Thousands of ordinary people, standing in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary. ⁣⁣⁣
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This International Volunteer Day, we’re celebrating YOU – the people who step up every day to create a better, fairer, kinder world. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Whether it’s arranging distributions of vital supplies, promoting welcome and inclusion, raising awareness in schools or campaigning for political change – the City of Sanctuary movement does everything possible to stand in solidarity with people forced to flee their homes. ⁣⁣
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From the Yorkshire Dales to the Valleys of Wales, from schools to town halls (to name just a few): you are all heroes.

Images: Hastings Community of Sanctuary, Birmingham City of Sanctuary, Manchester City of Sanctuary and Portsmouth City of Sanctuary.

There are City of Sanctuary groups all across the UK, wherever you live or work there are ways for you to get involved. Find your local group here.