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AMERA was founded to promote the development of pro bono legal aid for refugees in countries where such services are non-existent. AMERA-UK's role is to nurture emerging projects, ensure high standards of pro bono legal representation and to raise money for the growing network of pro bono refugee legal aid offices.
ACN is a charity which helps Christians who are suffering and who are threatened by persecution, oppression and poverty. Founded in 1947, the charity is now at work in at least 120 countries, offering the hope of Christ to the world.
ASIRT’s aims are: the provision of relief, including food parcels, cooked meals, child-care supplies, advocacy, legal representation and advice for asylum-seekers, refugees and their dependants in Birmingham and the West Midlands who are in condition of destitution, hardship and distress.
Asylum Justice is a charity which gives free legal advice to individuals and families who are seeking asylum and are unable to access legal aid. The charity is run wholly by volunteers, both lawyers and administrators, without any salaried staff.
The relief of those who are seeking refuge and are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. The advancement of the education of the public, and organisations (statutory and voluntary) to assist the inclusion of such inhabitants into the wider community
Asylum Welcome has been providing information and support for refugees, asylum seekers and immigration detainees in Oxfordshire for over ten years. We work with men and women, of all ages including young people who come here on their own, unaccompanied by adults.
Celebrating the achievements of those whose scientific exploration in Antarctica has led to a new understanding of our planet, and to honour those who have lost their lives. We aim is to inspire a broader interest in Antarctica, the fragility of our environment and the interdependence of our world.
The Camden Psychotherapy Unit (CPU) is a community based mental health organisation providing a free confidential psychoanalytic psychotherapy service to adults over 18 years old living in London. The organisation offers short term, long term, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and group therapy.
CASA IS A NORTH LONDON AGENCY THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALCOHOL & DRUGS PROBLEMS. WE HELP OUR CLIENTS TO BUILD UPON THEIR STRENGTHS AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, FREE FROM ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG MISUSE.
CAST was founded in 2009 by actor/director David Morrissey to provide creative opportunities to young people and their teachers in areas across the world damaged by conflict and disasters. Please visit http://www.creativeartstrust.org to see more of our work.
CFAB is a unique child and family social welfare charity that works to reunite children who have been seperated from their loved ones across international borders.
Citizens UK's goal is to build powerful communities who work together for the common good. We are the biggest community alliance in Britain, bringing together over 160 community groups with 250,000 citizens in our network. We work to end poverty, improve housing, and make London safer.
CARA assists university lecturers and researchers who are forced to become refugees in the UK. CARA helps them to re establish their lives and careers so that their specialist knowledge and abilities may continue to benefit humankind. In this, its 75th anniversary year CARA is assisting over 140 refugees through subsistance grants and practical support.
Giving refuge and suport to women and children fleeing domestic abuse
DIAL provides a free, confidential information and advice service on all issues affecting disabled people’s everyday lives, to enable and empower individuals to improve their quality of life.
Doctors of the World is an international humanitarian aid organisation which provides medical care to vulnerable populations who are in crisis situations or who are excluded from healthcare. This is thanks to medical and non-medical volunteers who give their time and expertise to help to make health a human right.
It helps to educate young people about the futility of violence in our streets. We produce education packs and resources to encourage positive and responsible behaviour among young adults.
We support disadvantaged women by providing them with support, skills and training and a dignified income. We help: - Victims of Human Trafficking - Victims of Domestic Violence - Women who have experienced social exclusion - Unemployed and low-skilled women - Victims of Forced Marriages
FilmAid International uses the power of film and video to reach the world's most vulnerable communities with messages that inspire them, address their critical shared needs, and effect social change.
Football Unites, Racism Divides believes that football, as the world’s most popular game, can help bring people together – people from different backgrounds, to play, watch and enjoy the game, and to break down barriers created by ignorance or prejudice.
The Female Prisoners Welfare Project (FPWP) / Hibiscus provides support for females of all ethnic origins and nationalities within the UK criminal justice system. The charity provides a practical, impartial and supportive service to women who have often suffered stigma, discrimination and abuse.
