Our Work

09/04/2024 - Following on from the excellent feedback and comments received from our Eid food parcels in 2023, we selected few prisons (manageable to us whilst fasting) this time around to supply with food for Eid celebrations. We were grateful enough to receive a...

07/04/2024 - This Eid-Ul-Fitr it is also our first time supporting Muslim patients in Reaside Clinic a medium secure service. They were provided with a prayer mat, transliteration Quran and prayer hat each which was gifted to them in their annual Eid celebration event...

04/04/2024 - Following on from the excellent feedback and comments received from our Eid food parcels in 2023, we selected few prisons (manageable to us whilst fasting) this time around to supply with food for Eid celebrations. HMP Long Lartin is a recipient of the...

21/03/2023 - Himaya Haven received a donation of 15 prayer mats towards our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs, which we are very grateful for. These will be used for Reaside Clinic.

20/03/2023 - Himaya Haven were shortlisted for Charity or Not-For-Profit of the Year 2024, sponsored by Burberry. Being that the awards were in London we sent two family members on behalf of Himaya Haven to attend the awards ceremony. Unfortunately we did not win in...

19/03/2024 - We have been able to support another prison this year situated in Rugby, HMP Rye Hill. We were able to provide this prison with dates, Eid cards, tasbeehs (prayer beads), prayer mats, prayer hats, Quranic CD's and Quran's with English transliteration.    ...

Ramadan Mubarak from all at Himaya Haven. To accommodate our team this month we will be closing half an hour earlier than normal at 4:30pm for the month of Ramadan. After Eid we will resume to our normal timings.

08/03/2024 - Our CEO and director attended an International Women's Day Conference and Exhibition at the Millenium point to celebrate women.

07/03/2024 - The remainding prisons to be provided with Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs were HMP/YOI; Brinsford, Oakwood, Featherstone, Sudbury, Stafford and Stoke Heath. We arranged for the dates to be directly delivered to Oakwood by the supplier whilst we made our...

06/03/2024 - Both chaplain Imams came to our office to collect the Ramadan packs respective of their prison. For HMP Birmingham the items included dates, mosque hats, prayer mats, salah books, Eid cards and attar (non alcoholic perfume); supporting 250 Muslim...

04/02/2024 - Himaya Haven are winners of another award! We have won SME News' Best Culturally-Sensitive Prisoner Relative Support Service 2024 in the Midlands.

28/02/2024 - HMP Swinfen Hall were the first prison this year to receive their Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs and were collected by the chaplaincy team. Items included, dates, prayer mats, salah literature books, stools for the mosque wudhu (cleaning/washing ritual...

28/02/2024 - Our sixth Empowering Communities Workshop at Yardley Neighbourhood Network.

27/02/2024 - Our fifth Empowering Communities Workshop delivered by our Family Engagement and Outreach Worker Somia at SOS Education Organisation. For this session we took along a matchstick model of two prison cells that were made in our Heritage Arts Project by a...

22/02/2024 - Our Family Engagement & Outreach Worker Somia attended Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Younger Adults Showcase Event. The event highlighted the brilliant & essential community projects that have been funded such as Kinmos Choir & St Paul's...

13/02/2024 - We combined the months of January and February to provide a larger food hamper this time around. Instead of the team shopping at Aldi and finding all the items themselves, this time around we decided to order all groceries from ASDA and get them delivered...

12/02/2024 - Himaya Haven have been awarded the Corporate Livewire Global Awards under the category Community Empowerment Initiative of the Year 2023/24. 😁

07/02/2024 - Himaya Haven are pleased to announce that we are Friends of the National Women's Justice Coalition (NWJC). We are excited to see where this collaborative relationship will go.  

06/02/2024 - Both of our directors attended Muslim Women's Network UK AGM in the House of Parliament.

06/02/2024 - Our fourth Empowering Communities Workshop delivered by our Outreach and Family Engagement Worker Somia, at the Dolphin Centre based in Ward End Park, Birmingham. Rich discussions were had on topics such as, barriers to accessing support, the work of...

22/01/2024 - We held a workshop with ISRA UK on our Empowering Communities project looking at our work, how Himaya Haven can support a loved one arrested or charged with a TACT offence and how we can help families as they navigate the CJS, for instance assisting them...

18/01/2024 - Children Heard and Seen had a virtual film screening of their new film 'Invisible Children' with a discussion on the impact of parental imprisonment on children. See the trailer below: Invisible Children (Film Trailer) (youtube.com)

09/01/2024 - Himaya Haven are pleased to announce we have been shortlisted for a British Diversity Award 2024 under the Charity or Not-For-Profit of the Year category. What a great start to the year!

02/01/2024 - Our CEO has been awarded Community Support CEO of the Year - West Midlands Award 2023, from SME News. This is the second CEO of the Year award for Razia in 2023, which reflects her great leadership.

02/01/2024 - Happy New Year from the Himaya Haven team. We are excited to see our journey for this year and providing our continued support for families and individuals affected by imprisonment.

06/12/2023 - One strand of Himaya Haven’s Prevent project is to support practitioners, located in settings such as schools, to gain and further develop the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard young people. In addition to highlighting, how to engage with families,...

04/12/2023 - Thanks to funding from Birmingham City Council we are able to continue our food hamper project to support our clients. We have found over the years, as expected, the Christmas period is very difficult financially, for our clients. This is further...

30/11/2023 - Himaya Haven attended a networking event by ASDA.

13/11/2023 - Today we were able to help one of our service users by referring her to Isra UK for a food pack and allowing her to collect essential food and hygiene/cleaning products. Essential support provided during the cost of living crisis.  

04/11/2023 - Himaya Haven CIC was nominated for Social Enterprise of the Year for the Birmingham Awards 2023, and were invited to the awards ceremony. Our CEO attended on behalf of the team. Unfortunately we were not successful in winning the award, but we are really...

18/10/2023 - We do not support the acts of Hamas however, we stand with the innocent civilians of Palestine who are being murdered as collective punishment. What we are seeing is ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in Gaza. Being restricted of food, water,...

13/10/2023 - Our Family Engagement & Outreach worker Somia Bibi delivered her first Himaya Haven workshop for our new project: Empowering Communities. A critical and rich discussions had on the need for contextualised safeguarding, awareness of practitioner...

12/10/2023 - Our CEO had a meeting with Birmingham Youth Sports Academy (BYSA) to introduce ourselves and our services and see how we can work together and support each other in the future.

10/10/2023 - Himaya Haven has won a Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Award 2023 under the category Family Support NPO of the Year.

09/10/2023 - We are delighted to announce that our CEO been awarded an AI Global Media Female CEO of the Year Award under the category Offender Family Support CEO of the Year Award.

06/10/2023 - Himaya Haven attended South and City College in Bordesley Green for their 'In the Community' Forum to explore how the college aims to work to support the community. As well as rich discussions on how we can work together to ensure our communities to thrive.

03/10/2023 - Himaya Haven are finalists for the Birmingham Awards 2023 under the Social Enterprise of the Year category. Please can we ask you all to take a few minutes of your time to vote for us using the following link Vote Now – Birmingham Awards. Scroll down the...

28/09/2023 - Himaya Haven were invited to the Rotary Community Impact Networking Event.

18/09/2023 - Himaya Haven are nominees for the Birmingham Awards 2023.

09/09/2023 - Today we hosted our Sparkbrook Fun Day and Sports Mania in collaboration with KIKIT organisation. We provided free bouncy castle goes and involvement in sports, alongside free slush and candy floss for a number of kids who took part in the games. We had...

07/08/2023 - Himaya Haven are hosting a Family fun day in Farm Park in Sparkbrook on Saturday 9th September 2023 thanks to funding from the West Midlands Metro Mayor. We will be having a bouncy castle, music, candy floss and henna etc. The day is joint with Kikit...

26/07/2023 - Himaya Haven attended the Basketball tournament set up by Concord at Farm Park. Where other organisations alongside the Metro Mayor were in attendance.

19/07/2023 - Thanks to funding we were able to design and purchase football kits and footballs for a girls only football club we will be starting soon for young girls aged 11+.                  

11/07/2023 - Himaya Haven attended the youth combined authority & faith strategic partnership group's mental health youth summit.

10/07/2023 - West Midlands Combined Authority held a roundtable discussion titled 'West Midland's Women's Voice'

06/07/2023 - Himaya Haven attended an event supporting asylum seekers and refugees for better health in Birmingham and Solihull.                                        

28/06/2023 - Himaya Haven had provided HMP Birmingham Muslim prisoners with Eid food for Eid-Ul-Adha. Each food pack contained a samosa, katlama  and sheesh kebab pastry roll or other pastry, alongside biryani. Money was donated to Himaya Haven for this.

