Beyond Borders is a volunteer-led network that enables communities in South Devon to welcome and support local asylum seekers and refugees who have fled war and ecological disaster in their home countries.
Our Services
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Food in the Community.
For many years, Beyond Borders has teamed up with Food in Community to deliver food packages to refugees and asylum seekers in Plymouth and Torbay
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Welcome Boxes.
When an asylum seeker arrives in Plymouth, the Red Cross gives them a Welcome Box, to help them get started in their new life. These are made by local volunteers, and delivered by the Red Cross.
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Arts and Wellbeing.
Working with partnering organisations such as Playback Theatre, Southcombe Barn and Totnes Cinema, Beyond Borders utilises the arts in order to create wider and more empathic discussion on topics such as human connectivity, migration and belonging
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Family Reunion Support.
At Beyond Borders, we work with the British Red Cross to help families separated through war and persecution reunite in safety.
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Funds & Awareness
Beyond Borders are committed to raising funds to provide ongoing support for the South Devon refugee and asylum seeker community whilst simultaneously raising awareness and fostering empathy and understanding
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Volunteering.
Beyond Borders relies on the kindness of a network of enthusiastic volunteers. If you have something to offer, please find out how you might help…
About
Beyond Borders in South Devon
Beyond Borders Totnes & District is a network that enables local people to lend support to local asylum seekers and refugees at this daunting time.
Established in 2015 during the Syrian crisis, most of our volunteers are in Totnes and the surrounding areas. Since that time, the UK has witnessed a number of crises in different countries that have led to people fleeing for their lives – this includes Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Partners.
Support Services
Red Cross
DCRS
RSD
Food Support
Riverford
Morrisons
Arts & Wellbeing
Apricot Centre
Playback Theatre
Southcombe Barn
Contact Us
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