MERSEYSIDE REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK

WHO WE ARE

Merseyside-wide charity providing networking and support for refugee and asylum seeker communities, other voluntary sector groups and public sector organisations working with or for these communities.

Joined with LASAR – Liverpool Asylum Seeker And Refugee Partnership in 2005 to add to service and support provision

Administered by Merseyside Network for Change – focus on community empowerment; equal opportunites; working with faith communities; working with disadvantaged communities

WHAT WE DO

– Information and signposting for refugees and asylum seekers– Provision of much needed “ESOL” ie English for Speakers of

Other Languages – especially for those who are not allowed/not able to access statutory ESOL classes

– Campaigning and advocacy to provide a voice for those seeking to integrate into new communities

– Provision of employment and training support for refugees seeking work, including mentoring and advocacy

– Partnership work and resettlement support– Mythbusting and addressing media hype

MORE OF WHAT WE DO

Development and management of a level 3 Interpreting qualification for bi-lingual refugees and migrant workers

Provision of specialist advice in governance and establishment of refugee and immigrant community groups

Annual celebration of Refugee Week; Anti-deportation support

Contact Details

Seana Roberts

4th Floor, 35 Bold Street,

LIVERPOOL

L1 4DN

0151-707-0566

seana@merseysidenetworkforchange.org