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Imagine…….. You’ve got to the point where you no longer feel safe in your country and have no protection under the laws of that country. A relative has been picked up by the military in the middle of the night. You don’t know where they’ve been taken, your family fear that you would be next … Read more
Restore is currently looking for new compassionate befrienders who have a heart for refugees and welcoming them into Birmingham! Restore’s next training day is coming up on Saturday 7th June at St John’s Church in Harborne. Here’s what two befriendees said about the impact of being matched with a befriender:  “Thanks to Restore I was … Read more
Liv Glenny, Restore’s new Befriending Women’s Worker and Communications Officer (a combined, 4 day a week role) writes: “Hello! My name is Liv, and I am delighted to be the newest member of the team at Restore! I am so excited to be in this new role where I will be overseeing the women’s group … Read more
What labels might we attach to the infant Jesus? The Christchild? The Light of the World? The Prince of Peace? The Messiah? The epicentre of the Christmas story? Early in Jesus’ life, he was at such great risk, along with the whole plan of salvation, that an angel appeared to his father, Joseph, in a … Read more
Restore Autumn Training Course 2024 – Restore (restore-uk.org)
Restore is known primarily as a befriending project. Trained volunteers meet with a refugee or asylum seeker about once a fortnight to offer the opportunity to share together, develop English language skills, explain British systems and culture, visit places of interest and signpost to other services. Many of those with whom we work can build … Read more
Now more than ever, it is imperative that we help people seeking asylum and refugees feel welcome in Birmingham. Restore needs more volunteers to befriend refugees and asylum seekers who benefit from being welcomed, having the opportunity to practice their English and getting to know someone from the community. Befriending reduces isolation and loneliness and … Read more