Note: this is the entry for the UK branch of Amnesty International. Amnesty International UK is the UK branch of Amnesty International, a grassroots organisation working for human rights both in the UK and globally. Amnesty International UK works on national human rights issues, such as establishing service provision for abortions in Northern Ireland, protectingContinue reading “Amnesty International UK”
Category Archives: Humanitarian Crises
Care4Calais
Care4Calais is a charity offering practical and direct support to refugees in the UK, France and Belgium. In the UK, Care4Calais provides essential items such as toiletries to refugees, helps them register with doctors, helps with language learning and works to get young people into school. It also provides support with dealing with the legalContinue reading “Care4Calais”
Border Violence Monitoring Network
An independent network of non-profits and associations, the Border Violence Monitoring Network monitors and publicises human rights violations at the borders of the European Union. Formed in 2016, the Border Violence Monitoring Network works predominantly in Greece and the Balkans, tracking events from the Turkish border with Greece and Bulgaria up to Italy and AustriaContinue reading “Border Violence Monitoring Network”
No Name Kitchen
No Name Kitchen works in Europe, predominantly the Mediterranean and the Balkans, to provide humanitarian aid and political help for migrants and refugees. No Name Kitchen provides practical humanitarian aid, including hygiene kits, food vouchers and clothing. It also collects testimonies of experiences at national borders, and contributes to the Border Violence Monitoring Network toContinue reading “No Name Kitchen”
Julian House
Julian House is a Bath-based organisation helping homeless and at-risk individuals. Julian House provides support for both children and adults, including an emergency hostel, outreach teams, addiction recovery, refugee resettlement help and support for those escaping domestic violence, and much more. Julian House works across the South West of England including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol andContinue reading “Julian House”
The Khaled Hosseini Foundation
The Khaled Hosseini Foundation provides aid and practical support for women and children in Afghanistan. Founded in 2007 by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini, the Khaled Hosseini Foundation provides shelter and humanitarian relief to families in Afghanistan. It works to provide education and healthcare for children, and economic opportunities for women. It works with various organisationsContinue reading “The Khaled Hosseini Foundation”
Nova Ukraine
Nova Ukraine provides emergency and humanitarian aid to vulnerable people in Ukraine. It aims to raise awareness about Ukraine in the USA and to support Ukraine’s civil society. Founded in 2013 and based in America, Nova Ukraine currently focuses on providing an emergency response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. It works with EUContinue reading “Nova Ukraine”
3SG BaNES (Bath and North East Somerset 3rd Sector Group)
Based in Bath and North East Somerset, 3SG is a charity that supports the local charity, faith, volunteer and social enterprise sector (also known as the ‘third sector’). 3SG promotes and runs events supporting local community organisations in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). It facilitates communication between different groups and offers strategic, one-to-one supportContinue reading “3SG BaNES (Bath and North East Somerset 3rd Sector Group)”
Interpreting Freedom Foundation
The Interpreting Freedom Foundation (IFF) supports Afghan interpreters, allies and families living in the United States. Founded in 2013 by a small group of Afghan interpreters struggling with resettlement in the US, IFF provides services such as financial support, counselling services, employment resources, help with special immigrant visa applications, and advocating for veteran’s benefits. HowContinue reading “Interpreting Freedom Foundation”
Children in Need
Children in Need is a BBC charity working to improve the lives of Children in the UK. BBC Children in Need has hosted an annual fundraising telethon since 1980 in pursuit of its mission to help ensure every child in the UK is safe, happy, secure and has the opportunities they need to reach theirContinue reading “Children in Need”
ActionAid UK
ActionAid UK (ActionAid) is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. ActionAid aims to achieve social justice, gender equality, and poverty eradication by working with people living in poverty and exclusion, their communities, and other supporters. They focus on women and girls as their approach emphasises that the denial ofContinue reading “ActionAid UK “
UNHCR
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is the UN Refugee Agency, established to safeguard the rights and well-being of those forced to flee their countries. Founded in 1950, the UNHCR works to support displaced peoples including refugees, returnees, stateless people, the internally displaced and asylum-seekers. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “UNHCR “
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