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Projects

Portsmouth City of Sanctuary runs a number of projects in Portsmouth for people seeking sanctuary such as asylum seekers and refugees.  Our projects promote integration, reduce social isolation and build skills through volunteering opportunities empowering individuals and promoting friendship and well-being.

Projects led by PCoS, range from our Monday morning Refugee Hub at St Luke’s Church; Action Asylum which can be anything from gardening to filmmakin; Energise Me which includes strength & conditioning training, football, dance and boxing. The Welcome Box for new arrivals and the Welcome Wheels bicycle project give a friendly greeting and invite new asylum seekers to be part of the community. HAVEN is a female-only space, that has a programme of activities available to those who have suffered gender violence. English classes are free and open to everyone. Creative Community offers organisations and individual artists to form a strong community of Portsmouth asylum seekers and refugees proud to showcase their creative talents alongside members of the local community. Spaces of Sanctuary offers training to venues that want to be safe sanctuaries.

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