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WINGS: A collection of Poetry

Praxis’ group for women and their children WINGS just published their first poetry collection, a project started as a creative writing workshop. From there, the authors gained inspiration through a new language found within themselves.

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Stories Laura Stahnke Stories Laura Stahnke

I'm Helen

I was 66 and had always worked, but if I had retired from my job at a local school my pension would have not been enough to live on. At Praxis they explained what options I had, and made sure I could escape destitution and retire.

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Stories Miko Coffey Stories Miko Coffey

I'm Sylvester

I came to the UK in 1973, but because of Windrush I became homeless and got charged £54000 for my cancer treatment. With Praxis I could speak with the media about my situation: it felt like a roller coaster, but it worked.

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I'm Karen

Two years ago I lost my job because of issues with my immigration status. I felt like I was facing a wall, I had no hope in front of me, I could only think about my problems. Thanks to Praxis this is now part of my past.

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I'm George

I was a victim of Windrush. With no papers to prove that I was legal in the UK, I couldn’t work or have a bank account and was homeless for years. After Praxis helped me it felt like I was coming alive again.

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Thank you for your support

Thousands of people have donated to the Guardian and Observer Charity Appeal, raising an incredible £1.1 million which will be distributed between five charities including Praxis. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, support and heart-warming messages that you sent us during the appeal.

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Praxis and Windrush - a message from our CEO

This has been an exciting time to be at Praxis - we have been at the centre of exposing the Windrush scandal and the impact of the ‘hostile environment’ on people who have lost their jobs, homes and like ‘Albert Thomson’ been denied vital medical treatment because the Home Office refused to recognize their lawful residence.

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