Womens Centre - Hopscotch

Reclaiming Confidence – Daniela’s journey towards empowerment

How Hopscotch’s wrap-around services helped a single mother and her daughters regain their sense of control and confidence Situation Daniela, a 35-year-old single mother from Venezuela, initially approached Hopscotch for employment support. It soon became evident that Daniela needed comprehensive assistance. Facing harassment from her ex-partner, Daniela and her daughters were experiencing severe anxiety and […]

Embracing Equality – Sadiqi’s journey towards positive masculinity

How group sessions and dialogue helped a young boy challenge traditional gender norms and foster healthy relationships with girls Situation Sadiqi, a Year Ten student, grappled with strong feelings of inequality and frustration regarding the treatment of girls at school. He perceived girls to receive preferential treatment and greater support compared to boys. These concerns […]

Nkechi’s path to healing and recovery from abuse

How Hopscotch’s integrated services empowered a survivor of multiple forms of abuse to seek help and begin her journey to recovery Situation Nkechi is a young woman who has been a victim of various forms of abuse throughout her life. As a child, she experienced sexual abuse and violence at the hands of her family […]

Fahima’s path to stability – From nursery worker to retail employee

How Hopscotch’s employment support helped a new arrival from Bangladesh secure dual jobs and financial independence Situation Fahima, having recently immigrated from Bangladesh in October 2023, found herself in search of employment opportunities to support herself and her family members back home. Despite her background in hotel reception work in Bangladesh, Fahima faced challenges upon […]

Empowering Independence – Zeynep’s journey to securing her state pension

How Hopscotch’s expert support enabled a pensioner to overcome language barriers and gain financial stability Situation Zeynep, living alone and relying solely on disability benefits, found herself in need of assistance when it came to claiming her state pension upon reaching pension age. Despite her efforts, her limited proficiency in English posed a significant challenge […]

Seema’s success – From food trailer worker to business owner

How Hopscotch Women’s Centre’s support helped an aspiring entrepreneur launch her Afghan food stall in Camden Situation Seema, who worked at a food trailer in Canary Wharf, harboured a strong desire to open her own business locally in Camden. Despite possessing qualifications in Food & Hygiene and Customer Service, her initial attempts to secure a […]

From isolation to empowerment – Mariam’s journey with Hopscotch Women’s Centre

How education and community support transformed a young Afghan refugee’s life in the UK Situation Mariam, a young Afghan woman, arrived in the United Kingdom with her husband and two small children after fleeing the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021. Married at a young age and lacking formal education, Mariam found herself experiencing profound […]

Finding confidence through creativity – Aisha’s transformation

How tailored support and artistic expression helped a young girl overcome isolation and trauma Situation Aisha, a spirited 12-year-old, is the youngest in a large family that relocated to the UK three years ago. Along with her siblings, she joined the youth programme run for Afghan evacuees by Hopscotch. While her sisters quickly developed a […]

Compassion in advocacy – Aaliya’s experience with Hopscotch Women’s Centre

How empathy and support transformed a struggling young woman’s battle with disability benefits Situation Aaliya, a 29-year-old woman living alone in Brent, was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) as a teenager. This neurological condition has progressively impacted her life, causing vision loss, muscle weakness, coordination difficulties, fatigue, and mobility issues. Additionally, Aaliya’s mental health […]

From isolation to inclusion – Shireen’s journey with Hopscotch Women’s Centre

How a community project transformed an elderly woman’s life through social activities and support programs Situation Shireen, an elderly woman living with her son and his family, was struggling with loneliness and deteriorating health. Her feelings of isolation were exacerbated by her limited social interactions and declining mental health. Recognising the urgent need for support, […]