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Samphire

@samphire-charity.bsky.social

Supporting people who've experienced immigration detention and migrants, across Kent and the UK. Free national helpline (0800 9179397, Mon-Fri), free legal advice, and community work in Dover building welcome and belonging.

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Samphire @samphire-charity.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The UK Resettlement Scheme is reopening. Refugees are referred by UNHCR and IRAP, so people can't apply directly. General information, not advice. Live in Kent and have questions? Our Legal Project may be able to help: immigration@samphireproject.org.uk Source: GOV.UK, 28 Sept 2026

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Samphire @samphire-charity.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

On BBC South East Today, our colleague Aram Rawf responded to proposals to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, speaking from his own experience of arriving in the UK seeking safety. Watch on iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Samphire @samphire-charity.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Myth: claim asylum in the first safe country you reach. Fact: no such law exists — ~70% of refugees stay in neighbouring countries. Source: IRC 🧵

Samphire myth-busting graphic. Myth: you should claim asylum in the first safe country you reach. Fact: no such law exists — most refugees stay in neighbouring countries anyway.

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Samphire @samphire-charity.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Did you know? Singer Rita Ora came to the UK as a child refugee from Kosovo. Source: Refugee Week 🧵

Samphire 'Did You Know' graphic featuring Rita Ora. Text: did you know Rita Ora came to the UK as a child refugee?

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Samphire @samphire-charity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Did you know? Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, fled Zanzibar for England in 1964 as a refugee. Source: Refugee Week 🧵

Samphire 'Did You Know' graphic featuring Freddie Mercury. Text: did you know Freddie Mercury fled to the UK as a refugee?

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