ARTFitzrovia is a unique spot for refugee artists looking for a space to express themselves. We spoke to ARTFitzrovia’s organizer Jake Evans talks about what makes it a welcome space for all of London’s most vulnerable to come together. Continue reading
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Interview with Asylum Seeker from Sri Lanka
https://soundcloud.com/niall-fitzmaurice/interview-with-mathan-nathan Mathan Nathan is an Asylum Seeker originally from Sri Lanka. He is a member of Tamil Solidarity and has engaged in demonstrations and protests against the war crimes committed by the government in Sri Lanka. He is now a refugee and is currently seeking asylum in the UK. Continue reading
Bike project going from strength to strength
A project to give refugees and migrants free bikes and bike repairs in Stockwell is going from strength to strength. This is one of the many projects, including The Bike Project, to help refugees get around the capital. We went to speak to volunteers Jonathan and Luke this bank holiday weekend to find out about … Continue reading
New North London Synagogue Refugee Drop in Centre Collection Day
We went down and spent the afternoon with the volunteers at a local synagogue run refugee charity called: New North London Synagogue Drop-In Centre. Taking place the first Sunday of the month, volunteer: David Solomons talks us through what happens on the day and what happens in preparation before. Continue reading
Interview with Jem Stein, founder of The Bike Project
Great interview with Jem Stein, founder of The Bike Project. He talks about funding, how he got into working with refugees, his rationale for giving away bikes to asylum seekers and much more! He’s the guy second from the left! Give it a listen! Photos by Refugees London Continue reading
How Islington Centre Helps Asylum Seekers
Home Is Where The Art Is
Cafe Art volunteer Laura Elliott spoke to us exclusively about what makes self-expression through art so important to the homeless and asylum communities. She says events like this are a chance for all of us in the city to connect to one another. Today Cafe Art finishes its week long art exhibit titled Home is … Continue reading
How one local centre for refugees is raising money
The Islington Centre need more volunteers and more funds and organised a Christmas Fayre. We went down to have a look. Continue reading