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Samphire is Hiring! Ex-Detainee Project Coordinator in Dover – Deadline Sunday 2nd June 2019 at 1pm GMT
An exciting new opportunity has arisen with Samphire for a full-time Ex-Detainee Project Coordinator. Samphire’s mission is to improve the lives of people released from immigration detention and experiencing destitution in the UK and to support the development of...
Dover Together Multi-Cultural Festival – 29th June 2019
The date has been set for the Dover Together Multi-Cultural Festival 2019! Saturday 29th of June 2019 12pm-4pm Pencester Gardens, CT16 1NS Watch this space for more info and updates on events for the day! If you would like to be involved in the event or would like to...
I’m Checking My Facts about Immigration
The video above is a compilation of an 8 part series of videos all relating to immigration. in the video it touches on subjects like asylum seekers, visas for migrants and also talks about university life for migrants
Samphire Newsletter
The link below will take you to our newsletter where you can find information about our up coming events like movie night, it will also inform you about activities happening such as the recent migrant crossings. It also talks a little more in depth with what we do...
Michael is an ex-detainee who spoke to us about his reasons for fleeing his home country of Sierra Leone and how he has managed since
Michael is an ex-detainee who spoke to us about his reasons for fleeing his home country of Sierra Leone and how he has managed since. He has suffered detention, lived on the streets and still, after 15 years in the UK, doesn’t know if he will be allowed to remain. ...
Bromstone primary joins project offering sanctuary to those in need
Bromstone Primary School has become the first in the county to officially offer sanctuary to anyone in danger or experiencing troubles. The primary is the first School of Sanctuary in Kent and joins a growing number across the UK. A School of Sanctuary is committed to...
The life of ex-detainees through the eyes of a caseworker
This blog comes from Indre Lechtimiakyte. Indre is originally from Lithuania and has been working as a caseworker and coordinator of the Ex Detainee Project for Samphire since 2016. Prior to joining Samphire, she worked on the return migration project at IOM Vilnius,...
Christmas 2019 ex-detainee project appeal
We would like, with your help, to bring a bit of joy this festive season for our Ex-Detainees and their families. By donating to our ‘make Christmas Count’ appeal we can provide money that will make a difference at this time. £5 will buy phonecard to call home £10...
Volunteer Event Assistant
Samphire is looking for a Volunteer Event Assistant to assist with the Dover Together Multicultural festival. The Dover Together Multicultural festival is an opportunity for Dover to come together to celebrate diversity within the community. It is our opportunity to...
Schools of Sanctuary support volunteer and promoter
Samphire is a charity based in Dover looking for a support volunteer to assist in delivering the Schools of Sanctuary workshops in Kent. We are looking for someone who is confident in a classroom setting and can support the facilitator. The role would involve...
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Mrs May might quote my father, but she has failed to follow in his footsteps
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Hearing the prime minister quote my father, Sir Nicholas Winton, in her resignation speech was obviously a huge surprise. It is good to know that his words to her and others regarding the need for...