Manuel Bravo Project are recruiting for a new Trustee! Manuel Bravo Project is a charitable organisation based in Leeds that aims to help asylum seekers who are unable to find adequate legal representation. Manuel Bravo Project are looking for individuals who are ambitious for our communities, with an ability to think creatively, willingness to speak […]
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Women’s Lives Leeds @ Oak House Friday 24th May
Women’s lives Leeds are providing a taster session on confidence and Self-esteem at the New Roots Women’s English conversation group. Come and take part. Find out about the Women’s Lives Leeds project and how you can get involved. Venue: 2nd Floor, Oak house 94 Park Lane, Leeds, LS1 3BB Time: 11.00am – 12.30pm
Free online Language Coaching from British Red Cross/ Chatterbox
via British Red Cross “Funded by the European Union, the AVAIL project is running various integration and advocacy initiatives in the UK, Ireland, Italy and Latvia. In the UK, this includes a collaboration between the British Red Cross and Chatterbox Languages. Through recognising the untapped talent and skills within the refugee community, this initiative aims […]
A free workshop for professionals and volunteers who work with young asylum seekers, from PAFRAS
What? A free workshop for professionals and volunteers who work with young asylum seekers. The workshop will aim to give participants: A brief overview of the asylum process in the UK An overview of young asylum seekers’ rights and entitlements in the UK How to support young people effectively engage with legal advice, what to […]
Dissertation Research – Views on Britishness
Connor Fish, a final year student at Sheffield Hallam University, is conducting a dissertation project looking into the views of Britishness across different communities within Yorkshire and wants to include the migrant communities of Leeds in his study. He’s conducting interviews across the next two weeks and wants people who are willing to be interviewed. […]
Winning the argument to keep families together, 1st May 2019 2.00 – 4.30pm (EVENT POSTPONED)
British Future and Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network invite you to a half-day workshop on: Winning the argument to keep families together, 2.00 – 4.30pm, 1st May 2019, Leeds venue. The workshop is for campaigners, advocates and any civil society groups communicating publicly on family migration, refugee family reunion and integration for families arriving in […]
Changes to fee regulations for University students with Humanitarian Protection
The Department for Education (England) has amended regulations about the fees status of people with Humanitarian Protection (HP). From 1 August 2019, new students who have been granted humanitarian protection status will no longer automatically be considered “home” students for fee purposes. Instead, students will have to complete an ordinary residence test to show they […]
Consultation on NHS Urgent Care Centres – make sure that migrant voices get heard
The local NHS proposes to build five new Urgent Care Centres around Leeds (to try and take the pressure off A&E departments). The idea is that the centres will act as walk-in services to treat minor injuries. We currently already know how important the Burmantofts Walk in Centre in Lincoln Green is to asylum seekers […]
Free Modern Slavery Awareness Workshop – 23rd April 2019 by Slave-Free Alliance: Part of Hope for Justice
This free training event is open to professionals and volunteers who work with vulnerable adults and children. When? Tue, 23 April 2019, 10:00 – 13:00 Where? LIFE Church Bradford, Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ Aims and Objectives: On completion of this workshop, delegates will be able to: Explains what modern slavery is and identify the […]
Migrants and Refugees in Education: A toolkit for teachers course, 1 April
This British Council course offered through Future Learn will be useful for anyone working with migrants and refugees in an educational context. The next run of the course starts on Monday 1 April and can be accessed here Migrants and Refugees in Education: a tool kit for teachers course link There is also a Facebook […]
Resource of the Week #66: Institute for Voluntary Action Research
Although they may not have the catchiest name, IVAR have developed an excellent website for small voluntary orgs who are thinking about Core funding Cross Sector working Strategy and Planning and Mergers If you work in the 3rd sector, this is the kind of thing you should be showing to your Management Committee or Board […]
Free Training from Solace regarding Refugees and Mental Health
FREE TRAINING FROM SOLACE Would you like to know more about how you can support refugees and asylum seekers who are struggling with mental health difficulties? Solace is offering free training for professionals working in Leeds to help them understand mental health difficulties that are experienced by many refugees and asylum seekers. You will learn […]