21/06/2023 - This was the 6th and last food hamper distribution in this project to support our clients. This was done in time to support families for Eid-Ul-Adha. Thank you to Birmingham City Council for funding us to do this project this has been essential for our...

15/05/2023 - Laptops and a computer were given to Himaya Haven from Birmingham City Council for their clients. These computers will be thrown out otherwise as they are no longer in use by the council. If there is anyone who may need one please contact us so we can...

14/05/2023 - Sunday Locality football fun at the park in Sparkbrook in partnership with KIKIT. Thanks to Sports England funding for allowing this to be possible.    

11/05/2023 - A Zoom networking meeting with our CEO and Family Engagement & Outreach Worker, with other organisations and individuals who have received Prevent funding.   

10/05/2023 - Our CEO Razia alongside KIKIT's CEO were invited to the Probation and Prison Service Managing Chaplain Training Event 2023 in Nottingham. 

03/05/2023 - Month 4 and 5 of our food hamper project supporting our clients, funded by Birmingham City Council. This month we were back to normal shopping, counting and purchasing items at Aldi and packing them for each family at Qadria Trust. We had just 5 of us...

28/04/2023 - The team at Himaya Haven were finalists under Charity of the Year for the British Muslim Awards 2023 in Manchester. Unfortunately we didn't win but were against some great established charities. It was great to see so many winners in other categories from...

26/04/2023 - Himaya Haven were invited to attend an Eid party celebration for staff and other external professionals in the sector. It was great to reconnect with those we had met a year ago and meet with new like-minded individuals. The food was made by the lads who...

21/04/2023 - We would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to all individuals and organisations who have supported our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Pack Project 2023 and our Eid Packs (for the first time this year).  Qadria Trust, Highfield Hall, U.K.I.M Sparkbrook Islamic...

20/04/2023 - The team had successfully given Eid packs to HMP/YOI StokeHeath. This was funded by one woman who wanted to provide specific items of food for Eid. Each small box contained a samosa, kebab, katlama piece, tub of chutney and a few pieces of mitai and was...

20/04/23 - Thanks to a considerable donation to Himaya Haven we were able to provide Mitai for Eid for Muslim prisoners in HMP Birmingham. We had ordered these boxes via Nafees and were collected by the Imam in time for Eid. Again the feedback received was incredibly...

20/04/2023 - The team had successfully delivered Eid packs to HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall. This was funded by one of our Director's. Each small box contained a samosa, kebab, katlama piece, tub of chutney and a few pieces of mitai and was given to every Muslim prisoner. The...

13/04/2023 - Himaya Haven had a zoom meeting with Children Heard and Seen to discuss collaboration in supporting children (and families) impacted by imprisonment.

04/04/2023 - The team had a zoom meeting with Maslaha organisation to discuss future collaborative work.

22/03/2023 - Month 3 of our food hamper project! Due to the bus strikes this week and the team being completely worn out from the RPWP deliveries we decided to do things a little different and order via Amazon to deliver the groceries directly to our families' houses....

16/03/2023 - Day 3 of our RPWP3 delivery was to HMP Birmingham. We provided them with dates, prayer mats, Qurans, Eid cards and attar for Eid. Thank you to U.K.I.M Sparkbrook Islamic Centre & Masjid for donating 250 prayer mats and Qurans. Also thank you to B.C...

14/03/2023 - The second delivery of our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs was to YOI Stoke Heath. We visited inside and were able to have a group discussion with 7 young males on the work that we do, why we started this project, how they could further support our project...

13/03/2023 - The team delivered their Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs to HMP Featherstone, HMP Oakwood, HMP/YOI Brinsford, HMP Stafford and then onto HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall. Check out our video over on Tik Tok

03/03/2023 - Our art exhibition showcasing the work of young males in HMP Swinfen Hall and people who had previously been in prison has been EXTENDED until Tuesday 14th March 4:30pm. The exhibition opens from 10am-5pm. This includes Saturday 11th March (1-5pm).

07/03/2023 - Our CEO Razia was invited to speak at a Prison Link course about Himaya Haven services and achievements.

07/03/2023 - We launched the art exhibition Behind Closed Doors, showcasing artwork created by young people in HMP Swinfen Hall on the heritage of the prison. The art exhibition also had art from members of the community who had previously been in prison.

02/03/2023 - Himaya Haven are finalists for the British Muslim Awards 2023 under Charity of the Year! We are so pleased about this and are very grateful to those who nominated and voted for us to get so far.  

02/03/2023 - Himaya Haven's heritage arts project Behind Closed Doors will be showcased in an exhibition running from the 7th March - 9th March. The public launch will be at 11:30am on the 7th at The Gap Arts Project 498 Moseley Road, B12 9AH.  The exhibition will...

28/02/2023 - Zobia and Somia spent the day in London with Clinks and other organisations that work with those affected by the criminal justice system, who had received communications coaching from Clinks. The purpose of the day was to discuss communication strategy...

21/02/2023 - Our CEO had the pleasure of receiving her MBE today at Windsor Castle, from the Princess Royal. We are so proud!!

15/02/2023 - Today was the second month for our food hamper distribution, thanks to funding from Birmingham City Council. We are providing essential food packs to our families once a month for 6 months. Thank you to Qadria Trust for allowing us to use their community...

01/02/2023 - The team attended a meeting with the Children's Trust team to introduce ourselves and our services.  

31/01/2023 - Our Ceo Razia and Director Tahmeena attended Muslim Women's Network UK AGM in London at the House of Parliament. Attendees were toured around the House of Parliament and House of Lords, and Razia had a special mention in the report for her attainment in...

26/01/2023 - The team at Himaya Haven spent the day at H.M.P Swinfen Hall hosting a celebration event for young offenders who created art for our heritage arts project. The boys had a chance to show off their art pieces and explain the processes behind it and any...

24/01/2023 - Our CEO Razia was invited onto Aapna Awaz radio show to talk about our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Project.

19/01/2023 - Using the funding we were given we gathered our volunteers and went for a big shop at Aldi to get all the items we needed for our food hampers. These included essential items such as bread, eggs, tinned foods, fresh fruit, and dried foods like pasta. We...

16/01/2023 - Razia had a meeting alongside KIKIT CEO Ashfaq, with Sergeant Gallon from West Midlands Police to encourage a referral process.

12/01/2023 - The team at Himaya Haven had a meeting with the Head of Reducing and Reoffending to discuss the the issues around families and visitations, particularly those from the South Asian and BAME backgrounds. It is important to highlight the struggles that...

13/12/2022 - Our CEO Razia attended the New Leaf Awards Ceremony 2022. A great chance to network and celebrate people's achievements.

07/12/2022 - The team at Himaya Haven attended a networking event with Hall Green Families where we got to learn about and meet other women's organisations around the city which can help to expand our referral pathways.

07/12/2022 - Our CEO Razia was a guest speaker for a Zoom event, introducing the work that Himaya Haven does.

03/12/2022 - Our CEO attended a Pakistani Consult event along with other Pakistani professionals, where she was asked to speak about her work.

17/11/2022 - Our Family Engagement and Outreach Worker attended an initial assessment home visit to provide emotional and practical support for a family. 15 leaflets were also posted to house within the locality.

27/10/2022 - Himaya Haven hosted their AGM and conference launching their two-year report BAME Families of Prisoners (April 2021 - March 2022) at Highfield Community Hall. In attendance were 50 guests including the Deputy Lieutenant Chris Loughran, Lord Mayor Maureen...

24/10/2022 - Himaya Haven is having an AGM and Conference on Thursday the 27th October 2022. This event will run through the past two years of work for Himaya Haven and launch our new report BAME Families of Prisoners. If you would like to attend please contact us as...

16/09/2022 - Himaya Haven attended the National Diversity Awards as 1 of 8 shortlists of the Community Organisation Award for Race, Religion and Faith. There were 72,000 nominees across all categories, and although we didn't win we are exceptionally proud to have...

06/08/2022 - Our first community summer fair, went amazingly well. We had many lovely stalls and loads of fun with our sumo wrestling suits. 

26/07/2022 - Himaya Haven are holding a community summer fair event on Saturday 6th August for all individuals/families in our local areas. it will be at St Cyprian's Memorial Hall, B25 8DL, from 12pm-5pm. Please come and join us, we can't wait to spend the day with...

