Principles for asylum dispersal
From a briefing by Asylum Matters and NACCOM
Ensuring that people seeking asylum receive adequate temporary accommodation and support while they wait for a decision on their application should be a fundamental aspect of a fair and just asylum system. 12 principles..
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Look Beyond Borders
From a video by Amnesty International
When you sit down opposite a specific person and look into their eyes, you no longer see an anonymous refugee, one of the migrants, and notice the human before you, just like yourself – loving, suffering, dreaming.
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Recipes rebuilding lives
From a blog by Migrateful
What started as a pilot in a home, has now developed into a charity with chefs who are refugees from all corners of the globe facilitating cookery classes for thousands of participants.
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Pathways out of destitution
From a video by NACCOM
Stories of destitute asylum seekers and organisations and people helping them. "Over the course of the first week that someone stays with you the person literally transforms."
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Navigating the asylum system
From and article by R2C2
The Refugee Resource Centre for Churches (R2C2) was set up at the request of many Christian groups working with refugees in Britain, bringing together the expertise and experience of those involved in this vital work.
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How to help homeless people
From a booklet by Church Housing Trust
Church Housing Trust practical step by step guide for churches. Information on helping people at different stages of homelessness.
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In-Person - Church of Sanctuary Conference - Birmingham
@Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham
Churches Together conference and networking event will explore how churches are responding to the call to offer sanctuary to those fleeing persecution and seeking asylum.
Keynote Speakers; Prof Robert Beckford, Dr Jayme R Reaves, Vanessa Baker, St Dunstan’s Primary School,
Armin Zamanian, Birmingham Cathedral.
08/06/2024
10:00