Everybody In
Work in Partnership
Training
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Everybody In
Praxis has worked tirelessly over many years to find solutions for migrants experiencing homelessness. As the UK entered its first lockdown we advocated to ensure migrants were included in the ‘Everybody In' initiative and then facilitated a coalition of six frontline organisations, led by Crisis, championing a model which included the provision of immigration advice to support destitute migrants sheltering in hotels. This model was successfully adopted across all 11 hotels funded by the Greater London Authority, where we supported 276 people, offering advice and securing long term routes out of homelessness.
“I wanted to give my personal thanks to everyone at Praxis for the amazing work you are doing to support vulnerable migrants in London during the COVID-19 emergency,. Without your help, the task of providing the necessary specialist advice and support for migrant rough sleepers at such short notice would not be possible”
Work in Partnership
In 2020, Praxis continued its partnerships with leading homelessness organisations, providing an essential legal lifeline for migrants experiencing homelessness by providing specialist immigration advice. We delivered innovative projects across London with Crisis, the Connection at St. Martin’s, Pathways and St Mungo’s and joined a pan-London partnership led by Shelter,. We provide expert, specialist immigration advice and support within these projects, while delivering ongoing training to support homelessness organisations to better understand, and holistically address the barriers faced by migrants experiencing homelessness.
“It has changed my life. [Praxis’ advisor] did everything for me, he was very supportive. He was a godsend. He has changed my life.”
Training
Our training work promotes innovative solutions and shares knowledge and good practice, while supporting organisations to understand the complex needs of migrants and the frequently changing landscape of services and entitlements. In 2020 Praxis delivered training to more than 400 people in over 150 organisations to increase knowledge and capacity in identifying and resolving the risks faced by people who have migrated.
“I think the training sort of wakes you up to the horrors of the system, and then when you suddenly see that play out in front of you with a client, that wakes you up even more. What would this person do if they didn’t have someone beside them fighting for them, helping them stay calm, deciphering complicated letters if English isn’t their first language?”