Welsh Refugee Council

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Big smiles at the jobs fair to greet jobseekers, partners, and local employers 🙌

Are you looking for support on your pathway into work? Or are you a business interested in making a real impact?

Find out what we deliver and how we can work together for change
👉 wrc.wales/get-support/...

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Nominations for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards close today. This is the moment to shine a light on someone making a real difference in the community.

Do you know someone who shows up and helps build a more welcoming spaces?

👉 Nominate them today: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...

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📣 NEW jobs at the Welsh Refugee Council

These are two exciting roles to support sanctuary seeking services across Wales. Both are an opportunity to bring people together to build stronger communities.

👉 If this sounds like you, apply here: wrc.wales/work-with-us/

Have you sent your Valentine's cards yet?

Show someone how much you care with a nomination for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards 💫

Show someone you appreciate them and nominate your community heroes here 👉 wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...

#TogetherWithRefugees

Talking sanctuary with Wales, Africa, and the World - Welsh Refugee Council How does the Nation of Sanctuary plan work? And what would happen if we lost this support service in Wales?

Ever wondered how the Nation of Sanctuary vision actually makes a difference for people in Wales?

We joined Glitter Cymru and @hubcymruafrica.wales to talk about what this means in reality and how it strengthens our communities every day.

🎧 Tune in here: wrc.wales/talking-sanc...

Refugee Week 2026 Conference (Online) Join us for the Refugee Week 2026 Conference and find out how to get involved in this year's festival!

We had a fantastic morning with @refugeeweek.bsky.social planning this year's event on theme of Courage 🧡

Book a space at the online conference in February to get your ideas in place for year's #RefugeeWeek:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...

A promotional graphic for a podcast or audio series with a blue, starry night background. At the top, yellow text reads "SPARE A THOUGHT," followed by large, bold white text that says "JESUS WAS A REFUGEE." Below this is the phrase "Now streaming" above the icons for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. At the bottom, a black silhouette depicts a traditional nativity scene with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in a stable under a bright star, set against a dark, hilly landscape.

In this Christmas special, I explore what the nativity story teaches us about welcoming refugees and asylum seekers today with @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social & chaplains from Cardiff University.

Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com/e/jesus-was-...

Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2026: Nominations now OPEN! - Welsh Refugee Council Last year, people across Wales shared a record number of nominations and stories that inspired, moved, and energised communities. Now we’re inviting you to celebrate even more extraordinary people.

Nation of Sanctuary Awards 2026 nominations are now OPEN 🌟

Every day, incredible individuals and groups work tirelessly to create welcoming spaces. And now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve!

✅ Everything you need to nominate is right here: wrc.wales/nation-of-sa...

Our response to the proposed asylum reforms - Welsh Refugee Council In Wales, our Nation of Sanctuary vision starts from a simple truth: people begin rebuilding their lives the moment they feel safe.

When someone is recognised as a refugee but only offered a short-term status, what follows isn’t safety: it’s limbo.

Read our full statement to hear why the UK Government's proposals will lead to insecurity without solving any of the real issues ⬇️

wrc.wales/our-response...

diolch o galon for all your support, David 😍

David's fundraiser for WELSH REFUGEE COUNCIL Help David Elsmere raise money to support WELSH REFUGEE COUNCIL

Lets show people that Wales really is a Nation of Sanctuary - help me raise some needed funds to support the work @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social do ....

www.justgiving.com/page/restart...

What happened at Play Project this half term? - Welsh Refugee Council All year our play project team create safe and supportive play spaces for young children and their sanctuary seeking families.

#halfterm feel like too long ago?

Last week was extra-special for our sanctuary seeking families who had some exciting first experiences and formed new friendships 🌿

wrc.wales/what-happene...

We believe in an immigration salary and occupation list tailored to Wales' needs. A list to match people's skills to fill vacancies we're experiencing in:

Health 🩺
Social care 🫶
Green energy and construction 🌿👷

Helping people into work is the right thing to do. But it's also the smart thing too.

