Our Work
Here is our work, alongside some of the events we attendCelebratory Party for Our CEO
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.
Neighbourhood Action Group Sparkbrook/Sparkhill Pilot
16/06/2022 - A zoom meeting about how to support the neighbourhood,
Special Announcement
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...
Surprise Do for Inspector Hanif
29/05/2022 - Razia attended a surprise party for Inspector Hanif organised by his team.
The Bahu Trust- Local Jobs Fair
26/05/2022 - Himaya Haven at the Bahu Trust jobs fair.
West Midlands Mental Health Star Awards 2022 Winners
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...
Birmingham Race Impact Summit 2022
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...
Muslim Women’s Network Office Open Day
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!
Anawim Open Day
18/05/2022 - The team attended Anawim's open day event where we got to reintroduce our services and network.
Black Thrive Birmingham Community Assembly
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!
Muath Trust Youth Forum
11/05/2022 - At the Muath Trust and West Midlands Police Youth Forum.
Sparkling Sparkbrook Clean Up
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
Behind Closed Doors Heritage Project Update
05/05/2022 - Art supplies purchased for our Heritage Project at Swinfen Hall Prison. We can't wait to see what everyone creates.
Funding Success – Arnold Clarke
12/04/2022 - We have been fortunate to receive funding from Arnold Clarke. Thank you!!
Our Birmingham Live Article
11/04/2022 - Last week we had an interview with Birmingham Live about our Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs. Read it here.
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs 2022 Donation Acknowledgment
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...
Attar Donation – Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs 2022
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...
Prayer Mat Collection – Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs 2022
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....
HH Coffee Mornings
23/03/2022 - Our weekly coffee morning at The Gap.
Bid Writing Workshop
17/03/2022 - A bid writing workshop ran by the ISE and Gowling WLG and attended by Somia.
Coffee Morning
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...
GDPR Workshop
10/03/2022 - Somia and Dualle had attended a workshop on GDPR ran by the ISE Hub in partnership with Gowling WLG
Coffee Morning
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.
International Women’s Day Event
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.
Intellectual Property Workshop
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.
Coffee Mornings
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.
Youth Forum Open Day
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.
Commercial Contracts – The Basics
17/02/2022 - Our CEO Razia attended a workshop (one of six sessions) on commercial contracts with the ISE Hub.
Meeting at Nechelles Police Station
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.
New Furniture Complete
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.
New Furniture Coming Together
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.
New Furniture!!!
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...
Unity Fair
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.
BBC Radio WM Interview
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...
Gambling Harm Prevention Training for Youth-Facing Professionals
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...
Suicide Prevention Plus Training
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...
KikIt Visit
10/01/2022 - We had a lovely visit from KikIt CEO Ashfaq to discuss future collaborative work .
End of Year Dinner
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....
Donation for Christmas Presents
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!
Funding Success – Heritage Lottery Fund
20/12/2021 - We are overjoyed to receive funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
CJS Entrepreneur Award – New Leaf
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.
Computers for our Community
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...
New Leaf Employee of the Year Nominee’s
16/12/2021 - Well done to staff members Zobia and Somia for being shortlisted as New Leaf CIC's Employee of the Year Award.
Youth Work Meeting
15/12/2021 - A meeting with Kalsoom Khan discussing youth work.
WMP Visit
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.
Funding Success – The Clothworkers’ Foundation
13/12/2021 - We are happy to announce we have received funding from The Clothworkers' Foundation.
Unity Fair
10/12/2021 - Himaya Haven attended the Unity Fair by the ISE Women's Enterprise Hub.
Social Enterprise Networking Event
08/12/2021 - A networking event for social enterprises.
Funding Success – The Allen Lane Foundation
7/12/2021 - We are delighted to announce we have received funding from The Allen Lane Foundation.
Funding Success – Asda Foundation
06/12/2021 - Thank you to Asda Foundation for their donation from the Bringing Communities Back Together fund.
Entrepreneurial Celebratory Dinner
02/12/2021 - Our CEO was invited to an event Celebrating Entrepreneurial Success in Britain's Diverse Communities.
Menopause in the Workplace Workshop
30/11/2021 - A workshop looking at menopause in the workplace.
Criminal Justice Alliance Award 2021
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.
