Oxford, united!
The people of Oxford have spoken. In this context it feels most important that we do all that we can to extend our services and rebuild people's sense of welcome and safety. [campaign id="30ab75015e"]
A chance for change
Catch up with our latest news, including our recap of Refugee Week and the "Windows" art exhibition, and reflections on the first weeks of the new government. [campaign id="3ca61beed4"]
What does home mean to you?
This Refugee Week comes after a period of extreme uncertainty and trauma for our clients. The need is greater than ever. At this critical time, Asylum Welcome has been offered a incredible match-funding opportunity by three local organisations. Your generous gift today will provide vital support to refugees in our Oxfordshire community - helping
Please help prevent refugees from falling into homelessness today
Our Sanctuary Hosting programme provides a crucial lifeline to people in urgent need in our community. Despite huge pressures, in 2023, we facilitated an almost 30% increase in people hosted compared to the previous year. This surge in demand can only be met thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Please support our spring
Asylum Welcome is always in my heart 💛
In our most recent newsletter, we bade a sad farewell to our brilliant Ukraine team, caught up on some amazing news from our client Salem, introduced an exciting new campaign initiative, and shared highlights from the One World Family Festival, among other things. [campaign id="7a6824388d"]
All I want for Christmas is my family
Each of our clients has their own hopes and dreams, whether it's reuniting with family, completing their education, or pursuing a career.Asylum Welcome's dream is to make Oxfordshire a welcoming and safe space for refugees and asylum seekers.Please support our winter appeal.[campaign id="4ecde20675"]
Asylum isn’t about being legal or illegal. It is about human rights.
In our latest newsletter, we reflect on a powerful annual supporters' meeting, the past two years of supporting Afghans, and a significant milestone for Sanctuary Hosting. Keep reading for more stories about the people we support, including a former client who is taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon... [campaign id="85f1c3bae8"]
A Year to Remember
Read our Annual Review for 2022-23 and hear from our clients as they share their experiences of Asylum Welcome's busiest year on record. [campaign id="17a99b9146"]
Putting compassion into action this Refugee Week
To mark Refugee Week, we wanted our clients to take the lead in narrating their experiences and how Asylum Welcome has helped them. Below, you will find powerful and hard-hitting stories of clients who have come from extraordinarily difficult circumstances, but who, thanks to your compassion, are now thriving here in Oxfordshire. Put your
I was stressing when I had to leave the hotel, but they gave me time to find somewhere
Welcome to our latest newsletter. We're celebrating the amazing work and spirit of Sanctuary Hosting, reflecting on the continued challenge of supporting Oxfordshire's asylum hotels, and looking ahead to the inaugural Oxford Sanctuary Fair. And there's a bittersweet moment as we share outgoing staff member Aiham's memories of his incredible Asylum Welcome journey... [campaign
