Refugees

American Refugee Committee American Refugee Committee- International, non-sectarian and non-profit organization that provides long-term humanitarian aid to refugees and other displaced people. Ockenden International Ockenden International- UK registered charity working to promote self-reliance for refugees and displaced people. Currently working in six countries in Africa and Asia. International Rescue Committee International Rescue Committee- The IRC provides relief, respect and renewal to refugees and victims of armed conflict around the world. A non-profit agency, they also provide res… FilmAid International FilmAid International- Humanitarian aid organization that uses film and video to entertain and to educate refugees around the world. Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian Refugees Committee for Humanitarian Assistance to Iranian Refugees- Organization of Iranian refugees and asylum seekers. Newsletter, fact sheets and contact information. U.S. Committee for Refugees U.S. Committee for Refugees- USCR's site provides news and extensive background information on refugee crisis around the world, and offers tools for promoting the cause of refugee… Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre- Worldwide coverage of internally displaced persons with country profiles and weekly news, publications, and links. Bosnian Support Fund Bosnian Support Fund- UK-based non-profit providing help to families diplaced by the war in Bosnia who want to return to their homes and rebuild their lives. The group offers supp… Refugee Action Refugee Action- Refugee Action is an independent charity that supports refugees and asylum seekers to resettle and build new lives in the UK. We campaign to ensure that refugees' … United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)- The UN's refugee agency, the site contains feature stories and information about the UN's work for refugees around the world… Norwegian Refugee Council Norwegian Refugee Council- Independent voluntary organization working to enhance international protection of refugees and internally displaced people, and to offer humanitarian as… Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)- International Catholic organization which engages in charitable, educational, social, pastoral, health, and legal projects and advocacy on behalf of … Amnesty International: Refugees Amnesty International: Refugees- Questions and answers from AIUSA on the human rights of refugees. Right to Remain Right to Remain- Bringing together families and individuals fighting deportation in the UK. Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP)- Aims to support people faced with asylum support appeals, with legal representation, advice, and information. Includes details of their serv… Student Action for Refugees Student Action for Refugees- Gives students and young people the opportunity to raise awareness, offer practical support, and campaign for the rights of refugees. Includes backgro… Refugee Action Refugee Action- National charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK. Includes information about their advice service and projects, campaigns, locations, publica… The Refugee Council The Refugee Council- Organisation that helps refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Campaigns for 'an open mind policy, not an open door policy'. Asylum Aid Asylum Aid- Charity providing advice and legal representation to asylum-seekers and refugees. Campaigns for fair treatment. Scottish Refugee Council Scottish Refugee Council- Offers advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland. Details of events, publications, news, jobs and volunteering. The Refugee Survival Trust The Refugee Survival Trust- Provides small grant support to refugee families. Details of patrons, trustees, activities and links. Operates in Scotland. Asylum Destitution Support Network Asylum Destitution Support Network- Aims to raise awareness of asylum destitution, and to promote and coordinate practical support and aid projects. Information on the crisis, the… Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit (RAGU) Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit (RAGU)- Aims to improve the employment prospects of refugees and asylum-seekers with higher level education or professional qualifications fro… Refugees into Teaching in Scotland (RITeS) Refugees into Teaching in Scotland (RITeS)- Supports refugees and asylum seekers with teaching qualifications to enter teaching in Scotland. Information about their services, part…