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About Us

What We Do

ICOH seeks to carry out a number of activities designed to support our members. The outline of current and planned activities is as follows: On-Going Activities: • Providing general advice and referrals for job training and access to higher education by networking with local employment services, colleges and other training providers. • Supporting asylum seekers in form filling and making referrals to other agencies such as solicitors and social services. • Providing emotional support and special services to women who are isolated and marginalised. • Acting as a hub for Iranian cultural and social activity. • Working closely with cultural centres to disseminate Iranian culture and art. • Liaising with other ethnic communities residing in Hull to showcase our cultural heritage with British communities. Planned Activities: • Organising short courses in Farsi for children and ESOL for adults. • Running workshops for the Life in the UK test, personal development, CV writing and further and higher education. • Organising workshops on Iranian language, arts and culture. • Running parenting workshops to meet the needs of families supporting their children in the integration into British culture while retaining their Iranian identity. • Organising social cultural events and ceremonies.