February 1, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Asylum, Events, Prayer
This week is Poverty and Homelessness Action Week and we’re joining with loads of organisations around the country to pray and take action for those facing social and economic barriers in our nation. Here at Boaz we’re focusing on destitute asylum seekers and refugees, who as you may well know, experience barriers to accessing the things many of us take for granted each day.
Today we focus on… stigmatisation
Pray for good relationships within the media, local churches, national organisations and government, and for a turning of the tide in the way asylum issues are presented and understood. Please pray particularly for those doing positive work in this field, for courage and wisdom in what is often a very hostile environment!
Take action by visiting the NCADC website, writing to your local MP or visit the City of Sanctuary website to see if your town is part of this movement for change!
January 30, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Asylum, Asylum stories, Destitution, Events, News, Prayer
This week is Poverty and Homelessness Action Week and we’re joining with loads of organisations around the country to pray and take action for those facing social and economic barriers in our nation. Here at Boaz we’re focusing on destitute asylum seekers and refugees, who as you may well know, experience barriers to accessing the things many of us take for granted each day.
Today we focus on… mental health
The majority of destitute asylum seekers struggle with mental health problems, sometimes as a result of their experiences in their country of origin (for instance, post-traumatic stress disorder, or memory loss due to trauma) as well as experiences of destitution, exploitation and rejection in the UK, often due to the unjust and inhumane treatment they have faced.
Pray for our clients facing desperate and often uncertain situations, for peace, openness and courage. And please pray for our support workers, Vicky, Ros and Nigel, as they respond to the needs of our clients.
Act today by visiting the campaigns centre on the Freedom From Torture website, or by donating to our work…
January 27, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Events, News
A long-standing supporter and friend of Boaz, Hannah Atkins, is launching her new Album ‘Beyond Your Skin’ on the 15th February at Band On The Wall in Manchester.
Hannah will be performing her album material with a full band including a string quartet with extra guest musicians such as a Judith Ude on the harp. The event is being run in partnership with various social justice charities (including us!), and the show will feature real stories of the people behind the song lyrics, including Afsaneh, a Boaz client who currently lives with Hannah and her husband.
Tickets are £7 in advance or £8 on the door, available from www.hannahatkins.com and Band On The Wall box office. Contact the Boaz office for more details, via email or on 0161 2021056. All welcome- it’d be great to see lots of Boaz supporters there!
Hannah’s music features on the new Boaz promo video, so for a sneak preview of the work she does, click here.
