Refugees and asylum seekers with Mona Moussa
01/23/24 • 20 min
A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester # Refugees #AsylumSeekers #SocialImpact #NonProfit. Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe .(https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the second episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Mona Moussa, Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service Manager, Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury about supporting refugees and asylum seekers and helping them integrate into the community.
Mona shares how the charity fundraises and provides support including shoes for winter, toys for children, and basics to help make temporary accommodation more like home. Caritas also supports the Home Office resettlement programme, Community Sponsorship which supports families through their first couple of years in the UK. The charity also raises awareness through talks at school assemblies, parishes, and community groups.
Did you know: In March 2023, a total of 18,176 asylum seekers were supported in the North West?
Key resources:
North West Regional Strategic Migration Partnership
Meet the Mancunian podcast episodes on supporting refugees and asylum seekers
Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:
(00:01:30) passion for supporting refugees and asylum seekers
(00:02:58) difference between refugees and asylum seekers
(00:03:44) getting involved with Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury
(00:06:35) the challenges
(00:08:15) the impact
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 2 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester # Refugees #AsylumSeekers #SocialImpact #NonProfit. Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe .(https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the second episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Mona Moussa, Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service Manager, Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury about supporting refugees and asylum seekers and helping them integrate into the community.
Mona shares how the charity fundraises and provides support including shoes for winter, toys for children, and basics to help make temporary accommodation more like home. Caritas also supports the Home Office resettlement programme, Community Sponsorship which supports families through their first couple of years in the UK. The charity also raises awareness through talks at school assemblies, parishes, and community groups.
Did you know: In March 2023, a total of 18,176 asylum seekers were supported in the North West?
Key resources:
North West Regional Strategic Migration Partnership
Meet the Mancunian podcast episodes on supporting refugees and asylum seekers
Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:
(00:01:30) passion for supporting refugees and asylum seekers
(00:02:58) difference between refugees and asylum seekers
(00:03:44) getting involved with Caritas Diocese of Shrewsbury
(00:06:35) the challenges
(00:08:15) the impact
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Previous Episode
Youth with Nick Buckley
A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #youth #community #SocialImpact #NonProfit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the season premiere episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Nick Buckley, author and mayoral candidate about his passion for supporting the youth in the charity he founded, Mancunian Way. He talks about the charity’s philosophy of no last chances and supporting youth who are at risk of becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as well as making poor choices. The charity focuses on prevention and early intervention through engagement, education, and promoting personal responsibility.
Did you know: Youth crime rates in Greater Manchester have reduced since 2021. Some of that is due to the engagement and education outreach by the Police and youth charities.
Key resources:
Greater Manchester Police: Prevention of knife crime
Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:
(00:01:39) passion for supporting the youth
(00:02:39) introducing Mancunian Way charity
(00:06:34) the challenges he has overcome
(00:09:31) his books
(00:14:04) the impact he has made
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
Next Episode
Youth mentoring with Victoria Ramsden
A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #Youth #Mentoring #SocialImpact #NonProfit. Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe .(https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the third episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Victoria Ramsden, Mentor, Bolton Lads and Girls Club about mentoring the youth. Victoria also shares how mentors provide a safe space and stability for young people in times of challenge and change. Victoria also highlights the need for more mentors, encouraging listeners to look for volunteer opportunities.
Did you know?
It's Time to Talk Day on 1 February 2024, the UK's largest mental health conversation, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Who will you reach out to today for a brew or a friendly video call.
Key resources:
Meet the Mancunian episodes on supporting the youth
Greater Manchester Youth Network
Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:
(00:01:56) journey into youth work
(00:05:55) mentoring experience
(00:11:04) impact she makes
(00:13:56) advice for people looking to volunteer
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk
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