Funding Success – Heart of England
24/11/2021 - We are happy to announce we have been successful with Heart of England funding.
Funding Success – Arnold Clark
19/11/2021 - We are happy to announce we have received funding from Arnold Clark.
Mentoring Session 11
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.
Mentoring Session 10
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.
Suicide Prevention Training
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...
Himaya Haven Coffee Morning 4
08/11/2021 - Our fourth coffee morning at the Women's Enterprise Hub.
Menopause in the Workplace
02/11/2021 - Razia attended an event discussing the impact of menopause in the workplace, and policy changing.
Criminal Justice Alliance Award
01/11/2021 - Our CEO Razia, has been shortlisted for the Criminal Justice Alliance Outstanding Individual Award 2021.
BCU Networking Event
01/11/2021 - Himaya Haven attended the Youth Work and Communities Networking Event.
Himaya Haven Coffee Morning 3
01/11/2021 - Our third coffee morning at the Women's Enterprise Hub.
Himaya Haven Away Day 2
28/10/2021 - The second part of our away day.
Active Citizens Funding
27/10/2021 - We are happy to announce we have received funding from Active Citizens.
Get Grants Networking Event
26/10/2021 - Our Director in attendance at an engaging Get Grants network meeting.
Mentoring Session
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.
Himaya Haven Coffee Morning 2
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.
Mentoring Session 9
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.
Himaya Haven Coffee Morning
18/10/2021 - Our first coffee morning of 6 sessions we are running across every Monday in the coming weeks.
Himaya Haven Coffee Mornings
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.
Himaya Haven Away Day
14/10/2021 - We had an away day for all members of staff to help develop our future plans for Himaya Haven.
Ghamkol Sharif Meeting
13/10/2021 - A private meeting with CEO of Ghamkol Sharif and Himaya Haven to discuss partnership work in the near future.
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Pack 2022 Donation
12/10/2021 - We have received our first donation for the Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs 2022.
B.I.G Mental Health Event
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.
Mentoring Session 7
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.
Book Chapter Meeting
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.
Mentoring Session 8
23/09/2021 - Three sessions of mentoring carried out today at Ark Victoria Academy, providing both emotional and practical support.
Birmingham East Muslim Faith Forum Agenda
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...
Introduction Meeting with Pak Pashtoon Association UK
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...
Stronger Voice – Introduction to Reframing Zoom Event
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...
Outreach Engagement
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...
Mentoring Session 7
16/09/2021 - Mentoring session 7 continued for the two primary aged children and one secondary aged. In total 3 sessions were conducted today..
Mentoring Session 6
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.
Mentoring Session 6
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.
Mentoring Session 6
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.
Women Empowering Women – Book Launch
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.
KFC Foundation – Decision Makers Pilot
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...
Volunteer Appreciation Post
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...
Client Support
23/08/2021 - Himaya Haven were in attendance of a conference call, in support of one of our clients.
Making the Most of Your Website
19/08/2021 - A Zoom event on how to have a beneficial website.
Mentoring Session 5
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.
Mentoring Session 5
16/08/2021 - Another great three sessions of mentoring carried out by Somia today.
Client Home Visit
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.
Financial Planning for Budgeting and Forecast
10/08/2021 - Part 2 of financial planning zoom event.
Mentoring Session 4
09/08/2021 - Our fourth session of mentoring provided to the children we are currently supporting.
Financial Planning for Project Costings
03/08/2021 - A Zoom event on how to financially plan for project costings.
Mentoring Session 3
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. .
Get Grants Mentoring & Support
26/07/2021 - First session of mentoring and support with CEO Razia from Get Grants.
H.M.P Swinfen Hall Eid Lunch
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,...
Mentoring at Ark Victoria Academy Session 2
13/07/2021 - Our second session of providing mentoring services at Ark Victoria Academy, with Somia.
Race Equity Collaborative Project Zoom Event
07/07/2021 - Race Equity Collaborative Project event attended via zoom, to address the inequality in Covid19 recovery plans for mental health and wellbeing.
Mentoring at Ark Victoria Academy
06/07/2021 - Mentoring was given to three children who we are working with at Ark Victoria Academy by Somia and Razia.
Barrow Cadbury Trust Roundtable Discussion
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.
