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🕊 One year after far-right groups threatened our office, our message remains the same: Oxford is a place of welcome. In this update, we reflect on the ongoing challenges asylum seekers face, the urgent support we aim to provide, and how you can help build a city of sanctuary in practice — plus key

🤝 This World Refugee Day, we’re celebrating the volunteers, donors and supporters who make Asylum Welcome a place of safety and solidarity. From helping children settle into school, to supporting new refugees through daunting paperwork, to offering a listening ear at our Welcome Desk — meet some of the people turning sanctuary into reality

🧡 Refugee Week returns from 16th–22nd June, celebrating the creativity, resilience and contributions of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year’s theme is "community as a superpower" — and there’s a packed programme of free events, including the Oxford Sanctuary Fair on Tuesday 17th June at Oxford Town Hall. Read on for the highlights.

👋 As he retires after five years as Director, Mark Goldring reflects on Asylum Welcome’s journey — from keeping services open during Covid to supporting Afghans, Ukrainians, and the 500+ asylum seekers currently in Oxfordshire. He shares why he’s chosen to leave a legacy gift in his Will and invites others to consider doing

🎨 Meet Hira, an asylum seeker in a Banbury hotel who turned her passion for art into a lifeline for others. Discover how a small grant from Asylum Welcome sparked connection, healing, and hope — and why your support is vital as demand for our services grows. [campaign id=c347caf5c8]

🌱 This spring, we're asking for your help to support refugees and asylum seekers, particularly those in asylum hotels facing significant challenges.  Your donation can help provide essential services, legal advice, and emotional support, transforming lives from despair to hope. 🌷

♀️ This International Women’s Day (and every day), we’re standing with women who have survived violence, trafficking, and displacement—providing safety, stability, and hope. Read on to learn how Asylum Welcome supports women at risk, from emergency accommodation to legal advice, and how your generosity can help. [campaign id=0b95b039fc]

🚍 From expanding support for pregnant women in asylum hotels to launching a free bus pass scheme, February’s update is full of practical steps making life easier for people seeking sanctuary. Read about Sanctuary Hosting’s most impactful year yet, new ways to offer a home to refugees, and how a client-led campaign is opening