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Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN)
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Empowering refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants through advocacy, campaigning, wellbeing and emergency support 🧡

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Today, we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who make a real difference in our community!

Whether it’s assisting with healthcare access or supporting our drop-in services, our volunteers play an essential role in helping us deliver our services 💛

#VolunteerDay #Lewisham #LRMN #Volunteering
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Amina arrived at LRMN worried about her future, but with patient, step by step support, our team helped her regain proof of her status so she could access the stability she deserves 💙

*Name has been changed to protect the person's identity.

#LRMN #MigrantsWelcome #DigitalStatus #Lewisham
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We loved joining the London Sanctuary and Arts Network at Camden Roundhouse to talk about solidarity, healing and belonging through the arts! 🎵

#CommunityArts #ArtsForHealing #LRMN #MigrantsWelcome #SanctuaryForAll #Lewisham
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Huge thank you to Reggie, who can be seen on the far right of the picture, for proudly representing LRMN at the Stand Up to Racism & Love Music Hate Racism event on Tuesday 25 November!

#LRMN #StandUpToRacism #LoveMusicHateRacism #CommunityPower
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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We can’t wait to see you at the EFA London Greenwich English Language Fair! Meet organisations like us and explore ESOL classes, job support, volunteering, wellbeing opportunities - all in your local area ✨

Don't forget to register here: forms.gle/QK1X3VXGzJ...

#LRMN #Greenwich #ESOL #EFALondon
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Britain’s asylum system is costly, chaotic, and uncaring - but it doesn’t have to be.

It’s time for evidence-based policy - fair to refugees, good for Britain. #TogetherWithRefugees

Read the report: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Our brand new Impact Report is officially live on our website! 🌟

Between 2024 and 2025, LRMN supported over 2000 people and an amazing 99% of those we worked with said they were happy with our services.

#LRMN #ImpactReport #CommunitySupport #RefugeesWelcome
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Let’s raise dough and raise hope! 🎉

Host a bake sale, craft fair, or any creative fundraiser to support LRMN. Every cupcake, candle, or creation brings us one step closer to helping refugees, migrants and asylum seekers 🧡

#Fundraising #MigrantSupport #RefugeesWelcome #LRMN #Lewisham
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Recently, we signed an open letter to the Home Secretary about the Labour Party's plans to force people to demonstrate 'volunteering in their communities' in order to 'earn' indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

#MigrantJustice #Volunteering #ValueVolunteers #LRMN #Lewisham
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We’re looking for passionate people to join our volunteer team! 🌿

✨ Treasurer
✨ Triage Volunteer

Find out more and apply today 👉 lrmn.org.uk/about/jo...

#Volunteering #CommunitySupport #RefugeeSupport #CharityRoles #Lewisham #SouthEastLondon #TrusteeRole #LRMN
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The #LivingWage movement has grown tremendously over 24 years. Today, it’s responsible for over 475,000 pay rises.

How did it begin? In Nov 2000, East London Citizens leaders found that one issue kept coming up again and again: low pay.
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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🚨 The Government has announced plans to emulate Denmark's harsh asylum system - widely recognised for its cruel and harmful approach.

For some Danish politicians, the openly stated goal is 'zero asylum-seekers'.

This should alarm us all.

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UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system
Shabana Mahmood’s proposals draw scorn from some Labour MPs, while others want government to go further
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Together we can build a culture of compassion in Lewisham and Greenwich! Sign the Borough of Sanctuary pledge and show your support for people seeking sanctuary 💙

👉Lewisham: lewisham.cityofsanct...
👉Greenwich: greenwich.cityofsanc...

#RefugeesWelcome #Lewisham #Greenwich #CityofSanctuary #LRMN
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Use your immigration law expertise to make a real difference as LRMN’s Senior Legal Aid Advisor, helping refugees and migrants access justice and rebuild their lives 💙

👉 Apply now and make a direct impact through asylum casework: www.lrmn.org.uk/abou...

#LRMN #LegalAid #AsylumSupport #CharityJob
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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After years of love, loss and uncertainty, Reyna’s fight to stay in the UK with her partner Tom has finally been recognised.

*Name has been changed to protect the person's identity.

#ImmigrationJustice #MigrantVoices #LoveHasNoBorders #HumanRights #LRMN
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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On Tuesday, our incredible Champions came together for a powerful session on knowledge for changemaking. 💫

They reflected on the most important issues affecting their communities and shared how they see decisions and change taking shape from their own perspectives. 🌍💬
October 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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What an inspiring night of community power in action! 💥

It was amazing to join hundreds of leaders at the South London Citizens Assembly to celebrate wins on Housing, the Living Wage and Migrant Justice, and to call on NHS and local authority decision-makers to go further.

#NHS #LRMN #Lewisham
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Black History Month! 🖤

🌈 Throughout the month we will be sharing the voices of our African Rainbow Family Siblings, to talk about what Black History means for LGBTIQ+.🧡💛🤎🖤

🤎We have Kafayat!

#pride #blackhistory2025 #lgbtiq #refugees #blackhistorymonth
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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At LRMN, we believe that support goes beyond advice. It's all about care, connection and compassion 💛

Our advisors help people access therapy, immigration and housing services, as well as the tools to rebuild their wellbeing.

#LRMN #CommunitySupport #RefugeeSupport #MigrantVoices #Lewisham
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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As part of the King's College London PATH men’s workshops, participants channelled their thoughts and emotions into colourful self-portraits using paint, pens, leaves and newspaper cutouts.

#LRMN #ArtTherapy #CommunityHealing
October 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Last month, LRMN and Citizens UK were thrilled to present our migrant charging campaign at the London-wide meeting of hospital finance directors, sharing how we're working with South East London hospitals to make healthcare more accessible for migrants 🏥

#MigrantJustice #HealthcareForAll #LRMN
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We’ve started an exciting new project with researchers from King's College London, exploring how migrant men experience housing insecurity, climate risks and social exclusion.

#LRMN #KCL #ArtWorkshop #RefugeeVoices #MigrationMatters
October 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Last week, LRMN and Citizens UK hosted a powerful roundtable with NHS Foundation Trust directors and senior leads from Guy’s & St Thomas’, King’s College, and Lewisham & Greenwich to discuss NHS charging for migrants 🏥

#MigrantHealth #NHS #HealthcareForAll
September 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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We’ve teamed up with Code Your Future to run a hands-on Basic Online Skills course for community members! 💻

#DigitalInclusion #CommunityLearning #EmpowermentThroughTech #CodeYourFuture #LRMN #DigitalConfidence
September 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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What a fantastic day at Creekside Discovery Centre, Deptford Creek! We waded through the water, spotted wildlife (including a crab or two), learned about its history, and saw how local developments affect this special environment 🌊

#DeptfordCreek #Lewisham #SouthLondon #CreeksideCentre #TideWalk
September 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM