🧭 Getting refugee status is just the beginning. Without clear information, many feel lost in a new city. Leeds can be welcoming — and confusing: Letters you don’t understand GP rules no one explains Buses with no guide 🗣️ “When I got my status, I was happy — and lost.” That’s why we created NewToLeeds.org — a simple, multilingual guide to how Leeds really works. 💡 Written by refugees, for refugees 🌍 Available in 50+ languages 🏠 Housing, 📚 classes, 🧾 legal advice, 🍽️ food, 👩‍⚕️ healthcare, 🕌 faith, 🤝 friendship 🧶 “The more I know, the more confident I feel.” 📣 “Having the right information makes me feel human again.” New to Leeds turns confusion into confidence. 🔗 Explore: https://newtoleeds.org/ 🧡 By LASSN — with refugees, for refugees. #NewToLeeds #RefugeesWelcome #LASSN #LeedsSupport #KnowledgeIsPower #BelongingStartsHere #StartHere (fb)

Over the last few weeks we’ve welcomed a new group of LASSN volunteers through our training sessions. It’s been brilliant to meet them, hear their reflections, and see the skills and enthusiasm they’ll bring to their roles. 😊 When we asked people what they enjoyed about the training one said “All the trainers were very good, and I enjoyed being with like-minded people” Another told us, “Feeling a sense of hope and solidarity. Thank goodness there’s people who want to make things better.” 🌟 #volunteers #volunteersmakeadifference #refugees #RefugeesWelcome #refugeesarewelcome (fb)