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
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raising funds
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supporting initiatives that directly respond to the needs of refused asylum seekers, such as night shelters, accommodation schemes, food distribution, refugee and asylum projects
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raising awareness of the situation among churches and the general public
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lobbying for change as part of this overall awareness-raising strategy
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encouraging responses to inaccurate media stereotypes
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Why is the fund needed?
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There are up to half a million asylum seekers in this country whose applications to remain have been refused
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While a few are returned by our government, most are unable to return home
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Many live in fear of being forcibly detained and deported
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Many have fled torture but have not been believed by the authorities
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Many have sold everything in order to escape
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Most are depressed; they have escaped trauma only to experience rejection here
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They are not entitled to work, or to benefits, housing, health care or legal representation
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Families are living in stressful conditions with friends or on the streets
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Many children arrive unaccompanied and risk deportation at eighteen
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Many have been badly served by lawyers and translators
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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
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