HfA LITC Report 2009.pdf

The Learning in the Community Project, funded by the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, aimed to provide accessible pathways to learning and employment opportunities for disadvantaged communities in south Leeds, including asylum seekers, refugees, Gypsies, Travellers, and minority ethnic groups. The project, which ran from 2002 to 2009, offered various activities, such as English conversation clubs, IT skills training, and counseling courses. Despite its closure due to funding loss, the project had significant successes, including bringing together diverse communities and enabling individuals to achieve educational and employment goals. An independent researcher, Preeti Tyagi, conducted an evaluation of the project, assessing its effectiveness and the ongoing learning needs of the target communities. The research identified the need for continued support and funding to address the ongoing needs of these communities and to promote community cohesion and social inclusion.