Freedom from Torture (formerly the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture) is a human rights organisation that exists to support survivors of torture and organised violence. We provide medical and social care, practical assistance, and psychological and physical therapy.
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit provides legal immigration, advice and representation. Many of the people they see are people who are seeking protection in the UK who are especially vulnerable, including women fleeing violence, separated children, and people who are destitute.
Haslar Visitors Group arranges for trained befrienders to visit asylum seekers in IRC Haslar (a prison where they can be kept indefinitely). It also helps asylum seekers living free in Portsmouth, providing advice, food, money and a social centre. Asylum seekers are not allowed to work and get, at best, 70% of British benefits. Some wait years while their cases are considered.
The Helen Bamber Foundation works with survivors of torture, human trafficking and other forms of extreme cruelty. We provide medical consultation, we care for survivors, and we represent survivors in human rights advocacy. We create a safe place where survivors can grow and heal.
One of the world's leading independent organisations dedicated to defending human rights. Human Rights Watch works relentlessly to expose violators and give voice to the oppressed. Its rigorous, objective investigations make HRW an indisputable source of information for journalists, policy-makers, and diplomats.
iceandfire explores human rights stories through performance. Through active involvement with human rights themes we creatively respond to key issues affecting our society and the world beyond.
INQUEST is a charity that provides a free independent advice service to bereaved people on contentious deaths and their investigation with a particular focus on deaths in custody.
International action for Iraqi Refugees (IAIR) is an independent charity based in London; registered with the Charity commission in April '08, working to alleviate pain and suffering of displaced Iraqis inside Iraq and neighbouring countries. It sponsors orphans and students school fees. Millions more need help. IAIR is independent, receives no help from any government. Run by volunteers.
The International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development and resettlement services for refugees and internally displaced persons. Working in over 25 countries, IRC delivers lifesaving emergency aid, rebuilds shattered communities, cares for war-traumatised children, rehabilitates health, water and sanitation systems, establishes schools, trains teachers, strengthens local organisations and supports civil society and good-governance initiatives.
International Teams reaches the most vulnerable people around the world with love and compassion, uplifting and empowering those people to live to their potential and to find and develop a relationship with God. In 200 locations there are 1200 mission workers are seeing communities transformed, one person at a time.
Jesuit Refugee Service UK accompanies, serves and advocates on behalf of asylum seekers from their first arrival until they are settled satisfactorily. We especially work with detained asylum seekers and destitute asylum seekers. This work then feeds into our campaigning and lobbying activities at a local, national and international level.
Provides professional social work and volunteer services for Jewish people in need throughout Scotland,supporting over 450 individuals and families. Registered Day Centre;clubs for active older people and adults with physical illnesses; Evening Drop-In Centre;Meals-on-Wheels;Outreach visiting.
Working in prisons, shelters, embassies and businesses, The KC is an educational charity, teaching a deep spiritual practice encompassing study and personal growth. Helps individuals of all backgrounds achieve their potential across all levels of society.
KSDP provides educational and other practical support to young Karenni refugees living in camps on the Thai/Burma border. Our motto is to 'help the Karenni to help themselves' and we provide education and support facilities to enable them to achieve this objective. Administrative costs are kept to a minimum with virtually 100% of our donations going to the Karenni .
We are a local mental health charity
KKF is a community organisation which helps refugee and asylum-seeking families rebuild their lives at the centre of the community. The foundation helps refugees overcome the challenges faced when arriving in the UK through various projects such as clubs, trips, mentoring, summer school and advocacy
LearnBurma is an educational charity dedicated to opening the eyes of a new generation to the situation in Burma, equipping young people with the skills and motivation to make a real difference to it.
Manchester menap the learning disability charity is not funded by National Mencap. We provide advocacy, and physical activities for people to socialise - keeping it local ! Please back us
Is a women’s counselling centre, we support disadvantaged women who are in emotional distress, by providing them with free group or individual counselling. The aim is to rebuild self-esteem&; self-confidence, equip women with the emotional strength to confront the difficulties they may face.
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees.
