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Bursaries

Tortured for supporting students in Sudan – Kamil’s story

In Sudan, objecting to government decisions can be dangerous, as Kamil, a teaching assistant at the University of Khartoum, was to discover. After protesting on behalf of suspended students, he was persecuted and tortured by the Sudanese Security Authority.   In April 2016, after Read more…

By Rachael Tyndall, 2 years2 years ago
Bursaries

A new life for Kurdish lawyer – Anya’s story

Anya, a Kurdish lawyer, human rights activist, and single mother from Turkey, has been subjected to ethnic persecution for as long as she can remember. At the age of 14, she became involved with a political party that promoted cultural Read more…

By Rachael Tyndall, 3 years2 years ago
Appeals

Latest appeal

In the past months we have seen unprecedented media coverage of the dreadful ordeals that so many refugees are facing as they flee for their lives from conflict and tyranny.  The horrific and heartbreaking images beamed across the world are a Read more…

By Rachael Tyndall, 5 years2 years ago
Appeals

A few words can put your whole existence into grave danger

A few words can put your whole existence into grave danger We are reminded constantly of how lucky we are to have the freedom to say what we want without fear of reprisals, unlike so many of the people we assist.  Read more…

By Rachael Tyndall, 5 years2 years ago

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