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Engaging women and supporting them into work, through programmes and research

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

Sravani Looks To Reignite Her Career in IT

Sravani moved to the UK from India a year ago, bringing with her a wealth of experience in IT as an analyst and a desire to re-establish her career in the sector. After joining the GRoW Programme a month ago she found motivation with the GRoW Bootcamp and is now actively pursuing opportunities in software…
Valeriia’s Journey From GRoW to Teaching Assistant Role

Earlier this year, we shared Valeriia’s inspiring story of resilience and determination as she transitioned from her life in Ukraine to working with GRoW in Kingston. Today, we’re excited to share an update about Valeriia’s next chapter: her new role as a Teaching Assistant. In her own words, Valeriia reflects on the challenges she faced,…
Interview with Mercedes Grant FIEP and Claudine Adeyemi-Adams FIEP: How GRoW and Earlybird Are Using AI to Support Women in Lambeth

In this interview, we speak to Mercedes Grant FIEP, Head of Programme for GRoW Lambeth, and Claudine Adeyemi-Adams FIEP, founder of Earlybird AI, about their exciting collaboration to support women in Lambeth. Funded by the London Borough of Lambeth, the project integrates Earlybird’s AI technology to enhance participant support and streamline processes. Q: How did…
How GRoW and Earlybird Are Utilising AI Technology to Support Women in Lambeth into Work

On November 12th, Belina GRoW’s Liz Sewell FIEP and Mercedes Grant FIEP attended the launch of Earlybird’s publication, Employment Support Services in the AI Era, at the Resolution Foundation’s offices in London. The event brought together employability sector leaders to explore how AI is transforming employability services. Liz joined a panel discussion to share GRoW’s…
Mukta’s Journey to Confidence and a Career in Childcare with GRoW

Mukta moved to the UK from Bangladesh nearly eight years ago. She had some work experience working in retail for a year but has focused mainly on raising her children. Lacking in confidence Mukta came to the GRoW Programme in Newham looking for support to get a job. Now, she’s volunteering, completing childcare qualifications, and…
Amna Builds Confidence and Skills Through the GRoW Programme

Amna joined the GRoW Programme looking for ways to rebuild her confidence and gain new skills. She hadn’t worked formally before in the UK but had worked as a volunteer before COVID. Amn’s journey with GRoW has been transformative and now she is volunteering as both a Parent Champion and working with HomeStart Hillingdon, and…