Action for Refugees in Lewisham

Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) works to relieve poverty and isolation among local refugees and asylum seekers, advance their education and educate the general public of their rights and needs.

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AFRIL Newsletter

The latest edition of our Newsletter is now available: Spring 2012

Rainbow Club

Rainbow Club

The Rainbow Club is a supplementary school for children aged 4-12 years old with English as an additional language. There are priority places for refugees and asylum-seekers. The classes take place every Saturday from 10am-2pm at Leemore Central Community Hub, Bonfield Road, Lewisham...

Day Centre

Day Centre

AFRIL's Day Centre runs sewing classes for refugees and asylum seekers. We provide the material, and the service-users can take home what they make. The day also involves a hot meal and English lessons. AFRIL's Day Centre now also offers English and Yoga classes on Thursdays (10am - 1.30pm)  

 

Classes for children

Rainbow Club

Free for 5-11 year olds who have English as an additional languages. Includes English, maths and drama classes. Read More

Advice for Refugees

Advice and support services

We can give advice on claiming welfare benefits, housing, healthcare, employment and much more. Read More

ICT classes

Lessons for beginners

AFRIL offer beginner’s IT classes for local refugees and other ethnic minority groups. Read More

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