Nadia’s story
People seek asylum in the UK for all sorts of reasons. Mum of two, Nadia, was forced to flee Afghanistan because she was an advocate for girls’ educational rights. "I left Afghanistan in 2019 [...]
Thank you for your feedback!
Following the mid-point review of our five year strategy we’ve been seeking feedback from clients, staff and volunteers on how they think Action Foundation is performing. It’s been a big consultation exercise and we’re [...]
Meet Necati – IMIX refugee journalist volunteer
Action Foundation has been chosen by IMIX, to be one of three hosts nationally for their Refugee Media Mentorship Scheme. IMIX is a team of media and communications specialists lifting the voices of [...]
Film launch success for Young Lives
Young refugees from Action Foundation’s Young Lives project have been working with film maker, Tom Bing, to produce a powerful piece entitled ‘Small Matters.’ The short film, which was launched to a rapt [...]
Welcoming Ukrainian refugees
Monday 24th February marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since the war began, around 218,000 people have come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme or the [...]
University students’ runway for change
This year, the students of John Snow College at Durham University are using fashion as a force for good, hosting their annual charity fashion show (JSCFS) in support of Action Foundation. We spoke [...]