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35% of school children in Newham claim free school meals

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Over 110 languages are spoken in Newham

41.3% of Newham residents are economically inactive

Newham has one of the most culturally diverse populations in the country

33.6% of people in Newham of working age have no qualifications

Between March and July 2010, 58 Dost young people have successfully completed AQA qualifications

Newham has one of the youngest populations in England: 41% are under 25. It also has the highest birth rate

Trinity Centre provided services to 130 different groups last year

Influencing Change

Dost’s Influencing Change strategy seeks to engage practitioners, policy makers, the media and public in issues which affect separated children; in order to bring about positive and lasting changes in policy and practice.

Brighter Futures

Since January 2010 Dost has been hosting Brighter Futures, a self-advocacy group for young refugees and asylum seekers. Dost Brighter Futures current campaign focuses on the right to work.

Research

We share our learning with others by undertaking and contributing to research into the experiences of young separated refugees:

Research undertaken:

Recreating Communities, Recreating Homes presented at the 12th International Association of Forced Migration Studies Conference at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus in June 2009.
Rehabilitating separated children through holistic, community- based models presented at International conference on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of War-Affected Children (RRWAC) organised by the University of Antwerp, in Belgium, October 2009. Awaiting publication.
Sailing: A Positive Intervention for Vulnerable Young People presented at the Care-if International Conference on Sport, Education and Culture: Promoting health, wellbeing and positive identity for young people, at the Barbican Centre, November 2009.
Guardianship for Separated Children in the UK’ presented at Journeys and Justice: Forced Migration, Seeking Asylum, and Human Rights Conference, at the Uinversity of Leeds, January 2010.

Recent contributions include:

Children's Society Hidden Children research - launched in October 2009.
The Report, BBC Radio 4, January 2010 report on children who have been trafficked.

Raising Awareness

We raise awareness of the experiences and issues faced by young separated refugees living in the UK.

Recent examples include:

Delivering free training at the Student Action for Refugees (STAR) annual conference, November 2009.
Working with the Newham Refugee Education Forum to organise a celebration of Afghan culture including performances, food and music, June 2010.

Policy

We work in partnership with NGOs in the field to ensure that the rights and needs of refugee children are promoted, respected and met in accordance with national and international standards.

Dost is an active member of several policy forums including the Refugee Children’s Consortium (RCC).

I joined the Parenting Group at Trinity in January. I didn't know anyone else there and was a bit shy at first. Staff helped me get to know other mums and I now have lots of good friends who also bring their children. I like doing different things and look forward to coming every week and I know my baby learns things too.Trinity Children's Centre

I had triplets recently. At first it was really hard to cope with them, I couldn't get out of the house and had to have a triple buggy. Staff helped me find a nursery for my babies, and helped me apply for a childcare grant. They helped me learn how to manage. They're at nursery now and doing well and I feel I can handle them now though it's still hard sometimes. Trinity Children's Centre

I'm 19 and I came from Bangladesh a few years ago to live with my husband. I remember when I first came I was frightened and couldn't read or write. I met women like me in my English class and they helped me. With them, I learnt first to read and write, and now, I can use the internet and write emails. I love my English class because I learn things - being able to read, write and speak English but also I've made friends. Bayaan

I've been coming to the women's group for one year. My husband died recently, leaving me to take care of our young children. His family had taken my papers. I don't speak English and I didn't know what to do. Staff helped me and so did my friends from the centre. Now, I'm learning English and I have people who can help me. Bayaan

To get a good job, you need to read and write. My teacher helped me a lot and now I can help my children at school. I can do different jobs now and will be able to help my family.Adult Education

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