Worst Case Scenario Launch
30/06/2021 - The launch of Worst Case Scenario Research, attended via Zoom.
Clinks Capacity Building Training – Dynamic Frameworks
30/06/2021 - Capacity Building Training attended by CEO via Zoom, on how to join the Dynamic Frameworks.
Clinks Capacity Building Programme
17/06/2021 - A 4 week capacity building programme via Zoom, attended by CEO Razia.
Through the Engage for Good Forum
16/06/2021 - A forum group where the first topic discussed the rise of the community and how to realise community power.
Meeting at Bourneville Police Station
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.
All Ways Network Workshop
26/05/2021 - A workshop held by All Ways Network about how to apply for Cloth Works funding. Very informative and a great workshop.
Funding Success – Heart of England
23/04/2021 - Himaya Haven are pleased to receive funding from the Heart of England Resilience Funding to support our outreach work.
Book Donation to TAW Society
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.
Eid Mubarak
13/05/2021 - Himaya Haven wishes everyone a joyful and blesssed Eid Mubarak!
Ramadan Food Hampers Delivery
06/05/2021 - Another collection of our Ramadan food hampers from Sisters Care Project for those in need today.
Ramadan Food Hampers
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.
Ramadan Food Hampers
04/05/2021 - We had donated a few of our Ramadan food hampers to support families in need via Sisters Care Project.
Roundtable Discussion
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.
Ramadan Food Hampers Delivery
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.
Racial Inequality in Covid Recovery Webinar
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.
Hamper Food Collection from Active Wellbeing
23/04/2021 - We had collected food from Active Wellbeing to add in to our Ramadan hampers for our families. .
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs – Final Pick Up.
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...
Ramadan Food Hampers for Families – ASDA Funding
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....
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs – Eid Cards
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...
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs – Zikr Books
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...
B.A.M.E as a Buzzword: The Third Sector and Frontline Seminar
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...
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs – Delivery 5,6 & 7
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...
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs – Delivery 3 & 4
07/04/2021 - Our next delivery of the Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs was for H.M.P Birmingham and H.M.P Stoke Heath.
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs – Delivery 1 & 2
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.
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs Preparation for Delivery
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...
Donation for Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Pack
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...
Donation for Ramadan Welfare Packs
22/03/21 - We have received another donation from two separate people of 4 tajweed Quran's and some tasbeeh's.
UK Community Heroes Recognition Award
19/03/21 - Himaya Haven staff have been recognised as UK Community Heroes for our hard work and dedication throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
HH Project – Say No to Prison and Yes to Success
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 .
Donations for Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs
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.
Digital Training – Week 3
18/03/21 - Week 3 of Digital Training for Business led by Xav Anderson.
Donation for Ramadan Welfare Packs
16/03/21 - Donation from the Women's Enterprise Hub of wrapping paper for our boxes.
Donation for Ramadan Welfare Packs
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.
Digital Training – Week 2
11/03/21 - Week 2 of the business digital training.
Ramadan Welfare Packs – Female Items
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...
International Women’s Day 2021 Zoom Event
04/03/21 - A zoom event hosted by the Association of Muslim Lawyers and Leeds Youth Forum for International Women's Day.
A Justice System Fit for the Future Zoom Event
04/03/2021 - A zoom event on a justice system fit for the future: leaving prison, reoffending and COVID-19.
Digital Training
04/03/21 - Our CEO has undertaken digital training to enhance her skills to help better profile Himaya Haven.
University Meeting – Placements and Research Session 2
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...
Community Chaplain Association Meeting
24/02/01 - An introductory meeting with Community Development Worker at Community Chaplain Association and ourselves. With the discussion of joining the Chaplain Association .
Catalyst 4 Change CIC Meeting
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.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
16/02/21 - Himaya Haven staff member Somia, has completed an adult mental health first aid training course.
Client Court Assist
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.
University Meeting – Placements and Research
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...
Ramadan Prisoner Welfare Packs
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.
The Role and Benefits of a Publicly Engaged University
11/02/21 - Himaya Haven attended a Zoom meeting with Birmingham City University.
Meeting with H.M.P Imam’s for Ramadan Welfare Packs
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.
Domestic Violence Training
02/02/2021 - Himaya Haven staff completed training with the National Centre for Domestic Violence.
