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Why? Because if each of us does something we can a culture of understanding and inclusion I pledge to… To seek out a local charity helping refugees and offer my help Why? Because people need to see behind the numbers to acknowledge the individual men, women, children and families who have been forced to seek refuge. I pledge to… Write a letter to my local newspaper telling an asylum seeker’s story (anonymously) and explaining why our community should offer them sanctuary (see Christian Aid’s campaign ) Why? Because it can counter Islamophobia, by offering people a perspective of Muslims in Britain actively contributing to the of their fellow British citizens. I pledge to … Tell the story of how Muslim volunteers helped communities affected by floods in York last winter or how they are helping with local foodbanks (or similar accounts) Why? Many asylum seekers/refugees arrive having fled their home in a hurry and arrive here with nothing I pledge to … Search my wardrobe for any warm clothes I could donate to a charity helping asylum seekers.
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