Press release from Worcestershire County Council
Syrian Refugee Resettlement: “Refugee Action has been selected as our preferred provider to deliver a Refugee Integration and Independence Service for Worcestershire. The service will support all adults, young people and children accepted by Worcestershire’s local authorities under the Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement (VPR) scheme. Subject to standstill* and agreement of final details the contract will commence at...
The UNHCR reports on our story
A great article by the UNHCR about our story so far: http://www.unhcr.org.uk/news-and-views/news-list/news-detail/article/a-town-called-malvern-the-long-road-to-welcome-refugees-in-worcestershire.html...
Local Job Opportunities with Refugee Action
Want to use your talents to help refugees? Take a look at the latest Refugee Action jobs in Worcestershire: http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/about/jobs_at_refugee_action...
Fundraising community meal
Sights, sounds and scents of traditional Syria were to be found in Malvern last Saturday night as ‘Malvern Welcomes’ hosted a fundraising community meal for 70 people at Lansdowne Church Hall. The evening was designed to be an enjoyable way for Malvern residents to continue to grow and foster an atmosphere of welcome for the refugee families once they arrive later this year. Scents of jasmine, rose petals and spices filled the air as...
People in Motion – collection sorting days
People in Motion has put in place regular collection and sorting days. The attached flyer provides details of items needed and assistance...
Training Day – Getting Ready
GETTING READY Welcoming Refugees into our Community Date: Saturday 4th June Time: 9.30 to 4.00pm Venue: St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green B45 8NR Speakers at this training event include: Professor Jenny Phillimore, Birmingham University: Who are our refugees? Forum : SUPPORTING THE NEW ARRIVALS with representatives of local service providers. The training day includes training workshops on befriending, fundraising...