Age Assessment Update CARAS Head of Casework Molly Abraham (also a qualified social worker) wrote a series of tweets for Social Workers without Borders on some recent changes related to age assessment. CARAS supports many young people facing this aspect of the hostile environment. There have been a lot of changes regarding age […]
In the wake of the lockdowns and with continuing pandemic uncertainty, CARAS continues to need extra financial support. As a result, we are aiming for our largest ever target. We have already secured £10,000 from a funder and from wonderful CARAS supporters who have already pledged to double your donations. This is an amazing start, […]
CARAS AGM 2021 We held a fantastic AGM, welcoming 40 people to celebrate our past year. Thanks go to the whole of the CARAS community- group members, volunteers, trustees, donors and supporters, staff, and partner organisations. Together, we are unstoppable! Migrant Connections Festival We had a fun Saturday attending Migrant Connections Festival, where we […]
CARAS and Afghanistan – 3 Can you start a monthly donation to welcome Afghan refugees? CARAS staff have been heavily involved in networks supporting resettled Afghans in London. As yet, the majority are accommodated in ‘bridging hotels’ – temporary accommodation until longer-term housing can be offered. Support needs are high: many people […]
CARAS and Afghanistan – 2 What can we do about the crisis in Afghanistan? We have heard from many of you asking how to support people who have been caught in the unfolding crisis. CARAS has always been here for the Afghan refugee community and is currently supporting more than 100 people from […]
CARAS and Afghanistan Many of you have been in touch to share your concern about the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan, and have asked what else we can do together. Some of you will be thinking of individuals from Afghanistan who you have got to know well through your volunteering, and some of you […]
FESTIVAL OF LEARNING PRESIDENTS’ AWARD CEREMONY: “What an honour to be the winner of the Festival of Learning Presidents’ Award! I am so proud that CARAS learners, volunteers and staff have got this recognition for the work they have done in creating a programme that supports people to learn, practice, and grow in […]
Coronavirus Update – 03 We are very happy to have more and more opportunities to meet with people. We have a number of face to face activities happening outdoors every week- gardening has been a refuge for two groups, and we have young people enjoying a range of possibilities including cycling, running, football. […]