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It doesn't feel like volunteering, it just feels like having a mate

HostNation befriender

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Yasar & James 
in Manchester

We are a volunteer-led charity finding local friends for asylum seekers and refugees across Greater London, Greater Manchester and Tyneside. 

Daisy & Bahar in 
Tynemouth

1000

matches
and counting...

92%

of our refugee friends say
they feel better as a result

94%

of our befrienders find the
experience rewarding

If you like what we do but are not able to befriend, please consider a  donation.

For more on  HostNation's impact,
read our report.

To learn more about befriending the

HostNation way, read our guide.

HostNation is a registered charity no. 1180004

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