HH Youth Engagement & Mentor
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.
Zoom Event – Roundtable discussion
26/01/2021 - A Zoom event - opportunity to connect with BAME-led and BAME-specialist organisations, looking at ways to support BAME prisoners .
Safeguarding and GDPR Training
23/01/2021 - The team at Himaya Haven successfully completed Safeguarding and GDPR training delivered by Michelle Kelly from A Fathers Child Services CIC.
Employment Law Training
23/01/2021 - Razia attended an online training Zoom, on employment law.
Himaya Haven Chit Chat – Session 7
18/01/21 - Our seventh virtual session ran from 11am - 11:28am with three members in attendance.
Himaya Haven Chit Chat – Session 6
11/01/2021 - Our sixth virtual session ran from 11am to 11:28am, with two people in attendance.
Client Pictures of Food From Hampers
25/12/2020 - Here are some pictures that our clients have sent in using the food from our hampers.
Christmas Hamper Delivery Day
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...
Donations from Highfield Hall Community Centre
21/12/2020 - Thank you to Highfield Hall Community Centre for donating food hampers to our Christmas hamper distribution. Very appreciated.
Razia’s Grotto – Xmas Hamper Preparations
16/12/2020 - Preparing our boxes to fill with our food hamper items.
Sweet Treat Donation
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...
Youth Support – School Meeting
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.
Toy Donation Collection for Our Families
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.
Himaya Haven Chit Chat – Session 5
14/12/2020 - Our fifth virtual session ran from 11am - 11:15am with three people in attendance.
Business Development Training Week 8
14/12/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 8 via Zoom.
Kals Community Project Documentary Collaboration
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...
Learning in Action Groups – Covid19 Fund
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...
Business Development Training Week 7
07/12/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 7 via Zoom.
Christmas Hamper Donations
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...
Himaya Haven Chit Chat – Session 4
07/12/2020 - Our fourth virtual session ran from 11am - 11:45am with four people in attendance.
National Grieve Week – Ubele BAME Bereavement Service Launch
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...
Himaya Haven Chit Chat – Session 3
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...
Business Development Training Week 6
30/11/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 6 via Zoom.
Criminal Justice Roundtable Discussion
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.
Toys Donated by HH
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.
Himaya Haven Chit Chat – Session 2
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...
Islamophobia Research – Uni of Bham
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.
Big Feed Project Birmingham Free Food
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.
Himaya Haven Chit Chat – Session 1
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!
Business Development Training Week 3
16/11/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development week 3 via Zoom.
Himaya Haven Chit Chat
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...
Behind the Scenes!
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 🙂
Collaboration with Kals Community Project
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.
Book Chapter Collaboration
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...
Business Development Training Week 2
2/11/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development Week 2 via Zoom.
Money Management Debt Advice
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.
Care Package Donations
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.
Important Information for Families!
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...
Business Development Training
26/10/2020 - Himaya Haven staff training in Business Development via Zoom.
New Leaf Initiative CIC Collaboration
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.
Neema Women Coffee Morning
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....
Launch of our Office and Report.
13/08/2020 - Himaya Haven launched our brand new office and report Who Cares, You Care.
Mentoring Packs
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.
Preparations for our Launch
24/07/2020 - Himaya Haven staff hard at work, analysing data and preparing information for our annual report.
Project and Office Launch
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...
NEW OFFICE!!
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...
Black Men, Invisibility and Crime
24/02/2020 - Dr. Martin Glynn's workshop on Black Men, Invisibility and Crime.
Smart Women CIC – Tackling Health Inequalities
19/02/2020 - Attended Smart Women CIC event Working Together Tackling Health Inequalities in our Communities.
Mind the Trap – Concord Youth Centre
11/02/2020 - Mind the Trap was delivered at Concord Youth Centre.
Community Fund Success
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.
Conway Primary School Coffee Morning
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...
Bordesley Green Girls School Deliverance
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...
Mind the Trap – Ark St. Albans Academy
23/01/2020 - Delivering our workshop on Mind the Trap in Ark St. Albans Academy.
Mind the Trap – Dream Chasers Youth Club
18/01/2020 - Delivering another Mind the Trap Workshop with parents and youths at the Dream Chasers Youth Club.
