Refuge Network UK

Refuge Network UK

At a glance

Causes

  • Housing and homelessness
  • Human rights
  • Local / community
  • Poverty relief
  • Refugees / migrants
  • Young people

Other details

Geographical remit: 
International

Objectives

We are a community interest nonprofit working with homeless people, rough sleepers and individuals and families living in extreme poverty. Refuge Network runs a soup kitchen in Charing Cross & operates outreach programmes providing food and survival packs in Victoria, Leicester Square, Camden, London Bridge, Waterloo, etc. We provide food, clothing, survival kits, other material supplies, and advice to service users. During the pandemic, we have: Supported many individuals and groups disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and living in the worst forms of destitution. Mobilised a strong team of volunteers representing over 40 nationalities. Received and rescued about a quarter of a million Pound worth of food from partners, and various donors. Distributed over one hundred thousand meals and snacks in the fight against hunger. Handed out thousands of essential items including clothes, shoes, bags, toiletries, blankets, hats, gloves, masks, disinfectants, sleeping bags, books, first aid kits, etc.

Activities

  • Provision of support (such as counselling, food, and relief materials) to the homeless and destitute.
  • Sensitisation Programmes to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals living in poor and deprived communities.
  • Consultation and advisory services on matters relating to poverty and socioeconomic rights.
  • Creation of skills acquisition and business development programmes to empower economically disadvantaged people.
  • Provision of educational opportunities to disadvantaged individuals and groups with a view to boosting literacy levels and enhancing life prospects.
  • Promotion of socio-economic rights related projects, programmes, and activities in different ways using various media and supporting victims (individuals/communities) of socioeconomic rights deprivations.

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