Campaign
People forced to flee the home they love deserve support, compassion and justice.
Did you know that less than 1% of the world’s refugee population seeks safety in the UK? And only 0.5% of our population is seeking asylum or a refugee?
The work we do means we have important stories to tell, and you can help us tell them. When the media perpetuates myths about immigration, we have a responsibility to tell the truth. When the government works against agreed humanitarian principles and pushes for hostile legislation, we stand against them. When local and statutory services in Calderdale struggle to support people seeking sanctuary, we help them do better.
We want an asylum system that is fair and effective so that people can rebuild their lives and contribute to the UK.
Together with our Centre Members, we:
Support key campaigns
Give talks to schools and organisations to raise awareness
Share stories about the challenges faced by our Centre Members
Help organisations in Calderdale to support people seeking sanctuary by encouraging them to join Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary
Connect with policy makers and lobby our local politicians
How you can help
Follow us on social media and sign up to our newsletter to support key campaigns
Become a member of Calderdale’s Valley of Sanctuary (it’s free!)
Book an awareness-raising session from us by contacting Les
Bust myths and share truths with your friends and family:
Follow and support these brilliant, national campaigning and advocacy organisations:
Want to know more about the lives and experiences of people seeking sanctuary?
- Why not dip into a book and find out more about the experiences of people seeking sanctuary? This is a great list of books for all ages put together for Refugee Week 2023.
- You can find some great recommended short and full-length films by IMIX here, by Amnesty International here and by Into Film here.
Photo by North Halifax Grammar School