H.M.P Birmingham Outreach
09/01/2020 - Outreach work at H.M.P Birmingham.
H.M.P Brinsford Outreach
07/01/2020 - New year, same great work! Continuing our outreach work at H.M.P Brinsford.
Happy New Year 2020
01/01/2020 - Himaya Haven wishes everyone a successful, happy new year!!
Level 2 Prison Work
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.
Making Sense of the Chaos: A Birmingham Perspective
17/12/2019 - Craig Pinkey and Dr. Martin Glynn present Making Sense of the Chaos: A Birmingham Perspective.
Mind the Trap – Small Heath Leadership Academy
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.
H.M.P Brinsford Christmas Family Day
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.
H.M.P Brinsford – Toys
09/12/2019 - HH delivered toys donated to us, to Brinsford in time for their Christmas Family Day.
Mind the Trap – Waverley Studio College
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...
H.M.P Birmingham Outreach
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.
H.M.P Featherstone Outreach
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.
H.M.P Brinsford Outreach
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.
Bahu Trust – Faith Against Violence
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
Muslim Womens Network UK AGM
22/11/2019 - HH attended MWN's AGM where they launched their report on Muslim Women's Experience of the Criminal Justice System.
Client Support
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...
Christmas Donation Call
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.
H.M.P Birmingham Outreach
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.
LLoyds House Police Meeting
05/11/2019 - A police event/meeting discussing research by Dr. Anna Kotova - A talk on the golden thread families of people who offend.
Shuttle Bus for Visitors
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...
H.M.P Featherstone Outreach
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...
H.M.P Brinsford Outreach
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.
Birmingham Mind Mindfulness Event
26/10/2019 - Birmingham Mind Mindfulness Event at St.Paul's Project for Mental Health Awareness Week
The Being Well Works Well Mental Health Event
10/10/2019 - For Mental Health Awareness Week, HH attended this event.
Himaya Haven Mentoring Training
09/10/2019 - Himaya Haven mentoring training follow on with Raymond Douglas.
H.M.P Birmingham Outreach
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.
Networking – No Wrong Door
01/10/2019 - No Wrong Door networking event at BVSC (Birmingham Voluntary Service Council).
H.M.P Featherstone Outreach
26/09/2019 - Outreach at H.M.P Featherstone. We engaged with 15 visitors of which, 11 were female, 1 male and 3 children.
H.M.P Brinsford Outreach
24/09/2019 - Brinsford September outreach. We engaged with 23 visitors of which, 15 were female and 8 males.
Director Achievement – Zobia
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.
Norton Foundation Funding
14/09/2019 - Himaya Haven have been successful in receiving some funding from The Norton Foundation.
H.M.P Birmingham Outreach
05/09/2019 - Outreach visit at H.M.P Birmingham. Wen engaged with 12 visitors, of which 11 were female and 1 male.
Gangs and Violence Steering Group Meeting
04/09/2019 - Our tri-monthly gangs and violence steering meeting filling in attendees on the work we have completed since the last meeting.
H.M.P Featherstone Outreach
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.
Oakwood Prison Donations
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.
Outreach in H.M.P & Y.O.I Brinsford
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...
H.M.P Birmingham Open Day
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.
Meeting at Oakwood Prison
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.
Outreach in H.M.P & Y.O.I Brinsford
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...
Outreach in H.M.P Featherstone
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...
Sisters in Desistance Launch
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 .
Workshop by American Islamic Congress
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.
Sparkhill Street Watch at Sparkhill Fun Fair
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.
H.M.P Birmingham Outreach
04/07/2019- Outreach work in H.M.P Birmingham visitors centre.
Meeting at Featherstone Prison
25/06/2019 - Meeting at Featherstone prison discussing ways to support families in partnership with Barnados.
Himaya Haven Away Day
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.
Sparkhill Street Watch
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.
Himaya Haven Mentoring Training
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.
H.M.P Birmingham Open Day
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.
Youth Fest 2019
13/06/2019 - Himaya Haven at the Youth Fest 2019.
Himaya Haven Steering Group Meeting
12/06/2019 - Our quarterly steering group meeting addressing the recent highlighted crime and issues in the past 3 months.
