The new EU Pact is part of a wider pattern we all need to be aware of. The Pact comes at a time when politics across Europe is shifting to the right, with increasing calls for tighter borders and tougher migration policies. Research shows that support for...
The new EU pact is changing how Europe approaches the refugee crisis. It’s a big topic, so I wanted to share a quick overview of what it means for refugees across Europe, and our partners who support them. The new EU Pact in 30 seconds The new rules introduce: 📄...
Ten years of helping refugee mothers, and no end in sight. *Trigger warning: rape and childbirth* Ten years ago, Sally Hyman went to Greece for a month to volunteer in a refugee camp of 700+. There were no NGOs there yet, just a handful of volunteers trying to hold...
For refugees in the UK (and abroad) family reunion is not a luxury; it is a lifeline. It enables healing, stability, and the chance to move forward after trauma. Public narratives often focus on the arrival of single males with hostility, so it’s more important than...
Have you ever tried asking for help in a language you don’t understand? It’s a struggle most of us rarely think about. But imagine for a moment that you’ve just arrived in a new country. You don’t speak the language and you need to ask for help. All the processes are...
When we think of Ramadan we think of happy families, lots of delicious food, new clothing, an atmosphere of gratitude, sharing, and, most importantly, giving. But spare a thought for people living as refugees and asylum seekers during this Holy time. For them,...
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