Journeys of Faith and Welcome
Scottish Faith Action for Refugees and Faith in Community Scotland have launched a series of videos showcasing the work of two churches who have journeyed with refugees and people seeking asylum for the last number of years.
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Church and Asylum Integration
March
30
2023
Author
Dave Smith
New Report Paints Grim Picture of Institutional Asylum Accommodation
'In a Place like Prison' is the result of in-depth interviews with fourteen people in the asylum system with recent experience of living in institutional asylum accommodation. Although individuals’ experiences were different, there […]
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Asylum Policy Asylum System Detention Education Family Health Integration Mental Health Women Children
December
17
2021
Author
Dave Smith
Roundup of Refugee News over Christmas and New Year
This week's roundup covers two weeks of national and international refugee stories up to January 6th.
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Asylum Policy Asylum System Detention Europe Health Homelessness Immigration Integration Legal Young People
January
07
2021
Author
Dave Smith
Translations of the New 3-Tier System available in various languages
The Migrant Information Hub has translated the government information on the new 3-Tier system that is now in place into a range of languages.
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Asylum Support Integration
December
04
2020
Author
Dave Smith
Weekly Refugee News Roundup 30th November
These are the top ten news stories on issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the week beginning November 30th.
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Asylum System Europe Integration Migration Persecution Health
December
02
2020
Author
Dave Smith
Mentoring Opportunities with Refugee Women in London
Routes aims to connect communities and champion women, through 1:1 mentoring programmes and confidence-building theatre workshops. There are ongoing opportunities for business women in London to mentor refugees.
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Integration Education Women
August
18
2020
Author
Dave Smith
New Job Opportunities in Greater Manchester
There are exciting new job opportunities for Christians in Greater Manchester, working with a new charity for Iranian asylum seekers and refugees, and church planting within diverse communities on housing estates.
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Church and Asylum Health Integration
April
29
2020
Author
Dave Smith
Latest on Lift The Ban Coalition
The Lift The Ban Coalition is gaining momentum. This is a report from the latest coalition gathering.
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Asylum System Integration
March
09
2020
Author
Mary Brandon, Asylum Matters
Short Country Guides added to R2C2 Resources
Four excellent short Country Guides to Afghanistan, Albania, Eritrea and Gambia have been added tot he Resources Page of R2C2.
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Church and Asylum Integration Trafficking Family Women
March
09
2020
Author
Dave Smith
Exciting Job Opportunity in Croydon
Young Roots are looking for a passionate advocate for young refugees.They have an exciting, full- time opportunity to join their Croydon team!
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Children Education Integration
February
28
2020
Author
Dave Smith
Welcome Network is now Live!
Welcome Churches have created an online Welcome Network of churches that have signed up to be churches of welcome for asylum seekers and refugees.
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Church and Asylum Integration
November
01
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Inderjit Bhogal to receive World Methodist Peace Award
Rev Inderjit Bhogal, former president of the British Methodist Conference, has been announced as the recipient of the 2018 World Methodist Peace Award.
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Integration
October
30
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Home Office produces Welcome Guides for New Refugees
The Home Office has produced a guide for adults who have been granted asylum in England to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
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Education Health Homelessness Integration Legal
September
03
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Penrith welcomes refugees
The Penrith and Eden Refugee Network is inviting refugees to apply for a five-day visit to Penrith, 2nd October to 7th October 2019
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Integration
August
28
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Lift The Ban coalition announces Social Media Action.
In order to ensure that the right to work for people seeking asylum remains high on the agenda of the new Home Secretary as it was for her predecessor, the Lift the Ban coalition has launched a social media action which all supporters […]
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Asylum System Destitution Integration
August
08
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Welcome Churches launch the Welcome Network
Welcome Churches are inviting churches to join the Welcome Network, so that refugees can find good refugee-friendly churches when they move to a new location.
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Church and Asylum Integration
July
11
2019
Author
Dave Smith
NACCOM launches new report into Refugee Homelessness
NACCOM, the No Accommodation Network has launched follow-up report to 'Mind The Gap', showing how newly granted refugees are still being made homeless after moving on from asylum accommodation.
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Asylum System Destitution Homelessness Integration
June
20
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Praxis publishes new Impact Report
Praxis Community Projects in East London has just released its 2018 Impact Report, which shows the difference the organisation is making to vulnerable migrants in London.
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Immigration Asylum System Destitution Family Health Homelessness Integration
April
11
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Sanctus in Stoke is looking for a new Chair for its Board
Sanctus in Stoke-on-Trent provides support for refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. It is looking for new Chair for its Board with senior experience in the charity sector who is passionate about refugees and asylum seekers.
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Church and Asylum Integration Homelessness Destitution Family Health
April
11
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Swindon CIty of Sanctuary is Recruiting!
Swindon City of Sanctuary is looking for a Coordinator for its vital and successful Hosting Scheme.
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Homelessness Integration
April
11
2019
Author
Dave Smith
City of Sanctuary Conference Date Announced
The date for the 2019 City of Sanctuary Annual Conference has been set for Thursday May 23rd. This year it will take place in Coventry.
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Integration
January
15
2019
Author
Dave Smith
Red Cross publishes new Move-On Report
The British Red Cross has published a follow-up report to its original report in 2014 on the move-on period for new refugees. In brief, little has changed.
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Asylum System Destitution Homelessness Integration
December
06
2018
Author
Dave Smith
Children from Calais to be given Leave to Remain
On September 13th the Home Office announced that all the children reunited with family in the UK during the 'Jungle' camp demolition in Calais will be granted leave to remain in the UK for ten years.
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Children Europe Integration
September
27
2018
Author
Dave Smith
Job Vacancy at Sanctuary in Chichester
Sanctuary in Chichester are looking to recruit a part-time administrator and communications coordinator.
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Integration Children
August
02
2018
Author
Dave Smith
New University Scholarships for Refugees
Reading has become the latest university in the UK to offer scholarships to refugees. There are now more than 60 doing this.
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Integration
August
02
2018
Author
Dave Smith
Near Neighbours Small Grants Programme now Open
The Near Neighbours programme offers small grants between £250 and £5,000, as seed funding for local groups and organisations who are working to bring together neighbours.
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Integration
June
10
2018
Author
Dave Smith
Biblical Resources for World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day poster, prayer guide and church pack available for churches to use.
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Church and Asylum Prayer Integration
June
06
2018
Author
Michelle Beckett
Creative English looking for new venues.
Creative English, run by Faith Action, is looking to expand its courses across the UK. So far 2,400 people have accessed courses, with fantastic improvements in their confidence in speaking English.
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Integration
September
29
2017
Author
Dave Smith
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