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We are an organisation that aims to remove the obstacles to young refugees and asylum-seekers' education and well-being through mentoring, advocacy, and financial support. https://hopefortheyoung.org.uk/

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jan 2

We're Hope for the Young - a charity dedicated to empowering young refugees and asylum seekers to build brighter futures.🧡 Follow us to learn more about our work, hear inspiring stories, and find out how you can make a difference.

#HopeForTheYoung #RefugeeSupport #RefugeesWelcome

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · 1d

Young people seeking safety in the UK face huge barriers -language, trauma, interrupted schooling. A friendly face & community can change everything. 🧡

Hope brings us together. As one Mentor says, “I want to be part of the solution.”

Join us - become a Mentor or donate to support young refugees.

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · 9d

Two years ago, Sithmi joined our Mentoring Programme for study support.

Now, she is our very own Marketing & Comms Volunteer & also a Youth Ambassador, utilising her creativity and leadership skills to champion the voices of young people!

👉 Read her blog hopefortheyoung.org.uk/2025/09/29/s...

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · 17d

🚨In case you missed it, read our Impact Report, to discover how we support young people seeking sanctuary, like Jubril.

hopefortheyoung.org.uk/our-impact-s...

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our 2024/25 Impact Report is here 👏

What a year it has been at Hope for the Young. We’re proud to share the impact we’ve made and the incredible resilience of the young people that we support.

Read the full report hopefortheyoung.org.uk/our-impact-s...

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · Sep 8

Did you know that thousands of migrants are being forced to wait over ten years until they can permanently settle in the UK? And if this Government has their way, over a million more people will be trapped in this decade-long wait.

Spread the word. Share this video now.
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"The Government treats us like we're temporary"

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Sep 2

This brings us hope - doing what you can, with what you have.

We believe that we need to unite as a compassionate community to welcome young refugees and asylum seekers, showing solidarity, respect and humanity.

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our July Good News recap 👏

Highlights include our second Youth Ambassador day and celebrating one Volunteer Mentor who has now supported five young people with Hope for the Young.

See our full post ➡️https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQF7kroLsm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Aug 12

We join 200+ organisations to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests.

We must stand in unity rather than division. Hope rather than hate. @refugeestogether.bsky.social

#TogetherWithRefugees

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Press release: More than 200 organisations sign open letter in response to anti-refugee protests - Together With Refugees

Monday 11 August 2025 More than 200 refugee organisations, charities, trade unions and more have signed an open letter to party leaders (1) today (Monday 11 August 2025) condemning the anti-refugee pr...

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jul 23

Yosef* came to the UK from Ethiopia three years ago, to seek safety and protection.

He was matched with Helen, and they worked together to rebuild his confidence, overcome social anxiety, and support his educational pursuits.

✨Read their fully story below hopefortheyoung.org.uk/stories/yose...

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jul 21

We recently held our very first HftY LGBTQIA+ social group 🌈

The day consisted of a small group get-together, a picnic in the park, spending quality time getting to know each other, and getting crafty in time for the @prideinlondon.bsky.social parade!

#lgbtcommunity #RefugeesWelcome #pride

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jul 14

💭 Fancy taking on a challenge to support young people seeking safety?

We've partnered with Run for Charity to create an inclusive and accessible way for our community to take part in challenge events and raise vital funds for young people!

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 27

🗣 Imagine having to trust an interpreter who might misrepresent your truth.

These are realities faced by many young people we work with. This Pride, we’re standing in solidarity with every young person seeking a better life - with love, support, and community 🧡

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 27

💭 Imagine having to prove your sexuality or identity - when you’ve spent your whole life hiding it to stay safe.

🏠 Imagine trying to live authentically in accommodation where you’re not safe, or in a shared space that doesn’t respect your gender identity.

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 27

Happy Pride Month from Hope for the Young!

Pride is a beautiful time for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to come together, celebrate, and share love. As this special month draws to a close, we’re also taking a moment to reflect on what Pride means for young people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 20

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay 🌏

This year, there is an emphasis on standing alongside people forced to flee their homes through solidarity and meaningful action. We stand in solidarity with displaced people across the world today and every day.

*Khan is not pictured to protect their identity.

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 18

A mentoring pair share what they think their superpowers are in one of their sessions 🫶

Celebrate your superpower this @refugeeweek.bsky.social and every week.

#OurSuperpower #RefugeeWeek

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 16

It's #RefugeeWeek and we are celebrating #OurSuperpower 🧡

We believe our superpowers are connection and compassion, and the incredible young people that we work with!

Get involved with #RefugeeWeek and take a look at the list of events refugeeweek.org.uk/events/

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 13

We need a clear strategy, transparent timelines, and cross-sector partnerships to ensure that people seeking asylum aren't left in limbo.

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How will Rachel Reeves’s pledge to end asylum hotels work?

The government wants to end the use of asylum hotels by 2029

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 13

The Government must work alongside local authorities and organisations working in this sector to ensure that the people affected are at the heart of the decision-making process. 👇

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 13

However, without clear alternatives, this announcement only risks deepening instability for people seeking sanctuary.

Many young people that we work with are housed in hotels, and without a robust transition plan, will cause setbacks in education, mental health, and community integration. 👇

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 13

🚨We welcome news that in the budget announcement, the Government committed to ending the use of asylum hotels by 2029.

This is a positive step forward towards reducing the reliance on hotels, with awful living conditions and segregation from society further exacerbating mental health and trauma. 👇

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy Volunteers’ Week ✨

To every single volunteer at Hope for the Young, from the Volunteer Mentors working alongside young people, to the people behind the scenes supporting our organisation.

We appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this without you.

Thank you from the HftY team 🧡

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · Jun 4

Refugee Week 2025 is just around the corner. Celebrate the power of community from the 16th - 22nd June 2025!

Let's come together and celebrate Community as a Superpower, during Refugee Week and EVERY week✨

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Refugee Week 2025: Community As a Superpower

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Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · May 27

⏰REMINDER⏰

There is still time to apply for our Grants and Advocacy Programme, for courses starting or continuing in September 2025.

Scan the QR code or visit hopefortheyoung.org.uk/grants-and-a... for FAQs and further information!

Hope for the Young @hopefortheyoung.bsky.social · May 19

We are proud to have signed this open letter, standing alongside displaced individuals and fellow organisations, to build a fair and compassionate asylum system. 🧡

Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · May 16

We've coordinated an open letter to the Home Secretary, signed by over 100 refugee, migrant, and racial equality orgs urgently calling for a meeting.

We're urging the govt. to meaningfully engage with migrant communities & orgs like ours that represent them.

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Refugee charities demand meeting with Yvette Cooper after immigration crackdown

Exclusive: More than 100 charities and civil society groups call for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with home secretary after tough new immigration plans unveiled