Action Asylum

We connect asylum seekers with local communities, volunteering together to improve neighbourhoods and the environment. Better mental health and cohesion 🌱

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

We're stepping away from X, since it no longer feels like the right space for the work we do - bringing people together and taking action for nature.
Thanks to everyone who's supported us here. You can keep up to date with us over on Instagram: action.asylum

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

https://t.co/6TqJdUAQxh

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

We're stepping away from X, since it no longer feels like the right space for the work we do - bringing people together and taking action for nature.
Thanks to everyone who's supported us here. You can keep up to date with us over on Instagram: action.asylum

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

Proud to see our Leeds volunteers featured in @WLDispatch ! They've been part of the story at Kirkstall Valley Farm this summer – harvesting onions, potatoes, pumpkins and winter squash, bringing energy to this brilliant community project. 🎃
#Leeds #CommunityFarm

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

One year after the far-right riots, a new story is being told.

Lord Randall writes in @BigIssue about how Action Asylum volunteers responded by picking up tools, planting trees, and building trust together.

Read it online + in print.

#OneYearOn #RefugeesWelcome

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

A conclusion from our independent evaluation: Volunteering changes public perceptions.
Side-by-side work breaks down barriers, sparking understanding as volunteers and refugees share stories. To one staff member it was like opening a window onto a new world. Link in bio for more.

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

We're sharing more conclusions from the independent report led by Dr. Chris Stone (University of Nottingham):
@action.asylum https://t.co/LEf92AVQ9n

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

The evaluation of Action Asylum by Dr. Chris Stone concluded that  Volunteering builds social cohesion—fostering connection & shared purpose.🤝

“Working and walking side by side takes away so much tension, leading to more personal and immediate discussions.”

More on our website

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is purpose.
When people volunteer with Action Asylum, they gain more than skills — they rediscover confidence, identity and hope.
Let’s celebrate the power of people volunteering together.🧡
#RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #OurSuperpower

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

At Action Asylum, we love taking part in green volunteering opportunities! We are in a climate emergency and everyone must be included in the response. That's why we have been planting thousands of trees, cleaning beaches, and helping with habitat restoration all across the UK!

[The Climate Coalition @TheCCoalition]

🎉 Great Big Green Week is HERE! 🎉

It’s time to come together and take part in community action for climate and nature by attending an event or sharing a picture of a place you love and want to protect!

Tell us what event you're most excited for in the comments🔽

https://t.co/qjNDE3HJ8L

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

🎉 We're thrilled to announce Dr. Chris Stone's independent evaluation of Action Asylum! 🎉

It confirms that empowering asylum seekers through volunteering transforms communities.

📄 Explore the findings here:
https://t.co/Vu7plcsLsr

🙏 Thanks to @FundTnl

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Mohammad Abdullah 🌟
Mohammad’s been with us since July 2024 and now leads our new Coventry gardening project.
“I love breathing fresh air and planting things. This is very healthy for us, and it is helping grow vegetables for the people who need it.” 🌱

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek the theme is community 💚 Over 2,300 #ActionAsylum volunteers have given 57,000+ hours to community projects—which our recent report has found combats loneliness and improves wellbeing. Join us to celebrate the power of coming together!🌱🤝

[Emma Leaper @EmmaLeaper]

Thanks for hosting me @action_asylum Coventry today! Carmen Pop and the amazing volunteer team 🤩👍
Health Champions and Community Garden project are thriving! 👏
#actionasylum #nationalproject #volunteering #asylumseekers #RefugeesWelcome
@CRMCCov

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 💜

This year is all about community - coming together for mental health. 🤝

Get involved by sharing your positive community stories #ThisIsMyCommunity

Find out more about the week: https://t.co/dRTQil997e

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

🌍🧹Our #ActionAsylum teams in Stockton-on-Tees, Liverpool & Wakefield joined the #GreatBritishSpringClean!

Thanks to all volunteers & partners—every hand makes a difference! 💚
#CommunityInAction #RefugeesWelcome #ClimateAction

[Oasis Cardiff 🧡 @OasisCDF]

Our volunteers braved the muddy conditions last Friday & planted 700 trees with @CoedCaerdydd! 🌳

Did you know Cardiff trees remove around 10.5% of all pollutants emitted by Cardiff’s traffic?

[Oasis Cardiff 🧡 @OasisCDF]

@CoedCaerdydd Many thanks to @action_asylum for giving sanctuary seekers opportunities to volunteer & improve local neighbourhoods and the environment.

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

To all those in Liverpool, come and join us at Princes Park this Sunday from 10.30AM. We'll be cleaning up litter, making friends, and sharing lunch (provided for free). For more info, message Darryl on 07388813584.
#TogetherWithRefugees #volunteering

[Action Asylum @action_asylum]

A tree planting event at Gledhow Valley Woods last week, Action Asylum Leeds in partnership with Leeds City Council.
25 asylum seekers volunteered their time to help LCC plant trees. Well done to all involved!

https://t.co/vUbWNmXnoE