Support for new and existing refugees

Reconnection is a UK-based organisation set up to support refugees from the moment they arrive in the country. They aim to help refugees settle into their new lives in a new country and give them a chance to be included in social activities. 

Reconnection is all about building a sense of belonging among refugees so they can feel that they are part of their community. 

They offer: 

• advice
• referrals and signposting
• advocacy
• cultural activities
• language interpretation services for refugees 

Some of their more specific projects include:

• coffee chat shops across the UK, to help refugees meet people and improve their communication skills
• orientation programmes, to help refugees settle into the UK and understand how things work here
• support programmes for young refugees, who may or may not have family in the UK