This week we have dedicated our podcast to Refugee Week - June 18th, 2018. At VERVE we strive to bring awareness and support to those who need it most, and Refugees, Migrants & those seeking Asylum need our, and your, help. C.F.O Anna Quick- Palmer reads her eye-opening blog asking you to imagine yourself in the situations Refugee women are faced with constantly. Moving onto 2 more VERVE blogs on what Refugees have to go through and the ways in which you can help; even from the sofa!

Episode Notes:
Article ‘Imagine Being Her On World Refugee Day by Founder and Chief Feminist Operative Anna Quick- Palmer: https://www.verveup.com/shesaid/imagine-being-her-on-world-refugee-day

Article ‘America’s Attack on Women and Children’ by VERVE USA Operative Claire Ryder: https://www.verveup.com/shesaid/americas-attack-on-women-and-children

News on Domestic Abuse in the US: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/domestic-or-gang-violence-not-grounds-asylum-sessions-rules-n882116

Worldwide source on rates of domestic violence: http://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/facts-and-figures

Article ‘Stand With Refugees on World Refugee Day’ by VERVE Operative Chanju Mwanza: https://www.verveup.com/shesaid/stand-withrefugees-on-world-refugee-day-2018

Article on Yarl’s Wood Detention centre: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/yarls-wood-inside-experience-hunger-strike-immigration-detention-scandal-a8230056.html

Free English classes on the British Council: http://esol.britishcouncil.org

Sign this petition!: https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/campaigns/let_refugees_learn/

Volunteer your english here:
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/how_you_can_help_us/volunteer
https://www.esu.org/our-work/experience-english-volunteers
http://caras.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

Or make a donation here: https://www.migranthelpuk.org/Appeal/welfare-fund

Support Refugee Parents here:
https://www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/parent-champions-migrants-and-refugees
https://www.nct.org.uk/professional/diversity-and-access/supporting-parents-who-are-refugees-and-asylum-seekers
https://www.maternityaction.org.uk/campaigns/maternity-care-for-all-women/
https://www.home-start.org.uk/homestart-groups

Support refugees with Housing:
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/what_we_do/refugee_services/access_to_housing
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/what_we_do/refugee_services/access_to_housing/rooms_for_refugees/i_have_a_spare_room
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/your_situation/homeless_help_your_situation_-_refugees_and_asylum_seekers

Support Refugees with employment and allowance:
https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/what_we_do/refugee_services/refugees_into_jobs/refugee_employment_advice_support_service
http://www.renaisi.com/work/rise/
https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/our-services/

Sign this petition!: http://www.unhcr.org/withrefugees/petition/

Other websites where you can help:
helprefugees.org
https://www.facebook.com/donate/490507544717085/
refugeecommunitykitchen.com
https://www.womensrefugeecommission.org
http://www.refugeewomen.co.uk
https://www.rescue.org