Our Vision, Mission and Values
There are now over 80 million forcibly displaced people worldwide and more than 26 million are refugees, 40% of whom are children (UNHCR, 2021). Of these, 86% are hosted in developing countries. Public and political debate around refugee issues is complex and polarised. Meanwhile, the UK continues to create and intensify a ‘hostile environment’ for those seeking sanctuary. The need for Asylum Welcome is greater than ever.
During 2023, after extensive consultation with staff, clients, and volunteers, Asylum Welcome re-examined the wording of its Vision, Mission, and Values to express them more clearly.
Our vision
Asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants will feel welcomed, respected, empowered and included. They will be able to live in dignity, have hope for the future, exercise their rights, have their cases fairly considered, access services to meet their needs, and have opportunities to develop and share their talents.
Our mission
Asylum Welcome works to alleviate poverty, suffering and isolation among asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants in need of humanitarian assistance, who seek refuge in Oxfordshire. We do this through working collaboratively with people seeking sanctuary, providing services and opportunities, supporting people to access services provided by others, promoting independence and challenging the policies and practices that undermine people’s rights.
Our values
- Common humanity: we are all one people – part of a local and global community.
- Social justice: we believe in a fair, compassionate and inclusive society that provides rights and opportunities for all people.
- Voluntary action: we value volunteers who generously give their time to deliver services, and we seek to make this a rewarding and mutually beneficial experience.
Our Strategy 2024-2027
We are pleased to publish the new Asylum Welcome strategy for 2024-27.
The strategy aims to guide our work, our resource allocation, and our decision-making.