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@webelonguk.bsky.social
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We're young migrants and proud to call the UK home. We're campaigning to get out of the Home Office loop and on with our lives. #OutOfTheLoop #OnWithOurLives Get Involved and all our links here: linktr.ee/webelong19

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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We support the Institute for Public Policy Research's call for fair citizenship paths and fee waivers for ILR so children and young people have a fair chance to build their future and finally move on with their lives. 💪🏽 Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/from-stranger…
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From strangers to citizens: Membership and belonging in an age of migration | IPPR
Britain faces a political battle over its future as a multi-ethnic liberal democracy. In recent years there has been the growth of a new form of ethnonatio
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
September dates for our Legal Advice Clinic 💼 Wednesday sessions are held in person at our We Belong London office and Thursday sessions are held remotely via Zoom. 💻 You can learn more and register to attend here: 👉 www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-bel…
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We're celebrating our seven year anniversary! 🥳 We appreciate your support over the past seven years and hope to continue counting on you for many more years to come. 💙❤️ #YoungMigrantsStandingUp
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Rest in peace, Professor Jason Arday. Our heartfelt thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and all those he inspired.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A message from our Education Team 💙❤️
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
August Dates for Our Legal Advice Clinic 💼 You can register to attend via the link below, or through our 'Get Help' page on our website. 👉 lpwwngy65ir.typeform.com/to/YXah6Ke… If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@webelong.org.uk 🙌
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
No young person should fall through the cracks. 🙅🏾‍♂️ Young people navigating care often face barriers to legal advice and representation to resolve their immigration issues. If you or someone you know has gone through this we'd like to hear from you. 🙏🏽 Please reach out to us via info@webelong.org.uk
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We’ve launched a new online booking tool to make it easier for new young people and allies to get in touch with us! Visit our website or link in bio to Get Support 🙌 www.webelong.org.uk
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We’re proud to join #RefugeeWeek and stand in solidarity with Refugees and people navigating the asylum system. ❤️💙 We want to remind any young person currently navigating the immigration system, whether it is the asylum process or a five-year route to settlement, that you are not alone. 💪🏽
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
June dates for our Legal Advice Clinic 📣 Find out more about clinic elegibility and register to attend by clicking the link below, or through our 'Get Help' page on our website. 👇 www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-bel…
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Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) @gmiau.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
A brilliant opportunity for young people👇
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Act Build Change @actbuildchange.com · 26/05/2026
💼 Community Organiser at @webelonguk.bsky.social actbuildchange.com/opportunitie... The Community Organiser will develop We Belong’s community outreach and partnerships in Manchester and the North.
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Community Organiser at We Belong
The Community Organiser will develop We Belong’s community outreach and partnerships in Manchester and the North.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
📣 Calling Young Activists (18-25). We are seeking 3 Co-Producers located in either London or Manchester to help advance our work! Please visit our website for the full role details and instructions on how to apply! 💪🏽 www.webelong.org.uk/about-us/our-te…
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We are thrilled to announce several opportunities to join We Belong at this pivotal time. We encourage candidates with lived experience, an interest in social justice issues to apply. Learn more and apply via Charity Jobs! www.charityjob.co.uk/organisation/w…
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Community Organiser | We Belong | CharityJob
Apply now for Community Organiser. , £32,000 - £34,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Last week, we attended St. Charles Catholic Sixth Form’s Careers Fair and spoke to students about how to gain experience in the charity sector through work experience placements and volunteering! 🎯 If you want to learn more about these opportunities please visit our website and get in touch! 🤳✉️
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Our Legal Advice Clinic is a valuable resource for young people (16-25), offering free legal advice from an experienced and trusted immigration solicitor. Learn more about elegibility and how to register by visiting our website 👉 www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-bel…
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Hillary discovered she had no immigration status at 16 despite being born in the UK. Feeling isolated, she began volunteering and campaigning for young people. And ultimately gained British citizenship thanks to We Belong’s support. 💪 Listen to her story: ow.ly/GGV750YW1gs
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EP5: Diary Of Migrant Moods
Community in Mind | Charlie Waller Trust · Episode
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Kickstarting the Schools Excellence Programme at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy! 🏫 Each year, we visit UK schools to equip students and teachers with vital immigration knowledge early on. Contact us at info@webelong.org.uk to support young migrants at your school or college. 🙌
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Exciting Opportunity at We Belong! 🔎 We're excited to share that we're recruiting for a Freelance Committee Clerk to support our Board of Trustees. Send your covering letter and CV to: Info@webelong.org.uk by 3rd May, 2026. Full Job Description 👉 ow.ly/L0lp50YP9ic
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
A recent report by the Home Affairs Comittee reaffirms what we are campaigning for; The right to belong in the country we call home. 🙌 Please find the full report on our website: www.webelong.org.uk/latest/children…
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Children who arrive and grow up in the UK are British: Says Home Affairs Committee
A recent report by the Home Affairs Comittee reaffirms what we are campaigning for; The right to belong in the country we call home.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This week, updated Home Office fees go into effect. Please visit our website for a full breakdown on the impacts of soaring fees on children and young people, and how to receive support. www.webelong.org.uk/latest/home-off…
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Sometimes navigating the immigration system can feel like being stuck on the underground forever, without any hope of making it out.  Listen to our stories. Join our campaign. Demand change. #Outoftheloop #Onwithourlives Visit our website to get involved. www.tiktok.com/@webelonguk/...
