refugees Archives - East Side Story

East Leeds Community Unite to Help Refugee Become Doctor

In the heart of Harehills, a football tournament became much more than a game – it became a lifeline for one young man, and

August 6, 2025

Community·Diverse Communities·East Leeds·Football·Harehills·Refugee Voices·Refugees·Sports

The Refugee Who Risked His Life to Reveal a Global Scandal

Ricardo has spent his life running. From the war-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the streets of South Africa, and now in the

February 26, 2025

Latest News·Latest stories·Refugee Voices

How a Trained Nurse Was Forced into a Year of Isolation

For more than a year, Nelson lived in limbo—trapped in an asylum hotel, unable to work, and powerless to control his own future. A

February 26, 2025

Latest News·Latest stories·Refugee Voices

From South Africa to Seacroft: A former Asylum Seeker’s Fight for Safety and Dignity

When Akhona Ndudane arrived in the UK from South Africa, she hoped for safety and a fresh start. Instead, she found herself trapped in

February 12, 2025

Refugee Voices

Leeds Community Invited to Refugee Hosting Info Session

Refugees at Home, in collaboration with Leeds City of Sanctuary and Horsforth Town of Sanctuary, is hosting an in-person information session to encourage more

October 14, 2024

General News·What's On

Family gala and Shine event mark Refugee Week

East Leeds residents could benefit from an opportunity to find out more about other cultures at a special event to be held at Shine

June 18, 2024

Diverse Communities·General News·Refugees

‘Calling Harehills Home’ project to celebrate refugees

ETAS – the Refugee Education Training Advice Service – is holding an exhibition celebrating the diverse community of Harehills, it’s been announced. The exhibition

June 13, 2024

General News·Harehills

refugees

East Leeds Community Unite to Help Refugee Become Doctor

The Refugee Who Risked His Life to Reveal a Global Scandal

How a Trained Nurse Was Forced into a Year of Isolation

From South Africa to Seacroft: A former Asylum Seeker’s Fight for Safety and Dignity

Leeds Community Invited to Refugee Hosting Info Session

Family gala and Shine event mark Refugee Week

‘Calling Harehills Home’ project to celebrate refugees

Subscribe Now

Join our mailing list

Top Posts & Pages

A Crossroads for Garforth and Swillington?

SILENCE SHATTERED: A Community Reels After Teenager Found Dead in Austhorpe

Voices of Black women take centre stage at landmark safety event

Kentmere cooking club becomes lifeline for local families

Bus routes return as Yorkshire communities gain a temporary lifeline

Community invited to help build giant swifts for spring parade in Crossgates

Easter Egg Hunt Adventure heads to Leeds East Academy this April

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

Young women challenge health inequality in powerful new Leeds exhibition

Suggestions

refugees

Subscribe Now

Join our mailing list

Top Posts & Pages