EYST Wales Training Services
* “The trainers were excellent and able to bring their lived experience into the space”
* “I found the course to be thought provoking, providing insight into things I had not thought of before. Thank you”
* “A good pace, a variety of exercises, and useful information.”
* “The trainers were excellent and able to bring their lived experience into the space” * “I found the course to be thought provoking, providing insight into things I had not thought of before. Thank you” * “A good pace, a variety of exercises, and useful information.”
We want to strengthen anti‑racism practice across Wales by supporting organisations to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need.
About us
EYST Wales has over 20 years’ experience of supporting ethnic minority communities. 75% of our staff are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, this puts us in a unique position in Wales. We use the rich and diverse lived experience, history, heritage and stories from our EYST Wales colleagues to set up bespoke and tailored training.
EYST Wales Training Associates
Through experience, our trainers have become expert at creating safe spaces for attendees to be able to discuss sensitive topics. With 35+ years of experience between our Training Associates, we provide engaging, interactive and thought-provoking sessions. We specialise in equity, diversity and inclusion training related to minority ethnic communities and individuals and their experiences.
Our training sessions
In addition to set sessions, we also specialise in delivering bespoke race related training.
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Our most requested session - has 3 parts delivered as a half-day session: Anti racism in Wales, Unconscious Bias and Diversity/Inclusivity in the Workplace.
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Gain knowledge of anti-racism in relation to Wales and how to be more inclusive when supporting minority ethnic community members and individuals.
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Better understand the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seeking individuals and how to best support individuals with asylum seeking or refugee status.
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When witnessing discrimination or racism, most people want to help victims, but many don’t know how to. This session gives an understanding of why and how to be a true ally or active bystander.
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Gain knowledge of grieving, end of life and funeral practices of different cultures from around the world.
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Provide a cultural awareness for Housing related organisations.
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Gain knowledge of what it means to be culture competent and how to achieve it.
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Gain knowledge of how and why to racially and/or religiously diversify a workforce. When done correctly, the results of diversifying and being more inclusive will be a more motivated, happier and productive workplace.
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This session gives an in-depth understanding of racial traumas and how to provide culturally trauma-informed practice.
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Gain knowledge of the reality of individuals of asylum-seeking or refugee backgrounds in Wales and to combat the common myths in relation to those who have migrated.
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Better understand the challenges faced by individuals who follow religions and how to be a better ally to your colleagues.
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For families new to Wales to learn more about our smacking ban in Wales, safeguarding issues, types of abuse and positive parenting skills.
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Reflect on own unconscious biases and how to become consciously unbiased. This session related to a sensitive topic is delivered within a positive and safe environment.
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This session gives a good understanding of disparities, discrimination and racism with sections related to criminal and youth justice.
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Learn about the faith of Islam and gain knowledge of Islamophobia.
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Gain knowledge of Black Asian Minority Ethnic communities and their needs.
Who has received training and awareness sessions from us?
South Wales Police, Welsh Government, Swansea University, The Open University, University of Wales Trinity St David, HMPPS, CRUSE Bereavement Support, Careers Wales, Social Services, Swansea Community Farm, Keep Wales Tidy, NPT and Swansea Council, Carmarthenshire Council, Monmouthshire Council and NHS Assistant Psychologists.
✳︎“A good pace, a variety of exercises, and useful information.”
✳︎“It made me think about helping people of different cultures and beliefs whilst accepting the differences and not pre-judging.”
✳︎“The questions we were asked really got me thinking how little I know about racism”
✳︎“I found the course to be thought provoking, providing insight into things I had not thought of before. Thank you”
✳︎“Very informative and the presenters were lovely, approachable and very knowledgeable”
✳︎ “Being able to ask questions that may have been quite ignorant in a safe space to learn and educate myself”
✳︎“I hadn't heard of Codeswitching before so learned about that. Good discussion about bias”
✳︎“A good pace, a variety of exercises, and useful information.” ✳︎“It made me think about helping people of different cultures and beliefs whilst accepting the differences and not pre-judging.” ✳︎“The questions we were asked really got me thinking how little I know about racism” ✳︎“I found the course to be thought provoking, providing insight into things I had not thought of before. Thank you” ✳︎“Very informative and the presenters were lovely, approachable and very knowledgeable” ✳︎ “Being able to ask questions that may have been quite ignorant in a safe space to learn and educate myself” ✳︎“I hadn't heard of Codeswitching before so learned about that. Good discussion about bias”
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