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
The Board, staff and volunteers of Asylum Welcome are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our Patron, Dr Uwe Kitzinger CBE, who has passed away at the age of 95. Uwe was a true friend of Asylum Welcome, helping us from our early development to more recent times. He
By Heather McCulloch, Community Wellbeing Manager, West Oxfordshire District Council Asylum Welcome is part of a multi-agency group supporting guests at the asylum hotel in Witney. As a specialist in this field, Asylum Welcome is able to bring invaluable experience to the group. In return, the local charities and services
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.
