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
By Mark Goldring, Director of Asylum Welcome As our politicians shout ever louder about stopping the boats and now seek even to deny proper legal consideration to people fleeing persecution and to those trafficked as victims of modern slavery, it’s worth reflecting on the lives of the more than 100,000
Welcome to our spring 2023 newsletter. Discover how we're making a difference by providing crucial humanitarian support to asylum seekers currently placed in hotels. Don't miss out on the chance to learn more about our outreach service and read the touching story written by one of our amazing clients Ibrahem. Join us
The government has made two announcements about refugees and asylum seekers this week. The first is the plan to move Afghan refugees, flown from Kabul following the Taliban takeover, most of whom have a close link to the UK, from the hotels that they have been living in for 18 months.
It was a proud moment for all at Asylum Welcome last night when Nasser, our Bike Project Coordinator, was honoured with a High Sheriff Award for 2022/23. The annual awards recognise individuals in the county of Oxfordshire who have made outstanding contributions to the communities in which they live and work.
Our response to the Home Secretary's "Illegal Migration Bill". The second reading of the government's highly controversial 'Illegal Migration Bill' is scheduled for this afternoon. As a group of charities who work with refugees from all backgrounds, we strongly believe that these proposals are not only immoral and illegal, but ultimately
Oxford's refugee youth football team would like to stand in solidarity with Gary Lineker and thank him for standing up for refugees. The Illegal Immigration Bill is 'beyond awful' and we respect Gary's courage to express and stand by his views. He is a role model both on and
Our response to the Home Secretary's "Illegal Migration Bill". As a proud asylum-supporting organisation, located in a city of sanctuary, we share the moral outrage that will be felt by people of compassion in Oxfordshire and beyond, as they learn of this government’s latest attack on the system of international
Asylum Welcome is supporting a growing number of asylum seekers in temporary hotel accommodation in Oxfordshire. These hotels have been visited by far-right activists, who have filmed asylum seekers, advertised the location of the hotels, and made them feel unwelcome. As Friday's disgraceful attack on asylum accommodation in Knowsley shows, the nature of hotel
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2023. Here we reflect on the idea of welcome and the challenges of supporting newly arrived asylum seekers in Oxfordshire hotels, as well as celebrating the success of our Sanctuary Wheels project. And we have an unusual request: can you help us find a warehouse? [campaign id="eefefd41fd"]