28/06/2022 - Our CEO Razia was invited for a radio/podcast interview with Ali Mohammed for the Aap Ki Awaz Radio in Birmingham. Her episode is called Picking up the Pieces and is focusing on the work that Himaya Haven does, her recent success in attaining an MBE and...

29/06/2022 - We attended an event held at the University of Birmingham which focused on the topic of criminalisation of poverty. This opened great discussions of whether it is a crime to be poor. Important things brought to light were how not paying your tv license...

27/06/2022 - We are delighted to announce Himaya Haven has been shortlisted for the National Diversity Award 2022 under the category Community Organisation Award - Race, Religion and Faith.

21/06/2022 - We held a private party at Himaya Haven to celebrate Razia's success in attaining an MBE. We celebrated with all of the professionals who have supported Razia and Himaya Haven consistently over the years.

16/06/2022 - A zoom meeting about how to support the neighbourhood,

06/06/2022 - Himaya Haven are delighted to announce that our Founding Director and CEO has received recognition in the Queen's 2022 Birthday Honour's list, having received an MBE for Services to the Birmingham Community. Razia is the first British Muslim Female of...

29/05/2022 - Razia attended a surprise party for Inspector Hanif organised by his team.

26/05/2022 - Himaya Haven at the Bahu Trust jobs fair.

25/05/2022 - Himaya Haven are honoured to announce we are the winners of the Team/Service/Organisation Award for targeted support for communities in West Midlands Health Star Awards 2022.Congratulations to Zobia, our director for also being shortlisted under the Young...

26/05/2022 - Himaya Haven attended Birmingham's first Race Impact Summit of 2022, where discussions around institutional racism were shared.  It is essential for us at Himaya Haven to be actively involved in change and constantly aware of the racism faced by the...

18/05/2022 - The Himaya Haven team were invited to Muslim Women's Network new office open day. We also celebrated the success of Shaista who received the title of Baroness. Congratulations again!

18/05/2022 - The team attended Anawim's open day event where we got to reintroduce our services and network.

14/05/2022 - Himaya Haven attended the Black Thrive Birmingham Community Assembly and launch of the Black Thrive Birmingham chapter, organised by Catalyst 4 Change. The team had a great day at the event!

11/05/2022 - At the Muath Trust and West Midlands Police Youth Forum. 

10/05/2022 - The team at Sparkling Sparkbrook Clean Up! Organised by KIKIT Pathways to Recovery, Sparkbrook Business Association, West Midlands Police, Birmingham City Council, Himaya Haven and many other organisations. Watch Everyone in Action Here  

05/05/2022 - Art supplies purchased for our Heritage Project at Swinfen Hall Prison. We can't wait to see what everyone creates.  

12/04/2022 - We have been fortunate to receive funding from Arnold Clarke. Thank you!!    

11/04/2022 - Last week we had an interview with Birmingham Live about our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs. Read it here.  

05/04/2022 - As our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs for this year have been completed. We would like to thank everyone that has donated and supported this project, particularly the Qadria Trust and their congregation who managed to raise an incredible £570. We are very...

05/04/2022 - Through our donations for our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Project 2022, we had purchased 200 attar bottles for prisoners in H.M.P/YOI Swinfen Hall. These were extremely well received last year and the most popular item amongst prisoners who received a...

31/03/2022 - From donations for our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs 2022, we were able to purchase 72 prayer mats which we gave to HMP Hewell and HMP Birmingham. We donated 50 prayer mats to Imam Zahid from HMP Birmingham and 22 to Imam Mohammed Ifzal from HMP Hewell....

23/03/2022 - Our weekly coffee morning at The Gap.

17/03/2022 - A bid writing workshop ran by the ISE and Gowling WLG and attended by Somia.

16/03/2022 - Our second coffee morning of the month! We had a visit from BBC Community Affairs Correspondent Adina Campbell to talk to us about institutional racism after the Governments' racial disparity Inclusive Britain action plan. Read the article here to see...

10/03/2022 - Somia and Dualle had attended a workshop on GDPR ran by the ISE Hub in partnership with Gowling WLG

09/03/2022 - We had a great time at our start up coffee morning at The GAP. We are running these every Wednesday from 10:30am - 12:30pm.

08/03/2022 - Today we spent the day at ISE's International Women's Day event, engaging with other businesses and community members. We encouraged all those who visited our table to make a bracelet or necklace.

03/03/2022 - Our CEO Razia attended a second workshop by the iSE Hub on Intellectual Property Workshop - A guide on how to protect your ideas.

02/03/2022 - We are starting up our coffee mornings again from the 9th March through to the 30th March. Coffee mornings will take place every Wednesday from 10:30am-12:30pm at The GAP, 498 Moseley Road, B12 9AH.

01/03/2022 - Our CEO and Events Coordinator volunteer Adnan went to the West Midlands IOM team and The Muath Trust youth forum open day. 

17/02/2022 - Our CEO Razia attended a workshop (one of six sessions) on commercial contracts with the ISE Hub.

10/02/2022 - Razia and Somia representing Himaya Haven at a meeting at Nechelles police station to look at referral pathways so we can continue to support families who have a loved one in prison and custody in our target areas.

07/02/2022 - Our new office furniture in full effect. We love how it looks and how much bigger it makes our office space! Thank you once again to The Clothworkers Foundation.

06/02/2022 - A full day spent on the weekend fitting our furniture together - CEO perks! We are so excited to see our new look! Excellent staff teamwork the following day in the office tidying up and sorting the packaging to recycle.

01/02/2022 - Thank you to The Clothworkers Foundation for funding us. We were able to purchase new furniture for our office. It is great knowing we now own our office furniture. Well done to our strong staff; Zobia, Adnan and Dualle for carrying all of the heavy boxes...

31/01/2022 - The ISE Unity Fair is back on the 8th March 2022. It was previously cancelled due to an increase in the Covid variant of Omicron.

26/01/2022 - Our Directors Razia and Zobia were invited onto BBC Radio WM to discuss Himaya Haven's new prison project; Heritage Behind Closed Doors, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery. This project will look at the history behind H.M.P & YOI Swinfen Hall. To...

25/01/2022 - The team at Himaya Haven completed a Gambling Harm Prevention Training, which will allow us to increase our knowledge, identify any hidden issues with our community members and provide them with the correct support. The training was delivered by Dan Packe...

11/01/2022 - The Himaya Haven team attended the second part of suicide prevention training - suicide prevention plus training. We are looking forward to part 3 which will see us and others at the training come together with Common Unity and The Waiting Room to develop...

10/01/2022 - We had a lovely visit from KikIt CEO Ashfaq to discuss future collaborative work .

24/12/2021 - We have had an incredible year at Himaya Haven, whilst achieving so much, and continuing to help our clients/families through another year (impacted by Covid). We celebrated the end of the year with a dinner for staff, directors and volunteers....

23/12/2021 - Thank you for funding from Arnold Clark Community Fund that made it possible for us to work in collaboration with Homeless Support UK and support a wide range of children who are struggling with Christmas Presents. Their smiles says it all!

20/12/2021 - We are overjoyed to receive funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

16/12/2021 - Congratulations to our CEO Razia for winning the New Leaf Criminal Justice Entrepreneur Award 2021. This award recognises individuals who have changed their own lives and developed services to support others.  

16/12/2021 - Thank you to Birmingham City Council for these computers which are very much appreciated by our families. Digital poverty has been a significant hurdle and barrier for many, especially since the emergency of covid-19 & the closing of spaces like...

16/12/2021 - Well done to staff members Zobia and Somia for being shortlisted as New Leaf CIC's Employee of the Year Award.

15/12/2021 - A meeting with Kalsoom Khan discussing youth work.

13/12/2021 - We had a visit from West Midlands Police officers in our local area, where we discussed our new projects in the new year.

13/12/2021 - We are happy to announce we have received funding from The Clothworkers' Foundation.

10/12/2021 - Himaya Haven attended the Unity Fair by the ISE Women's Enterprise Hub.

08/12/2021 - A networking event for social enterprises.

7/12/2021 - We are delighted to announce we have received funding from The Allen Lane Foundation.

06/12/2021 - Thank you to Asda Foundation for their donation from the Bringing Communities Back Together fund.

02/12/2021 - Our CEO was invited to an event Celebrating Entrepreneurial Success in Britain's Diverse Communities.

30/11/2021 - A workshop looking at menopause in the workplace.  

30/11/2021 - Well done to our CEO Razia for achieving runner-up in the Criminal Justice Alliance Outstanding Individual Award!! It is a great achievement to be recognised by industry professionals for all of your hard work.

