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Superb new resource for campaigning on asylum destitution

Church Action on Poverty have worked with Positive Action in Housing to produce a simple, easy-to-read pack that gives you the information, advice and encouragement to take action to stop the destitution of people refused asylum.

Enforced destitution turns people into Living Ghosts

Uniquely, the pack links up practical support with campaigning. Already people have said:

"The pack is very good - clear and concise".

"This looks brilliant! - a really useful collection of stuff."

You can download the full pack here - different versions for England , Wales and Scotland. Or look at the individual sections:

What is Destitution - and what causes it
Frequently asked questions
Practical support - how to support accommodation and hardship funds around the UK
Campaign - how you can campaign to end destitution by lobbying your MP, sleeping out, trying the Endurance Challenge and more
Raise awareness - with films, speakers, performances and the media

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Church Action on Poverty is a national ecumenical Christian social justice charity, committed to tackling poverty in the UK. It works in partnership with churches and with people in poverty themselves to find solutions to poverty, locally, nationally and globally.