Resources for Arrivals: 1

Charities, community groups, faith organisations and social enterprises across Greater Manchester are committed to taking a collaborative approach to supporting all those fleeing persecution and adversely affected by their immigration status, including those impacted by the horrific events occurring in Afghanistan and Ukraine. We aim to provide ongoing support, resources, and information to arrivals, hosts and organisations across GM.

Since last year, we have been come together with VCSE organisations across #GreaterManchester in response to the Afghanistan and Ukrainian arrivals. We acknowledge these responses have differed. To find out more, Read our statement to find out more.

As the horrific events occurring in Afghanistan and Ukraine have unfurled, we began to share a weekly resources email to the organisations across GM to share information and resources for arrivals, hosts, and organisations who may be supporting refugees and asylum seekers. We then chose to compile all the information into one source to be publicly available. As a result, the resources on these pages are mostly related to the Afghanistan and Ukraine contexts – however, there are some links that may be applicable to all arrivals.

1: Introduction and Government information

2: Information for arrivals, hosts and organisations

Practical / physical resources

3: Suppport for Women, Families, LGBTQI+ communities and those at risk of sexual exploitation

4: Education, English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) and Employment

5: Housing

Bank Accounts

Legal Advice

6: Health

Mental Health and Wellbeing

7: Events and activities

8: Campaigning information for individuals and organisations

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Our work

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