Facebook Twitter Pinterest Giving refugees independence and increasing their connections: the Welcome to Eltham founder, Nina Kelabora. Photograph: Lara McKinley“I feel like I’m with my family now,” Amena says, gesturing to Eltham residents. The group has helped newly arrived residents with everything from English to driving lessons, and helped many to find new jobs. Welcome to Eltham was formed shortly before the refugees arrived in December 2016. “It has been wonderful watching people begin to flourish when we find them work experience or match them up with local enthusiasts in their field of work,” Essex says.

Source: The Guardian April 15, 2018 01:41 UTC