Sisters Not Strangers is a coalition of groups across the UK that support asylum-seeking and refugee women.
Based in Coventry, CARAG are a grassroots, migrant-led organisation that believe that people affected by an issue are best placed to find solutions. They support one another, advocate for their rights, and challenge the systems that keep people in poverty and uncertainty.
Based in Sheffield, DEWA supports women forced to flee their countries to rebuild their lives in their new country through skills and capacity building and integration through civic engagement. They believe that every woman has the potential to bring about positive change to themselves, to their families, to their communities, and to society.
Based in Liverpool, Refugee Women Connect are a women's organisation working with service users, policy makers, local charities and the wider community to improve the safety and wellbeing of refugee and asylum seeking women.
The Swansea Women's Group was set up to encourage wider social and civic engagement of members. Their focus is on multiple collaborations and network building, in order to raise awareness of the issues affecting women seeking asylum, and to campaign for their rights.
WAST Manchester share experiences, empower and support one another whilst fighting for their rights. They are a group of women seeking asylum, refugees and allies working together to raise awareness of the issues affecting women in the asylum system.
Based in London, Women for Refugee Women support women who are seeking refuge from persecution to rebuild their lives and communicate their own needs and aspirations. They empower women who have sought refuge in the UK to speak out, build confidence and leadership, and advocate for change.
Based in the West Midlands, Women with Hope are a member-led charity whose focus is on improving the lives of women asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants. They provide hope and practical help, through supporting women to rebuild their lives and campaign for their rights.