www.praxis.org.uk

Praxis Community ProjectsA Human Rights & Social Justice agency working with vulnerable migrant and refugee communities since 1983.Our Mission:Being with displaced communities, listening and acting through our common humanity to create and nurture reconciliation, human rights and social justice. Pott StreetBethnal GreenLondon E2 0EFwww.praxis.org.uk

Who we are

29 year experience assisting newcomers to the UK

Rich understanding of how newcomers settle, their needs, contributions and the importance of English Language acquisition

Awareness of limitations of current provision Reputation for high quality, innovative

services

Who do we work with?

New Residents and New Communities

Refugees and asylum seekers

Victims of trafficking, Undocumented and failed asylum seekers

Migrants- including A8 nationals

Types of activities

Advice and Guidance (drop-in, outreach and appointments)

Group work and action learning Employment support, ESOL courses and

customised training programmes Community development: cultural

affirmation, leadership development & capacity building

Influencing public policy High quality Interpreting & translation

service

Challenges facing our communities

No recourse to public funds Experiences of homelessness and insecure

housing Lack of access to ESOL and the labour market Lack of immigration advocacy Increasing debt Exploitation in the workplace Health – late diagnoses

We facilitate the New Residents and Refugee Forum in East London Innovative approach for voice &

participation, consultation and inclusion Tackles core themes :homelessness, health, education, employment Follow up policy work

New Voices- a festival celebrating diversity....

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