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As an asylum seeker, you need to tell your story to the Home Office. You need to sift through many facts, express yourself clearly, provide supporting evidence. For this, we offer relaxed time and professional expertise.

As a human being, you need the confidence to show that you are ready to rebuild your life. For this, we offer a strong community and opportunities for creative learning (workshops in storytelling, poetry, painting, singing etc.)

Looking ahead, you may need to study or re-train in order to secure employment. For this, we can connect you to educational institutions.

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    Published: 3rd September, 2019

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