We were delighted to welcome John Harris, as our guest speaker, from Harrogate and Knaresborough District of Sanctuary at our Speaker meeting at the Crown Hotel on 17th July. John”s heart-felt talk provided a real insight into work of the Organisation.
Harrogate District of Sanctuary supports over 30 Resettlement Families and between 250/300 people fleeing from war-torn #Ukraine into the District.
Who is seeking Sanctuary
Families seeking resettlement come from #Afghanistan, #Syria, South Sudan, #Iran and #Iraq. The support work includes, providing Befrienders from the local area, language classes and networking opportunities to help families integrate and meet others from similar backgrounds. The Organisation role includes supporting families with having the stability and knowledge to gain British Citizenship
The Ukrainian families are generally One-parent families as the men have stayed behind to fight in the war. The Sanctuary’s support work involves English language lessons, organised social events and networking opportunities. The families have quickly become self-sufficient in organising events and providing community support.
How we can help?
There are ways we can help #Harrogate and #Knaresborough District of Sanctuary by:
• Becoming a member
• Becoming a volunteer (especially a Befriender)
• Make a donation.