Refugee Crisis
Refugee Crisis
The ongoing situation where people seek sanctuary and a better life in other countries has evoked conflicting responses from people. Some positive but some (especially in some quarters of the media) very negative.
In church communities and dioceses the overwhelming response has been ‘what can I do to help?’ This is as true of the Leeds diocese as of anywhere else. People want to reach out with compassion and help these people who have sacrificed so much and suffered so much.
The Commission does not directly work with refugees, though many Commission members are heavily involved in organisations that do, and it was instrumental in setting up one such organisation in the Leeds Diocese: St Monica’s Housing.
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The Medaille Trust
The Medaille Trust is a charity founded by groups of Religious congregations in 2006 to work against the evils of human trafficking in response to the plight of thousands of people who are being trafficked into the UK each year.
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Refugee Council
The Refugee Council champions the rights of refugees as well as providing practical types of support. They support refugees to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities and play a part in Britain.
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SVP Support Centre
In Leeds and Bradford the SVP centres undertake a lot of work with asylum seekers. They are always on the look out for new volunteers.
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Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network
Leeds Asylum Seekers Network (LASSN) is one organisation where people in the Leeds area could get involved. They operate a number of different projects.
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Leeds City of Sanctuary
Leeds is also a City of Sanctuary – part of a movement to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
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Positive Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
PAFRAS aims to end destitution, increase access to social justice and advocate for the rights of refugees and people seeking asylum in Leeds.
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Leeds Destitute Asylum Seekers Support
A newer charity working in Leeds is LEDAS – working to provide accommodation and support for destitute asylum seekers who have no recourse to public funds.
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Refugee Action Bradford
Refugee Action Bradford offers one to one support and group activities for refugee and asylum seekers families who live in Bradford.
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Bradford City of Sanctuary
Bradford is also a City of Sanctuary – part of a movement to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
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Support Kirklees
This organisation helps new refugees and asylum seekers in the Kirklees area. They provide hosting, Drop-ins, English classes and social activities.
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Wakefield City of Sanctuary
Wakefield is also a City of Sanctuary – part of a movement to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
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St Augustine’s Centre
In Halifax the St Augustine’s Centre offers many opportunities for volunteering to support asylum seekers and refugees.
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