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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 8h

Volunteer Angie reports: “Lots of visitors at playgroup today with some older new arrivals who immediately made friends with other children, including our newest member who is only 2 months old. It was wonderful to see the other mums welcoming and supporting each other.”

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 1d

Our volunteer delivered bedding and towels to a woman and her two children who have just moved into temporary accommodation after being granted leave to remain who said ‘We are delighted to be starting this new phase of our lives and grateful for HWR support’.

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 6d

More good with #GOODSFORGOODuk - such a wonderful partnership that makes such a difference. Read more about working together to provide rucksacks and stationery to those in need at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/more-go... - with our thanks to everyone involved.

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 8d

Yummy! One of our #refugee partners has been volunteering to cook a nutritious lunch every week at a local community hub. The lunch is available for everyone in the whole local community. Thank you so much! Read more at hertswelcomes.org.uk/.../voluntee.... #refugeesgivingback

lunch cooked by refugee for the community

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 9d

"I am happy that you did not abandon me." Today we hear from a delightful family who we supported with this equipment for their new born from #AlternativesWatford. The parents started English classes with us on day 1 of their arrival. Read more at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro...

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 10d

Let's hear from this asylum seeker who is volunteering helping others learn English: "It’s a powerful path to becoming a meaningful part of this society, to truly belong and contribute to the community that has welcomed me" @hopenothate.org.uk @govolherts #refugeesvolunteering

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 13d

Can you spare an hour a week to help refugees in the #Borehamwood and #Hertsmere area? Here are Annabel and Birim at the @communities1st.bsky.social volunteer fair in Borehamwood – they would love to hear from you. Do get in touch via @[email protected].

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to all our volunteers, including those who help with the bike scheme to give essential means of transport for #refugee children getting to school. #refugeeswelcome To help contact [email protected]

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 15d

Today meet Rozina and her befriender Julia. The children are settling in well, as you can see by these certificates. Rozina says of Julia, “she is very nice and very friendly.” To join our team contact [email protected] #RefugeesWelcome #kindness #refugeestories

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 16d

Today we hear from an asylum teacher about volunteering: "I've had a very good experience volunteering as an English teacher because I'm helping people"
@refugeecouncil.bsky.social #refugeesvolunteering #asylumseekersvolunteering

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 17d

www.rescue.org/uk/article/w...

Why we don’t use the term 'illegal migration’ when discussing Channel crossings | The IRC

Refugees often find themselves caught in a war of words, with terms like 'illegal immigrants' or 'illegal migrants' used in politics and media. But why do we not use the word 'illegal' to describe ref...

www.rescue.org

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · 27d

Are you good with numbers and want to help refugees?
We would love to hear from you: [email protected]
#rememberacharityweek @GoVolHerts @RefugeeTogether

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 9

"I loved volunteering! I had an amazing time with everyone around me" Read what our young refugee volunteers say about volunteering over the summer: www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/refugees-giv... #refugeesgivingback #hopenothate #refugeeswelcome #compassion

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 8

Marianne is the author of #ForcedToFlee which shows the trauma undergone by asylum seekers as they seek sanctuary here. Getting to know and understand the asylum seekers and what brought them here has led to a warm friendship and mutual respect as you can see here.

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 8

Marianne has helped so many people - and the refugees and asylum seekers were so happy to be able to show their thanks and appreciation.”

#hopenothate #compassion #RefugeesWelcome

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our volunteer Alison sent this lovely message: “Home made cake and joyful multi-lingual renditions of Happy Birthday from our refugee friends made volunteer Marianne’s 80th birthday very special.

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 5

Herts Welcomes Refugees have had 7 donations in the last 30 days, thanks to supporters lusing #easyfundraising when making online purchases! It's never too late to sign up if you haven't already - join.easyfundraising.org.uk

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 4

Update from Tomasz: 'Last month I finished my third annual cycling fundraiser — 183 miles (nearly 300km) from St Albans to Brighton and back — in support of young refugees in Hertfordshire. I’m so grateful to everyone who contributed.‘
There is still time to donate: www.gofundme.com/f/183-miles-...

Donate to 183 Miles for Young Refugees in St Albans! ‍, organized by Tomasz Glinski

This summer, I’m getting back on the saddle for my third annual cycling fu… Tomasz Glinski needs your support for 183 Miles for Young Refugees in St Albans! ‍

www.gofundme.com

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 3

As the busy summer comes to an end, volunteers Sue and Alison share thanks to the young asylum seeker and refugee volunteers who helped keep our playroom happy and peaceful throughout the school holidays…
“To the amazing team of young volunteers - THANK YOU 🎉 we couldn’t have done it without you"

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 2

Operation tidy-up: when our fantastic local hub asked Herts Welcomes Refugees for volunteers to spend a few days sprucing up their grounds, refugees and asylum seekers couldn't wait to don their hi-vis jackets and get stuck in. Here they are - keen to work and give back to our community.

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Sep 1

Helping restore dignity to asylum seekers waiting for their claims to be heard. We were delighted to hear that a local barber, #PicassoCutandCoffee has again sent their team to a local asylum centre and cut the hair of 30 asylum seekers. Such a simple gift that makes such a difference.

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Aug 28

Refugees are more than just numbers, they’re people with dreams, hopes and ambitions who are fleeing impossible circumstances.... see rescue.org/uk/article/1... #internationalrescuecommitte @refugeecouncil.bsky.social
@zoejardiniere.bsky.social

11 myths and misconceptions about refugees debunked | The IRC

Why do refugees cross the Channel? What benefits do refugees get? How many refugees are in the UK? It's crucial to separate fact from fiction when discussing refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

rescue.org

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Aug 27

In the face of hateful rhetoric we wanted to share this lovely story about a gift for Dania: www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/.../a-gift-f.... @refugeestogether.bsky.social @chooselovedmdr.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk @safepassageintl.bsky.social #hopenothate #compassion

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Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our report has found that young male asylum seekers arriving in Hertfordshire fled their homeland because of ill treatment and fear of persecution.. read the truth behind the rhetoric at hertswelcomes.org.uk/forced-to-fl...
#ForcedToFlee

Forced to Flee

hertswelcomes.org.uk

Herts Welcomes Refugees @hertswelcomes.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks to the local #Broxbourne and #Cheshunt community who donated paints and paper we were able to provide a therapeutic painting session for 40+ budding artists.
A huge thank you to all.

These families deserve our compassion.
They did not choose where they were housed.

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