24/11/2021 - We are happy to announce we have been successful with Heart of England funding.

19/11/2021 - We are happy to announce we have received funding from Arnold Clark.

16/11/2021 - Our final session of mentoring, providing emotional support and a safe space for a teenage girl to process the anniversary of her grandfathers death.

09/11/2021 -  Our 10th mentoring session this week providing emotional support and advice on techniques to deal with conflict. The session was via WhatsApp video.

09/11/2021 - Today the team at Himaya Haven attended a Suicide Prevention Training carried out by Common Unity and Forward 4 Life. This was a refresher for two of our Directors who had previously completed it, and a new training for our other Director and outreach...

08/11/2021 - Our fourth coffee morning at the Women's Enterprise Hub.

02/11/2021 - Razia attended an event discussing the impact of menopause in the workplace, and policy changing.

01/11/2021 - Our CEO Razia, has been shortlisted for the Criminal Justice Alliance Outstanding Individual Award 2021.

01/11/2021 - Himaya Haven attended the Youth Work and Communities Networking Event.

01/11/2021 - Our third coffee morning at the Women's Enterprise Hub. 

28/10/2021 - The second part of our away day.  

27/10/2021 - We are happy to announce we have received funding from Active Citizens.

26/10/2021 - Our Director in attendance at an engaging Get Grants network meeting.

25/10/2021 - 8th mentoring session for another young girl we are supporting, providing support on her personal statement and how to maintain a work/life balance.

25/10/2021 -  A morning filled with laughter whilst learning sign language due to the skills of one of the members of the community in attendance. We also learnt some relaxation techniques as well as gaining a volunteer as well.

19/10/2021 -  WhatsApp video mentoring session providing emotional and practical support to one of the young girls we are supporting. A safe space for her to think through her feelings.

18/10/2021 - Our first coffee morning of 6 sessions we are running across every Monday in the coming weeks.

14/10/2021 - We are starting up a coffee morning session for ladies every Monday for 6 weeks from 11:30am - 1pm, starting on the 18th October 2021.

14/10/2021 - We had an away day for all members of staff to help develop our future plans for Himaya Haven.

13/10/2021 - A private meeting with CEO of Ghamkol Sharif and Himaya Haven to discuss partnership work in the near future.

12/10/2021 - We have received our first donation for the Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs 2022.

8/10/2021 - We were invited to the B.I.G Community Mental Health Event for World Mental Health Day 2021. We had a great time networking with other organisations and enjoying live performances.

30/09/2021 - Mentoring session with a college student we are supporting to complete a personal statement for her university application thus, helping her to develop her writing and editing skills.

28/09/2021 - A virtual meeting (via Google Meets) with Natalie Booth who is an editor of the book we are writing a chapter for. This meeting was to go through edits and any main last changes. 

23/09/2021 - Three sessions of mentoring carried out today at Ark Victoria Academy, providing both emotional and practical support.

22/09/2021 - A useful discussion surrounding issues facing our communities with introductions to other community organisations and members, and the terms of reference focusing on youth, crime etc. This was beneficial for Himaya Haven as we were able to extend our...

21/09/2021 - We attended a private introductory meeting with Pak Pashtoon Association UK at their premises. This was a networking opportunity for us to engage with another community organisation, raise awareness of what we do and also learn about what Pak...

21/09/2021 - Part 1 of Stronger Voice's introduction to reframing zoom event focused on reframing how we communicate about those involved in the criminal justice system to those outside the field, by using simplified language. It also discussed societal attitudes...

20/09/2021 - Outreach engagement at a women's coffee morning where our leaflets were handed out and an introduction to Himaya Haven was made. The women were mainly from Arab and Yemeni descent. We had three self-referrals for housing which we will refer to appropriate...

16/09/2021 - Mentoring session 7 continued for the two primary aged children and one secondary aged. In total 3 sessions were conducted today..

14/09/2021 - Mentoring session with a 16 year old girl we are supporting. The session consisted of helping her to write a personal statement and learning the skills and techniques to edit this and to highlight her skills and values.

09/09/2021 - Our sixth session of mentoring support for a secondary age student who is now preparing for her GCSE's. Again this was conducted at Ark Victoria Academy. 

09/09/2021 - Follow up mentoring session 6 for two primary age children we are supporting. Now that schools have reopened after the Summer break, these sessions took place at Ark Victoria Academy.

31/08/2021 - We attended the launch of the book Daughters of Birmingham which highlights the struggles South Asian women in Birmingham have faced. It was our first local community event post Covid, and it felt great to be attending them again.

26/08/2021 - Himaya Haven participated in a short pilot programme for KFC Foundation. This required 3-6 young people aged 11-25 to partake in evaluating 6 project applications submitted to KFC. We had 4 young people volunteering their time with us to help in the...

24/08/2021 - Today we say goodbye to our wonderful volunteer Paris Noel from Birmingham City University. She has been a fab addition to the team, and will be missed. Thank you Paris for all of your hard work and enthusiasm across the past 3 months. It has been a...

23/08/2021 - Himaya Haven were in attendance of a conference call, in support of one of our clients.

19/08/2021 - A Zoom event on how to have a beneficial website.

17/08/2021 - A session of mentoring for a 16 year old we are supporting. She was given help with her CV, cover letter and future planning.

16/08/2021 - Another great three sessions of mentoring carried out by Somia today. 

12/08/2021 - We are glad to be safely returning back to a crucial part of Himaya Haven's work which is home visits. Our first visit back was to support a self-referred client. 

10/08/2021 - Part 2 of financial planning zoom event.

09/08/2021 - Our fourth session of mentoring provided to the children we are currently supporting.  

03/08/2021 - A Zoom event on how to financially plan for project costings.

02/08/2021 - Our third session of mentoring for a family of 5  This was carried out at our office due to the closure of schools for summer holidays. .

26/07/2021 - First session of mentoring and support with CEO Razia from Get Grants.

14/07/2021 - Some members of the Himaya Haven team were invited to H.M.P Swinfen Hall to attend their Eid-Ul-Adha lunch alongside staff, prison governors and other professionals within the Criminal Justice System. This was also an opportunity to celebrate Equality,...

13/07/2021 - Our second session of providing mentoring services at Ark Victoria Academy, with Somia.

07/07/2021 - Race Equity Collaborative Project event attended via zoom, to address the inequality in Covid19 recovery plans for mental health and wellbeing. 

06/07/2021 - Mentoring was given to three children who we are working with at Ark Victoria Academy by Somia and Razia.

30/06/2021 - Briefing and Roundtable discussion to explore if, and what type of support for those that identify as criminal justice leaders from Black, Asian, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. 

30/06/2021 - The launch of Worst Case Scenario Research, attended via Zoom.

30/06/2021 - Capacity Building Training attended by CEO via Zoom, on how to join the Dynamic Frameworks.

17/06/2021 - A 4 week capacity building programme via Zoom, attended by CEO Razia.

16/06/2021 - A forum group where the first topic discussed the rise of the community and how to realise community power.

09/06/2021 - A collaborative meeting with Chief Inspector Imran Mirza and DCI John Askew to discuss how we can help support young people at risk of crime and anti-social behaviour.  

26/05/2021 - A workshop held by All Ways Network about how to apply for Cloth Works funding. Very informative and a great workshop.

23/04/2021 - Himaya Haven are pleased to receive funding from the Heart of England Resilience Funding to support our outreach work.

18/05/2021 - Himaya Haven's second book donation to Sally from the TAW Society book project that aims to facilitate reading and creating book boxes across the community. 

13/05/2021 - Himaya Haven wishes everyone a joyful and blesssed Eid Mubarak!

06/05/2021 - Another collection of our Ramadan food hampers from Sisters Care Project for those in need today.

04/05/2021 - We also had our second collection from Roshni for our Ramadan food hampers for their clients. Glad to provide support for those in need.

04/05/2021 - We had donated a few of our Ramadan food hampers to support families in need via Sisters Care Project.

04/05/2021 - Himaya Haven's CEO took part in an engaging and thoughtful roundtable discussion with the leadership team at @BWC_NHS and a groups community activists from across Birmingham.

29/04/2021 - Today our CEO spent her day delivering our Ramadan Food Hampers to our families. Staff from Roshni had also collected hampers from us that we had donated to their clients. Himaya Haven received funding in April 2021 from Asda Foundation's Supporting...

28/04/2021 - A webinar on Collaboratives on Addressing Racial Inequality in Covid Recovery. A great discussion in the breakout rooms where our CEO mentioned prisons and prisoners who were overlooked during the Covid crisis.

