The Wider Community

Increasing Awareness for the Wider Community

We offer a range of services aimed at increasing the awareness of the wider community about race, ethnicity and diversity issues. We deliver specific educational programmes aimed at young people; training programmes for professionals and awareness raising campaigns aimed at the wider public.

Our educational programmes for children and young people can be delivered in a variety of formats to adapt to different age groups, time-scales and issues. All of these workshops can be adapted into different formats, e.g. a Classroom-based lesson; whole school Assembly; half-day or one-day session. Topics include:

  • Understanding Islam and Islamophobia
  • Challenging Racism and Hate Crime
  • Challenging Racism and Far Right Extremism
  • Understanding different types of Extremism
  • Diversity & Multiculturalism in Wales
  • Identity, Multiple Identities & Citizenship
  • Asylum-Seekers, Refugee & Migrants

We also offer a more in-depth accredited 3-day programme – the Think Project which is an innovative and internationally acclaimed programme aimed at challenging the views of young people with more entrenched views about these issues. See www.thinkproject.org.uk Email info@eyst.org.uk

We offer Training for Professionals on the following topics:

  • Understanding Islam and Islamophobia
  • Challenging Racism and Hate Crime
  • Understanding Racism and Far Right Extremism
  • Understanding different types of Extremism
  • Diversity & Multiculturalism in Wales
  • Identity, Multiple Identities & Citizenship
  • Asylum-Seekers, Refugee & Migrants
  • Working with BME communities
  • Working with BME young people
  • Understanding Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence

Our Training Programme focuses on key issues relevant to policy makers, planners, commissioners and practitioners working with diverse young people across Wales. All of our courses can be delivered as half-day or one day courses, and are also open to individuals wishing to book on to EYST-run courses or to organisations seeking an in-house or bespoke training solution. EYST training is delivered by experienced and qualified trainers with a track record of positive engagement and feedback from participants.

Testimonials

Organisations who have received training from EYST include:

  • South Wales Police
  • Social Services
  • Swansea University
  • HMP Prison
  • University of Wales Trinity St David