Thanks to the Egg Factory in Hebden Bridge for a freezer and a vacuum cleaner. Also thanks to Nikki for all the clothes, shoes, a clock, a scooter, etc. All to be taken to Rochdale.
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Thanks to Helen, Lisa, Kate and Ben
Many thanks to Helen, Lisa and Kate for the Denby dinner set, children’s clothes, a guitar, etc. Delivering it all on Saturday. Also thanks to Ben for offering two large fields for the asylum seekers and refugees to use if they wish.
Thanks to LUSH Charity Pot
Many thanks to Lush Charity Pot for their grant to us. This is the second time they give us a grant and their contribution makes a big difference to what we can do.
Thanks to the Vegetarian Society
We are pleased to announce that we got a £200 grant from the Vegetarian Society for our event in May. This will pay for a Syrian vegetarian meal made in Yorkshire by Syrian refugees – see the video here: https://www.facebook.com/UNHCR/videos/10157476936608438/UzpfSTg2NDc1ODM5MzU4NDcxMToxNzY3Mzg5MzQzMzIxNjA3/
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One of our refugees used to be a successful tailor in Syria. Today he got an industrial sewing machine (pictured) – and a bed – from Reuse in Littleborough. Good we can help making such connections. We have taking another family to the Reuse shop for them to take what they need. We were given […]
Thanks
Many thanks to the unknown person who dated £200 to our project via our Localgiving.com page. Also thanks to the two people who sent us £10 and £50 by cheques and to everyone who pay monthly via Localgiving.com. We appreciate donations from the public not only because it shows support for our project but also […]
Thanks to Aviva
Refugee status to climate refugees?
Why climate migrants do not have refugee status A “The Economist explains” article delves into the thorny issue of why climate migrants have not been given official “refugee” status under international law. “On the surface, the problem is bureaucratic,’ the Economist says. “Environmental migrants are not covered by the 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the […]
Grants given to TWG
Two good news stories: 1. We received a grant from the Integration and Support Fund jointly set up by Calderdale Council and Community Foundation For Calderdale to support refugees and asylum seekers. Thanks to the grant from @Calderdalefound we can now offer more support to refugees and asylum seekers. #FoundationFunded 2. We also received a […]
Halifax visit postponed
On 3rd March we were supposed to take a large group of refugees to the industrial museum and the Piece Hall in Halifax – with lunch in between – but postponed it to next month due to the weather and the train strike. Luckily, the industrial museum, the restaurant and the Piece Hall have all […]