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Welcoming, Valuing, Integrating Refugees & Asylum Seekers

I am a refugee

For refugees and asylum seekers, we organise group social activities every two weeks for men and for women. We also offer the opportunity to meet regularly with a volunteer befriender.

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I want to refer

If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, click here to refer.

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I want to volunteer

We need more volunteer befrienders to welcome and support refugees and asylum seekers.

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  • "Restore has become more than just an organisation. It has become a family, a safe harbour for those who have had to leave everything behind and start over in a new land, often in fear, uncertainty, and with nothing but hope in their hearts." - Befriendee

  • "The Restore trips were very inspiring, educational and lots of fun. We met people from different cultures and made new friends." - Befriendee

  • "Ever since I came in touch with Restore, my life changed dramatically: I got friends I had missed for a long time in my life. It restores hope to the hopeless."- Befriendee

  • "I am constantly impressed by the courage and determination of the asylum seekers that I have met"- Volunteer Befriender

  • "Befriending continues to open my eyes to the needs of asylum seekers and the wonderful contribution they make to our city." - Volunteer Befriender

  • "I love meeting with my befriendee. We have interesting conversations and enjoy each other’s company." - Volunteer Befriender

  • "Befriending has had a significant impact on my confidence, allowing me to become more comfortable communicating with a wide range of people and adapting to different situations." - Befriendee

  • "To everyone at Restore, thank you for reminding us of what real compassion looks like. Thank you for helping people not only survive but belong." - Befriendee