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From the office of the Green MEPs

LONDON MEP COMMENDS SOUTHWARK CHARITY

LONDON’S Green MEP Jean Lambert is to visit GHARWEG, an organisation providing advice and support to black and minority communities, as part of a cross-London tour of ‘Best Practise Charities.’

“I am very impressed with the work GHARWEG is doing to provide some of London’s most vulnerable citizens with direct support by way of employment training, vocational guidance and counseling services,” said Mrs Lambert.

Based in Southwark, GHARWEG runs a range of development activities to encourage black and minority communities to be proactive in the fight against poverty and to improve awareness of social issues among migrants.

“GHARWEG’s projects help to empower minority groups, which is an essential step on the road to reducing inequality and combating social exclusion in the city.”

Mrs Lambert will be given a tour of the organisation’s facilities and learn more about the projects being undertaken.

“Given my interest, and the growing role of the European Union, in the question of Social Inclusion, listening to the voices of communities and practitioners is essential. I am delighted to have the opportunity to hear first hand from those working to empower marginalised groups,” she added.

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Notes for Editors:
1) Jean Lambert MEP's series of visits to local projects includes:
8th September: Finsbury Park Homeless Families Project: Finsbury Park-Nth London
26th September: African Educational Trust: Westminster
26th September: PhotoVoice: Hackney
3rd October: Find Your Feet: Lambeth
3rd October: GHARWEG: Southwark

2) GHARWEG is currently seeking international partners. For further information, contact +44 (0) 207 620 1430

For more information please contact Jaime Eastham on 07986 106 802 or london@greenmeps.org.uk