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Supporting refugees and asylum seekers to build independence and form community
The Refugee Befriending Program was founded in 2023 following a grant received from Camden Giving’s Equality Fund. This program aims to support refugees and asylum seekers to build independence and form community through creative events and workshops hosted at AIC.
Art Workshops with Engage Here
We facilitate monthly art classes to encourage creativity and connection for local community members with asylum seeking and rough sleeping backgrounds.
Workshops with Babylon Migrants Project
Through creative workshops, we collaborate with Babylon Migrants Project to provide a supportive space for young migrants aged 15-30 to build skills and foster a sense of belonging.
Following the government’s commitment to resettle refugees through a community-led sponsorship scheme, we launched West End Welcome in 2018 in partnership with Bloomsbury Baptist Church and the Westminster Quaker Meeting. Through West End Welcome, we have supported and sponsored refugees from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, helping them adjust to life in London.
Looking to volunteer?
Volunteers have the opportunity to connect with and support migrants in relational ways, while also offering essential help with coordinating and carrying out these workshops.
We specifically need volunteers to help at sessions, and we are looking for volunteers who can sponsor dinners that follow these events! To learn more about how you or your team can help, please contact us using the form below.
Looking to connect?
If you work for a charity or organisation that would like to learn more about our Refugee Befriending Program and potential ways to collaborate, please contact us and our Community Minister will be in touch.
We would love to connect and welcome you to become a part of our community.