Yorkshire, Humberside & Lincolnshire Regional Meeting
There are around 30 active City of Sanctuary groups in Yorkshire and Humberside. This meeting on April 16th is an opportunity for groups across the region to meet, share ideas and build stronger regional ties. Sign up here.
Wales City of Sanctuary groups Meeting
Join City of Sanctuary groups on 18th April from across Wales to hear City of Sanctuary updates and discuss each group’s work and offer peer support. Sign up here.
Midlands & East Regional Meeting
This meeting on 30th April is an opportunity for groups across the region to meet, share ideas and build stronger regional ties. Sign up here.
South & South West Regional Meeting
This meeting on 18th April is an opportunity for groups across the region to meet, share ideas and build stronger regional ties. Sign up here.
Understanding Climate & Migrant Justice
Join the Climate Justice Coalition on April 3rd for a workshop on climate and migrant justice and what we can all be doing. Sign up here.
An Introduction to Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Collective Care
This session on April 9th will provide a brief overview of vicarious trauma, burnout, compassion fatigue and collective care, and the impact of working with traumatised clients and traumatic case material. Sign up here.
Disabled Asylum Seekers: Care Act vs Asylum Support
In this seminar on April 11th, the law relating to the division of responsibilities for disabled asylum seekers between local authorities and the Home Office will be examined, particularly including recent case law on the duty to provide accommodation to adults with care needs. Sign up here.
New democracy tool: can I vote?
You don’t have to be a British citizen to vote in UK elections - use this new checker to see if you are elligible to vote. Share this valuable resource widely!
New Theatre of Sanctuary show: Tender
Drawing on the personal narratives of its company of refugee actors, Phosphoros Theatre's new play encapsulates the radical joy and skilful storytelling that sees the company resist dominant and reductive media headlines. Vibrant, revealing, curious and bold, ‘Tender’ shines a light on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Derby Theatre, 29 April - 1 May. HOME (Manchester), 9 - 11 May. Rich Mix (London), 17 - 19 May
Free coding courses for people seeking sanctuary
Free coding training from Re:Coded (an organisation helping displaced people develop tech skills) and Slack (part of Salesforce, a leading IT company), who want to support refugees and displaced talent into IT careers. Find out more about the UX/UI bootcamp here and the Fullstack bootcamp here.
Aziz Foundation/Asylum Reform Initiative 12 month fellowship
This partnership is seeking candidates for a 12-month paid fellowship to provide an early career development opportunity for people from a Muslim background seeking to work in policy advocacy, political influencing, communications, and campaigning work for social change. Find out more and apply here. | 
