Many people find that once they have met a sanctuary seeker and learned about the asylum system, there are things that they want to change. Campaigning takes many forms, depending on who you want to influence and what you’re trying to change and groups across the country do it in different ways.
Examples
A small group in Malvern started work in 2014 to try to bring a group of Syrians to resettle in their town.
Walk for Justice Bradford-Leeds
Every year, campaigners walk from Bradford to Leeds to highlight the journey that many destitute asylum-seekers have to make by foot to report.
Sheffield anti-deportation campaign
Sheffield CoS were involved in the campaign to stop trustee and volunteer Pride’s deportation