Wolverhampton is a ‘City of Sanctuary’ that currently has ten schools holding a ‘School of Sanctuary’ status. Wodensfield are working hard to achieve this award.
 
We are committed to being a safe and welcoming place for those seeking sanctuary. It is a space for those whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at home or are just looking for a space where they can feel safe.
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Please click on the link below to discover Wolverhampton’s current projects including drop in centres, donations and volunteers.

About Us - Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary
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What is a School of Sanctuary?
A place that fosters a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary, including asylum seeking and refugee families.

Educates the whole school community about the human right to sanctuary and identifies practical means for schools to demonstrate that commitment.

Builds empathy and intercultural awareness through promoting the voices and contributions of people seeking sanctuary, encouraging an understanding of the experiences of displaced people and helping to combat stereotypes.
 
Why become a School of Sanctuary?
Schools play a crucial role in helping young people to make sense of the world, to become responsible citizens and to create positive change in their communities. As of June 2020, there were 26 million refugees in the world according the UNHCR, approximately half of whom were children, with climate change increasingly driving the forced displacement of people.

Useful Links to Support

Refugee Week – 17 – 23 June 2024 Each year we celebrate National Refugee Week to learn more about refugees. Work is completed to show that we are able to understand what a refugee is and why they need support.

Home - Refugee and Migrant Centre (rmcentre.org.uk) A charity based in the Black Country for refugees. Miss Gabri recently arranged a clothes donation to be sent there.

FoodCycle Wolverhampton - More than a Food bank | Free Food homeless charity Food bank in Wolverhampton

Food banks and soup kitchens | City Of Wolverhampton Council List of food banks and soup kitchens in Wolverhampton.