REFUGEES IN THE NEWS
Four people die in an effort to cross the Channel, with 42 souls rescued
10th April 2026
In yet another tragedy this month, French authorities have confirmed the deaths of two women and two men who were swept out to sea by strong currents as they tried to board a 'taxi' dinghy. 42 of their fellow refugees were rescued with 37 now being treated by emergency services.
Juliet Stevenson joins Safe Passage in calling for end to cruel UK policy
9th April 2026
Juliet Stevenson is standing against the Home Office’s cruel suspension of Refugee Family Reunion that is now tearing refugee families apart and stopping refugee children from being reunited with their parents. This follows the government suspension of Refugee Family Reunion rights in September 2025. WATCH ON >>>
Two people are confirmed dead in attempts to cross the Channel
1st April 2026
Two refugees have died off the coast of France during an attempt to cross the English Channel. Six others were rescued. This comes as police brutality in France escalates, and comes a day after the government signed an extension with France to help 'reduce crossings'.
URGENT CAMPAIGN
TELL THE UK GOVERNMENT TO LET REFUGEE CHILDREN BE REUNITED WITH THEIR FAMILIES!
In September 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer halted all reunification rights of refugee families.
This means THOUSANDS of refugee children are no longer allowed to be reunited with their parents or other surviving members of their families on UK soil.
We support Safe Passage International's case AGAINST the UK Government seeking to stop this cruel and illegal policy and reinstate the rights of ALL REFUGEES TO BE REUNITED WITH THEIR LOVED ONES.
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The case is due to be heard in the UK courts in May 2026.
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How We Work
LISTEN
Before each and every convoy, our frontline partners inform us of the latest developments and latest needs on the ground. Following their updates, we gather exactly what is needed, whether it be tents and sleeping bags, soap and toothbrushes, or bulk foods.
DELIVER
Having gathered exactly what's needed, we deliver what we can per convoy directly to our partnering frontliners. The goal is to enable immediate distribution of emergency aid and shorten wait times for people in need.
CHANGE
Whilst frontline teams are busy working in the refugee camps, we lobby the UK government, raise awareness of the harsh realities facing all refugees fleeing war and persecution, and mobilise who we can to assist us in our works.
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However you use them, thank you...
Thanks to every reader of The Boy at the Back of the Class and The Girl at the Front of the Class, O's Refugee Aid Team can continue its works without having to launch endless appeals for funds.​
We are grateful to everyone who uses these stories to not only raise awareness of the plight of refugee children around the world, but to assist us in our works.​
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We couldn't do what we do
without you...
WHAT YOU HELP TO FUND
WAREHOUSE 1: DUNKIRK, FRANCE
Since 2021, O's Refugee Aid Team and Mobile Refugee Support (MRS) have co-rented a crucial warehouse location in the heart of Dunkirk.
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Our most expensive annual expense to date, it forges our headquarters, and is the place where all donations are delivered, stored, sorted and cleaned ahead of distributions.
ANNUAL COST: £27,000
STORAGE UNIT: LUTON, UK
In 2024, after years of gathering donations in the corridors and rooms of our homes, we decided to bite the bullet and begin renting a storage unit in the UK to enable the acceptance of postal donations and safely store donated goods.
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Our first ever UK unit is now up and running! If you would like to post a much needed item to us, please SEE HERE.
ANNUAL COST: £6,500
EACH & EVERY AID CONVOY
We are proud to have delivered refugee aid convoys for a wide array of different teams across northern France since 2015.
As of 2023, we deliver aid supplies to Mobile Refugee Support and Association Salam Kitchens exclusively. From tents, sleeping bags and pre-packed food and hygiene packs, to spices, bulk goods and fresh foods for hot meal preparations, we do what we can, when we can.​
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COST PER CONVOY:£7,000