Planet Rainbow

Unfortunately funding came to an end for the Planet Rainbow project in September 2010. This project is no longer running.

(A project of Exeter Community Initiatives)

Planet Rainbow aims to provide support for mixed heritage and BME families, children and young people (CYP) living in Devon. Planet Rainbow does this through working directly with children, young people and/or families and through working with other groups, organization or agencies to promote an understanding of the needs of mixed heritage and BME people.

Planet Rainbow:

• Provides bespoke sessions or courses for children, young people and/or families to explore issues around racial and cultural identity
• Organises cultural events or activities to bring families together
• Provides information for families and professionals on issues such as developing a positive sense of identity and developing cross-cultural awareness and understanding
• Works with other groups and organizations to provide services to support the needs of children, young people and/or families
• Supports families experiencing racism and links people with other organizations who undertake advocacy work
• Provides training for a range of professionals on cross-cultural awareness

Contact:  Parminder Southcott or Ruth Flanagan

Telephone:  01392 217452

email:    parminder@eci.org.uk or ruth@eci.org.uk