Established in 1995 BAWSO is an all Wales, voluntary organisation, providing specialist holistic services to Black and Minority Ethnic women and children, who are, or are about to be made homeless through a threat of domestic abuse, suffering or fleeing domestic abuse in Wales. It is affiliated to Welsh Women’s Aid and works closely and in partnership with other women’s aid organisations. Since opening its doors, BAWSO has supported thousands of women and children to rebuild their lives away from fear and abuse.
Services include The Refuge, The Advice and Information Centre, Childcare Project, Outreach & Resettlement Work, Floating Support, Volunteering, Language Support, Information & Research, Education and Raising Awareness, and a 24 hours Help Line.