February 22, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Asylum, Asylum stories, Endurance, News
Well- this is something new!
Lent has arrived (for those who have no idea what that is, it’s the period in the Church of England calender between Pancake Day and Easter Sunday!) and we’re doing something a bit different this year.
In addition to the Lent Endurance Challenge, we’re launching a Lent blog, called ‘Write to be Heard’. This is a space for Boaz supporters, clients and team members to share their thoughts and experiences relating to asylum issues- and we’ll be adding something new every day for the next 40 days!
Check it out here: http://boaztrust.moonfruit.com/ and contact us if you’d like to contribute- it doesn’t have to be related to the Lent Endurance Challenge and it doesn’t have to be faith-based either. All contributions welcome!
February 5, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Asylum, Destitution, Donate, 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… financial independence
Pray for training/employment opportunities for those who have got ‘leave to remain’ and are waiting for work. Please pray for funding in the coming year so we can develop this effectively!
Take action by supporting the ‘Right to Work’ scheme, led by Still Human Still Here, and by supporting the ‘Stop the Azure card’ campaign by clicking here.
February 4, 2012 / by lucy / Make A Comment / Filed under Asylum, Challenge, Donate, 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… complex asylum cases
Pray for clients going through particularly difficult times at the moment- for our Zimbabwean clients struggling with appeals and fresh claims, and for Eritrean Pentecostal Christians at risk of deportation. Please also pray for Glory, who is currently in detention, for peace of mind at this difficult time.
Take action by joining the Lent Endurance Challenge! This is an annual opportunity to live on the contents of a Red Cross food parcel for a week (or longer) and raise sponsorship for the Boaz Trust as you do it. It begins on 23rd Feb and you can register your interest by clicking here today!
