Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership
‘It has brought my dignity back’: John’s story
People seeking asylum in the UK are only able to apply for the right to work after they have been waiting for a decision on their asylum claim for over a year. Even then, the few people who… Read More
In conversation with Ajoba
Ajoba (not her real name) has been a client of WTRRP ever since she arrived in the Watford area in 2012. She originally comes from Ghana and she and her partner have four children, all boys. She rarely… Read More
A day in the life of a volunteer at the drop-in centre
Opening up We are lucky to have such a calm space available to us at St John’s Church on Sutton Road (our thanks always to Father David). The kettle goes on and the drop-in is officially open! Tuesday… Read More
Helping clients find their way through the legal maze
Our clients come to the ‘Drop-in centre’ at St John’s Church for many different reasons. Perhaps the biggest challenge they face is the process of making an application to the Home Office for ‘leave to remain’. The complexity… Read More
Clients share their experiences at AGM
A highlight of this year’s AGM in March was a session led by Sara Barratt, chair of the Case Review Committee, during which some of the charity’s clients shared their experiences. The discussion was an important reminder of… Read More
WTRRP drop-in centre
Helping our clients navigate a confusing system She came to the drop-in centre having made her application for permission to remain in the UK, but had not heard anything for several months. Confused and unsure – was there… Read More
WTRRP English learners club!
The Background Before 2012 the priorities of the charity were to assist clients with their immigration status and offer befrienders. As the most important elements in determining immigration status were the clients’ financial situation and their access to… Read More
Posted: 30th September 2019 by wtrrp
‘The more you give the happier you feel’: Amira’s story
Amira* came to the UK with her husband and children for work four years ago. Since arriving here it has become unsafe for her and her family to return home. Below, Amira describes the challenges she faced in… Read More