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Wales-Ukraine: A rich connection in history, art, and poetry

Joshua Mulford·
Business & Culture
·13 March 2025
The 'Welsh-Ukraine Poetry Event' celebrated the connection between the two countries. But what cultural similarities do both countries have?

Silent struggles of LGBT+ asylum seekers in the UK

Advait Gangawanwale·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
Persian LGBT+ Asylum Seekers are having a meet-up in Cardiff next week. How hard is it being an LGBT+ asylum seeker in Cardiff?

Wales promises sanctuary to refugees but is it just talk?

Pernia Mubashir Khamisa·
Politics & social justice
·6 March 2025
Given the Labour government getting tough on migrants, the commitment is welcome. However, a Cardiff charity asks if it's backed by action.

Ukrainian refugees in Wales feel betrayed by Donald Trump’s rhetoric  

Prashant Jha·
Politics & social justice
·27 February 2025
Donald Trump appears to align himself with Russian rhetoric over war in Ukraine. What do Ukrainians think of Wales and their country's future?

Refugees in Cardiff now have a platform to share struggles and hopes

Yu Qiu·
Politics & social justice
·22 November 2024
Run by a supportive organisation in Splott, the podcast features personal stories of asylum seekers and refugees.

Do you think the government is doing enough to reduce Immigration?

Yiqun Gu·
Politics & social justice
·9 November 2024
Immigration is an issue that the UK government has been dealing with for a long time, but immigration is still a high concern for British society.

Coming together in crisis: Cardiff’s response to the Ukrainian crisis

Sagar·
Global city
·16 February 2023
People of Cardiff and support groups helping Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees settle down in Wales as the War approaches one...

My second home: Iranians in Cardiff talk about their life

ROHINI SINGH·
Global city
·24 March 2022
With Nazanin Zaghari’s return to the United Kingdom, we take a look at Cardiff’s vibrant Iranian community.

“Black and white, together we are dynamite”: Anti-racism protest in Cardiff

Tirth Trivedi·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
The UN Anti-Racism day protests stormed through the capital with calls of destroying institutional racism, police brutality and anti-refugee legislature.

Welsh residents prepare to open their homes for Ukrainian refugees

Elliot Topham·
Politics & social justice
·24 March 2022
Thousands of Welsh households are preparing to open their doors to refugees, but many have criticised the UK government reaction to the crisis.

Losar ’22: How Cardiff’s only Tibetan temple celebrated the new year

Tirth Trivedi·
Global city
·10 March 2022
At the Kagyu Samye Dzong, you may find the closest thing to Nirvana on this side of the Severn.

Cardiff refugees and asylum seekers: cricket project bats for change 

Emily Janes·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
A new cricket project in Cardiff aims to help asylum seekers and refugees integrate into their new communities through sport.

Ukraine Crisis: Cardiff comes together to help those in need

Elinor Griffiths·
Politics & social justice
·10 March 2022
Amidst tension between Russia and Ukraine, innocent citizens are fleeing their country for sanctuary. How is Cardiff aiding them?

Cardiff protest demands a more open policy for Ukrainian refugees

Chaoyan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·3 March 2022
Hundreds gathered at the Senedd to show solidarity with Ukrainians and to urge the UK government to be more open to refugees.

Cardiff street art: a diverse mix of culture, storytelling and inclusivity

Oojal Kour·
Business & Culture
·17 February 2022
From pink dragons to Persian poetry, take a walk through Cardiff's street art that brings stories from around the city to life.

An “Unforgiving System” for refugees says Vicar but “Spirit of generosity” from local communities.

Elliot Topham·
Politics & social justice
·10 December 2021
While various communities have come together to settle in a Syrian refugee family, the processes involved have created their own challenges.

Vigil campaign: sympathy for refugees and protest against the UK government

Chaoyan Zhang·
Politics & social justice
·3 December 2021
Cardiff citizens' vigil for refugees who died in the English Channel was also a strong protest against the UK Government's refugee policy.

Former Royal Harpist to play at local refugee shelter in Cardiff

Adwitiya Pal·
Business & Culture
·19 November 2021
Welsh virtuoso harpist Catrin Finch will be performing at Oasis Cardiff to raise money for the wellbeing of homeless people and refugees.

Stepping out of the self universe: the story of a Cardiff LGBT+ activist

Randall Gu·
Global city
·5 March 2020
As LGBT+ history month has ended, a question is still begged: Is the UK inclusive enough for LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers?

Refugee Rhythms: If Love had a Voice

Lilian Yang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·27 February 2020
Refugee Rhythms event this week saw the night of world music and dance performed for helping refugees in the city.

Asylum seekers and the UK

charlietohme, Graham Lay, Jael_Li, James Felton and Megan Feringa·
Global city
·14 December 2019
Asylum seekers and refugees now comprise a major political issue for Great Britain. But who are they?

Cardiff theatre awarded for work with refugees and asylum seekers

Megan Feringa·
Business & CultureGlobal cityPolitics & social justice
·29 November 2019
A Cardiff theatre was designated Wales' first Theatre of Sanctuary, but its mission for integration is only just beginning.

‘We are not doing this for money. Music is happiness’: Refugee Rhythms

ArtemisGiannakopoulou·
Global city
·28 February 2019
Refugee Rhythms is a party of tunes, languages and cultures. How does music help refugees and bring different people together?

‘The most vulnerable and desperate people are destitute asylum seekers’

Hannah Robertson·
Politics & social justice
·28 February 2019
One network of Cardiff organisations is working to address homelessness among asylum seekers.

Human rights activists: ‘We are at war with this hostile environment’

Hannah Liddle·
Politics & social justice
·21 February 2019
Hostile environment policies are targeting those without the right to remain in the UK, how is this affecting those in Cardiff?

