Praxis Community Projects A Human Rights & Social Justice agency working with vulnerable migrant and refugee communities since Our Mission: Being with displaced communities, listening and acting through our common humanity to create and nurture reconciliation, human rights and social justice. Pott Street Bethnal Green London E2 0EF

Who we are  29 year experience assisting newcomers to the UK  Rich understanding of how newcomers settle, their needs, contributions and the importance of English Language acquisition  Awareness of limitations of current provision  Reputation for high quality, innovative services

Who do we work with? New Residents and New Communities  Refugees and asylum seekers  Victims of trafficking, Undocumented and failed asylum seekers  Migrants- including A8 nationals

Types of activities  Advice and Guidance (drop-in, outreach and appointments)  Group work and action learning  Employment support, ESOL courses and customised training programmes  Community development: cultural affirmation, leadership development & capacity building  Influencing public policy  High quality Interpreting & translation service

Challenges facing our communities  No recourse to public funds  Experiences of homelessness and insecure housing  Lack of access to ESOL and the labour market  Lack of immigration advocacy  Increasing debt  Exploitation in the workplace  Health – late diagnoses

We facilitate the New Residents and Refugee Forum in East London  Innovative approach for voice & participation, consultation and inclusion  Tackles core themes : homelessness, health, education, employment  Follow up policy work

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