Driving Change Locally
By Hari Reed, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator On 1st March, a group of 13 refugees and asylum seekers presented Anneliese Dodds MP with a bike lock. Why? First: it's useful. Second: we know she is supportive of Asylum Welcome's bike scheme. Third: we lock up our bikes to keep them safe. When we care about
Homes for Ukraine: Parting reflections from our team
Asylum Welcome's Ukraine Programme will be closing at the end of February 2024, approximately two years after its launch. This milestone provides a good opportunity for reflection on our journey… Parting thoughts from Christina Schmalenbach... The war against Ukraine came as a shock to all of us in Europe. And it generated a huge
Behind the headlines: the Rwanda Bill
On 17th January the Safety of Rwanda Bill passed in the House of Commons with no amendments. It will now go to the House of Lords for consideration. While this political skirmish is going on, our clients are stuck in limbo without knowing what is going to happen to them. The Safety of Rwanda Bill
Sonya’s story
The reality of war and refuge are experiences that many of us will never have to face. The least we can do is pay attention to those who have lived through them. We are honoured to share the testimony of Sonya, a Ukrainian student now living in Oxfordshire. My name is Sonya. I am from
Tomorrow: rally to keep Campsfield closed
The Coalition to Keep Campsfield Closed and Oxford University Student Action for Refugees have organised a demonstration at Langford Lane (OX5 1RE) at noon on Saturday 25th November. Demonstrators will line the entrance to Campsfield House, the former detention centre that the government plans to refurbish and reopen. Local campaigners are demanding that the Home
Can you give sanctuary this Christmas?
Sanctuary Hosting at Asylum Welcome links refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants who are at risk of homelessness with local hosts who can offer a spare room, rent-free, for a limited period. All placements are supported by our dedicated staff and volunteers. Punishing rules require newly recognised refugees to move on from asylum accommodation to
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