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 […]
By Hugh Mcdonnell Both here in the UK and internationally, 2015 has been a turbulent year with regard to migration issues. As such, we thought it worthwhile to reflect on some of the year’s events and developments in media coverage, government policy, and challenges to the status quo as it impacts on refugees and asylum seekers. […]
In the run up to the general election in May, the CARAS coffee morning team ran a voting workshop for beneficiaries.