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About
N&DRSG
Newport
& District Refugee Support Group
We are a multi agency group who seek to give practical support
to refugees and asylum seekers. We aim to disseminate information
that challenges public perceptions and aids the integration
and inclusion of our target group. We are a constituted group
with charitable aims and have existed since the Kosovo crisis
in 1999. We aim to provide access to services and support
for asylum seekers and refugees. Our objectives are: 1. Support
refugee community groups and create a network of support services
for refugees
2. Work in partnership with other agencies and to promote
the sharing of information
3. Raise awareness and promote understanding of refugee and
asylum issues
We raise awareness of issues that affect asylum seekers and
refugees and provide practical support for these marginalized
groups. We disseminate information between statutory and voluntary
agencies, working in partnership with the Welsh Refugee Council
and other refugee organisations. To see our constitution click
here
In the summer of 2004 we commissioned a review of our services
with a view to setting our long term plans for the future.
Please click here to read more.
Who are our members?
Our members represent the Welsh Refugee Council, British Red
Cross, Salvation Army, Gwent Police, University of Wales,
Newport, SEWREC, Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations,
Amnesty International Newport and other voluntary groups.
Three different Newport City Council departments are represented:
Community Learning & Libraries, Arts Development and the
Asylum Seeker Project.
Click here to read about becoming a member
Who are our committee members?
As from the Annual General Meeting of March 2006 the following
are the officers of the group
Chair - David Phillips - david.phillips@sewrec.org.uk
Vice Chair - Neil O'Sullivan - neilposullivan@hotmail.com
Treasurer - Emmy Chater - emmy.chater@newport.gov.uk
Co-opted committee members
Peter Thomas
Maureen Mahoney
Sandie Batten
Jayne Conlon
Saeid Arjomand
Why join us?
•
Newport has 500 asylum seekers and at least
300 refugees
•
We run a weekly drop-in and stage regular
day trips and cultural events - this year we staged a successful
film evening, a culinary afternoon and many other events;
as a member you can take part in organising new activities
•
Being a member gives you an unrivalled
opportunity to meet likeminded people who are also concerned
about the plight of refugees and asylum seekers
•
Many other events; as a member you can
take part in organising new activities and contribute to making
a difference to your community
•
We are forging new partnerships with other
organisations
How
does our organisation work?
•
We have an Executive Committee, elected
at the annual General Meeting
•
But most decisions are made at the monthly
meeting , open to all members
• Membership
rights are listed below
Membership
Rights
•
One individual member
= 1 vote
•
One corporate member
= 1 vote
•
Members can represent either
themselves or their organisation
