Zephyr
“As a new migrant to Wales, I have had to overcome many barriers including language, culture, social structure and more. That’s why I have never imagined myself working for the Welsh Local Government Association as a strategic migration partnership officer just after two years of settlement. Without the experience that I gained in EPEV programme, I would not have achieved this.
Through the programme, I joined a series of training sessions and got a deep understanding of the structure and working of social organisations and council; I visited BBC Wales, Senedd and Westminster, met MSs and MPs and spoke out for my people; I communicated with other mentees and start to build up my own network in my new home. These are all precious experiences that I gained from nowhere but EPEV programme.
The EPEV programme makes me feel listened to and respected. It offers inclusion, supporting cultural empowerment and prepares minorities to stand up and speak out. This is particularly critical to new migrants as we really need this kind of support for adjustment and settlement.
I truly recommend anyone who wants to take step forward for personal growth or social improvement to join EPEV programme. Change might be little, but once it starts, it won’t stop”.
It might take you a lifetime to win a lottery, but you can change your life with EPEV in a year for sure.