Medical Justice is a voluntary network of medics, lawyers, ex-detainees and others which challenges medical abuse in immigration detention and facilitates access to legal representation. Independent medics visit detainees and document their scars of torture and/or other medical conditions.
MicroAid provides opportunities for poor families to learn new family enterprise skills and earn more money for their families. Currently MicroAid Projects has registered more than 1,100 poor families and over 200 micro projects have been completed successfully. Reducing poverty one family at a time
Migrant Resource Centre works with migrants and refugees and in partnership with other agencies, to effect social justice and change, enabling migrants and refugees to fully participate in this society.
We at the Mo Farah Foundation are committed to providing aid to those most in need in the immediate short term and foreseeable future. The crisis facing the Horn of Africa is a recurring issue of which is very close to Mo’s heart and as a result he founded and created the Mo Farah Foundation.
The Movement for Reform Judaism (www.reformjudaism.org.uk) seeks to reach out to and engage with Jews ‘where they are’; to understand their Jewish needs and facilitate a wide range of continuing Jewish journeys. We support the 42 Reform synagogues across the UK and offer educational and social programming including activities for youth (more info: www.rsy-netzer.org.uk) and an initiative for young adults (more info: www.jeneration.org) . Reform Judaism offers authentic, pluralist Judaism, rooted in tradition yet in dialogue with modernity.
Is a Liverpool grown charity dedicated to promoting social inclusion. It helps people with a learning disability to make choices and move on with their lives. It seeks to create opportunities for disabled people to have their voices heard and opinions recognised through a person centred approach.
NKLC provides specialist legal advice & representation services across housing, welfare benefits, community care, education, immigration and employment law.
Ocean Stars helps children and families in Sri Lanka rebuild shattered lives. It helps with education projects in the east of the country. It has set up several sponsorship links with families in the UK. It has funded over 50 projects since it was set up in January 2005 after the Tsunami. To date Ocean Stars has raised over 60,000 to help poor communities in Sri Lanka.
Open Hands works with disadvantaged people and families, who come from varied backgrounds including addictions, domestic violence, homeless people, asylum seekers, refugees and prostitutes. From its Highfields Compassion Centre, Open Hands provides clothes, toys, furniture and food.
Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of dedicated people fighting poverty. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SCO 039042).
Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (PAFRAS) works with asylum seekers, refugees and local communities in Leeds and the surrounding areas. PAFRAS now works mainly with destitute asylum seekers who are homeless, without food or money and prevented from improving their situation. PAFRAS provides one-to-one support, food and other essential items.
Through holistic action, Partners Relief & Development demonstrates God’s love to children and communities made vulnerable by war in Burma. Emergency Relief - We provide temporary relief in times of crisis when lives are at risk due to oppression, war, or natural disaster. This includes the provision of basic essentials such as food, clothing, water, medicine, emergency medical assistance and shelter. Development - We are dedicated to providing long-term sustainable solutions to poverty. Included in our development work is assistance to those affected by war and now living in refugee camps and migrant communities along the Thai-Burma border. Additionally, we are involved with several health care initiatives, agricultural projects and animal husbandry as well as facilitating various training workshops and seminars. Advocacy - Through speaking, publishing, and other forms of advocacy, Partners is passionate about telling the world what is currently happening in Burma and mobilizing others to do the same. <p> *No refund policy – In regards to donations transferred through Just Giving, Partners Relief & Development UK currently operates a no refund policy. For more information please contact us at info@partnersworld.org.uk<mailto:info@partnersworld.org.uk> Many Thanks
Pathway Project provides services to women and children who suffer domestic abuse. We support them, with a range of services including refuge provision, floating support, children’s services, a 24 hour helpline, counseling, group therapy, Drop in centre services and training provision.
We provide advice and support to minority ethnic\refugee communities experiencing homelessness, destitution, poverty & discrimination. In 2010, we provided food & shelter for 356 destitute women, young people, disabled & elderly. We depend on the generosity of individuals to continue this vital work
RAY's original purpose was to raise awareness of the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and of the contribution they make to the local community. It now also provides a signposting and advocacy service, and runs a week-in drop in centre for refugees and asylum seekers in York.
