Our Participants

Welcome to our Case Studies page, where we showcase the journeys of the women we’ve supported through our programmes at Belina GRoW CIC.

How You Can Use Free AI to Get a Job – An interview with Liz Sewell FIEP

AI might sound like something for tech experts, but it’s not! As part of the Grow programme, women are invited to join this short, practical session led by Liz Sewell FIEP, all about using free AI tools like ChatGPT to make job searching quicker, easier, and more effective. In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn how to use AI on…
Supporting Afghan Women and SEN Carers with Lived Experience: An Interview with Khatera

At the heart of Grow’s work is a deep understanding of the barriers women face when trying to move forward – especially those navigating life in a new country or raising children with additional needs. In this interview, we speak with Khatera, who runs two dedicated support sessions: one for Afghan women and another for…
Helping Ukrainian Women on their Journey to Work – An interview with Iryna Sydorova

What is the name of your session or sessions?Ukrainian Women What is your session about?This session was created primarily to offer a safe and comfortable space for Ukrainian women who, due to unexpected circumstances, found themselves in migration and were not prepared for it. Can you describe what happens during a typical session?During the session,…
Confidence Grows at Oak Farm Bootcamp

Earlier this month, women from across Hillingdon took part in the Grow Bootcamp at Oak Farm Children’s Centre — a relaxed, two-hour personal development session designed to help participants reflect on where they are now, where they want to be, and the steps they can take to get there. Led by Saeema Yusuf MIEP, the…
Sarah Builds Skills and Gets Motivated Through Grow

Sarah lives in Hillingdon and came to the UK five years ago. She has been volunteering to support refugees and asylum seekers through a local charity and, in 2024, joined the Grow Programme after a friend recommended it to her. With a strong background in interpreting and teaching, Sarah is using Grow’s resources to build…
Sabahat Gains Confidence in Getting Ready for Work

Sabahat has lived in the UK for five years and is a volunteer with Learn Hillingdon. She joined the Grow programme to rebuild her confidence, get interview support, and move closer to paid work. With help from Grow adviser Karen Louth and sessions like Motivation Monday, Sabahat is now feeling more positive and prepared than…