“Refugees are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, with the same hopes and ambitions as us—except that a twist of fate has bound their lives to a global refugee crisis on an unprecedented scale”
– Khaled Hosseini
WE WORK TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER REFUGEES
OUR MISSION
NESTAC is a charitable community organization aimed at supporting disadvantaged migrants.
We identify the needs of these disadvantaged migrants population and meet them through cross-cultural and sustainable solutions; To promote equality and diversity as basic human rights, especially gender equality.
Our initiatives and projects work to promote cross-cultural Activities and trainings, volunteering opportunities and health and wellbeing programmes by developing culturally adapted community-led projects.
SOME FACTS ABOUT REFUGEES/ASYLUM SEEKERS
- Thousands of asylum seekers wait years for a decision on their claim. Meaning they are left in limbo and unable to plan their futures.
- Asylum seekers are not allowed to work and are provided with just over £5-per-day from the government to cover the cost of their basic needs.
- Unaccompanied children as young as under 13-years-old also seek protection in the UK.
FGM: The Extent of the Problem
Since 2011 in England, 170,000 women have experienced FGM, with a further 63,000 girls aged 0-13 also at risk of being exposed. Whilst in England and Wales FGM is recognised as a hidden crime, there has never been a serious prosecution against parents or carers. This report indicates that Greater Manchester is a major hotspot for FGM in England specifically within the female asylum seeker population. An approximation of 16% of this group are relocated in this region. Read the full report here
The summarized report is also available here
WHAT WE DO
OUR PARTNERS