This UK charity pays for projects in developing countries to do with education, alleviation of poverty, human rights and the environment organised by Projects Abroad (www.projects-abroad.net). All money received goes directly to nominated projects with no administration costs.
REDRESS is a human rights organisation based in London that works to combat torture and to support survivors. We take legal challenges on behalf of victims to help them seek remedies and to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted. Please visit our website for more information: www.redress.org
Refugee Action works in partnership with asylum seekers; empowering those people seeking sanctuary to rebuild their lives with dignity. We ensure that refugees have a voice; we campaign for their rights and lobby for change. Join us today and give dignity back to a refugee.
The Refugee Council is the leading independent charity working with refugees in the UK. We provide vital support and specialist care to enable them to rebuild their lives in safety. We speak out for the rights of refugees and challenge government policy, the media and hostile public attitudes.
<p> Refugee Survival Trust (RST) is a volunteer-led charity which makes grants to alleviate destitution experienced by asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland. In 2008 RST destitution grants helped keep 1158 asylum seekers and refugees, including 393 children, from destitution. We also work to tackle the causes of destitution, for example by lobbying the government to change their practices and policies. We depend upon the generosity of our supporters to continue this important work.<p>
RefugeeYouth exists to combat alienation and despair amongst young refugees by promoting opportunities for their development. Young people work together to create an environment of friendship and belonging in which they can inspire each other and gain strength and power through creative learning.
Refugee Youth Project is a voluntary organisation that works with community-based partners to provide support and activities for young refugees and asylum seekers. We aim to encourage refugee youth participation in project planning, implementation and evaluation. The organisation is run by a skilled and committed group of volunteers. We have projects in London, Lebanon and Nepal.
Sandblast is a London-based arts and human rights charity. It works with the Saharawis of Western Sahara, empowering them to tell their own story, promote their own culture and earn a living through the arts. The Saharawis have lived in refugee camps in Algeria ever since Morocco occupied their country, Western Sahara, in 1975.
To assist black and minority ethnic communities to overcome inequality, get out of poverty and social deprivation through advice and assistance. We also aims to assist members of the communities to become equal citizens through obtaining citizenship and nationality.
The Separated Child Foundation helps young refugees in the UK who have become separated from their parents and close family. It offers emotional, social and practical support to separated children and engages in educational activities to raise broader awareness of their needs.
Night Shelter
Skills for Developments objective is in the development of skills as a means of empowering disempowered people and alleviating poverty. We believe in grass root empowerment and that for any sustainable solution, the solution and resolution must originate from the community itself.
Solace is a charity which provides free counselling, psychotherapy and advocacy in the Yorkshire and Humber region to the survivors of persecution and exile, many of whom have been traumatised by torture, rape, the death or disappearance of loved ones and often combinations of all of these and other atrocities.
Southall Black Sisters was set up in 1979 to help black (Asian, African and Caribbean) women escape domestic violence. We provide advice, support and welfare services. We run campaigns to bring about changes in the social, religious, economic and cultural pressures that bring women to our door.
SWVG befriends and supports refugees and asylum seekers in the Southampton area
To work towards the elimination of racial discrimination, promote equal opportunities and to promote good relations between people from different groups in Somerset and North Somerset. This work is done through several dedicated projects to help and support individual from all racial groups.
STAR is the national network of student groups working to improve the lives of refugees in the UK. Our 5,000 members support refugees across the UK by volunteering eg at English classes, educating fellow students about refugees & campaigning for refugee rights. Find out more www.star-network.org.uk
SOPB is a small family run charity which incurs no administrative or travel costs. All money donated reaches Burmese people inside Burma, along its borders, or where Burmese refugees are resettled. It helps pay for health, shelter, food and education.
It supports people and their families carers in the local area with life limiting or terminal illness . This is by home visits, day care, hospital transport, equipment loan and bereavement support.
The Trust works to preserve the unique and endangered culture of Tibetan Buddhist monks in exile in India at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lamas, through a sponsorship programme, cultural tours of Europe and by raising funds to support them in their work and study.