Roshni West Midlands Forced Marriage & Honour Based Abuse Conference
11/06/2019 - A full day conference highlighting the issue of forced marriage and honour based violence, launching their new helpline.
Oakwood Prison Meeting – To better support our Muslim Community
21/05/2019 - A collaborative meeting with West Midlands Police offender management team and Head of prison Chaplain etc.
The Princes Trust and Mosaic Together for Young People
04/05/2019 - A Networking Seminar around helping and inspiring young people.
Birmingham Prison Outreach
02/05/2019 - Outreach work was carried out in the prison visiting center from 12pm - 2pm
Workshop at Somerville Primary School
02/05/2019 - Workshop at Somerville Primary School 9:30am - 11am
University of Birmingham Criminology Seminar Series
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.
Justice Network Meeting
16/04/2019 - Justice Network Meeting 1 till 3pm.
Workshop at Perry Barr Custody Suite
09/04/2019 - A workshop was done at the Perry Barr custody suite: criminal justice liaison and diversion service and operational meeting.
Research on Working with Criminalised Men and Women
05/04/2019 - We attended an event on research on working with criminalised men and women and the development and delivery of rehabilitative programmes.
Birmingham Prison Outreach
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.
Dyson Gardens Children Centre
02/04/2019 - Delivering at Dyson Gardens Children Centre
Mental Health First Aid Training Day 2
29/03/2019 - Today completed the Mental Health First Aid Training very intense 2 days highly recommend it
Mental Health First Aid Training
28/03/2019 - Today completed the Mental Health First Aid Training very intense 2 days highly recommend it
Challenging Hate and Islamophobic
25/03/2019 - Challenging Hate and Islamophobic Building Resilient Communities at the Muath
Community Safety Event
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...
Workshop at Dolphin Center
21/03/2019 - Workshop today at the Dolphin Center. First workshop delivered in Mirpuri, it was an amazing feeling.
Justice Network Meeting
19/03/2019 - Justice Network Meeting
Workshop at Bangladesh Women Association
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
Workshop on Families 4 life by Nicola Benhayia
15/03/2019 - Workshop on Families for life by Nicola Benhayia
Street Watch Meeting
14/03/2019 - Today amazing committed community activists joined street watch under the guidance of Sgt Hanif Ullah and Georgina Johnston
Information sharing event in Sparkhill Park
12/03/2019 - Information sharing event in Sparkhill Park
The Big Question
10/03/2019 - The Big Question
Stop the Violence Meeting
06/03/2019 - Todays meeting stop the violence
Award from the High Sheriff Chris Loughran of the West Midlands
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
Development of Tyseley and Haymills
26/02/2019 - Development of Tyseley and Haymills. Well attended community event with businesses, community and young people
West Midlands Region Exploitation Disruption Workshop
26/02/2019 - Tackling Child Sexual Exploitaion
Somali Parent Forum
23/02/2019 - Today at the Somali Parents Forum Meet and Greet amazing Networking
Oakwood Prison
22/02/2019 - Meeting in Oakwood Prison regarding in future projects.
Aspire Business College & Cresent Education Service
16/02/2019 - Education Centre opened in Sparkbrook.
Conway School
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
Stechford Police Station
12/02/2019 - Mentoring Session
HM Prison Birmingham Open Day
07/02/2019 - Attended an Open Day in HM Prison Birmingham Visting Centre
Beyond the Blade
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.
Sutton Coldfield Police Station Mentoring Training
02/02/2019 - Directors attending a Mentoring Training for a Pilot Scheme with the West Midlands Police.
Stockland Green School Meeting
30/01/2019 - Attended a safe guarding meeting for a family that we are supporting.
Prison Link Panel
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
Ladypool Primary School
25/01/2019 - Workshop on our prison work and gangs and violence awareness workshop
De Montfort University
24/01/19 - Today attending and speaking the university seminar impact on short custodial sentences on mothers and their children
Meeting
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.
Justice Network Meeting
15/01/2019 - Attended another Justice Network Meeting
Community Engagement Meeting
15/01/2019 - Community engagement meeting between West Midlands Police Inspector Imran Mirza and Zia-Ul-Ummah Centre.
Starbank Afternoon Tea
14/01/2019 - Attended Starbank School's afternoon tea where they went over the work they have done over the past year.
