Help refugees in the Midlands find their Welcome!
Speak to Fatemeh who represents the Midlands on the Welcome Churches team tel: 07762 131328, or email fatemeh@welcomechurches.org. She will be happy to help with your church’s needs.
Regional Need
From Afghan families being relocated at short notice, to those arriving from Hong Kong, planning a new life in the UK; from the recent influx of Ukrainian refugees, to the long-established dispersal housing for asylum seekers; from ‘temporary’ hotel accommodation, to destitution: there is a clear need for regional support across the Midlands. Local churches are excellently placed to ensure that those seeking refuge in the Midlands are welcomed into their local community. And Welcome Churches knows how important it is for these churches to be able to speak with someone for advice, to meet and discuss working with refugees in their local area, to have access to high-quality training and resources, and to make connections between various local agencies.
Help refugees in the Midlands find their Welcome!
Local Response
Fatemeh is our Regional Coordinator for the Midlands. Through 6 years of working as a volunteer at a church in Midlands, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience working and has welcomed many people from a range of cultural backgrounds. She continues to support refugees and people seeking asylum in her church.
Fatemeh started working for Welcome Churches in November 2021. She is keen to:
engage with local churches, establishing strong relationships with and between churches across the North of England
develop a better understanding of local needs
foster increased opportunities for regional training and collaboration, and
establish relationship-based partnerships to deliver key support.
Through her work, Welcome Churches can meet the needs of churches in the Midlands and provide the support required to assist in the integration of refugees and asylum seekers. Ultimately, we are seeking to achieve our aim: for all refugees to be welcomed by the local Church.
Thank you!
In February 2024, with your support we have raised an amazing £19,574 (after doubled) at the Midlands Match Funding campaign, to see refugees all across the Midlands welcomed by local churches, Thank you for your incredible responses and generosity!
Future Direction
We are keen to hear from churches across the Midlands. What would help your church in its work with asylum seekers and refugees? Please contact Helen to share your thoughts and areas for future development for Welcome Churches across the Midlands, or to find out how we can best support your church.
Supporting your region
You can help support our work, programmes and development in the Midlands of England by donating today. Your donations help to develop strong partnerships that offer the best possible local, on-the-ground support to churches working with refugees. Donate now to support Welcome Churches projects across the Midlands in England.