Two immigrants hold hands in Idomeni, Greece, waiting to hear about onward passage. Copyright: Ververidis Vasilis | shutterstock
WebinarTuesday 12 March 2024 • 14:0015:00
This webinar will launch Sustain's new briefing exploring food experiences of people seeking asylum in London and key areas for local action.
Two immigrants hold hands in Idomeni, Greece, waiting to hear about onward passage. Copyright: Ververidis Vasilis | shutterstock
In October 2023, Sustain launched a new project funded by Trust for London and in partnership with frontline organisations Jesuit Refugee Service UK and Life Seekers Aid to explore food experiences of people seeking asylum in London. The research included carrying out focus groups with participants with lived experience, interviews with frontline staff and local authorities, and developing case studies of good practice from councils and the voluntary and community sector.
There are serious concerns across London about inadequate food and nutrition access, and a lack of positive food experiences for people seeking asylum. Decisions on asylum status often take several years, leaving people, particularly infants and children, at risk of malnutrition and driving physical and mental health issues.
The webinar will communicate findings from the research, identify key areas where national policy change is necessary and highlight guidance and recommendations on local action for councils.
Programme:
Watch the recording of the webinar below:
Food Poverty: Millions of people in the UK struggle to get enough to eat. We’re working to change that through people-powered projects and campaigns that tackle the root causes of food poverty and ensure everyone has dignified access to healthy, affordable food.
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