23/04/2021 - We had collected food from Active Wellbeing to add in to our Ramadan hampers for our families. .

22/04/2021 - Today is the final of our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs project. 3 months of hard work has paid off. Well done to the Himaya Haven staff, those who sponsored, donated, fundraised and volunteered their time to support us on this meaningful project. We can...

20/04/2021 - Himaya Haven is go go go this month! We have been successful in securing funding from ASDA to create 30 Ramadan food hampers for our families. Today we spent the day picking up the food, loading into the office and sorting out each individual hamper....

16/04/2021 - Today we received our Eid cards that are another addition to our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs. They were designed by our Director Zobia, sponsored by members of Al-Imdaad Foundation, and printed by Light on Light Media. Another example of the great...

15/04/2021 - Today we received our Daily Prayers and Zikr books as part of our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs. These were sponsored by Al-Imdaad Foundation, and designed, printed and binded by Light on Light Media. Both organisations are from Blackburn and supported...

09/04/2021 - Our CEO Razia, was invited as a speaker for the online seminar B.A.M.E as a buzzword: the third sector and frontline; to talk about the categorisation of B.A.M.E, how it affects funding opportunities and the general use of the word in the third sector and...

08/04/2021 - Our largest delivery of the Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs. This delivery was for H.M.P Oakwood, H.MP & YOI Brinsford, and H.M.P Stafford. We were assisted by the Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, who volunteered his time to support us in the...

07/04/2021 - Our next delivery of the Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs was for H.M.P Birmingham and H.M.P Stoke Heath.

06/04/2021 - Our first delivery for the Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs was to H.M.P & Y.O.I Swinfen Hall and H.M.P Drakehall. The Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Pack Project was an idea created by the CEO, Razia Hadait. This idea had been circulating within the team for...

01/04/2021 - The team at Himaya Haven were very busy today preparing all items for delivery to each individual prison for the Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Project. These include but not limited to; prayer mats, Qurans, Islamic literature, attar bottles etc. Qurans and...

30/03/21 - We have received another donation of numerous prayer mats from the same young lady who had previously donated prayer mats just 2 weeks ago. She and her family and friends had come together to purchase these, with some more yet to come by the end of this...

22/03/21 - We have received another donation from two separate people of 4 tajweed Quran's and some tasbeeh's. 

19/03/21 - Himaya Haven staff have been recognised as UK Community Heroes for our hard work and dedication throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

13/03/21 - Our mentoring youth project named 'Say no to prison and yes to success', had its first session today with youth that identify to us as 'at risk'. This was led by our mentor Ismael and had very good engagement . 

10/03/21 - A very big thank you to the staff and parents of Montgomery Primary Academy for this very generous donation of tasbeeh's, prayer hats, scarves and abayas.

18/03/21 - Week 3 of Digital Training for Business led by Xav Anderson.

16/03/21 - Donation from the Women's Enterprise Hub of wrapping paper for our boxes. 

16/03/21 - We received a donation of prayer mats and tasbeehs for our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs, from a young female who would like to remain anonymous.

11/03/21 - Week 2 of the business digital training.

08/03/21 - A big thank you to our sponsor Muslim Women's Network UK for sponsoring all of the items for the female prisoners in H.M.P Drakehall. So far we have purchased hijabs, prayer mats and abayas/long dresses for them. The images show a few of what we have...

04/03/21 - A zoom event hosted by the Association of Muslim Lawyers and Leeds Youth Forum for International Women's Day.

04/03/2021 - A zoom event on a justice system fit for the future: leaving prison, reoffending and COVID-19.

04/03/21 - Our CEO has undertaken digital training to enhance her skills to help better profile Himaya Haven. 

23/02/21 - Himaya Haven had a second meeting with Kushminder Chahal (Senior Research Fellow & Project Lead for Birmingham 2029) from Birmingham City University to discuss the possibility of placements for university students with us, and a collaboration in...

24/02/01 - An introductory meeting with Community Development Worker at Community Chaplain Association and ourselves. With the discussion of joining the Chaplain Association .

22/02/21 - Himaya Haven had a meeting with Catalyst 4 Change to discuss collaborative future group work regarding a programme to support released prisoners.

16/02/21 - Himaya Haven staff member Somia, has completed an adult mental health first aid training course. 

16/02/21 - Himaya Haven attended Magistrates Youth Court to assist our clients son, where his case has been sent for trial. We will be supporting him through his trial.

15/02/21 - Himaya Haven had a meeting with Kushminder Chahal (Senior Research Fellow & Project Lead for Birmingham 2029) from Birmingham City University to discuss the possibility of placements for university students with us, and a collaboration in ethnographic...

12/02/21 - Himaya Haven's latest project is to create prisoner welfare packs this Ramadan for Muslim prisoners across West Midland's prisons. Please join us in raising donations. See poster for further details.

11/02/21 - Himaya Haven attended a Zoom meeting with Birmingham City University.

05/02/21 - Himaya Haven had a zoom meeting with the imam's from West Midlands Prisons to discuss the Ramadan Welfare Project, and get introduced to the Imam's.

02/02/2021 - Himaya Haven staff completed training with the National Centre for Domestic Violence.

27/01/2021 - We would like to welcome our latest member of the team, Ismael Ali who has joined voluntarily as a mentor and youth engagement worker.

26/01/2021 - A Zoom event - opportunity to connect with BAME-led and BAME-specialist organisations, looking at ways to support BAME prisoners .

23/01/2021 - The team at Himaya Haven successfully completed Safeguarding and GDPR training delivered by Michelle Kelly from A Fathers Child Services CIC.

23/01/2021 - Razia attended an online training Zoom, on employment law.

18/01/21 - Our seventh virtual session ran from 11am - 11:28am with three members in attendance.

11/01/2021 - Our sixth virtual session ran from 11am to 11:28am, with two people in attendance.

25/12/2020 - Here are some pictures that our clients have sent in using the food from our hampers.

24/12/2020 - Himaya Haven's team packed and delivered 35 food hampers to our families and some community members in need. Deliveries started in the morning and finished at 6-7pm, in the pouring rain, across Birmingham! Our boxes were individually hand-wrapped in...

21/12/2020 - Thank you to Highfield Hall Community Centre for donating food hampers to our Christmas hamper distribution. Very appreciated.

16/12/2020 - Preparing our boxes to fill with our food hamper items. Himaya Haven received funding in 2020 from Heart of England's Festive Fund. This funding was secured to provide food hampers for the families they support and some individuals from the community, who...

16/12/2020 - We received a lovely donation of chocolate selections to add into our hampers that we will be gifting to our families this Christmas. Thank you to the generous lady who donated this to Himaya Haven who would like to stay anonymous. We really appreciate...

15/12/2020 - Razia had attended a school meeting to support a child and client with translation and helping to get him back in to school/education to help him to improve his life.  

15/12/2020 - We collected a bunch of donated toys from Hall Green Communities at Edgbaston Cricket Ground to add into our xmas hampers that we will be donating to our families.  

14/12/2020 - Our fifth virtual session ran from 11am - 11:15am with three people in attendance.

14/12/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 8 via Zoom.

09/12/2020 - Kals Community Project have approached Himaya Haven to collaborate with them on their documentary project surrounding the topic of gang violence and affiliation. The video will include experiences of frontline community workers, (ex) gang members, and...

07/12/2020 - Our outreach worker Somia has joined a Learning in Action group of 40 members, through the Learning Hub. This group allows for members to come together on a specific theme to share and discuss issues and solutions in more depth and provides support as we...

07/12/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 7 via Zoom.

07/12/2020 - Himaya Haven is asking for donations so that we can provide 35 families with healthy food hampers this Christmas, and where possible some toys for the children. As we know this year has been incredibly difficult for all of us, facing hardship in a way...

07/12/2020 - Our fourth virtual session ran from 11am - 11:45am with four people in attendance.

03/12/2020 - The National Grieve Week saw Ubele's Lauch their BAME Bereavement Services. A much needed services for our communities. COVID-19 has meant that funerals cannot take place in the way that they usually do; it has been difficult for people to say goodbye to...

30/11/2020 - Our third virtual session ran from 11am - 11:54am with five people in attendance. Participants discussed shared experiences and offered support and advice to one another on finding work. We are seeing our clients befriending one another which is exactly...

30/11/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 6 via Zoom.

26/11/2020 - Himaya Haven joined the Criminal Justice Roundtable discussion online. This was a lively and much needed critical discussion on issues that can not be ignored for prisoners or society.

