FOR many women coming from abroad and settling in the UK, life can feel isolated and confusing. But one Oxford organisation aims to bring those women together to develop life-long friendships, support and fun. BK Luwo is a group of about 15 women who meet up twice a week at the East Oxford Community Centre. And now they have a more secure future, after receiving £750 from Comic Relief towards their running costs. Fundraiser Katharine Nathan said: “This is absolutely fantastic. I’ve made several attempts to get grants now. Each time you put your heart and soul into it and don’t get anywhere.” BK Luwo translates as “living together in harmony brings about holistic health” in Ugandan and was set up by four Ugandan women seven years ago. Ms Nathan said: “The aim was to break womens’ isolation and bring them together. “At the moment, we have three Caribbean women, a Rwandan lady, two Asian women and the four Ugandans. “The women don’t really like to access mainstream health services or any other services, but prefer to stay self-sufficient. Many of them have no IT skills either, which means they have little chance of employment.” She added: “This is just about making sure they know what is out there for them and that they take full advantage.” The group meets from midday until 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They have access to sewing machines, games and lunch. Ms Nathan added: “Sometimes we sell the products we make. The women sew and knit, making cushion covers and things like that.” They were also recently featured in a documentary on nationwide station the Community Channel, funded by charity the Media Trust. Ms Nathan said: “It was very exciting, we went along to a screening at Channel 4. “It was nice to be celebrated so much, you think you are just pottering along and no one is noticing, but it’s lovely to get recognised. She added: “This money has brought us a big sense of relief. Rent is the main thing, then refreshments and the servicing of the sewing machines. “Because we are not a registered charity, we do struggle. It’s hard to find the money sometimes.” Filda Abelkec-Lukonyomoi, 61, from Rose Hill, was one of the founding members. She said: “It is very exciting to have got the money. “The group is very important. It gives us a place where we can meet and talk. “We work while we talk. It’s a very African way.”