Do you want to do more than simply post and share anti-racist content on social media? Are you unsure where to put your energy or resources? Do you struggle in crucial conversations about racism? Do you feel helpless, disengage, or remain silent when you encounter racism? As the Unlearning Racism Collective – a white-identified group […]
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Collection of Translated resources for Covid times from the Migrant Info Hub
Please see the updated Translated resources page on the Migrant Info Hub. This page shows translated information available on the following topics. Translation News and updates National Guidance Test and trace Face Coverings Health information Mental Wellbeing WHO’s coronavirus WhatsApp information service Using Technology Domestic Abuse Children and families School Benefits Housing Shopping and Socialising […]
A bundle of resources from Tudor Trust – focusing on orgs who want to re-open safely
This is an excerpt from a recent email from Tudor Trust that is too good not to share. Really helpful info here for any organisation thinking about how to prepare their buildings, offices, staff and volunteers for reopening Government advice on the safe use of multi-purpose community facilities: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-multi-purpose-community-facilities Advice sheet on returning to […]
A guide for migrants and asylum rights organisations about privacy settings – Privacy International
“This guide is for anyone concerned about their social media accounts being monitored by public authorities, but it’s especially targeted at people from minority and migrant communities who may be disproportionately affected by various forms of surveillance.” https://privacyinternational.org/act/migrants-asylum-rights-organisations-privacy-settings
Getting internet for people without access to broadband – some basic info
originally posted 27th April 2020 Domestic broadband Many people do not have access to broadband internet. Broadband installation generally requires you to be in a place of your own (ie renting/owning a place) to have a bank account (to set up a Direct Debit) to be creditworthy (successfully complete a credit check) to buy it […]
Video calls and mobile data
Originally posted 1st April 2020 As we all get used to new ways of working, video calls are the obvious solution. They’re fun accessible and immediate. They can really help people feel connected. However, we should also be aware that for volunteers and clients and those of us who don’t have broadband, this isn’t “free” […]
2nd March 2020 is the deadline for contributions to Welcome Pack for new asylum seekers in Leeds
You’ve got until 2nd March 2020 to add your contributions to the welcome pack for new asylum seekers who are living in Home Office Accommodation. As we’ve said before, Mears, the people responsible for providing it don’t need us to write it for them – but they are keen to hear suggestions about the kind […]
Resource of the Week: LawWorks – free legal advice to small not for profits helping refugees in the UK
LawWorks run a Not-for-Profits Programme, which focuses on providing assistance to small not-for-profit organisations who themselves have legal queries or issues. The Programme aims to help organisations working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people, including refugees and asylum seekers. They say: “As you will see from our website (https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-not-profits/free-legal-assistance), we are able to find free legal […]
The Leeds Migration Map – 2020 Update
The Leeds Migration Map – displays the spread and diversity of new and existing communities in Leeds at a local level. It exists to provide understanding of population changes and trends alongside wider contextual information to support the meeting of need for the diverse population of Leeds. The map is fully interactive and we hope […]
Resource of the week: Leeds Volunteers Handbook and Kitemark
At the last LMP Strategy Meeting there was a brief discussion of the Voluntary Action Leeds Volunteer kitemark and the excellent Volunteers Handbook If you’re interested in finding out more about the accreditation process, please see https://doinggoodleeds.org.uk/toolkits-and-kitemark.html and the document below
Resource of the week: financial help for asylum seeking and refugee students
Getting accepted onto a course can be hard enough, but the ongoing costs of being a student can be really high. The good souls at Worcester University put this document together, to help people find additional sources of income. If you know of someone attending University or Higher Ed, it may be worth them speaking […]
Help create a Welcome Pack for new Asylum Seekers in Leeds
Coming to a new place is hard. Finding the support and help you need can be even harder Leeds Migration Partnership have been asked to help create a welcome pack for new asylum seekers who are living in Home Office Accommodation. Mears, the people responsible for providing it don’t need us to write it for […]