Action Resources

31 ways to tackle debt1.pdf

 

Hints on holding a poverty hearing with asylum seekers.pdf

 

Living Ghosts campaign pack.pdf

 

Tips on getting on to the Letters Page

Letters to the Editor are one of the most widely read sections of the newspaper and reach a large audience. Here's six ways to make sure your letter gets there.

Destitution Action Pack

A simple, easy to read pack that gives you the information, advice and encouragement to take action to stop the detention of people refused asylum

1. What is Destitution?

 

2. frequently asked questions

 

7. Supporters Registration

Print out and send to Church Action on Poverty, Central Buildings, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JQ Tel 0161 236 9321 Fax 0161 237 5359

6. Here to help

These organisations are all supporters of the Still Human Still Here campaign and can help you in different ways.

5. Raise Awareness

Many destitute asylum seekers have told us that if the British people knew what they were going through, then they wouldn’t let it happen. We need your help to raise awareness and here is what you can do.

4. Campaign

The best answer to destitution is to stop it happening in the first place – by changing the Government’s policies. This is not easy but, like many other campaigns, we’ve been chipping away at the credibility of the Government's belief in destitution as a tool of Government policy.

Template of letter to send to MP

 

3. Practical Support

There are many ways you can provide practical support to destitute asylum seekers. Here are some of the best ways to alleviate their suffering.

Destitution Action Pack - Wales

English language

Destitution Action Pack

 

Destitution Action Pack - Scotland