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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Summer Newsletter

The latest edition of our Newsletter is now available: AFRIL newsletter - Summer 2010 edition.

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 St Mary Centre, Ladywell Road, London, SE13 6JZ...

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)