Speaking from Experience Asylum Rights Programme Leila Usmani –Engagement and Training Officer leila@dpia.org.uk and George, Volunteer Sanctuary Speaker
Asylum Rights Programme Money or payment problems Housing or Accommodation Problems Finding a Solicitor Physical or Mental Health Destitution Bullying, Discrimination or Hate Crime Immigration, Representation and Legal Advice Disputing your Age Forced Marriage, Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Volunteering Awareness Raising Advocacy Forums
Personal Experience of Welcome
Manifestations of ‘Welcome’ – Visual & Overt Welcome signs Translated documents Interpreters
Manifestations of Welcome – Practical & Hands on Fundraising Delivering English classes Direct induction mentor Providing access to resources
Manifestations of Welcome – Learning (& Sharing) Hold a workshop Add topics to the curriculum Hold an event for Refugee Week Create related displays Refugee week June 2018