Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrant Workers

Put the kettle on for the rights of refugees on Sat 10 December Human Rights Day 2011.  The Refugee Council is encouraging people to consider hosting a RefuTEA party to commemorate refugees’ right to protection and raise funds to allow them to continue their life changing work protecting those who have fled war and persecution.
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/supportourwork.

Notre Dame Refugee Centre 5 Leicester Place off Leicester Square
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or goods can be left with the Parish at the weekend when there is no congestion charge.
Helps destitute asylum seekers with legal, health and general advice.
Urgently need men's clothes and baby clothes, nappies and toiletries.
You can also buy supermarket vouchers (Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys) from them so that refugees can have the cash to choose what they buy and where.
T: 020 7440 2660/1, E: drop-in@notredamerc.org.uk

Jesuit Refugee Service http://www.jrsuk.net
Also run Voucher Exchange scheme.

London Churches Refugee Network
Bringing together Christians working with refugees and asylum seekers in London.
Their aims are to:
• Provide a focus point on refugee facilities
• Influence leaders in London
• Inform members
• Bring together experiences and views
• Share best practice
• Link London with the national picture
• Coordinate church action
• Provide support and encouragement
For further information and to be added to an e-mailing list
contact Geoffrey Duncan, United Reformed Church
world.churchandsociety@urcthamesnorth.org.uk, T: 020 7799 5000
 

Last updated 1/12/11