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35% of school children in Newham claim free school meals

12 young people from Dost took part in the Refugee Week Alternative World Cup event and got to the quarter finals

Over 110 languages are spoken in Newham

41.3% of Newham residents are economically inactive

Newham has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the country

33.6% of people in Newham of working age have no qualifications

Between March and July 2010, 58 Dost young people have successfully completed AQA qualifications

Newham has one of the youngest populations in England: 41% are under 25. It also has the highest birth rate

Trinity Centre provided services to 130 different groups last year

About Dost

Dost (friend) helps separated children develop positive minds, rebuild their lives and become active participants in their communities.

Most separated children have survived traumatic experiences both in their countries of origin and during the dangerous journey to safety. They arrive in the UK alone, in a state of shock and confusion. As children subject to immigration control they have to navigate a complex, legal and highly bureaucratic asylum system alone while trying to cope with feelings of fear and worry for those left behind, anxiety about the future and grief for all that has been lost.

The Dost model has been developed over 10 years in response to the needs of separated children living in London. We advocate for the child’s best interests and ensure their voices are heard.

We provide social and emotional well-being support for separated children and young people aged 11 - 25.

We share our knowledge and experience with professionals in the field to enable them to meet the needs of separated children.

We engage the wider community in the issues that affect separated children in order to influence positive and lasting changes in policy and practice.

I joined the Parenting Group at Trinity in January. I didn't know anyone else there and was a bit shy at first. Staff helped me get to know other mums and I now have lots of good friends who also bring their children. I like doing different things and look forward to coming every week and I know my baby learns things too.Trinity Children's Centre

I had triplets recently. At first it was really hard to cope with them, I couldn't get out of the house and had to have a triple buggy. Staff helped me find a nursery for my babies, and helped me apply for a childcare grant. They helped me learn how to manage. They're at nursery now and doing well and I feel I can handle them now though it's still hard sometimes. Trinity Children's Centre

I'm 19 and I came from Bangladesh a few years ago to live with my husband. I remember when I first came I was frightened and couldn't read or write. I met women like me in my English class and they helped me. With them, I learnt first to read and write, and now, I can use the internet and write emails. I love my English class because I learn things - being able to read, write and speak English but also I've made friends. Bayaan

I've been coming to the women's group for one year. My husband died recently, leaving me to take care of our young children. His family had taken my papers. I don't speak English and I didn't know what to do. Staff helped me and so did my friends from the centre. Now, I'm learning English and I have people who can help me. Bayaan

To get a good job, you need to read and write. My teacher helped me a lot and now I can help my children at school. I can do different jobs now and will be able to help my family.Adult Education

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