Gift of Words Appeal hits £10k target!
We're delighted to announce that our Gift of Words Christmas Appeal has raised an amazing £10,620 for our Action Language school, thanks to the generous support of individuals, businesses and other donors. The money, [...]
Refugees extend festive hand of friendship to fellow sanctuary seekers
DONATE In the run up to Christmas, our Action Language learners have been practising their English by writing letters to their families back home and sharing welcoming notes with fellow asylum seekers and [...]
School children get on their bikes in support of Paperchain People
School children and students around Newcastle have been getting crafty for Christmas by taking part in our second Paperchain People project. Paperchain People is all about spreading a seasonal message of welcome and solidarity [...]
‘Gift of Words changed my life’. Refugee, Erfan, graduates and starts job in the NHS
DONATE Our free Action Language English classes really can transform people’s lives. When Iranian refugee, Erfan, arrived in the UK on Boxing Day three years ago, he had only a smattering of English. [...]
‘I knew what it was like to have no words’ – Action Language volunteer, Jenny, explains why the Gift of Words is so important
DONATE Like most people who choose to volunteer with a charity, I wanted to do something to make things better for people when they are low in things we usually take for granted. [...]
Give refugees and asylum seekers the Gift of Words with Paperchain People!
Following on from the success of our first ever Paperchain People challenge last year, we're encouraging schools, community groups and individuals to once again send a seasonal message of welcome and solidarity to people [...]