Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees

A community sponsorship group from South East London resettling refugee families in the area. Contact us at [email protected].

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

Lovely meeting prospective volunteers this evening. Small, significant steps towards reviving our work with new people and a new scheme: “Communities for Afghans”. Grateful to Abigail our @LambethCitizens organiser for coming to support.

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

We’re hosting a meeting for prospective volunteers and anyone else interested to learn more about #CommunitySponsorship “Families for Afghans” scheme tomorrow: 16 July // 7-8:30pm // Station Hall (above Herne Hill Station).
All welcome from any part of S London.

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

We are delighted @helenhayes_ has been re-elected as our MP. From day 1, now 7 years ago, Helen has supported our work of #CommunitySponsorship, speaking at events, representing us in Parliament. We look forward to continuing our work with her passion and support for refugees.

[Helen Hayes 💙🌹 @helenhayes_]

It is an honour & privilege to be re-elected as MP for Dulwich and West Norwood

Thank you to everyone who put your trust in me. I’ll never take it for granted.

I’ll work hard every day for all our communities, this time with a Labour government who will be on our side! ❤️ 🌹

[Freedom from Torture🧡 @FreefromTorture]

Over 80% of the UK agrees:

No matter where we’re from, we all deserve to have a safe place to call home

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

We are proud members of @SLondonCitizens. Last night’s @CitizensUK general election assembly reminded us while our direct work is #CommunitySponsorship, in seeking justice for one refugee family, we seek justice for all refugees and our fellow citizens.

[James Asfa @JamesAsfa]

Beautiful reflection on organising and solidarity from Grace Akinyemi at last night’s @CitizensUK general election assembly

“Some of these issues will directly affect our own lives, for the other issues, we care because our neighbour’s struggle is our struggle.”

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

@DeepakSardiwal_ @Rae_Griffiths @LeFrog_Grodan Grateful to you for sharing your experiences as a founding member and the impact on your work as Councillor.

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

This @RefugeeWeek we are celebrating with a Community Event on Tuesday 18th June, Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane SE24 9HU. 7pm food 7.30pm start. With @DeepakSardiwal_ @SponsorRefugee @Rae_Griffiths and music from Milad Yousofi. Celebration, story, call to action.

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

Have you booked your ticket to our @RefugeeWeek event? 18/6 Herne Hill Baptist Church, SE24 9HU 7pm. Food, music, stories, action. We want to welcome an Afghan family via “Communities for Afghans” We can’t do it without new members. Come and hear more! https://t.co/jwV2l5GaIG

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

Register here https://t.co/WTfxgDJnE3

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

Join us on 18th June in Herne Hill to celebrate our welcoming community. We are looking for people to take forward our #communitysponsorship work and welcome an Afghan family. Food, music, stories, action! All part of @RefugeeWeek “Our Home”. Register via link in bio.

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

@helenhayes_ @AlfDubs @PickwellFounder @salvationarmyuk @CharisRefugees @SponsorRefugee @Holywood_Shared @Faizaneislamweb @UNHCRUK We were extremely proud to have you mention our work Helen. It’s been so important to have you as a champion of #CommunitySponsorship

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

In case you’re wondering what we do…⬇️

[Sponsor Refugees @SponsorRefugee]

We've been a little quiet on here of late - so here's a quick 101 on the background of Community Sponsorship at Citizens UK.

Taking you back to the start of Sponsor Refugees...

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

As we face the grim reality of supporting refugee families in UK via Community Sponsorship in finding a home once the 2yr commitment from their original landlord expires, we will join @CitizensUK at this Housing Summit. We need affordable, social housing. Join us!

[Rachel @Rae_Griffiths]

I'm attending a @theactionnet event: London Citizens Housing & Homelessness Issues Workshop. RSVP here: https://t.co/Aw6nNXyXvT

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

One of our founding members @HarrietLamb_ celebrating the work of @WRAP_UK. Harriet was recently appointed their CEO. Her heart and actions for justice are infectious and we’re proud to be on Harriet’s team!

[Harriet Lamb @HarrietLamb_]

Ok, OK, ⁦@dhnnjyn⁩ ⁦@ClareLissaman⁩ ⁦@StitchedUpUK⁩ - Ending fast fashion & promoting pre-loved is such a priority for ⁦@WRAP_UK⁩ that I’ll just have to spend more time in charity shops finding treats like my coat here from ⁦@oxfamgb⁩ in Herne Hill.

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

@JamesAsfa @SouthwarkCitz @NDSouthwark Great work!

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

Grateful for @helenhayes_ championing our work from day 1 in 2017. And tonight for voting against the #IllegalMigrationBill

[Helen Hayes 💙🌹 @helenhayes_]

I'm proud of all who work to support refugees & asylum seekers in Dulwich & West Norwood including @HHWR_ @SouthwarkAsylum & our councils, both Boroughs of Sanctuary

I'll vote against the #IllegalMigrationBill tonight, described by @JustinWelby as 'cruelty without purpose'

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

Members of our group will be in Parliament Square this evening.

[Zoe Gardner @ZoeJardiniere]

Getting all the vibes that tonight's protest is going to be... Big. 👀

Don't miss it. This is our chance to tell MPs what we think of their horrific abandonment of principle and decency! 💪💪

6pm today - See you at Parliament Square!

#StopTheBill #RefugeesWelcome #GaryWasRight

[Herne Hill Welcomes Refugees @HHWR_]

We are attending this webinar hosted by @CityofSanctuary to become more aware of what is happening on our doorstep. It also fuels our work with @LambethCitizens migrant justice team. Our fellow members support people in hotels so it’s important to understand & support their work

[Rachel @Rae_Griffiths]

I've signed up to this webinar hosted by @CityofSanctuary Supporting People Housed in Hotels https://t.co/PYa09HT4Id

[Helen Hayes 💙🌹 @helenhayes_]

The Home Secretary stops talking before she has to admit that the only way a teenager fleeing war & persecution to join family in the UK can get here is by getting into a small boat & risking their life

This is the reality of the closing down of safe legal routes. It is shameful

[Pickwell Foundation @PickwellFounder]

FINALLY someone is saying this out loud and we are hearing the reality of the great myth of #safeandlegal routes being available - as if it is a choice that is disregarded by ‘illegal immigrants’ who prefer to risk their lives to come here.