Theatre Workshop Scotland makes real theatre & film for real lives, Working to involve people directly in the telling of their stories.
Tibet Relief Fund was set up to respond to the needs of Tibetan refugees, following the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1950. Today, we provide vital support to Tibetans in exile and inside Tibet, including emergency aid to newly-arrived refugees and education, healthcare and income-generating projects for the long-term. Tibet Relief Fund also runs a sponsorship programme to support children, university students, elderly people, monks and nuns. Please visit our website for more information: www.tibetrelieffund.co.uk, call 020 7272 1414 or email trf@tibetrelieffund.co.uk.
TIBET WATCH PROMOTES THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE TIBETAN PEOPLE BY MONITORING ABUSES OF TIBETAN PEOPLES' HUMAN RIGHTS, RESEARCH INTO HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES AFFECTING THE TIBETAN PEOPLE, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF TIBETAN PEOPLE AND RAISING AWARENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES AFFECTING THE TIBETAN PEOPLE.
It provides sustainable inclusion to disadvantaged communities,advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving their conditions of life
Tuesday's Child lends a helping hand to vulnerable children living in areas ravaged by war and social injustice around the world. Our projects promote the right of the child to: food and water, health, education, play and leisure, be safe, equal services for disabilities. We donate 100 percent of proceeds.
We preach uncompromising inspered and infallible word of God that have the ability to cmpletely change and trasnform the human race for intimate fellowship with God. He is your sure guide, who directs you and leads you in the path of God's destiny for your life.
Tyneside Vineyard (TV) is a vibrant church, with a passion to see people grow in relationship with Jesus. TV aims to practically provide for those in need in a professional and caring way, to give generously and treat people with love and respect through initiatives such as ‘Storehouse’ and missions
We support soup kitchen Ichlu Reim which serves daily hot lunches inhouse or home delivered to poor & elderly in Jerusalem, Holocaust survivors; to a local special needs school & a youth rehab programme. Open for Friday night, Shabbat day and Festival meals+regular grocery pack distribution.
Working globally to promote the mental, physical, sexual and emotional health of Pakistani men and women, to promote equal opportunities. To advance the education of Pakistani women.
Unipal aims to facilitate cultural and educational exchange with Palestinians by sending volunteers from the UK to lead English-language summer camps in Palestinian refugee camps in the West Bank and Lebanon. Unipal also brings Palestinian teachers of English over to the UK to study whilst living with host families.
Unity in the Community distributes free clothing to people in need. We aim to build stronger communities by bringing people together and we promote the re-use and recycling of clothing and household items
We are committed to raising aspirations and releasing potential of children and young people by supporting a team of Children's Workers, two Youth Centres, Out of School Clubs and a Community Cafe. Our intention is to build healthy communities that care for the young - body, mind and spirit.
Our Vauxhall Community Centre has been at the heart of child care provision since 1985 providing a lifeline for over 100 vulnerable families who desperately need our support to continue working or studying. Help us to maintain these services, Vauxhall Community Centre cannot exist without your help!
We provide practical help and emotional support to refugees and asylum seekers in a friendly, safe and welcoming environment
The Women's Resource Centre is a charity which supports women's organisations to be more effective and sustainable. We provide training, lobby government and work to ensure our members, who work in areas from domestic violence to rape crisis and maternity rights, have their voices heard.
The Xavier Project aims to provide education to Congolese refugee children who have fled to Uganda and Kenya and to offer hope and prospects for their communities. Please see www.xavierproject.co.uk or email info@xavierproject.co.uk We also operate under the name of 'Whinfield Charitable Trust'.
A Scottish Charity which delivers support services to over 1200 vulnerable people whose lives have been affected by homelessness. These include young people at risk, young as well as older, homeless people, asylum seekers & refugees.
A support group for Zimbabwean asylum-seekers and refugees in the UK. To promote the fundamental freedoms, human rights and welfare of all Zimbabweans regardless of political opinion, race, tribe, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation, particularly those currently in the United Kingdom, and with priority attention to those seeking asylum in the UK.
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