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Welcome to asylum seekers and refugees


Can I find a friend through HostNation?
You need to be an asylum seeker or a refugee, 18+ yrs, living in London, Greater Manchester or Tyneside. 
You need to speak reasonable English and have a mobile phone. 
Normally you will need to be referred, but a few people can self-refer.  Please click on the boxes below:

 

We help find local friends for
refugees and asylum seekers.

 

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It's a great way to find out about life here in the UK, 

to practise your English and to explore new places.​​

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Josh & Bahaa on Hampstead Heath

​I got my best friend
Bahaa, asylum seeker

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Pinar &
Rebecca

We will introduce you to one another. You then meet face to face for outings to places like local cafes, parks, markets or museums.

 

You both start with a promise to meet regularly for three months. Many of our friendships go so well that they continue for years!

Refugee support organisations

For a list of organisations in London, Greater Manchester and Tyne & Wear that provide refugee support – advice, casework, housing, legal, social, drop-in centres – please use our links and help your friend find the support that they need.

HostNation is a registered charity no. 1180004

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