Inside the refugee facility in Poland where a Bristol charity is helping Ukrainians get to the UK
James Rogerson was one of the Bristol volunteers with charity Love Bristol helping Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, whose attempts to come to the UK have been delayed.
The budget hotels where asylum seekers live in limbo
Bahara is one of hundreds of asylum seekers who live in small rooms in budget hotels on the edge of Bristol. She has no money and no idea when she will be moved, or where she will be sent.
Ukraine community group helps to plug gaps in government’s refugee resettlement scheme
'Ukrainians in Bristol' has nearly quadrupled in size since the Russian invasion. It started as a Facebook group but now acts as an information centre helping to bring over refugees and organise aid.
More than 60 Afghan refugees offered temporary sanctuary in Bristol
Local health bosses say almost 200 people fleeing the Taliban may arrive in the city, with mayor Marvin Rees telling councillors local landlords have committed to housing 16 families so far.
‘Their lives and safety are in great danger’: Students urge Bristol Uni to protect Afghan alumni
A campaign is urging Bristol University to protect fellow alumni - one a women’s rights activist - stranded in Kabul, who fear for their lives as the Taliban retake the capital.
The personal trainer working out for Bristol’s asylum seekers and refugees
Tim and his family fled from religious persecution in Nigeria. Here he tells how he is taking back control “within a system where you don’t often win”.
From politics to potatoes: real views and stories from Bristol refugees and asylum seekers
From politics to potatoes: real views and stories from Bristol refugees and asylum seekers. People listened to the recordings while looking at the objects the...
Tired of the misrepresentation of refugees and asylum seekers in the media, Bristol Free Voice is tackling the issue head on. Founded earlier this year,...