25/11/2020 - We have donated our toys and educational resources collected, to the foodbank that operates in our building the Women's Enterprise Hub. We also distributed our leaflets in each individual bag of food to let further people know about our organisation. 

23/11/2020 - Our second virtual session ran from 11am - 11:45am with five attendees in total. A few women in the WhatsApp Group Chat are starting to talk to each other and share their struggles and thoughts. There is a sense of solidarity and support emerging, which...

23/11/2020 - The University of Birmingham are looking for Muslim women who have experienced Islamophobia and hate crimes, for a research project. If you fit this category please contact the email on the poster.

17/11/2020 - We believe everyone in our city should have access to nutritious, tasty cooked meals. The Big Feed Project is offering free cooked meals to collect from its community cafes across Birmingham.  

16/11/2020 - Our first virtual session ran from 11am - 12:08pm, with six attendees in total. We had lots of laughs and smiles with a lot of conversation too!

16/11/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 3 via Zoom.  

11/11/2020 - We are creating a virtual coffee morning for our clients - Himaya Haven Chit Chat, to provide a space for them to communicate and confide in others going through similar experiences and aid in mental health and wellbeing as we progress through the second...

11/11/2020 - A quick look at the BTS of our team at Himaya Haven hard at work - continuing our support to the silent victims on the outside during the Covid19 Crisis. Via Phone and virtual platforms. Smiles are what gets us through 🙂

4/11/2020 - We had a meeting in our office with Khalid from Kals Community Project. We are looking forward to working in collaboration, supporting our young people on preventing a life of crime and antisocial behavior. 

3/11/2020 - Himaya Haven have been asked to contribute a written chapter to an edited book by Dr Natalie Booth from the University of Bath. Sharing our experiences, findings and reflections from working on the frontlines supporting families who have or had loved ones...

2/11/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development Week 2 via Zoom.

02/11/2020 - The Women's Enterprise and Community Hub in partnership with Your Money Your Way CIC are providing supportive one-to-one sessions advice sessions for those who have financial/debt worries.

02/11/2020 - We are looking for donations so that we can continue to build care packages for families within the community, as we go into a second lockdown, helping to support their mental health and wellbeing and reminding them that they are not alone which is key.

02/11/2020 - From the 2nd November money will need to be sent to those in prison via debitcard and can no longer be sent via bank transfer, pre-paid debit card, cash, cheques or postal orders. If there are any of our families or people you know who may need help to...

26/10/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development via Zoom. 

23/10/2020 - New Leaf Initiative CIC asked Himaya Haven to collaborate with them by translating the front and back of informational leaflets for H.M.P Birmingham's visitor counsel service in three different languages - Romanian, Hindi and Urdu.  

23/10/2020 - We attended Neema Women's coffee morning where we enjoyed a French breakfast and handed out some of our leaflets to the women in attendance. Neema Women provide a coffee morning service for ladies to attend every Friday, in the Women's Enterprise Hub....

13/08/2020 - Himaya Haven launched our brand new office and report Who Cares, You Care.

24/07/2020 - Our extra support packs given through our mentoring programme to support our families who have been referred to us by schools & Childrens Trust.

24/07/2020 - Himaya Haven staff hard at work, analysing data and preparing information for our annual report.

23/07/2020 - We will be launching our report 'Who Cares, You Care", hosting our AGM, and revealing our brand new office on the 13th August 2020. Social distancing rules will be applied to ensure safety for our guests. Attendees will be designated a time slot to ensure...

07/05/2020 - We are so excited to announce we have secured our new office space in Women's Enterprise Hub, 249 Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8LF. We are moved in and are back to work W/C 8th June 2020. We have appointed a new member of staff for the role...

24/02/2020 - Dr. Martin Glynn's workshop on Black Men, Invisibility and Crime.

19/02/2020 - Attended Smart Women CIC event Working Together Tackling Health Inequalities in our Communities.

11/02/2020 - Mind the Trap was delivered at Concord Youth Centre.

30/01/2020 - Himaya Haven has been successful in receiving funding from the Community Fund to support us for the next five years. We are ready to witness our growth with the help of this funding. 

30/01/2020 - Himaya Haven was invited into Conway Primary School's coffee morning to deliver a talk to the parents of children on how to safeguard their children from knife attacks/crime; after concerns for their children and their own safety due to Grantham road...

28/01/2020 - We attended Bordesley Green Girls School Enrichment Day yesterday through Aspire4U. We delivered our project information to at least 360 girls and staff. A really positive day lots of questions were asked from the students, very engaging and showed a lot...

23/01/2020 - Delivering our workshop on Mind the Trap in Ark St. Albans Academy.

18/01/2020 - Delivering another Mind the Trap Workshop with parents and youths at the Dream Chasers Youth Club. 

09/01/2020 - Outreach work at H.M.P Birmingham. 

07/01/2020 - New year, same great work! Continuing our outreach work at H.M.P Brinsford. 

01/01/2020 - Himaya Haven wishes everyone a successful, happy new year!!

18/12/2019 - Our Senior Managing Director had received her Prison Link Level 2 Award for Prison Work at Lloyds House. The first person to achieve the Level 2 Award.

17/12/2019 - Craig Pinkey and Dr. Martin Glynn present Making Sense of the Chaos: A Birmingham Perspective. 

17/12/2019 - Our second delivery of Mind the Trap workshop at Small Heath Leadership Academy, with over 250 children in attendance. Facilitated by Raymond Douglas. The children were fully engaged and well behaved, doing their school proud.   

11/12/2019 - HH were lucky enough to be invited in to H.M.P Brinsford to join staff and families at their Family Day visit. It was lovely to see the look on the children's faces when they saw Santa and his elves come in and give them their gifts.

09/12/2019 - HH delivered toys donated to us, to Brinsford in time for their Christmas Family Day.

09/12/2019 - Himaya Haven's programme of MIND THE TRAP workshop delivered by Raymond Douglas at Waverley Studio College to 2 groups with Year 10,11 and 6th Formers (Over 100 students). Topics covered included Safeguarding, keeping safe, challenging mindsets around...

05/12/2019 - Monthly outreach work at H.M.P Birmingham where we engaged with 36 visitors, of which there were 22 females, 7 males and 7 children.

28/11/2019 - Monthly outreach at H.M.P Featherstone where we engaged with 14 visitors of which, 8 were female, 2 were males, and 4 children. We gave children some early christmas gifts that were donated to us.

26/11/2019 - Monthly outreach work at H.M.P Brinsford where we engaged with 30 visitors, of which 21 were female, 8 males and 1 child.  

25/11/2019 - HH attended the launch of Bahu Trust's 2 videos on Faith Against Violence. Very powerful and emotional videos. Knife Crime Affects Everyone - https://youtu.be/5_cHjfnRWmI Domestic Abuse - https://youtu.be/J1L6Ql5c_fE

22/11/2019 - HH attended MWN's AGM where they launched their report on Muslim Women's Experience of the Criminal Justice System.

19/11/2019 - HH were supporting a client whose partner was in prison, had immigration issues and was struggling to make ends meet. She received indefinite stay and we were able to donate food with the help of Odara, and communicate due to language barriers with the...

15/11/2019 - Following on from last years donations of christmas presents, HH wanted to do the same again this year round; collecting for H.M.P Birmingham, Featherstone and Brinsford.

08/11/2019 - Outreach in H.M.P Birmingham on their open day where we engaged with 16 visitors, of which 10 were female and 6 were male.

05/11/2019 - A police event/meeting discussing research by Dr. Anna Kotova - A talk on the golden thread families of people who offend. 

31/10/2019 - On our outreach visit in H.M.P Featherstone we were made aware of the updates to the Shuttle Bus Service for visitors. Families really struggle with cost of visits. If you are visiting Featherstone, Brinsford or Oakwood. Use the Shuttle bus. From the...

31/10/2019 - Outreach work at H.M.P Featherstone where we engaged with 31 visitors, of which 12 were female, 13 males and 6 children. On this same day we went to visit a client from Brinsford, where we engaged with 8 visitors, of which 6 were female, 1 male and 1...

29/10/2019 - Outreach work at H.M.P. Brinsford where we engaged with 23 visitors, of which 18 were female, 3 males and 2 children.

26/10/2019 - Birmingham Mind Mindfulness Event at St.Paul's Project for Mental Health Awareness Week

10/10/2019 - For Mental Health Awareness Week, HH attended this event. 

09/10/2019 - Himaya Haven mentoring training follow on with Raymond Douglas.

