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Micro Rainbow (for LGBTI People Seeking Asylum)
Micro Rainbow is a CIC committed to empowering LBGTI asylum seekers and refugees to access services, live safely and participate in opportunities. We can provide: Housing – Safe, temporary accommodation for LGBTI people seeking asylum when their living situation puts them at risk of harm and prejudice. Social inclusion – Group activities, including events, exclusively […]
New Roots January 2020 Timetable and Flyers
“The New Roots project is part-funded through the European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Making management of migration flows more efficient across the European Union”
Resource of the Week: Support to Asylum Seekers, Refugees and other Migrants over Christmas 2019
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support – Migrant Help telephone advice and guidance for asylum support, and repairs issues is now open 24/7. Meeting Point are running a drop-in 15:00-18:00 on Monday 23rd and Monday 30th December focussed on providing food provision and a warm, friendly social space for refugees and asylum seekers. PAFRAS Christmas Party is happening on […]
Employability support for refugees from PATH Yorkshire
We support to refugees through: “Get Into Work” 4 week employability course* – up to 40 places available for courses in January. Training courses and workshops* One to one employability support at the PATH Yorkshire Wednesday drop in at. Group visits* to organisations offering employment or volunteering Supported work placements* to build workplace confidence and […]
New Roots December Timetable
Please see the New Roots timetable for December. The New Roots project is part-funded through the European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Making management of migration flows more efficient across the European Union.
New Roots Social Integration Activities – Explore Leeds & Fit for fun
Refugee Council has arranged the following activities for Refugees. Explore Leeds – 7th November 2019 11.30am, Free Trip on Water taxi, 40 minute canal walk & tour around Armley Industrial Museum Meet at Greggs at Leeds City Bus Station Fit for fun – Free Exercise group for Refugee Women. On Wednesdays starting 6th November 2019. […]
New Roots November Timetable
Please see the New Roots timetable for November. The New Roots project is part-funded through the European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Making management of migration flows more efficient across the European Union.
Employability support for Refugees – PATH Yorkshire
The New Roots Team at PATH Yorkshire offer a number of services for refugees with the right to work in the UK to help step towards future employment. This includes a weekly employability drop in on Wednesdays from 12noon to 2.30pm at the PATH offices in Chapel Allerton (29 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PD) Individuals […]
Changes to the New Roots Project
Due to Refugee Council moving offices, the weekly New Roots drop in for refugees will no longer take place at Oak House on a Thursday morning from 10am – 1pm (last drop in 26/09). Clients needing support (see flyer) should access New Roots via the RETAS drop in every Friday morning from 09.30 – 12.00. […]
UPDATE: Timetable for Leeds Refugee Forum Sep – Dec 2019
Straight up, who wouldn’t want to go to a a session called “Women Arise”? And not just because it reminds us of the great Maya Angelou. Excellent agenda as always @leedsRF
A new FGM Clinic for Leeds – delivered by Touchstone and LTHT
An FGM clinic was launched a couple of weeks ago. This is a joint clinic with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and Touchstone and offers support for people who have physical and/or psychological health issues as a result of FGM.