Community-led welcome in the media
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October 25th, 2022
Irish Broadcaster RTE on the numbers of Ukrainians displaced by the war
The coverage focuses on the huge numbers of people displaced by the war and the pressure that is placing on housing across Europe. Our CEO, Kate Brown, comments on the difficult situation facing those moving on from their host families here in the UK, and offers some solutions.
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October 6th, 2022
London hosts for Ukrainian refugees dwindle leaving hundreds on the waiting list
The conflict has dropped from people’s minds, Reset warns
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October 3rd, 2022
'I'm hosting a Ukrainian refugee family in my East Sussex home and it's been a wonderful experience'
Horrified by the war in Ukraine, Rosalind Wilkinson felt the urge to help those who found refuge in the UK as millions were forced to flee their home country following the invasion of Russia. The 56-year-old applied for The Homes for Ukraine scheme shortly after it was launched by the government in March to host a family.
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September 24th, 2022
Reset issues urgent plea for more Winchester hosts under Homes for Ukraine scheme
Reset Communities, an organisation which has been leading the community welcome of refugees across the UK, has issued the appeal amid a continued surge of families looking to escape the conflict.
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September 18th, 2022
Mum woken by 'fireworks' didn't realise missile had hit outside her home
In February, Lesia Kondratiuk woke early to the sound of fireworks outside her 11th floor apartment in eastern Ukraine and rushed to her window to spot the culprit, but annoyance turned to fear as she realised the loud bangs were missile strikes. Now the 44-year-old says she feels "totally safe" as she settles into her new life in Merseyside.
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September 8th, 2022
Designing a new life: The story of Iryna Izotova
Coventry City Council spoke to Ukrainian arrival Iryna Izotova, to find out what life was like before the war and how she has settled into the city since arriving in the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
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September 4th, 2022
Refugees minister who refused to endorse Rwanda policy quits
Richard Harrington declares his job ‘essentially complete’ day before Liz Truss expected to be named new PM. Reset CEO Kate Brown comments.
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August 24th, 2022
"People are starting to forget – but the war in Ukraine is not over, we still need help"
Six months on from Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, refugee Olena* shares her story of making a new life in the UK.
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August 17th, 2022
Almost 100 visas issued for refugees to stay in Wyre Forest
Almost 100 visas have been issued for Ukrainians to stay with hosts in Wyre Forest – but a new survey reveals hosts across the country need support from the Government to continue as costs soar.
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August 16th, 2022
Plea for Bristol landlords to give up property for a refugee family
Brislington Welcome community group is working tirelessly to rehouse a refugee family in Bristol.
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March 27th, 2022
Fresh appeal to find home in county for refugee family
East Lothian Horizons is looking for help from the community to find a suitable home in the county to welcome a refugee family into.
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March 15th, 2022
How you can help volunteers settle a refugee family in Manchester
South Manchester Sanctuary have come together to support the resettlement of a refugee family to the city and are looking for public support to help make it happen.