Co-Operative Funding
21/12/2018 - Thank you to our latest funders, Central England Co-Operative for the Making a Difference Community Dividend.
Justice Network Meeting
18/12/2018
Aston Manor Academy Pitch to Teens
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...
Level 1 Basic Prison Work Certificate Ceremony
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...
Ladypool Primary School Workshop
13/12/2018 - A workshop was delivered at Ladypool Primary School on the work of Himaya Haven.
Christmas Presents for Prisoner Families
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...
Himaya Haven at HMP Birmingham
04/12/2018 - Himaya Haven have been offered a space in HMP Birmingham to offer emotional and practical support for families of prisoners.
We Engage Domestic Violence/Abuse Event
30/11/2018
Sultan Bahu Trust Food Bank
27/11/2018 - Sultan Bahu Trust opening for their Hazrat Sultan Bahu Help Point.
Stakeholder Event
13/11/2018 - Stakeholder Event at HMP Birmingham
Launch of Muslim Hands Invisibility in Birmingham
20/11/2018 - Muslim Hands launched their report Invisibility in Birmingham; which focuses on Muslim women in prison.
APWA UK Mental Health Awareness
16/11/2018 - Himaya Haven attended the mental health awareness event hekd by APWA UK, with Razia being a guest speaker.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Launch of Silent Victims on the Outside
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...
Muslim Women’s Network AGM
29/10/2018 - Muslim Women's Network UK AGM at the House of Parliament.
Himaya Haven/Gangs and Violence Workshop
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.
Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
25/10/2018 - Raising awareness on domestic violence during domestic violence awareness week. Ladies in attendance were given therapeutic hand massages.
Resilience Workshop Part 2
23/10/2018 - The second part of our workshops on resilience.
Resilience Workshop Part 1
16/10/2018 - The first part of a workshop for women on how to stay resilient.
World Mental Health Day Conference
10/10/2018 - Being Well Works Well Conference for World Mental Health Day held by Common Unity.
Workshop at Christ Church School
04/10/18 - A workshop delivered at Christ Church School introducing parents to our organisation and outlining the services that we provide.
Drivers of Radicalisation
4/10/2018 - A workshop on the drivers of radicalisation, lead by Shahid Butt.
Gangs and Violence Steering Group Meeting
03/10/18 - A steering group meeting organised to catch up and discuss issues that have arised from the last meeting and community walk.
Safer Net Workshop
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.
Community Street Walk
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.
Community Rubbish Clean Up
22/09/18 - Rubbish clean up in the local area.
Round Table Discussion at University of Birmingham
12/09/18 - Himaya Haven was invited to a round table discussion on Families of Prisoners: Towards Policy Impact at Winterbourne House and Garden.
Gangs and Violence Meeting 2
01/08/2018 - Himaya Haven's second meeting with Chief Inspector Phillip Cape of West Midlands Police.
Harms of Street Violence
26/07/2018 - Zia-Ul-Ummah Centre held a workshop on street self defence against knife crime.
Tackling Radicalisation Event
19/07/2018 - Himaya Haven attended Odara's event on tackling radicalisation at South and City College.
Gangs and Violence Brainstorming Meeting
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....
Domestic Abuse Workshop
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.
Gangs and Violence Workshop
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...
Eid-Ul-Fitr Celebrations 2018
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...
Ladypool School Community Diversity Event
22/06/2018 - Event at Ladypool School
Launch and Open Day
26/04/2018 - Himaya Haven hosts their launch and open day for their new office. The day followed with case studies, speakers Dr. Karamat Iqbal (Consultant at Forward Partnership), Alison Cope (Mother of Joshua Ribera AKA rapper Depzman, who was fatally stabbed),...
Sentinel Talking Stalking Event
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.
HMP Drakehall Visit
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...
Council House Meeting
26/03/2018 - We met with Lead Commissioner of Countering Extremism, Sara Khan, alongside other women organisations. Discussions of improvements for the future.
Jewellery Making
22/03/2018 - Making our own bracelets at WEW.
Our New Office
14/03/2018 - Thank you to Kabir and Tabraiz from Greencoat Nursery for our lovely new office.
HMP Oakwood
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.
Women, Equality and Faith Conference
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.
