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LONDON CHURCHES REFUGEE FUND

London Churches Refugee Fund is committed to action and support aimed at:

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  • activating the generosity and hospitality of churches, community groups, other organisations and individuals

  • raising funds

  • supporting initiatives that directly respond to the needs of refused asylum seekers, such as night shelters, accommodation schemes, food distribution, refugee and asylum projects

  • raising awareness of the situation among churches and the general public

  • lobbying for change as part of this overall awareness-raising strategy

  • encouraging responses to inaccurate media stereotypes

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Why is the fund needed?

  • There are up to half a million asylum seekers in this country whose applications to remain have been refused

  • While a few are returned by our government, most are unable to return home

  • Many live in fear of being forcibly detained and deported

  • Many have fled torture but have not been believed by the authorities

  • Many have sold everything in order to escape

  • Most are depressed; they have escaped trauma only to experience rejection here

  • They are not entitled to work, or to benefits, housing, health care or legal representation

  • Families are living in stressful conditions with friends or on the streets

  • Many children arrive unaccompanied and risk deportation at eighteen

  • Many have been badly served by lawyers and translators

  • They are often forced into illegal exploitative labour, including prostitution

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"The majority rely on the help provided by voluntary organisations, refugee groups, friends and family to survive." (Amnesty)

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London Churches Refugee Fund

Mr D Bond

Treasurer

144 Ladywell Road

London  SE13 7HU

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Follow London Churches Refugee Fund on Twitter @LCR_Fund

www.help4refugees.co.uk

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