H.O.P.E Training & Leadership C.I.C, has been awarded funds from City Bridge Foundation, to fund BY & For spaces for the H.O.P.E Leadership Programme for those working on the VAWG sector. This transformative initiative, set to commence on November 6, 2024, aims to empower leaders
Go Getta CIC, in partnership with H.O.P.E Training & Leadership CIC, has secured funding (2024/2025) from the Leicester Police Crime Commissioner for a new project focused on Adolescent Domestic Abuse (ADA). This initiative aims to tackle a critical issue affecting young people in Leicester, Leicestershire,
In a momentous celebration of women’s achievements, Meena Kumari, the visionary founder of H.O.P.E Training & Leadership CIC and Training & Consultancy LTD, has been honored with the prestigious Outstanding Female Leader of Global Majority award. The recognition came on Friday, September 27, 2024, at
In 2022, I embarked on a transformative journey alongside Dr Olumide Adisa, Dr Roxanne Khan, Paul Morris, Sarah Wigley, Kyla Kirkpatrick and Sandra Pollock as the course leader for a ground breaking leadership programme. This initiative wasn’t just another addition to the myriad of leadership
At the heart of domestic abuse lies the coercive controller, a perpetrator whose manipulation and dominance thrive when not held accountable. Tragically, when families fail to hold these abusers accountable, it unwittingly reinforces their power and control, perpetuating a cycle of violence that impact lives
The term BME (black and minority ethnic) has its roots in the idea of ‘political blackness’, used by many in the anti-racist movement in the 1970s. The term evolved to become ‘BAME’ as it was pointed out there were other minority ethnic groups in the
In the landscape of domestic abuse, the plight of asylum seekers in the UK often remains overlooked, their experiences silenced by the complexities of their status and the gaps in service provision. The intersectionality of asylum seekers experiencing domestic abuse underscores the urgent need for
Child marriage is not merely a cultural relic or a tradition to be preserved; it is a manifestation of coercive control, perpetuating a cycle of oppression and harm that robs children of their autonomy and agency. In this blog, I will explore how child marriage
In a world where systemic barriers and inequalities persist, empowering Black and Racialised communities through leadership courses is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. These communities face unique challenges in both professional and personal spheres, making safe spaces within leadership programs essential for their growth and development.
The neurodivergent-led organisation, Neurodiverse Connection, is hosting a summit on grooming and coercive control in the context of neurodivergence, focusing on victimisation and perpetration and responses to this. Key speakers include Dr Amy Pearson (Sunderland University), Dr Nicole Renehan (Durham University), Meena Kumari (HOPE), Sav
