Living Through the Hostile Environment: Our Advice and our Collective Voice

Our alumnae group – our monthly community group for refugee women who received their status over two years ago – have created this beautiful guide on living through the hostile environment, and their advice and words of courage for other women.

But alongside fear, we carry something else: hope.

Hope that grows stronger when we stand together.

Hope that turns into resistance when we raise our voices.

To our sisters, you are strong.

Every day, we survive in a system designed to break us. 

Keep your voice loud

Your spirit alive, and

Your hope intact.

The guide urges people to unite, share solidarity, and compassion for one another:

Join us to create a better future for us all.

Amplify our voices. Share our stories. Challenge the narrative.

Take action when you can. Join a protest. Write to your MP. Talk to your friends and family.

Resistance is not just a word, it is action.

And action begins with you!

We are grateful to our alumnae for creating such a powerful and inspiring guide.