Interactive, engaging trainings delivered by experienced facilitators – fully customisable to your context and available online or in person. To request a fee, book a training or to find out more, please contact [email protected]. All fees will support us to grow welcome across the UK.
Understanding the Asylum System & Building Welcoming Communities
Overview
This session provides a clear introduction to global and local displacement, the realities of the asylum system, and practical ways you can help build a more welcoming community.
What we’ll cover
- The Bigger Picture – An overview of global displacement trends and the lived experiences of people seeking sanctuary.
- Local Context – What’s happening in your area and how local organisations are supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
- Community Action in Practice – Examples of grassroots initiatives and insight into the Local Authority of Sanctuary programme.
- Your Role – How everyday conversations and actions can strengthen communities and help counter division.
Duration: 2 hours
How to Have Courageous Conversations about Asylum
Overview
This session equips you with practical tools for having effective, empathetic conversations about migration and asylum – even when views differ.
What we’ll cover
- The Power of Personal Stories – Why real experiences help shift attitudes and open up understanding.
- Finding Common Ground – Approaches for connecting with people who hold different opinions.
- A Simple Conversation Framework – A practical structure for navigating difficult or sensitive discussions.
- Building Confidence – Techniques for speaking with clarity, empathy, and purpose.
Duration: 2 hours