Who are the Halo Project?

The Halo Project was established in 2011 in response to a gap in service provision, for Black and Minorities women and girls experiencing or at risk of domestic and sexual abuse and violence. Since launch they are proud to have supported over 3000 women from over 49 different ethnicities, helping them to move from a situation of untenable violence to a life free from abuse. The Halo Project strive to support survivors through their programmes to ensure survivors are believed, protected, supported, and empowered to live independent and fulfilled lives.

The Halo Project are invested in the long-term eradication of cultural-based abuse and sexual violence through education. Since launch they have also provided accredited training to thousands of professionals spanning sister Violence Against Women and Girls services, Police, Social Care, Education, and the Criminal Justice system.

Vision

The vision is to eliminate forced marriage, honour-based violence and FGM within society. To change attitudes and beliefs for future generations to break the cycle of abuse and to empower victims to make their own choices.

What are Student Halo Hubs?

Student Halo Hubs are Student activist groups whose role is raising awareness of hidden harms of different types of abuse on campus and in their local community.

The Student Halo Hubs model works by empowering societies and staff to embed a zero-tolerance position on gender-based violence and aims to amplify the voices of students from minority and underrepresented groups, to build an inclusive and safe environment against physical and sexual violence.

Why are Halo Hubs important?

The Halo Project believe that one of the most effective mechanisms for preventing sexual violence and hidden harms, is to engage with education providers. Hidden harms are often perpetuated by intergenerational cycles, making these issues particularly challenging for victims, especially women and girls, to resist.

Through the Halo Hubs, they work with universities and students to raise awareness on campus to break the cycle of intergenerational abuse perpetrating. Through Halo Hubs volunteers they raise awareness and empower those in educational institutions to play a pivotal role in breaking that cycle, for generations to come.

So that students can learn more about volunteering with The Halo Project, we have arranged 2 workshops on:

Tuesday 28th February:

-Business School Room 4.03 11am-12pm

-Brooks Room BR2.17 2-3pm

There will also be an information stand in The Business School foyer – 12-2pm so you can find out more about volunteering with Student Halo Hubs.

You do not need to book onto the sessions, you can just turn up to the classroom based ones or join us at the stand.

If you are interested in finding out more or wish to get involved see the website and register for more information.