BECOME A CITY OF SANCTUARY AMBASSADOR

City of Sanctuary - did you know?

Wherever we come from, we all have a right to feel safe. That's why city by city, community by community, we are building a more welcoming UK for people forced to flee their homes. Since we started our work in 2005, we have been committed to making welcome widespread. Our vast network of local groups provide direct support whilst building welcome within communities.

Our work with mainstream organisations like schools, councils, libraries and more ensure that wherever someone seeking sanctuary goes, they are met with understanding, compassion and empowering opportunities.

Together, these networks weave a tapestry of support, dignity, and genuine welcome. From small acts of kindness to big political change, this inclusive movement is building a better, fairer, kinder society - for everyone.

We're there every step of the way. From coordination, training and resources to unmissable webinars and collaboration opportunities, we do all we can to support and grow these networks of welcome.

Source: cityofsanctuary.org

Newcastle - City of Sanctuary

Newcastle is known as a friendly city and is proud of the Geordie welcome that gives people a sense of belonging and community whether they’re staying with us for a day, a week, or building a life here.

We want Newcastle to be a place of safety; a welcoming city where people seeking sanctuary have access to support and services, where community links are fostered and where people can rebuild their lives from the day they arrive.

Source: newcastle.cityofsanctuary.org

City of Sanctuary Ambassador

Influence

Your participation grants you the opportunity to influence the agenda and actively shape the strategy of City of Sanctuary events.

Thursday 21st March, 10.30am-12.30pm, Great North Museum Hancock

This opportunity is open to everyone who is either in the asylum system or have been granted status.

As a City of Sanctuary Ambassador you will play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of people seeking asylum and refugees in Newcastle.

Your lived experience will contribute to shaping policies, engaging with the community and promoting City of Sanctuary values.

This position offers a unique opportunity to represent the voices of those seeking sanctuary and contribute to the City of Sanctuary work in the region.

  • Attend, influence and shape the quarterly Sanctuary Forums

  • Participate in appraising Sanctuary applications

  • Engage in promotion of City of Sanctuary values

  • Attend and participate in focus groups and training

Expenses

We assure you that we will reimburse you for any travel expenses incurred while participating in City of Sanctuary events.

 

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A dedicated member of our team will contact you to very soon

Certificates and Vouchers

As a token of appreciation for your valuable contribution, we will issue certificates and vouchers of your choice to express our gratitude.

Next meeting - Working together to meet our shared aspirations to be a City of Sanctuary

The Sanctuary Forum is a space for people to come together to learn, share and explore the issues related to migration and seeking sanctuary in Newcastle.

The focus of this Sanctuary Forum is Families, Children and Young People looking at the work that is happening in this space in Newcastle.

It would be great to have your input and ideas about this area of work and for health partners to come together to discuss how to further embed the principles of Sanctuary across the city.

If you are seeking sanctuary, if you are working in the sector, come along! Bring your experience and examples to add to discussion and to shape responses in terms of how we work within the city.