Proud to see our Leeds volunteers featured in
West Leeds Dispatch! They've been part of the story at Kirkstall Valley Farm this summer – harvesting onions, potatoes, pumpkins and winter squash, bringing energy to a brilliant community project.
#Leeds #CommunityFarm

One year after the far-right riots, a new story is being told.

Lord Randall of Uxbridge writes in Big Issue about how Action Asylum volunteers responded by picking up tools, planting trees, and building trust together.

Read it online + in print.

#OneYearOn #RefugeesWelcome

A conclusion from our independent evaluation: Volunteering changes public perceptions.

Side-by-side work breaks down barriers, sparking understanding as volunteers and refugees share stories. To one staff member it was like opening a window onto a new world.

Visit our website for the full report.

We're sharing more conclusions from the independent report led by Dr. Chris Stone (University of Nottingham) over on instagram:
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The independent evaluation of Action Asylum by Dr. Chris Stone concluded that  Volunteering builds social cohesion—fostering connection & shared purpose.🤝

“Working and walking side by side takes away so much tension, leading to more personal and immediate discussions.”

Read more on our website.

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is purpose.
When people volunteer with Action Asylum, they gain more than skills — they rediscover confidence, identity and hope.
Let’s celebrate the power of people volunteering together.🧡
#RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #OurSuperpower #PowerOfConnection

At Action Asylum, we love taking part in green volunteering opportunities! We are in a climate emergency and everyone must be included in the response. That's why we have been planting thousands of trees, cleaning beaches, and helping with habitat restoration all across the UK! #GreatBigGreenWeek

🎉 We're thrilled to announce Dr. Chris Stone's independent evaluation of Action Asylum! 🎉

It confirms that empowering asylum seekers through volunteering transforms communities.

📄 Explore the findings here:
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🙏 Thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Mohammad Abdullah 🌟
Mohammad’s been with Action Asylum since July 2024 and now leads our new Coventry gardening project.
“I love breathing fresh air and planting things. This is very healthy for us, and it is helping grow vegetables for the people who need it.” 🌱

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek the theme is community 💚 Over 2,300 #ActionAsylum volunteers have given 57,000+ hours to community projects—which our recent report has found combats loneliness and improves wellbeing. Join us to celebrate the power of coming together! 🌱🤝

🌍🧹Our #ActionAsylum teams in Stockton-on-Tees, Liverpool & Wakefield joined the #GreatBritishSpringClean!

Thanks to all volunteers & partners—every hand makes a difference! 💚
#CommunityInAction #RefugeesWelcome #ClimateAction

To all those in Liverpool, come and join us at Princes Park this Sunday from 10.30AM. We'll be cleaning up litter, making friends, and sharing lunch (provided for free). For more info, message Darryl on 07388813584.
#TogetherWithRefugees #volunteering

A tree planting event at Gledhow Valley Woods last week, Action Asylum Leeds in partnership with Leeds City Council.
25 asylum seekers volunteered their time to help LCC plant trees. Well done to all involved!

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Welcome to our new Bluesky Account! At Action Asylum we're all about volunteering together to improve local neighbourhoods and the environment.

Here's a brief overview of what we do, and some of the impact that we've had over the last few years.