Increasing awareness of the asylum system
DPIA runs Awareness Training sessions designed to help members of the public understand the UK asylum system, what refugee status and asylum mean, and how communities can welcome and support sanctuary seekers in Wales.
Our team of Sanctuary Speakers, individuals with lived experience of seeking asylum or being a refugee, share their personal stories during these sessions. Through increasing public understanding, we aim to encourage empathy, informed discussion, and practical community support.
These sessions are delivered free of charge to organisations, community groups, and educational institutions.
What is the project?
DPIA runs Awareness Training sessions designed to help members of the public understand the UK asylum system, what refugee status and asylum mean, and how communities can welcome and support sanctuary seekers in Wales.
Our team of Sanctuary Speakers, individuals with lived experience of seeking asylum or being a refugee, share their personal stories during these sessions. Through increasing public understanding, we aim to encourage empathy, informed discussion, and practical community support.
These sessions are delivered free of charge to organisations, community groups, and educational institutions.
Who is the project for?
This training is for:
The sessions are designed to be accessible, informative, and suitable for audiences with no prior knowledge of asylum or refugee issues.
Why is the project needed?
DPIA's Awareness Training was established in 2009 in response to a growing need for communities to better understand asylum issues and to help create safe, welcoming environments for people seeking sanctuary.
By improving public understanding of the asylum process and the challenges asylum seekers and refugees face, we help communities become more supportive, informed, and inclusive.
The training is currently funded as part of the Wales Sanctuary Service, a partnership of six organisations funded by the Welsh Government to uphold and promote the rights of people seeking asylum in Wales.
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How can I join the training?
Our Awareness Training is delivered completely free of charge.
If your organisation, group, or institution would like to book a session, you can contact us using the details below.
We are committed to accessibility. If you require level access, large print materials, or have any other accessibility needs, please let us know.
To make an enquiry or a booking, please complete sign-up form.