03/10/2019 - Our monthly outreach in H.M.P Birmingham where we engaged with 18 visitors, of which 9 were female, 7 males, and 2 children.

26/09/2019 - Outreach at H.M.P Featherstone. We engaged with 15 visitors of which, 11 were female, 1 male and 3 children.

24/09/2019 - Brinsford September outreach. We engaged with 23 visitors of which, 15 were female and 8 males.

18/09/2019 - Congratulations to our Director Zobia, who has graduated from the University of Wolverhampton with a Degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours First Class in Psychology.

14/09/2019 - Himaya Haven have been successful in receiving some funding from The Norton Foundation.

05/09/2019 - Outreach visit at H.M.P Birmingham. Wen engaged with 12 visitors, of which 11 were female and 1 male. 

04/09/2019 - Our tri-monthly gangs and violence steering meeting filling in attendees on the work we have completed since the last meeting.

22/08/2019 - Outreach work at H.M.P Featherstone. We engaged with 16 visitors, of which 10 were female, 4 males and 2 children. 

20/08/2019 - Himaya Haven delivered donations of hand creams, shampoos, vests, thermals, jumpers and boxers, for the residents at Oakwood as a starter pack when they leave the prison. 

20/08/2019 - Outreach work in Brinsford where we handed out leaflets and made visitors aware of our services. We engaged with 27 visitors of which, 15 were female, 6 males and 6 children. In today's visit, we recognised one of our clients from up North, whos family...

07/08/2019 - Himaya Haven were invited to an open day at H.M.P Birmingham to advertise their services. We handed out some free goodies including umbrellas, hand creams, tea flasks and boxers. 

29/07/2019 - Himaya Haven invited for a meeting with Oakwood Prison discussing the rise in Muslim prisoners and how we can work alongside one another with Muslim prisoners prior to release and on release to reduce re-offending behaviour.

25/07/2019 - Himaya Haven's first outreach session in H.M.P & Y.O.I Brinsford in partnership with Barnardos, where we handed out leaflets to families in the visiting centre and made them aware of our services. We were able to help a mother who's first time it was...

23/07/2019 - Himaya Haven's first outreach session in H.M.P Featherstone in partnership with Barnardos, where we handed out leaflets to families in the visiting centre and made them aware of our services. We engaged with 22 visitors of which 12 were women, 1 male and...

15/07/2019 - Himaya Haven attended the launch of the report Sisters in Desistance report by Sofia Buncy in Bradford. The report focuses on Muslim women post prison and providing them community based solutions .

12/07/2019 - At Women'a Well-being Centre with Zainab Al-Suwaji, Executive Director for American Islamic Congress discussing the opportunities and services women provide and receive in the UK. 

05/07/2019 - Sparkhill Springers Street Watch at Sparkhill Fun Fair, getting members to join WM Now and street watch as well as raising awareness of Himaya Havens work.

04/07/2019- Outreach work in H.M.P Birmingham visitors centre.

25/06/2019 - Meeting at Featherstone prison discussing ways to support families in partnership with Barnados. 

22/06/2019 - Himaya Haven put on an away day for members of the team. Delivered by Dr Martin Glynn, understanding the underlying issues of crime and specifically desistance in the criminal justice system. 

20/06/2019 - West Midlands Police, Sgt Hanif and Inspector Imran, working in partnership with Himaya Haven and local residents joined forces to create safer communities.

20/06/2019 - Himaya Haven offered mentoring training to it's team, delivered by Raymond Douglas. The training was tailored around how to mentor returning citizens.

18/06/2019 - Himaya Haven were at H.M.P Birmingham's open day alongside other services that can be useful to families who have someone in prison. We also had a lovely visit from two alpacas. 

13/06/2019 - Himaya Haven at the Youth Fest 2019.

12/06/2019 - Our quarterly steering group meeting addressing the recent highlighted crime and issues in the past 3 months. 

11/06/2019 - A full day conference highlighting the issue of forced marriage and honour based violence, launching their new helpline. 

21/05/2019 - A collaborative meeting with West Midlands Police offender management team and Head of prison Chaplain etc.

04/05/2019 - A Networking Seminar around helping and inspiring young people. 

02/05/2019 - Outreach work was carried out in the prison visiting center from 12pm - 2pm

02/05/2019 - Workshop at Somerville Primary School 9:30am - 11am

01/05/2019 - We were invited to lead a discussion group and to bring in a few case studies to encourage this discussion. We also sat on a panel.

16/04/2019 - Justice Network Meeting 1 till 3pm. 

09/04/2019 - A workshop was done at the Perry Barr custody suite: criminal justice liaison and diversion service and operational meeting.

05/04/2019 - We attended an event on research on working with criminalised men and women and the development and delivery of rehabilitative programmes. 

02/04/2019 -  Himaya Haven at HMP Birmingham stationed in the visiting center, to provide support and guidance for those who may be in need, especially if it is their first visit (in this prison); as a lot of nerves and confusion may arise. 

02/04/2019 - Delivering at Dyson Gardens Children Centre

29/03/2019 - Today completed the Mental Health First Aid Training very intense 2 days highly recommend it

28/03/2019 - Today completed the Mental Health First Aid Training very intense 2 days highly recommend it

25/03/2019 - Challenging Hate and Islamophobic Building Resilient Communities at the Muath

23/03/2019 - The Sparkhill Park event, attracted a good number of people, young, elders, men and women. We actively engaged with a diverse range of people. issues, which cropped up, included, litter, fly tipping, neglect of the park drugs, knife and gun...

21/03/2019 - Workshop today at the Dolphin Center. First workshop delivered in Mirpuri, it was an amazing feeling.

19/03/2019 - Justice Network Meeting

18/03/2019 - Workshop on safeguarding children and families at Bangladesh Women’s Association SmallHeath Birmingham with Razia Tariq Hadait from Himaya Haven CIC and co with PREVENT & CTU

15/03/2019 - Workshop on Families for life by Nicola Benhayia

14/03/2019 - Today amazing committed community activists joined street watch under the guidance of Sgt Hanif Ullah and Georgina Johnston

12/03/2019 - Information sharing event in Sparkhill Park

10/03/2019 - The Big Question

06/03/2019 - Todays meeting stop the violence

05/03/2019 - Today Himaya Haven was honoured to receive an award from the High Sheriff Chris Loughran of the West Midlands In recognition of great and valuable services to the community

26/02/2019 - Development of Tyseley and Haymills. Well attended community event with businesses, community and young people

26/02/2019 - Tackling Child Sexual Exploitaion

23/02/2019 - Today at the Somali Parents Forum Meet and Greet amazing Networking

22/02/2019 - Meeting in Oakwood Prison regarding in future projects.

16/02/2019 - Education Centre opened in Sparkbrook.

13/02/2019 - Today at Conway School,raising awareness on our work,and keeping children safe. With Liz Whelan and Vanessa from Youth for Human Rights Project

12/02/2019 - Mentoring Session

07/02/2019 - Attended an Open Day in HM Prison Birmingham Visting Centre

03/02/2019 - A discussion in which we had talked about how knife crime had cause the deaths of children and teen in 2017 and talked about how we can come up with possible solutions to the issues surounding knife crimes.

02/02/2019 - Directors attending a Mentoring Training for a Pilot Scheme with the West Midlands Police.

30/01/2019 - Attended a safe guarding meeting for a family that we are supporting.

29/01/2019 - Today getting my level 2 in prison work signed off. I am the first ever person to complete level 2. My tutor is really impressed asked me to stay behind and speak to the group

25/01/2019 - Workshop on our prison work and gangs and violence awareness workshop

24/01/19 - Today attending and speaking the university seminar impact on short custodial sentences on mothers and their children

15/01/2019 - Himaya Haven held a meeting at Chai Lounge regarding a family event in order to raise awareness on street watch and neighbourhood watch.

15/01/2019 - Community engagement meeting between West Midlands Police Inspector Imran Mirza and Zia-Ul-Ummah Centre. 

14/01/2019 - Attended Starbank School's afternoon tea where they went over the work they have done over the past year.

21/12/2018 - Thank you to our latest funders, Central England Co-Operative for the Making a Difference Community Dividend.  

14/12/2018 - Himaya Haven pitched an idea of mentoring youths to Year 11 students from Aston Manor Academy. This was to understand what teenagers may think will be most effective in reducing serious violence amongst young people. 85% of students liked the idea...

