EarthDiverse: Parenting Across Cultures workshop
Come join EarthDiverse and the Asian Network for our Parenting Across Cultures workshop on Wednesday 6th September from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the EarthDiverse Centre, 401 Anglesea Street, Hamilton. This event is free and open to all!
What's This About?
Our focus group aims to bridge mainstream parenting in NZ with diverse migrant cultural perspectives. This workshop is exclusively for mothers, allowing us to delve into the unique challenges faced by migrant mothers and youth. In the future, we'll organize a separate focus group discussion for youth and follow up with three workshops to bridge the understanding between mothers and youth.
What's In It For You?
•Boost your cultural self-respect and empowerment.
•Discover other cultural values in parenting.
•Build a supportive network for ongoing discussions.
Meet Our Facilitators:
• Dr. Ala Farah, GP, Lifestyle & Holistic Medicine (Reversal NZ)
• Nona Morris, Director of Educational Programmes (EarthDiverse)
• Saadia Arif, Community Champion (Pathways to Employment/New Zealand Red Cross)
• Dr. SeungHee Cindy Pak, Public Health Manager (The Asian Network Incorporated)
Event Details:
Date: 6 Sept 2023
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Venue: EarthDiverse, 401 Anglesea Street, 1st Floor (Look for the green door on the left side of the building)
Participants: Migrant mothers
How to Join:
Take part in our focus group discussion and share your experiences as a migrant mother in Hamilton, NZ. Share your hopes, dreams, and concerns with us.
Register here: <docs.google.com...
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