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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

  1. The Bigger Picture – An overview of global displacement trends and the lived experiences of people seeking sanctuary.
  2. Local Context – What’s happening in your area and how local organisations are supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
  3. Community Action in Practice – Examples of grassroots initiatives and insight into the Local Authority of Sanctuary programme.
  4. 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

  1. The Power of Personal Stories – Why real experiences help shift attitudes and open up understanding.
  2. Finding Common Ground – Approaches for connecting with people who hold different opinions.
  3. A Simple Conversation Framework – A practical structure for navigating difficult or sensitive discussions.
  4. Building Confidence – Techniques for speaking with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

Duration: 2 hours