We are committed to advocating for victims of hate crimes, racism, discrimination, and domestic abuse. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that the rights and needs of these individuals are acknowledged and addressed.

2

One-on-One Support

We offer personalized, one-on-one support for women in distress. Our trained professionals provide a safe, confidential space for women to share their experiences and receive emotional guidance and practical assistance.

3

Career Advancement Support

Understanding the barriers women face in the workplace, we support those eager to advance their careers through tailored coaching and resources. Our aim is to empower women to pursue their professional ambitions with confidence.

4

Mentorship Programs

We facilitate mentorship opportunities for women aspiring to enter or progress in the workforce. Our mentors offer valuable advice, share experiences, and help mentees navigate their career paths.

5

Life Skills Training

Our life skills training programs are designed to equip women with essential skills for everyday life, enhancing their independence and self-sufficiency. Through workshops and hands-on training, we foster personal development.

6

Focus Groups and Peer Support

We create focus groups that encourage women to share their experiences and challenges in a supportive environment. These groups foster camaraderie, provide resources, and promote collective advocacy for issues that matter.

7

Leadership Development

We believe in empowering women to take on leadership roles. Through specialized training and support initiatives, we help women develop the skills and confidence needed to step into leadership roles and effect change in their communities.

"The charity is a safe haven for women who may have nowhere else to turn and not only provides practical support, but initiates friendships and integration within communities."
— Quote from former Lord Mayor Of Belfast

What We Do

BAWA Social & Recreational Hub

We create cutting-edge social and recreational programs designed to bring about positive change, enhance people’s lives, and empower communities to showcase their strengths and exchange knowledge. Our portfolio includes over 100 programmes, including events like Fusion Day, Diversity Day, Bike Party and Bollywood Zumba. Our Hub is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and we are thankful to the National Lottery Players for making this possible.

BAWA Support & Advocacy

At BAWA Support and Advocacy, we are passionate about transforming lives and creating a more equitable society where every woman has the opportunity to thrive. Our aim is to provide comprehensive support and advocacy for these individuals, helping them reclaim their voice, build resilience, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Key Services Include:

1. Advocacy for Victims:
We are committed to advocating for victims of hate crimes, racism, discrimination, and domestic abuse. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that the rights and needs of these individuals are acknowledged and addressed.
2. One-on-One Support:
We offer personalised, one-on-one support for women in distress. Our trained professionals provide a safe, confidential space for women to share their experiences and receive emotional guidance and practical assistance.
3.Career Advancement Support:
Understanding the barriers women face in the workplace, we support those eager to advance their careers through tailored coaching and resources. Our aim is to empower women to pursue their professional ambitions with confidence.
 
4. Mentorship Programs:
We facilitate mentorship opportunities for women aspiring to enter or progress in the workforce. Our mentors offer valuable advice, share experiences, and help mentees navigate their career paths.
5. Life Skills Training:
Our life skills training programs are designed to equip women with essential skills for everyday life, enhancing their independence and self-sufficiency. Through workshops and hands-on training, we foster personal development.
6. Focus Groups and Peer Support:
We create focus groups that encourage women to share their experiences and challenges in a supportive environment. These groups foster camaraderie, provide resources, and promote collective advocacy for issues that matter.
7. Leadership Development:
We believe in empowering women to take on leadership roles. Through specialised training and support initiatives, we help women develop the skills and confidence needed to step into leadership roles and effect change in their communities.

BAWA Art, Culture & Heritage Centre

Our commitment is to promote our culture and heritage, with a vibrant South Asian diaspora residing in and enriching Northern Ireland. We take great pride in showcasing the richness of South Asian Culture and Heritage through music, dance, cuisine, art, and fashion shows. In a notable event, we organised a Diwali Flashmob in front of City Hall in 2022, which received coverage in the local news.

BAWA Community & Charity Services

By engaging in local charity efforts, we actively support our community. Our combined efforts have resulted in the donation of more than 170kg of nonperishable items to the South Belfast Food Bank. Before the lockdown, we mobilided resources to assist with an indigenious boy’s medical expenses. Throughout the lockdown, we provided PPE to a local trust and care home, as well as energy top-ups and sanitary products to the indigenous community. Additionally, we launched a food pack donation program for Belfast.

The charity is a safe haven for women who may have nowhere else to turn and not only provides practical support, but initiates friendships and integration within communities.

Quote from former Lord Mayor Of Belfast, 

Cllr Tina Black.

Donate

If you’d like to make contribution to BAWA, you can do so by via a bank transfer or by contacting us directly.