Business Details
42 Years
experience
Support Services for Arabic-Speaking Women in London
Al Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre has dedicated over four decades to addressing the health, welfare, educational, and cultural needs of Moroccan and Arabic-speaking women and their families across London. Founded in 1984, our organisation provides culturally sensitive support through specialist projects, including domestic abuse advocacy, mental health services, and English language education. Our team of qualified professionals delivers tailored interventions, ensuring clients receive advice in their native language while navigating complex systems such as immigration, housing, and healthcare.With recognition from the United Nations as an NGO, we combine deep community understanding with formal accreditation to empower marginalised women. Our work focuses on breaking cycles of disadvantage through integration initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and targeted outreach to vulnerable groups, including elderly women and survivors of gender-based violence.
Services
Domestic Violence Support
Mental Health Services
ESOL Classes
Older People's Outreach
Drop-in Activities
Cultural Integration
Advocacy Services
Wellbeing Workshops
Community Education
Referral Network
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40 years of specialist experience supporting Arabic-speaking communities
- Culturally sensitive services delivered in clients' native languages
- Free English language classes with qualified instructors
- Recognised by United Nations as specialist NGO
- Tailored support for domestic abuse survivors and mental health needs
Associations and certifications
- United Nations NGO
What people say
Culturally sensitive service
Free and confidential support
Weekly activities available
Qualified English teachers
Advocacy and referrals
Services
Domestic Violence Support
Specialist support for Arabic-speaking women experiencing domestic abuse. Our Independent Domestic Violence Advocates provide safety planning, risk assessment, and access to legal and housing services. We offer culturally sensitive guidance through criminal justice processes and immigration matters. Support available via telephone or face-to-face appointments.
Mental Health Services
Individual mental health support for Arabic-speaking women. Our clinical psychologists address trauma from domestic abuse and cultural isolation. We provide emotional wellbeing sessions and referrals to NHS services. The programme combats stigma through confidential, non-judgmental therapy in clients' native languages.
ESOL Classes
Free English for Speakers of Other Languages classes taught by qualified instructors. Weekly sessions improve language skills for daily living and independence. Term-time courses include childcare support. Designed for women with no access to public education funding, enhancing integration and employment opportunities.
Older People's Outreach
Tailored support for Arabic-speaking women over 55. We address isolation through wellbeing workshops, luncheons, and advocacy. Our outreach combats loneliness and poverty through cultural integration activities and access to healthcare services specifically addressing diabetes and care needs.
Drop-in Activities
Weekly Friday drop-in for Arabic-speaking women. Provides advice on housing, welfare, and healthcare access. Offers referrals to specialist services and ESOL class sign-ups. No appointments needed, with support available in multiple Arabic dialects and Moroccan Darija.
People
Souad Talsi MBE
Founder
Founder of Al Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre with 40 years' experience supporting Arabic-speaking communities. Recognised with MBE for services to equality and founded the UK's first specialist support service for Moroccan women. Leads strategic direction and UN NGO representation.
Dr Imane El Hakimi
Trustee and Chair
Academic and community leader with expertise in cultural integration. Oversees policy development and international collaborations, including UN presentations on best practices for migrant women's support. Provides strategic oversight for mental health initiatives.
Meriem Agassim
Trustee and Treasurer
Financial expert managing organisational sustainability. Ensures responsible stewardship of charitable funds while maintaining cultural sensitivity in service delivery. Oversees budgeting for outreach programmes and ESOL classes.
Sara Fikrat
Trustee
Community engagement specialist coordinating outreach activities. Focuses on expanding support networks for elderly Arabic-speaking women and improving access to healthcare services. Manages luncheon and wellbeing workshop programmes.
Amale Daouad
Trustee
Advocacy expert leading campaigns against gender-based violence. Represents the organisation in national consultations on domestic abuse policy. Coordinates responses to government strategies affecting migrant women's rights.
Questions
What services do you offer for domestic abuse survivors?
We provide Independent Domestic Violence Advocates, safety planning, legal system navigation, and immigration support for Arabic-speaking women across London.
Are your mental health services available in Arabic?
Yes, all our mental health support is delivered in Arabic dialects by culturally aware professionals specialising in trauma from domestic abuse.
Do you offer English language classes?
We provide free ESOL classes with qualified teachers, including childcare support, on Mondays and Wednesdays during term time.
What support exists for elderly Arabic-speaking women?
Our Older People's Project offers wellbeing workshops, luncheons, and advocacy for women over 55 facing cultural isolation in Kensington & Chelsea.
How can I access your services in an emergency?
We're not an emergency service - please call 999 for immediate danger. We respond to referrals within 48 hours for non-urgent support.
Do you serve areas outside London?
Our primary focus is Kensington & Chelsea, but we offer mental health referrals London-wide and can signpost to regional services for other needs.
