Help those fleeing Afghanistan
How You Can Support Local Charities and Community Groups to Support People Fleeing Afghanistan
We are supporting Kirklees in welcoming those fleeing Afghanistan to provide safety and support to those at risk or in danger.
Here are some suggestions of how you can help. Kirklees Council have also put together a list of ways to help here.
We have had a lot of enquiries about becoming a Welcome Mentor from those wanting to specifically help with Afghanistan resettlement. Our Welcome Mentor programme helps asylum seekers and refugees from lots of different countries and unfortunately, we cannot guarantee who you will be matched with. You can find out more about our Welcome Mentor Programme here.
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Fundraising
- DASH Huddersfield, Give money for essential services such as interpreters, legal assistance, client travel, phone top ups, printer cartridges
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Hosting Refugees
- Have you got a room to offer Refugees for a short period? Contact your local authority or check out organisations that are supporting temporary community hosting
- Home Visitors Experienced home visitors needed to help assess new hosts and help support them
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Arts & Crafts
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- Knit for Peace – Would you like to donate knitted clothes and blankets to Afghan refugees?
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Donations
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- Howden Clough – collecting clothing for the Afghanistan refugees primarily men’s and children’s clothing
- The Sanctuary Clothing Project – collection donations of clothing, toiletries, baby goods and other items. Contact Jane Wood 07952 810814 / janew.sanctury@yahoo.com. There is also a clothing bin at the Queensgate Market, Peel St entrance HD1 2UH (during market opening hours).
- Creative Craft Centre, Dewsbury – donations of hygiene products and clothing. Collection point Wesley Chambers, Union Street, Dewsbury, WF13 1AJ. Contact Tanisha or Milan on 07957 067469.
- The Crossroads Centre, Meltham – donations of toiletries (unopened, men’s clothing (small), sportswear, coats and shoes for men, women and children. Drop off centre is Old Town Hall, 26 Huddersfield Rd, Meltham, HD9 4AG Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm. Contact 01484 854 400.
- Horton Housing – various item needed including feminine hygiene products, nappies and warm coats.