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Sometimes navigating the immigration system can feel like being stuck on the underground forever, without any hope of making it out.  Just when you think you’re close…the rules change. This is the rea...
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Earlier this week, we joined 500+ community members and migrant organisations in Parliament to lobby against the government's 'earned settlement' plans. We also attended a rally in Parliament Square to raise awareness and call for action to remove these harmful policies.💪 📣
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📢 Legal Advice Clinic dates for March! Our Legal Advice Clinic offers young people the opportunity to engage in one-on-one sessions with an experienced solicitor to address any questions they may have about applying for or renewing their immigration status. 💻 lpwwngy65ir.typeform.com/to/YXah6KeV
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended our event in Portcullis House! 🤳🏽 Please sign up on Action Network to support our campaign and learn more about how you can support in advocating for fair routes to settlement for young people! Links in bio!
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Principle @principleconsult.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
As an organisation rooted in lived experience, @webelonguk.bsky.social heard from people navigating the immigration system. The focus groups revealed too many navigating the immigration system face misleading or costly advice. Read the full article here: www.lag.org.uk/article/2178...
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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Reminder: Today is the LAST day you or your organisation can respond to the Government's Public Consultation on their proposed changes to settlement. Check out our follow along guide to help you respond: www.praxis.org.uk/consultation
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Consultation — Praxis for Migrants and Refugees
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Migrant Voice @migrantvoice.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Earned settlement consultation closes today. If you haven't completed it already please do, and tell this government that migrants should not be treated as second class and magic money trees. These proposals will destroy lives, and push more people into poverty. Make your voice heard and oppose them
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Today the Home Office closes its open consultation on 'Earned Settlement.' We Belong urges the government to protect young people's rights to fair settlement and not create further barriers to integration. You can read our full submission on our website. ow.ly/NQXo50YcPCg
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We Belong Responds to the Home Office 'Earned Settlement' Consultation
Read below to view our full response.
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Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) @gmiau.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
There are only 7 days left to have your say about the government’s changes to earned settlement. 📖 Our guide breaks down the different questions, what they mean, and ways that you can answer. Please take the opportunity to share your voice. Consultation closes on 12 Feb. gmiau.org/gmiau-guide-...
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
👇👇! Write to your MP and invite him to attend our event to learn about these impacts! If you want support with this you can access our template and send us an email. We'll be happy to support you.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Labour's recent proposals on 'Earned Settlement' would turn back the clock, throwing young people whose lives and futures are in the UK back into uncertainty; and come against a backdrop of unpredictable and ever-increasing Home Office fees. Learn more👇 ow.ly/EBvC50Y1fg0
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
One week left to apply! 📆 As Operations and Impact Manager, you will provide the operational stability and strategic insight that enables our team to fight for equality for young migrants. 💪 More information. 👇 www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/we-belong…
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Operations and Impact Manager | We Belong | CharityJob
Apply now for Operations and Impact Manager. , £45,000 - £50,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Join We Belong as our Operations and Impact Manager and play a pivotal role in building the infrastructure that drives equality for young migrants! 🙌 Download the Full Job Description on our website, and apply via CharityJob by 15th January 2026, at 5pm. ow.ly/TTkP50XKbru
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
How do we approach conversations about immigration with people who hold negative views? 🤔 Our team shared on The Get Up Manchester: start by removing the 'us vs them' mindset and invite them to hear directly from those experiencing the hostile environment. Full episode: ow.ly/qTru50XjcRY
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Are you a parent or carer navigating the UK immigration system? By sharing your experiences, you can help ensure our advocacy and campaigns reflect the lived realities of migrant families and help us push for meaningful change. Register interest: lpwwngy65ir.typeform.com/to/AwdD0ukV
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Our team is closely monitoring developments and working to obtain clarification about how these changes will be implemented. Please know that we stand with you to offer support and will continue to advocate for your right to belong and seek security in the UK. 🫂🧡
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Reminder: One week left to register for our Info Session: Private Life Route Changes Following the Immigration White Paper. Thursday, 23rd October at 6 pm Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/174664189592…
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We Belong's Information Session: Private Life Route Changes (October 2025)
Join us for an informative session on the recent changes to the private life route for young migrants and children applying for settlement.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
We are proud to announce that We Belong has been selected for the Law & Social Impact Organisation Award at the Black Futures Awards 2025. 🌟 We look forward to seeing you all on Friday, 24th October 2025, at Sister Manchester!
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
📢 New date for our Online Info Session We apologise to those who have already signed up and invite you to register again. We will also be emailing attendees individually to make sure nobody misses out on receiving the new date! 🙏
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We want to give a special congratulations to Abdullahi Yussuf for receiving the inaugural Dubs Legacy Award for Emerging Leaders earlier this summer! 🙌 🫂 Thanks to @legalactiongroup.bsky.social for their great coverage: www.lag.org.uk/article/2171....
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Seeing everything happening around us can be frightening and overwhelming. We want you to know that you belong, and we are here to offer any support you may need. 🫶 If you could use some assistance, please reach out to us at info@webelong.org.uk, and we will get in touch with you very soon.
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We're seeing an unprecedented rise in far right and anti-migrant rhetoric directly impacting young migrants, people of colour, refugees and asylum seekers. What we have seen before, mostly in mainstream and social media for years, has now manifested itself as hateful actions and organised movements in our streets and communities. 

