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Bawso – Sebei Project

News | March 12, 2024

We are delighted to announce a new project which is a partnership between Wales and Uganda. We have received funding from the Welsh government administered by Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) under the Wales for Africa program, to work with Sebei Community Empowerment Project in Uganda to tackle the...

Short relief for victims of domestic abuse is not enough.

News | February 23, 2024

We welcome the announcement made by the Home Office on 16th February 2024 on the new changes that affect victims of domestic abuse in the UK. The Migrant Victim of Domestic Abuse concession (MVDAC) formerly known as Destitute Domestic Violence Concession (DDVC) has seen changes that provide temporary relief for...

The Fourth Annual Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls 2024

News | February 14, 2024

On the 6th of February 2024, the Institute of Government & Public Policy's Fourth Annual Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls hosted an online conference designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue of violence against women and girls, discussing various aspects, from prevention and law enforcement to harmful...

Light A Candle Event 2023

News | November 15, 2023

Join us for the Light A Candle Event as we stand united against violence towards women. Every year on the 25th of November, the world comes together to celebrate the 'Elimination of Violence against Women.' This year, Bawso is proud to host this significant event on Friday, 24th November. Let's...

Launch of Bawso Forced Marriage Research Report

News | October 25, 2023

Bawso launched its report on forced marriage and honour-based violence on the 19th of October 2023. The event was well attended at the university of South Wales, Cardiff campus. The report was launched by Jane Hutt, minister for Social Justice and chief whip, Welsh Government. There were insightful presentations from Johanna...

Welcoming Tina Fahm to Our Cardiff Office

News | September 13, 2023

Yesterday marked a significant and exciting moment for all of us at Bawso as we extended a warm and enthusiastic welcome to our new CEO, Tina Fahm, at our Cardiff office. It was a day filled with excitement, unity, and the promise of a bright future ahead. We gathered in...

A Warm Welcome to Our New CEO, Tina Fahm

News | September 11, 2023

We are thrilled to share an exciting update with you all. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best support and leadership to our community, we are delighted to announce that Tina Fahm has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Bawso. Tina brings with her a...

Introducing Bawso T-Shirts

News | August 24, 2023

Are you ready to make a powerful statement while embracing style and purpose? Look no further than our exclusive Bawso T-Shirts – the perfect blend of fashion and social impact. Wear the Change: With our stylish Bawso T-Shirts, you’re not just wearing fabric – you’re donning a symbol of change. Each shirt...

Team Bawso #Miles4Change

News | August 24, 2023

Cardiff Half Marathon 📅 Date: 1st of October 2023 📍 Location: Cardiff City Get ready to cheer and support our incredible Team Bawso runners as they take on the Cardiff Half Marathon in a powerful display of dedication and solidarity for change! With a whopping 30 confirmed runners, we're aiming...

Bawso shines at the prestigious EMWWAA Awards, Honouring Remarkable Women and Girls

News | May 18, 2023

Bawso was proud to attend the prestigious EMWWAA award ceremony which showcased the outstanding work of numerous BME women across the country. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of our finance manager, Ramatoulie Manneh who received an award in the 'self-development' category. This achievement highlights Ramatoulie's outstanding professional...

Bawso achieves ISO Certification

News | June 30, 2022

Bawso is delighted to have achieved ISO (International Standards Organisation) certification as audited by the British Assessment Bureau in May 2022. Bawso was certified for: ISO 9001:2015: Quality Management System.ISO 14001:2015: Environmental Management System.ISO 45001:2018: Health and Safety Management Systems. In our ongoing mission as the leading provider and advocate...

Wales for Africa

News | June 24, 2022

In Wales, Bawso is connecting communities in (diaspora) with the Kenyan communities, Somali and Sudan and is reaching out to Ethiopia to create a repository of learning and sharing experiences. This is a learning programme that brings together women and girls in Wales to have candid conversations on gender-based violence...

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