By Nadia Kashoo, Asylum Welcome volunteer Eight years ago today (2nd September 2015), the body of two-year-old Alan Kurdi was found on a beach in Turkey. It was later revealed that Kurdi had drowned mere minutes into a dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea. The
By Zabiullah*. This piece originally appeared on Metro.co.uk at the link here. ‘You will be moved to the Bibby Stockholm, Portland.’ As soon as I read these words earlier this month in a letter addressed to me from the Home Office, I immediately began to panic. I had been
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"]
We firmly believe that barges and tents are not suitable or safe accommodation for asylum seekers. This cruelty does not represent us, and it is crucial for all of us who object to speak out now. At Asylum Welcome we believe that asylum seekers and refugees should have the right
Asylum Welcome is excited to announce a new appeal to combat digital exclusion, with the aim of collecting around 500 laptops, tablets and smartphones before Christmas. We are asking anyone who may have an old or unused device sitting redundant at home to kindly consider donating it to our Oxford office (Unit 7, Newtec
By Hari Reed, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator As the Illegal Migration Bill enters its final stages, now is your last chance to lobby your MP. What happened this week? The Illegal Migration Bill (IMB), the proposed legislation behind Sunak's pledge to 'Stop the Boats', is currently in the 'ping pong' stage of
By Emma Jones This Refugee Week, we are launching a film and podcast to spread the word... At Asylum Welcome, we are always eager to raise awareness about our work. The people we support often do not receive a fair hearing in the media, which is why it is
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
Reblogged from Active Oxfordshire With a shared goal of making Oxfordshire a more welcoming home for those who have moved here to escape from conflict, over 600 bikes have been donated, repaired, and given to refugees in Oxfordshire. How does Sanctuary Wheels work? Sanctuary Wheels is a fantastic example
By Almas Farzi ('Navid') Asylum Welcome’s Services Director responds to a new statement from Robert Jenrick, The Minister of State for Immigration. For nearly two years at Asylum Welcome and across the country, we have been fighting the injustice of the Nationality and Borders legislation created by the Home Office under