As young people who call the UK home, we do not fear the England flags but are concerned with the negative sentiment and intentions behind them. Negative sentiments, rooted in racism and misinformation, and fuelled by a hostile environment, which has been sustained under the leadership of many successive governments. 

We do not want to live in fear when walking past our community centres, schools and bus stops. We deserve to feel safe and heard in the communities and neighbourhoods we grew up in, and by the institutions and governments we represent. Because Britain is our home, we are not going anywhere. We are here to stay, because we belong here. 

  

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Seeing everything happening around us can be frightening and overwhelming. We want you to know that you belong, and we are here to offer any support you may need.  
 
If you could use some assistance, please reach out to us at info@webelong.org.uk, and a member of our team will get in touch with you.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Important Reminder about our upcoming online info session! Whether you are a young migrant, a parent, or a professional supporting families, this session will provide clear guidance on the new settlement pathway. Registration via Eventbrite 🙌
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Join @reunitefamiliesuk, @migrantvoice , @ramfel_uk , @praxis_uk and @gmiaunit urges all MPs to participate in the Westminster Hall Debate on 8th September about governments plans to extend time needed to reach settlement. Download a template to write to your MP via our link in bio!
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
New amendments from the Home Office expand the eligibility criteria for settlement under the private life route for young people and children living in the UK. Please share and join us for an informative session on Wednesday, 10th of September! Register here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-belongs...
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We Belong's Information Session: Private Life Route Changes
Join us for an informative session on the recent changes to the private life route for young migrants and children applying for settlement.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Adam, our Youth Development Lead, created a guide for young migrants on accessing university during Clearing. 💪 Read the blog here! www.webelong.org.uk/latest/navig... #YouthDevelopment #UniversityClearing #YoungMigrants #AccessToEducation #StudentResources
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Principle @principleconsult.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Happy International Youth Day! We have been lucky enough to have worked with incredible young people, both through our internship and work experience programmes, and those driving change at charities like @webelonguk.bsky.social, @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social and the #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition.
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
📢 Legal Advice Clinic August dates! Young people (16-25) can meet with a trusted solicitor about applying for or renewing their immigration status. Register for in-person or remote sessions via the link in our bio! 💻 Questions? Contact info@webelong.org.uk ✉️. www.webelong.org.uk/get-help/we-...
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
We submitted evidence to the ICIBI investigation into fee waiver applications. The report is out, and it echoes our concerns: rising fees, long delays, and poor communication are having a serious impact on young people's lives. #FeeWaivers #Immigration #HomeOffice www.webelong.org.uk/latest/we-be...
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We Belong Contributes to ICIBI Investigation into Fee Waiver Applications
We Belong submitted evidence to the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration's investigation into fee waiver applications from August to November 2024. Our response drew from impact stor...
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We Belong @webelonguk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
This week's We Belong x Brighter Futures Gathering was so wholesome! It was great to see young people from different immigration backgrounds come together and connect. The vibe was incredible—it felt like two families merging for the evening. Lots of games, good food, and great company. 💙❤️
A large group of young people posing for a group photo in a hall. Some people are standing, and some are crouching in the front. Colorful banners are strung across the ceiling in the background.A tabletop view of several large serving dishes of food, including a casserole dish of a chicken dishA close-up, overhead view of several people sitting around a table with various art supplies, including colored pencils, markers, and scissors. The table is covered in pieces of paper with drawings and writing on them. Four young adults standing in a line indoors, smiling at the camera. The person on the far right is making a peace sign with their fingers.
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