We are shocked and saddened by the devastating announcement made by Yvette Cooper tonight and what this means for separated refugee families, our clients and their communities. We believe all families should be able to live together if they choose. No one plans to become a refugee. No one plans …
In 2015, the situation in Yemen became unbearable. The violence and chaos were relentless, forcing me to make the painful decision to leave. I fled to the UK, seeking asylum and hoping for the day I could reunite with my wife and young daughter. Leaving Yemen meant not only escaping …
“It was an indescribable moment meeting my family at the airport. The wait for them to appear through the entrance was almost unbearable and I joked that after waiting for two years why was it that I couldn’t handle the last two hours?! The reunion was very emotional – my …
“My name is Rebecca, I’m a refugee in England. I came to UK 2021 0ctober and left my eight year old son with my late mother. It really hurt me leaving him behind but I had to flee for my own safety and trusted that he was in safe hands …
Being separated from my family was an incredibly challenging experience. The uncertainty and the constant worry about their safety weighed heavily on me every day. It felt as if a part of me was missing, and I struggled to find solace knowing they were far away and potentially in danger. …
We believe that families should be able to live together if they wish. We are optimistic about what the next government has the opportunity to deliver for refugee families. “We were apart for over two years. During this time, my family faced numerous hardships, including financial instability, lack of access …
“However, through all this, a glimmer of hope appeared through Together Now: they quickly approved my request and worked with me to find every possible way to bring my family. Their arrival became a reality.” This year has seen challenging circumstances which have heavily affected our service delivery. Despite this we are pleased to …
Around 30% of the families supported by Together Now are Sudanese. The current conflict in Sudan has posed key challenges to the following families we work with: Families applying for visas are unable to do so because of the closure of the Visa Application Centre in Khartoum. Consequently, they are …
We are proud to be part of a global Multistakeholder Pledge to aim to help at least 1 million refugees reunite with their families by 2030. More details on this initiative and how to pledge can be found here. Our pledge Together Now believe all families should be able to …
6 February 2024 In 2023 6114 family reunification visas were granted to the family members of refugees living in the UK. Over the same period the Red Cross supported around 1000 individuals and Together Now provided travel assistance for 340. This amounts to around 20% of those granted a visa …
