While every refugee's story is different and their anguish personal, they all share a common thread of uncommon courage – the courage not only to survive, but to persevere and rebuild their shattered lives.

Antonio Guterres

1.Issues effecting RCO Groups and Members.

2. Salford Forum for Refugees and people Seeking Asylum.

3.Transition to Refugee status from Asylum Seeker.

IRFAN SYED

1.UK Discretionary Leave to Refugees . 2.Family re-union. 2.Education 3.Employement 4.Health 5.Housing -Serco

Policy Issues

Salford Forum for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum

What We do...

•Hold regular meetings•Information sharing and support•Campaign about issues•Raise awareness•Provide help and support•Provide training•Organise social and cultural events

Our Achievements

•Hate crime training with housing providers•PCT consultation•Consultation with Salix Homes•Participation in Salford ‘Better communities Group’•Bringing together different communities through events and celebration

Yet more Achievements....•Refugee Week •Refugee World Cup•Black History Month •Food festival •Football competition

Way Forward....Establish and extend solid partnershipsPromote inclusion and diversityInform and influence policy and decision makingEmpower Forum members through trainingsSeek core and operational funding

Contact us...

University of Salford Allerton Building

Frederick Road Campus Salford M6 6PU

We also meet at Pendleton Gateway Library every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10.30am to 12.30pm

Website: www.salfordrefugeeforum.org.uk

Transition to Refugee status from Asylum Seeker.

Transition

Housing Benefits Setting up a bank account Helping agencies Family reunion Child Tax Credits Education / Jobs

SUPPORT

If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace.

Franklin D. Roosevelt