From depression to hope: An asylum seeker’s experiences in Cardiff

samjtwestlake·
Politics & social justice
·18 February 2019
What is it like to seek asylum in Cardiff? One individual's struggle sheds light on what the Space4U charity is doing to help.
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A life dedicated to Cardiff’s LGBTQ asylum-seekers

Christian S. Phelps·
Politics & social justice
·15 January 2019
Mark Lewis combines the political, religious and personal to support one of Cardiff's most vulnerable groups.

Butetown citizens show support for Syrian refugee family  

Thomas Ford·
Global city
·7 December 2018
The people of Butetown have contributed thousands of pounds for the settlement of a Syrian refugee family. But are these community initiatives at risk? 
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Cardiffians celebrate to raise funds for transgender asylum-seeker

Christian S. Phelps·
Politics & social justice
·7 December 2018
Cardiff campaigners gathered at a local bar and café in a celebratory event raising money for a serious cause.

UK restricts refugee children stranded in Calais to cross borders

Shifali Singh·
Global city
·22 March 2018
Documentary screenings and anti-racism marches stand up for allowing refugee children into UK

Cardiff campaigners are trying to help asylum seekers to survive in this country

Wen Xinran·
Business & CultureGlobal cityPolitics & social justice
·8 February 2018
The asylum seeker has encountered a lot of difficulties when they want to live, work and receiving education in the UK.

Cardiff campaigners are trying to help asylum seekers to survive in this country

Wen Xinran·
Uncategorised
·8 February 2018
The charity in Cardiff is planning to fight against the government’s regulations which destroying the refugee’s human rights. The asylum...

Protecting immigrants and refugees against racism and hate crime

Wen Xinran·
Politics & social justice
·8 December 2017
Participate in the Stand Up Racism in Cardiff and giving your voice for anti-racism.

Cardiff International Development Agency takes the lead in Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Natalia Riley·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·8 December 2017
A Cardiff based charity is helping to ensure the safety of over 600,000 Rohingya people fleeing from brutal violence.

Cardiff High recognised for its support to refugee children.

Owen.L·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·1 December 2017
Cathays High school receives recognition for its support to refugee children from around the world.

Stall at the Riverside Market in Cardiff lends helping hands to the Refugee Community Kitchen in Calais.

varshasara10·
Politics & social justice
·20 November 2017
When authorities build fences and human rights agencies fail to do their duties, the local people in Cardiff join hands to support the refugee community kitchen in Calais. "If we have been bombing them, where are they supposed to go, does not make any sense at all, none of it does."

Refugees in Cardiff: The start of a new journey

Georgina Jiang·
Global city
·20 January 2017
Recent figures show that more refugees were resettled in Wales, which has been welcomed by the government and local charities. While the figure and the acquirement of an ID card is not the end of the story, what's represented is a start of a new life journey.

Domestic abuse: a deadly killer behind closed doors

Kwok Yee Lee·
Global city
·20 January 2017
Domestic abuse puts countless individuals in danger without them knowing.

Ugandan Refugee builds a Hindu temple in Cardiff

dikshavohra·
Global city
·10 December 2016
Vimla Patel, a refugee from Uganda entered the UK in 1972. Despite facing various hardships, her spirit to serve the community did not die. She builds the Sanatan Dharma Temple in Cardiff.

The Gentle Good, a Welsh musician's fight for global human rights

Noelle E. C. Evans·
Business & Culture
·7 December 2016
Gareth Bonello tackles politics and social issues in Welsh and English in his latest album. Behind the scenes, he's doing even more.

“Refugees are welcome” say religious leaders of Cardiff at an Interfaith talk last evening

dikshavohra·
Politics & social justice
·2 December 2016
Leaders of different religions encourage the public to welcome and support refugees all over Cardiff at an Interfaith talk held last evening.

Welcome a refugee into your home?

Noelle E. C. Evans·
Politics & social justice
·28 October 2016
300 child refugees are currently being processed into the UK. How close to home are you willing to bring this issue?

Asylum seekers get involved in community gardens

Julia Migne·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·24 February 2016
Interested in gardening and making ceramics in a great cultural mix? Check out Soil and Clay!

Food market donations for Calais refugees

Marta Montanari·
Politics & social justice
·11 February 2016
The Riverside Market in Cardiff is welcoming food donations for refugees in Calais

Refugees get fit

Portia Ladrido·
Politics & social justice
·4 February 2016
Women Get Active program for female refugees in Cardiff is more than just another fitness routine

Cardiff charity reveals refugees’ living conditions

Shaktijit Suryavanshi·
Politics & social justice
·28 January 2016
After the wristband controversy, a Cardiff charity says refugees face poor living conditions

Where are the female refugees?

Portia Ladrido·
Politics & social justice
·13 December 2015
In a room of 50 male refugees, there would be 4 female refugees, sometimes, none. Why is this happening?

Frankie Armstrong’s concert for Refugees

Sadika Hamid·
Business & Culture
·7 December 2015
Frankie Armstrong, a local folk singer and a longtime activist, organized a small concert for asylum seekers drop-in centers in Cardiff.

Cardiff Refugee Crisis Music Fundraiser Held

Lizzie Harrett·
Business & CulturePolitics & social justice
·30 November 2015
Soul, house and funk DJs spun tracks in 10 Feet Tall to raise money to help tackle the international refugee crisis.

How to Help Asylum Seekers if You Have no Special Skills

Sadika Hamid·
Politics & social justice
·2 November 2015
With thousands of asylum seekers coming into Cardiff, a volunteer’s help is always needed

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