Across Borders

We wanted to share our second short film about our very own amazing trustee and volunteer Wafa. This one is called Reconnect and explores Wafa’s love of open water swimming. The full video can also be viewed on YouTube via the link below youtu.be/egGa4K3NFCE

Meet our volunteer Nojoud (pictured) and her mentee Mahdi. While no two refugee experiences are the same hope and resilience stand out as common during their long and stressful journey. We hope they all have a life full of dignity freedom, and security.

The Sudan conflict crisis is ongoing. Please help us continue to provide the vital support to children like this by donating anything you can on the link below. justgiving.com/campaign/acros…

Across Borders is running the Sudan Conflict Crisis Appeal in aid of their partner organisation StARS based in Cairo. StARS is a refugee service provider that works to enhance the quality of life for refugees and vulnerable migrants. justgiving.com/campaign/acros…

Across Borders are now collecting pledges for our Christmas Appeal through The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge. This year's challenge will take place from midday 28th Nov – midday 5th Dec. You can pledge on the link below. tinyurl.com/abccpledge

We are seeking volunteers, especially speakers of Tigrinya, Amharic, and Somali. Please fill the form here by next Weds 12th July if you are interested: tinyurl.com/yc5p8cwb Don't forget to share as well!

We would like to wish blessings and happiness to everyone celebrating Eid Mubarak this week. Thank you for your ongoing support 😊

We love the wonderful team @voicesinrefuge Thanks for their ongoing partnership and support!

Just now, we joined a Mauritanian Coast Guard patrol. Their main task is monitoring fisheries quota, but the EU wants them to focus on migration. Interceptions at sea impact migratory routes, forcing people into the dangerous Algerian desert. Chances of survival are very slim.

Across Borders is look for volunteers for its Real Resettlement Project. If you speak Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Somali or Oromo, have a couple of hours to spare every week, get in touch with us on info@acrossborders.org.uk or fill in this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Congratulations to our most recent graduates from our Introduction to Community Interpreting Course.

Our Real Resettlement Project is looking for new community mentors. If you have lived experience of immigration to the UK, have two hours a week to spare and are looking for a real chance to make a difference, please fill in this short application form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Thanks you to all our volunteers who have contributed in 2022, it's been wonderful to work alongside you, whatever your role Trainers and interpreters, caseworkers and mentors, we wish you all a peaceful and happy holiday season and look forward to 2023.

A wonderful celebration of Across Borders work over the last year. Thanks to all, but particularly @NNRF1 for allowing us to use their space, to Leah for the wonderful children's gifts and Mai and Halima for their fantastic food. We look forward to working together in 2023.

"A refugee who has just been called to the bar says she has the Home Office to thank for her career after she became an amateur legal expert while locked up in a detention centre." #LGBTIQ #Refugee #CallToTheBar #Lawyer #Barrister #NoOneIsIllegal #Equality theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/o…

This is big. The courts have just confirmed what we’ve all known. When someone risks their life crossing the channel, they are not “illegal”. Crossing a border to seek asylum is never illegal.

Can you spot the refugee? No? That's because they're just like you and me. #WithRefugees

Are you seeking refuge in Europe?    You can find useful information on UNHCR and @UNICEF's Blue Dot safe spaces located along your traveling routes: bluedothub.org

We stand in solidarity with all those taking action today to #FillTheSkiesWithHope. People seeking safety in our communities should be offered protection, not be threatened with, or sent to, further harm in Rwanda. We must #StopRwanda!