14/12/2018 - Prison Link organised their annual certificate ceremony for their 2018 students who had completed the Level 1 in Basic Prison Work Course. This took place at Lloyds House, where our certificates were presented by Assistant Chief Inspector of WMP and...

13/12/2018 - A workshop was delivered at Ladypool Primary School on the work of Himaya Haven.

06/12/2018 - Himaya Haven were asking for donations of new toys or money to buy brand new Christmas presents for children of prisoners in HMP Birmingham. However, we managed to deliver toys to four prisons within West Midlands; HMP Birmingham, HMP Brinsford, HMP...

04/12/2018 - Himaya Haven have been offered a space in HMP Birmingham to offer emotional and practical support for families of prisoners. 

30/11/2018 

27/11/2018 - Sultan Bahu Trust opening for their Hazrat Sultan Bahu Help Point. 

13/11/2018 - Stakeholder Event at HMP Birmingham

20/11/2018 - Muslim Hands launched their report Invisibility in Birmingham; which focuses on Muslim women in prison. 

16/11/2018 - Himaya Haven attended the mental health awareness event hekd by APWA UK, with Razia being a guest speaker. 

06/11/18 - Himaya Haven's first ever AGM and launch of our report "Silent Victims on the Outside", held at Highfield Hall. Guest speakers included Chris Loughran High Sheriff of West Midlands, Dr. Karamat Iqbal the author of our report, Dr. Anna Kotova University of...

29/10/2018 - Muslim Women's Network UK AGM at the House of Parliament. 

30/10/2018 - Introductory workshop into the work that Himaya Haven does as well as information on Gangs and Violence. 11:30am - 1:30pm. Please contact Razia to confirm spaces.

25/10/2018 - Raising awareness on domestic violence during domestic violence awareness week. Ladies in attendance were given therapeutic hand massages. 

23/10/2018 - The second part of our workshops on resilience. 

16/10/2018 - The first part of a workshop for women on how to stay resilient.

10/10/2018 - Being Well Works Well Conference for World Mental Health Day held by Common Unity.   

04/10/18 - A workshop delivered at Christ Church School introducing parents to our organisation and outlining the services that we provide. 

4/10/2018 - A workshop on the drivers of radicalisation, lead by Shahid Butt.

03/10/18 - A steering group meeting organised to catch up and discuss issues that have arised from the last meeting and community walk.  

2/10/2018 - Himaya Haven held a workshop for parents on how to be safe on the internet and how to keep their children safe on the internet too. As well as how to encourage conversations on being safe.

25/09/18 - A community walk on Stratford Road from the Camphill roundabout to the junction of Walford Road. In attendance were Razia and Zobia Hadait, Arif Chohan, Maz Iqbal, Shahid Butt, Inspector Imran Mirza, SanaUllah, and Rashid. 

22/09/18 - Rubbish clean up in the local area.

12/09/18 - Himaya Haven was invited to a round table discussion on Families of Prisoners: Towards Policy Impact at Winterbourne House and Garden.

01/08/2018 - Himaya Haven's second meeting with Chief Inspector Phillip Cape of West Midlands Police. 

26/07/2018 - Zia-Ul-Ummah Centre held a workshop on street self defence against knife crime. 

19/07/2018 - Himaya Haven attended Odara's event on tackling radicalisation at South and City College. 

18/07/2018 - A meeting held with members of the working group created from Himaya Haven's gangs and violence workshop. We touched upon the main issues mentioned from our last workshop and discussed actions that need to be taken and how we can go about it effectively....

12/07/2018 - A workshop on domestic abuse highlighting the many forms that it can take. We had Henna Rai sharing her experience of her past two experiences with domestic abuse.      

10/07/2018 - A hard-hitting workshop attempting to tackle the increase in youth violence and create a working group. The workshop was ran by Raymond Douglas. In attendance were community members, statutory and voluntary organisations, WM Police and...

28/06/2018 - Ladies only event to celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr 2018, after a hard and testing Ramadan, this was put together to reward the women for all their efforts in looking after their families during this month and a chance for them to get some beauty treatments! More...

22/06/2018 - Event at Ladypool School

28/03/2018 - West Midlands Police event highlighting the affects of stalking. Kerry Daynes, Forensic and Consultant Psychologist, a survivor of stalking, shared her story. 

27/03/2018 - Himaya Haven visited HMP Drakehall to gift some Qurans, prayer mats and religious literature that were donated on behalf of the community, at the request of Chaplain Sarah. We spent some time with female inmates, discussing the ways we can end the stigma...

26/03/2018 - We met with Lead Commissioner of Countering Extremism, Sara Khan, alongside other women organisations. Discussions of improvements for the future. 

22/03/2018 - Making our own bracelets at WEW.

14/03/2018 - Thank you to Kabir and Tabraiz from Greencoat Nursery for our lovely new office. 

13/03/2018 - Himaya Haven meets with Chaplains from HMP Oakwood, HMP Birmingham, HMP Featherstone prison and HMP Brinsford Youth Offenders. Also, in attendance were 6 inmates who made valuable contributions and feedback, which will be acknowledged. 

08/03/2018 - Celebrating Women's International Day, with the panel consisting of Dr. Laura Zahra MacDonald, Rev. Bev Thomas, Lindsey Simmons, Faeeza Vaid and Joy Warmington.

06/03/2018 - A celebration of female achievements over the years and celebrating each and everyone's achievements who attended. In honour of Women's International Day

Pathway2Grow's Ladies only networking event hosted by Nadia Rasul with guest speaker Brenda Dempsey. An opportunity for women to highlight their businesses. 

  15/02/2018 - First Aid training delivered by Julian Williams (Steroplast Healthcare) alongside the launch of Lynne Baird's (Daniel Baird Foundation All Lives Matter) Bleed Control Kit. The kit was designed to help aid people with catastrophic bleeding after her...

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07/02/2018

4/2/2018 -  Community Engagement Meeting

2/1/2018 - Safeguarding Our Women Conference

2/2/2018 - Coffee Morning at Marlborough Junior School

1/2/2018 - Women Empowering Women amazing stories of peoples lives  

31-1-2018 - Safe Sound Training Workshop

24-1-2018 - Women Empowering Women workshop

15/1/2018 - Himaya Haven organises workshop for awareness Family matter campaign on families matters campaign.

15/12/2017 - Conference West Midlands Police Drugs Policy Summit

14/12/2017 - Conference Dery foundation mental health end of project launch

8/12/17 - West Midlands Police Commission on Gangs and Violence

28/11/2017 - Conference West Midlands Victim Summit With Julie Din Director Himaya Haven, West Midlands Police Crime Commissioner David Jamieson and Razia Tariq Hadait Director Himaya Haven today at the Victims Summit Razia Tariq Hadait Director of Himaya Haven with...

27/11/2017 - Post Posting all our letters to the prison and collecting of our leaflets

21/11/2017 - Coffee Morning Coffee morning and workshop on Holistic Therapy

31/10/2017 33. Event West Midlands Police Cyber Summit Himaya Haven attending Cyber Summit For Business with West Midlands police and crime commissioner. with Julie Din

20/10/2017 - Event Emergency to Urgency Youth Crime challenges for practitioners Responding to Gangs and Serious Youth Violence Today Himaya Haven attended EMERGENCY to URGENCY Challenges for Practitioners Responding to Gangs and Serious Youth Violence @Brookfield...

17/10/2017 - Coffee morning

14/10/2017 - Event Youth World Café A great initiative by West Midlands Police

11/08/2017 - Workshop Key influences (training)

02/08/2017 - Event Tell Mama Conference The event highlighted the service provided of hate crime

21/07/2017 - Event Attending the Dery Foundation awareness on mental health, We introduced our work.

21/07/2017 - Launch Women Empowering Women “Forgotten Voices of Bham”

18/07/2017 - Training Safe Talk Suicide Alerters  

13/07/2017 - Event Street Party celebrating all cultures - unity street

11/07/2017 - Coffee Morning NLP Coffee Morning with Neuro Linguistic Programme Karen Baugham  

30/06/2017 - Training Presentation Skills (DENT)

21/6/2017 - Multi Faith Iftar during ramadan Zia Ul Ummah - Victoria St

24/05/2017 - Meeting Sajid Javid Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

On April of 2017 we were visited by the home secretary Amber Rudd.

05/03/2017- We engage launch on their work on Mental Health

6th Feb 2017 - FGM Conference Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting and female circumcision, is the ritual cutting or removal of some or all of the external female genitalia. The practice is found in Africa, Asia and the Middle East,...

02/05/2017 - Coffee Morning Coffee morning held at Odara which including our workshop on prevent