Women’s International Day Coffee Morning
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
Samosa Saturday Networking Event
Pathway2Grow's Ladies only networking event hosted by Nadia Rasul with guest speaker Brenda Dempsey. An opportunity for women to highlight their businesses.
First Aid for Catastrophic Bleeding and CPR Training
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...
Muslim Hands Launch of (In)Visibility
08/02/2018 -
Hate Hurts
07/02/2018
Community Engagement Meeting
4/2/2018 - Community Engagement Meeting
Safeguarding Our Women Conference
2/1/2018 - Safeguarding Our Women Conference
Coffee Morning at Marlborough Junior School
2/2/2018 - Coffee Morning at Marlborough Junior School
Women Empowering Women amazing Stories of peoples lives
1/2/2018 - Women Empowering Women amazing stories of peoples lives
Safe Sound Training Workshop
31-1-2018 - Safe Sound Training Workshop
Women Empowering Women workshop
24-1-2018 - Women Empowering Women workshop
Himaya Haven organises workshop for awareness
15/1/2018 - Himaya Haven organises workshop for awareness Family matter campaign on families matters campaign.
Conference – West Midlands Police Drugs Policy Summit
15/12/2017 - Conference West Midlands Police Drugs Policy Summit
Conference – Dery foundation mental health end of project launch
14/12/2017 - Conference Dery foundation mental health end of project launch
West Midlands Police Commission on Gangs and Violence
8/12/17 - West Midlands Police Commission on Gangs and Violence
Coffee Morning At Dery Foundation
05/12/2017 - Coffee Morning At Dery Foundation Coffee morning and workshop, raising awareness of our work a really good discussion took place
Conference – West Midlands Victim Summit
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...
Post – Posting all our letters to the prison and collecting of our leaflets
27/11/2017 - Post Posting all our letters to the prison and collecting of our leaflets
Coffee Morning
21/11/2017 - Coffee Morning Coffee morning and workshop on Holistic Therapy
Event -West Midlands Police Cyber Summit
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
Event – Emergency to Urgency Youth Crime challenges
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...
Coffee Morning
17/10/2017 - Coffee morning
Event – Youth World Café
14/10/2017 - Event Youth World Café A great initiative by West Midlands Police
Event – Women Empowering Women
10/10/2017 - Event Women Empowering Women Sharing our stories
Workshop – Key influences
11/08/2017 - Workshop Key influences (training)
Event – Tell Mama Conference
02/08/2017 - Event Tell Mama Conference The event highlighted the service provided of hate crime
Event – Attending the Dery Foundation Awareness on Mental Health
21/07/2017 - Event Attending the Dery Foundation awareness on mental health, We introduced our work.
Launch – Women Empowering Women
21/07/2017 - Launch Women Empowering Women “Forgotten Voices of Bham”
Training – Safe Talk Suicide Alerters
18/07/2017 - Training Safe Talk Suicide Alerters
Event – Street Party celebrating all cultures
13/07/2017 - Event Street Party celebrating all cultures - unity street
Coffee Morning – NLP
11/07/2017 - Coffee Morning NLP Coffee Morning with Neuro Linguistic Programme Karen Baugham
Training – Presentation Skills (DENT)
30/06/2017 - Training Presentation Skills (DENT)
Multi Faith Iftar During Ramadan
21/6/2017 - Multi Faith Iftar during ramadan Zia Ul Ummah - Victoria St
Meeting – Sajid Javid Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
24/05/2017 - Meeting Sajid Javid Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Training – Equality and Diversity Training
04/05/2017 - Training Equality and Diversity Training
Visit by the home secretary Amber Rudd
On April of 2017 we were visited by the home secretary Amber Rudd.
Mental Health
05/03/2017- We engage launch on their work on Mental Health
Acid Victims Event
2nd March 2017 - Acid Victims Event Acid throwing, also called an acid attack, a vitriol attack or vitriolage, is a form of violent assault defined as the act of throwing acid or a similarly corrosive substance onto the body of another "with the intention to...
Networking Event – Feb 2017
22nd Feb 2017 - Neworking Event Coffee and Natter a Business Networking
FGM Conference
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,...
Coffee Morning
02/05/2017 - Coffee Morning Coffee morning held at Odara which including our workshop on prevent