Sanctuary seekers are ready to give back to communities who welcomed them and build a stronger Wales for everyone. Current barriers to employment for people who are here and willing to contribute just don't make sense.

But there's a solution: businessnewswales.com/is-the-solut...

💼 Advice and Support Caseworkers £23,796
📍 Located in Wales - see job description for details
🤝 Ready to lead with purpose and compassion? We can't wait to hear from you

Job open until Monday 6 October, so get those applications in: wrc.wales/advice-and-s...

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We're hiring 📣

Our caseworkers are at the heart of our work 🧡

If you're passionate about supporting sanctuary seekers and refugees to build connections in communities, then this is the opportunity for you ⬇️

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Next Saturday, our friends at Senedd 4 Ukraine have organised a whole day to celebrate films and stories from Ukraine!

Saturday 20 September 📅

Chapter Cardiff CF5 1QE 📍

Tickets are FREE but limited: bit.ly/ukrfest2025
So make sure you don't miss out

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Welsh Refugee Council team stood at Westminster event.

Stronger communities are forged when we stand together, looking out for one another🧡

This week's Westminster event reminded us of the support for building places rooted in fairness and safety.

@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and @refugeecouncil.bsky.social what a pleasure to work together

Fantastic to have such strong supporters for a fairer Wales for all 🧡 diolch o galon

Two smiling members of the Welsh Refugee Council team holding flyers at an event.

Our team had the best time at Glitter Pride 🌈

Groups like Glitter Cymru who create such important spaces for LGBTQI+ people, including sanctuary seekers and refugees.

Diolch o galon to all who made our first Glitter Pride so memorable!

Work With Us - Welsh Refugee Council Join our team at the Welsh Refugee Council and work with us to support refugees and asylum seekers to build a new future in Wales.

💼Service Lead caseworker £26,000

💼Employability and Education Manager £29,000 to £32,000

💼 Senior caseworker No Recourse to Public Funds £26,000

Applications are open until the end of August so don't wait to get your applications in:
wrc.wales/work-with-us/

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Want a job that really makes a difference?

We have three NEW vacancies at the Welsh Refugee Council!

Join the team where every day you'll work with sanctuary seekers and refugees to build strong connections and better futures 🧡

Play Project families making jam together at Global Gardens in Cardiff.

Child from Play Project foraging for fruit at Global Gardens in Cardiff.

Growing together for #WorldNatureConservationDay 🌱

Sanctuary seeking children and their families spent the day in nature in the beautiful Global Gardens project

The children foraged fruits to make apple and blackberry jam with their mums. Dished out over yoghurt, it was absolutely delicious!

At the Welsh Refugee Council, we’ll continue to stand by those affected. We're here to support individuals through the process, and to call for decisions that are grounded in evidence, compassion, and respect for human dignity. (5/5)

Syria remains a fragile and unpredictable place. It’s vital that each person’s case is looked at on its own merits, with care and fairness. People fleeing conflict and persecution deserve to have their stories heard and their safety properly assessed. (4/5)

We understand the need to ensure decisions are based on reliable, recent information. However the delay left many people living in limbo, some of whom have already spent years rebuilding their lives here. They were stuck waiting, unable to move forward, work, or feel secure about their future. (3/5)

Syrian asylum seeker says freeze on claims 'like slowly dying' The UK paused Syrian asylum and settlement claims after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

We welcome the news that the UK Government has restarted decisions on asylum and settlement applications from Syrian nationals, after a pause that began late last year.

We voiced our concerns of this limbo on real people here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... (2/5)

Trustee of the Welsh Refugee Council delivering a speech at a recent meeting.

Our response to the restart of Syrian asylum decisions 🧵

The power of community - Welsh Refugee Council Over the last year in this project, a by-product of the research and coproduction has been an incredible sense of empowerment.

Want to know more about the project? Let us know!

wrc.wales/the-power-of...

For sanctuary seekers, the ability to recognise power and authority over one’s own body, emotions, and future can create an immense sense of hope.

This can make all the difference for people who have suffered loss, war, oppression, persecution, and even torture.